Beyond the Market: Granville Island Walking Tour
Check out Granville Island's Artisans, Makers and Independent Shops
Tour Overview
Uncover the treasures of Granville Island, a peninsula and shopping district south of the Downtown area, located under the Granville Bridge. Join me for a walking tour as we explore lesser-known areas and share fascinating stories about this 30-acre reclaimed gem. Discover why Granville Island is beloved to both locals and visitors alike, with over 300 independent studios, parks, distilleries, shops, and theaters. Plus, enjoy optional tastings of wine, beer, or spirits (for those of legal drinking age) or customize your experience to suit your preferences. Let's unravel the mysteries of Granville Island together!
Activity Level
Accessibility
Duration
3 hours
Walking Distance
Around 1.6 km (1 mile) or 2,000 steps
Easy
This tour can be recommended for wheelchair users. Also, check out this tour.
Customization
Optional beverage and food tastings available (19+ for beer, wine or spirit tastings)
Highlights
Beautiful Views of Downtown Vancouver and False Creek
Time to stop and meet artisans, shopkeepers and listen to buskers
Book Beyond the Market: Granville Island Walking Tour
CAD $475
(~USD $350) +5% GST
Price is per tour, up to 6 people. A surcharge may apply for more than 6 - please inquire!
GST = goods and services (sales) tax
Payment with international credit cards is accepted.
Payment is in Canadian Dollars. Final prices may vary slightly with currency conversion rates at the time of payment.
About This Tour
Granville Island is "a magical escape within the city" and most people visit the Public Market - it's supported by locals year round and has been enjoyed by millions of visitors since it opened in 1979.
But wait! There’s SO much more to explore on this 30 acre reclaimed area, that I'd love to introduce you to! Let me show you some lesser known areas and share some stories about Granville Island. Is it even an island? Does anyone live on it? I can’t wait to share these answers and more with you!
There are over 300 makers working out of independent studios, and producing incredible works from many mediums. This tour is a walking tour to visit different studios, parks, distilleries, shops, parks and theatres that are located outside of the Granville Island Public Market.
If you choose to do wine, beer or spirit tastings they do require people to be of the legal drinking age in BC which is 19. If you prefer to substitute these stops, please ask!
Know Before You Go
This is a great choice for you if you want a low step count Walking Tour, with LOTS of things to see and explore.
Meeting Point
We will meet at the Vancouver Fish Company (1517 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R5).
What to Bring
Dress for the weather, rain or shine. We can see both in the same day in Vancouver.
What’s Included
Private guiding with your English speaking host Tracy.
What’s NOT Included
Cost of any beverage tastings we do along the way.
Find out what previous tourers have said...
“Tracy provided so many awesome recommendations.”
Tracy is absolutely amazing! She was an awesome guide who really knows and loves her city of Vancouver. She was very flexible on where we went and knew so much about the history and architecture of the city. She took us to some off-the-beaten path locations to really soak up the feel of the city. She was super helpful on how to get around on transit and provided so many awesome recommendations for places to eat. I'm very grateful to Tracy for her wonderful hospitality.
Amanda A. - USA
Footsteps Through Vancouver (Half Day)
“If you are looking for an "infotainment expert" to help you enjoy Vancouver before or after your cruise to Alaska, Tracy Volb will exceed your expectations.”
My wife and I with four other couples visited Vancouver for a few days before taking a Princess cruise to Alaska. My wife worked with Tracy to create a plan for us before our Tour with Tracy and it worked out great! We visited Olympic Village, Yaletown, Fairview, Kitsilano Granville Island. Tracy was so great at sharing the history of Vancouver and how the city has changed through the years. She also pointed out the architecture of the buildings so that we could better appreciate the many styles that make Vancouver so beautiful.
I Icould share so much more, but if you are looking for an "infotainment expert" to help you enjoy Vancouver before or after your cruise to Alaska, Tracy Volb will exceed your expectations. It is clear she loves Vancouver and sharing her knowledge with visitors.
John & Christa, Florida USA
Marina to Market: False Creek Ferry & Walking Experience (3.5 hrs)
Frequently Asked Questions
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My walking tours are relaxed and designed to be accommodating to various fitness levels. We can adjust the pace and route to suit your preferences, but you should be able to walk for 20 minutes at a time.
If you prefer less walking, check out my Accessible Vancouver: Personalized City Excursion tour!
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Absolutely - Kids are totally welcome! I love hosting families. Let’s chat about family-friendly options, and don’t forget to ask about my Playground Tour!
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To secure your preferred date and time, book as early as possible. Tours might be available on short notice, but most guests book about a month in advance. Just reach out and see what's open!
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Do you have specific things you want to see or do? Let’s make it happen! Share your travel dates and wishlist with me, and we’ll craft your perfect walking tour. We can chat briefly by phone or email to nail down the details. Once we’ve got it all set, I’ll send you a link to confirm your booking.
Book Beyond the Market: Granville Island Walking Tour
Booking Instructions:
Step 1: Complete and submit the booking request form with your preferred date, special requests, and other details to help Tracy make your tour special!
Step 2: Within 24 hours, you'll receive a personalized confirmation email from Tracy, who will confirm the details, discuss special requests, and send a secure payment link via Square Payment.
