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Vancouver Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour

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Vancouver, Canada
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This holiday season, step inside downtown’s grandest heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that lurk inside their walls. Start your adventure with a hot chocolate from award-winning Trees cafe. With warm cocoa in hand, delight in holiday displays in our city’s grandest hotels and finish off with a private viewing inside Vancouver's Art Deco masterpiece, the Marine Building. What better way to celebrate the holidays in Vancouver?

What's Included

  • Snacks Hot Chocolate - Dairy and Non-Dairy Options available
  • Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

738 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1E4, Canada

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End point

355 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8, Canada

TOUR END-POINT The Marine Building at 355 Burrard Street in Downtown Vancouver.

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738 Granville St

We'll start the walking tour here with a warm cup of organic hot chocolate from legendary Vancouver cafe, Trees!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vancouver Art Gallery

Built in 1906 as the city's courthouse, this neo-classical beauty is one of the city's most loved heritage buildings. Just wait till you hear the story of what happened to the architect who designed it!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Built in the 1920s, the Hotel Georgia is famous in the city for its connections to black entertainment history and its lavish lobby, bedecked in holiday decorations this time of year.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Vancouver's most famous, most opulent, and most beautiful hotel is a signature stop on this tour. We'll explore inside and out, with a visit into the Art Deco heart of the building and spaces immaculately preserved from when the hotel opened in 1937. Bonus for this tour, the hotel lobby is lovingly decorated with holiday motifs this time of year. A must visit site for anyone visiting Vancouver over the holiday season, and we'll take you there!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

We'll visit one of the city's most loved winter attractions, "Gingerbread Lane" at the Hyatt Regency. It's a must-do holiday activity in Vancouver and we'll take you there!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Marine Building

Hold onto your hats for a visit to the finest heritage building in Vancouver, and some say all of Canada. The Marine Building is an Art Deco masterpiece. The lobby is absolutely breathtaking, no more so than over the holiday season when lovingly decorated by the building owners.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-12146P14

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What's Included

Activity name

  • SnacksHot Chocolate - Dairy and Non-Dairy Options available
  • Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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