Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island - Vancouver Bike Tours

5.0
(105 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take a 3-hour afternoon bike tour of Vancouver along the False Creek seawall. Go back in time as you visit some of Vancouver's oldest neighborhoods including Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown and Strathcona. Then follow the SkyTrain to the Olympic Athlete's Village for a glimpse of one of Vancouver's greenest neighborhoods. Conclude your small-group tour (up to 8 passengers) with a stroll through the lively Granville Island Public Market before heading back to the bike shop aboard a small ferry boat. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included.

What's Included

Professional local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
Small-group bike tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide inside the bike shop at 1754 Davie Street. Please approach the front counter and ask for the guide.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour is lead by Vancouver's top local bicycle guides.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Riders will have a fabulous view of Burrard Inlet, the Vancouver Inukshuk and English Bay.

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The afternoon tour uses the False Creek Seawall as its main transportation path. Guests will see a number of public art installations, the Stadium District, Sunset Beach, Olympic Village, Charleson Park and Granville Island.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The tour stops at the Yaletown Roundhouse for a short talk on Vancouver's rail history.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Guests will ride through Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood and see the Gassy Jack statue, the Gastown Steamcock and the Woodwards building.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Guests will see Vancouver's historic Chinatown.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Riders will travel through Vancouver's oldest residential neighbourhood. Stops include the Hendrix House, a Vancouver Special and the home of Mary Lee Chan.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Guests will see a number of installations from the Vancouver Biennale. This list includes the Engagement Rings, 217.5 Arc x 13, Giants by Osgemeos, Trans Am Totem and Acoustic Anvil.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Guests will see the Vancouver Athlete's Village for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Guests will have 10 minutes to explore the market.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    The tour takes guests on to Granville Island, an arts and crafts neighbourhood that specializes in locally made items. Guests are given 10 minutes to explore the Granville Island Public Market.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    We catch a small Aquabus water taxi across False Creek.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Riders will pass by Sunset Beach on their way back to the bike shop.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Basis fitness level required for 3-hour, 11-mile (18-km) ride
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses are highly recommended
  • Heights of riders must be provided at time of booking
Supplied by Vancouver Bike Tours

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Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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