Vancouver Heritage Buildings Holiday Tour with Hot Chocolate
Do this because
- Delve into the heart of downtown's emblematic historic buildings
- Discover Vancouver's Art Deco Masterpiece, the Marine Building
- Explore grand hotels and uncover secrets of the Hotel Vancouver
- Learn about the city’s most prominent architect's jealous murder
- Marvel at holiday displays with your warming hot cocoa in hand
What to expect
This festive season, venture into the heart of downtown's heritage building and uncover the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that echo within their walls. Along the way, savour a rich, warming cocoa as you admire the holiday displays in the city's most opulent hotels.
Your journey will take you from the Vancouver Art Gallery and Hotel Vancouver to the Sinclair Centre and Hotel Georgia. As you delve deeper into these sites, you'll discover a world filled with jealous lovers, scandalous dancers, and powerful criminals. You'll learn how these characters helped shape Vancouver into a city of gleaming hotels and opera houses that attracted notable figures such as Winston Churchill, Louis Armstrong, Marilyn Monroe, and King George VI.
The experience culminates with an exclusive viewing inside Vancouver's Art Deco gem, the Marine Building. There's no better way to embrace the holiday spirit in Vancouver.
Important to know
Accessibility:
- Suitable for wheelchair users
Not allowed:
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted
Know in advance:
- At checkout, please indicate if you have any food allergies or intolerances
- Minimum age to join this tour is 10 years old. The tour is free for children between 10 and 12
- Sometimes the tour can run a little longer depending on the speed of the group and how much conversation comes up, so please plan for up to 2 hours
- The tour takes place outside in Downtown Vancouver and operates rain or shine. Please be prepared for the weather by wearing appropriate clothing
- Your guide will be bringing you inside or undercover for many of the stops on the tour. Although this walk is not strenuous, please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk up to 2 km
- Tour end point is The Marine Building at 355 Burrard Street in Downtown Vancouver
- There's an opportunity halfway round to use the bathroom
- Gratuities are kindly accepted. Your guide will be accepting cash and providing a contactless tipping option
What’s included
Guided walking tour
Welcome drink
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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