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Private tour in Vancouver Tracy V

Footsteps & Ferry Vancouver Neighborhood Highlights-Full Day Walking Tour

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Tracy V.

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I've lived in Vancouver for all of my adult life and was raised in British Columbia's capital city of Victoria. Tour Guiding lights me up, and I'm a pro at walking tours - Over the years, I have been called "FIVE STAR TRACY" for a reason - I have hundreds of reviews from guests from all over the world that I have had the pleasure of hosting tours with. Exploring Vancouver's neighborhoods on foot is one of my passions, and I would love to customize a walking tour for you to experience. I will share with you the city's history, fun facts, and personal stories, allowing you to connect the city's past with how we experience Vancouver today. I have a broad background working with Private & Corporate groups, travel industry professionals, media, and influencers. My hospitality resume includes extensive experience as a Walking Food Tour Guide, Hotel Concierge, Step-on Tour Guide, and Itinerary Planner for Events and the Travel Trade Industry. In 1996, I first used the phrase "INFO-TAINMENT" to describe my tours, which means delivering solid, relevant content with levity and a sprinkling of wit. I love telling historical stories & sharing fun facts about Vancouver's architecture & infrastructure, restaurants, and key people who made an impact. Vancouver is a vibrant city, with so many fun things to do, so many of my tours start with one of my listings and become personally customized for you. I love to allow guests to "Experience Vancouver Like a Local". I see this city through independent coffee shops, diverse & delicious restaurants, and a thriving micro-beverage industry. I'm curious - especially about Vancouver, and I enjoy writing on my blog that you can read here: https://www.toursbytracy.com/blog You will leave my tour with a smile on your face and a greater understanding of this beautiful city! Looking forward to meeting you! Tracy Winner of a Tourism Vancouver Award - May 2000 "Creating Memorable Experiences" Certificate from Destination British Columbia Member of the CTGA-BC (Canadian Tour Guide Association - British Columbia) My listed tours are walking tours that are offered in the Downtown Vancouver area. I am happy to create a custom itinerary for you that can include Private Transportation. Reach out and I'll make it happen for you!

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Tracy V.

Overview of your Vancouver tour

On this walking tour, we will spend 7 hours exploring the hidden gems of Vancouver on foot, with a short trip on a passenger ferry, and optional transit. We can visit the birthplace of Vancouver- Gastown - and see the Steamclock and I'll tell you why it has become one of the most photographed icons in the city. We will make our way through Coal Harbour's modern high rises on the water's edge of the vibrant Burrard Inlet and Canada Place. Depending on your pace, we can include Stanley Park's Totem Poles and I'll share some First Nations history and tell you why many Canadians are now calling these "Story Poles". The West End is a charming, diverse & scenic neighborhood to walk through as we make our way to our final stop - Granville Island using a passenger ferry.

Recent Reviews

Nicholas A.United States
June 2025

If you’re coming to Vancouver then you have to book a tour with Tracy! She is super knowledgeable about the history and current going’s on in the area. Tracy tailored the tour to what interested us and gave us many opportunities to make adjustments if we wanted. Tracy engaged with us like we were friends, bantering back and forth to match our personalities to make it a fun and totally enjoyable tour. Being first timers to Vancouver we are so glad we booked the tour with her, it made our time here unforgettable!

Patricia E.United States
August 2024

Excellent! Tracy was interesting and energetic. In addition she told us great places to eat and helped us plan the rest of the day. Tracy was a terrific guide!

Jonathan F.United States
June 2024

Tracy was knowledgeable, personable, and flexible, and gave us a memorable tour.

Your Vancouver tour itinerary

·I will meet you at your Downtown Hotel or at Waterfront Station. ·We can check out a few different neighborhoods, depending on your interests such as: ·Gastown, we will stop to see the Steamclock. ·Canada Place and through Coal Harbour. ·Optional Stanley Park stop depending on walking pace of group, and make a stop to visit the Totem Poles. followed by the West End neighborhood Yaletown neighborhood This tour generally ends at Granville Island, and most visitors opt to spend some time here exploring the galleries, the Public Market, and restaurants. I will give you directions to return to your hotel or spend the rest of your day before the tour concludes. Every tour I host is customizable for a group of up to 6 people. More than 6 people? Please contact me for more options. ** This is a 7 hour option, I also offer 3. 5 hour options!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a Walking Tour that covers a variety of neighborhoods in Vancouver. We will likely use a passenger water taxi, or a public transit option.

What's included
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. You will be responsible for the cost of additional transportation from the finishing point of our tour back to your accommodation. Public Bus is $3.15 Water Taxi is between $3.75 - $10.00 Prices are per person, and there are reduced rates for Seniors and Children.
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Meeting location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I will meet your group anywhere in the Downtown Vancouver area, including Canada Place where the Port of Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal is located. If you require luggage storage for the duration of your tour, I can share your options with you. YVR is a short train trip / UBER from Downtown Vancouver if you are leaving the day of our tour.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1351210
Languages
English
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

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Who is this private tour in Vancouver best suited for?

This private tour in Vancouver is perfect for travellers who enjoy exploring cities on foot and want to discover hidden gems and iconic sites like Gastown's Steamclock and Stanley Park's Totem Poles. It's ideal for those interested in local history and culture, and who want to connect with a local guide like Tracy V. for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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