Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Gastown

Totem poles at Brockton Point, ice cream at Prospect Point, the Steam Clock in Gastown.

A guided trolley tour of Vancouver covers Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, English Bay, Yaletown and Chinatown in a single morning or afternoon. The tour includes a live guide, private transportation, a route map, and parking. You ride past the totem poles at Brockton Point, stop for ice cream overlooking the Lions Gate Bridge, and walk the Public Market on Granville Island. Infants can ride in a stroller and service animals are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Stanley Park20m
2. Granville Island1h
3. Gastown20m
4. English Bay15m
5. Yaletownpassing by
6. Vancouver Chinatownpassing by
7. Robson Streetpassing by

Vancouver city trolley sightseeing tour

• Stop at Brockton Point to see totem poles
• Visit Prospect Point and enjoy ice cream
• Explore Granville Island and Public Market
• Tour Gastown's cobblestone streets and landmarks
• Drive through English Bay and enjoy views
• Pass by Yaletown's waterfront and shops
• Pass through Chinatown and learn history
• Pass by BC Place and Rogers Arena

The experience

The trolley picks you up and moves through Vancouver's neighborhoods on a fixed route. You'll start at Brockton Point in Stanley Park to see the totem poles (intricately carved monuments tied to the region's Indigenous heritage), then roll to Prospect Point, the highest spot in the park, where you can buy handcrafted ice cream and look out over the water toward the Lions Gate Bridge. From there the tour heads to Granville Island, where you get time to walk through the Public Market and browse the artisan shops along the False Creek waterfront.

The second half moves into the city proper. Gastown's cobblestone streets and heritage buildings come next, followed by passes through English Bay, Yaletown (a former railway terminus now lined with red-brick warehouses and cafés), and Vancouver's Chinatown, which dates back to the late 19th century gold rush. You'll also cruise past BC Place and Rogers Arena, home to the Canucks. A live guide narrates the whole route in English, pointing out the history and character of each neighborhood as the trolley moves through.

The tour runs four and a half hours total. It includes the trolley ride, the guide, a brochure with a map of the route, fuel surcharge and parking fees. You can add airport drop-off at YVR or bag storage depending on which option you book at checkout. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Strollers and service animals are both fine. No special fitness level is required.

What’s included

• Private trolley transportation.
• live guide commentary in English.
• brochure with route map.
• fuel surcharge and parking fees.
• pickup included with your selected option.

Options for this experience

2 options

City tour with storage for 2 bagsGuide in English · Available from 15 Apr 2027All-day tour with 2-bag storage; pickup is included

Tour with drop-off at YVR AirportGuide in English · Available from 31 Mar 2027Drop-off at YVR Airport; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 31 Mar 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (3 to 12 years) · Child (under 3)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Great Canadian Trolley Co. - Gray Line Vancouver

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Vancouver's main neighborhoods and landmarks without driving or planning the route yourself: the trolley, the guide and the timing are all arranged, so the day holds together in one morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 12 years); Child (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the totem poles at Brockton Point?

The totem poles at Brockton Point in Stanley Park are intricately carved monuments that preserve centuries of First Nations tradition and tell stories of Indigenous heritage in the Vancouver region.

Do I get time to explore Granville Island on my own, or is it just a drive-by?

You stop at Granville Island and have time to walk through the Public Market and browse the artisan shops and eateries along the waterfront. It's not a quick pass.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs four and a half hours from start to finish.

What's included in the price?

The trolley ride, a live English-speaking guide, private transportation, a brochure with a route map, fuel surcharge and parking fees are all included. Gratuities and coffee or tea are not.

Can I bring a stroller or a service animal?

Yes, infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed on the trolley.

Does the tour stop at the Steam Clock in Gastown?

The tour passes through Gastown's cobblestone streets and historic neighborhoods where the Steam Clock stands, though the itinerary focuses on the district's heritage architecture and atmosphere rather than a single landmark stop.