Top British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: Which British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience The Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver, Canada Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup: Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver Whistler Sea 2 Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls Premium Day Tour Ultimate Vancouver City Tour: Landmarks, Views and Capilano Best of Vancouver Private Tour Vancouver Premium Tour: Capilano Bridge + Grouse Mountain Lunch View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more British Columbia trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked British Columbia Tours. Top 10 British Columbia 2026 Senior-friendly tours British Columbia The best tours and activities for culture lovers in British Columbia Top Day Trips from British Columbia Things to do in British Columbia this summer View all British Columbia Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in British Columbia?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in British Columbia are: British Columbia Tours & Sightseeing British Columbia Luxury & Special Occasions British Columbia Luxury Tours British Columbia Outdoor Activities British Columbia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in British Columbia →

Experience the Legendary Gastown Food Tour – Where History Meets Flavor! Step into the heart of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood and embark on an unforgettable culinary …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (2,186)

Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

Experience the Legendary Gastown Food Tour – Where History Meets Flavor! Step into the heart of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood and embark on an unforgettable culinary...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,186)

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$102

Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver

Discover the charm of beautiful Victoria, BC, on this full-day tour from Vancouver. Cruise through the stunning Gulf Islands on a scenic ferry ride, taking …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (499)

Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver

Discover the charm of beautiful Victoria, BC, on this full-day tour from Vancouver. Cruise through the stunning Gulf Islands on a scenic ferry ride, taking...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (499)

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$163

The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour

Explore Vancouver’s dirtiest Prohibition-era secrets. From mobsters and Fish Key West Charters to corrupt politicians, this historical walking tour winds through Gastown’s most historic streets …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (490)

The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (490)

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$28

Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience

This is not just a food tour; it’s an invitation to indulge in the essence of Gastown, where every bite tells a story. Join us …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (376)

Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience

This is not just a food tour; it’s an invitation to indulge in the essence of Gastown, where every bite tells a story. Join us...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (376)

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$104

It's time for Vancouver's secrets to come out of the closet. The wild, untold history of Vancouver's LGBTQ2+ community comes alive through stories of struggle, …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (368)

The Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver, Canada

It's time for Vancouver's secrets to come out of the closet. The wild, untold history of Vancouver's LGBTQ2+ community comes alive through stories of struggle,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (368)

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$29

Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

This small-group culinary experience explores Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the atmospheric streets of Old Town through the lens of Victoria’s most exciting restaurants. Designed and …More

Victoria, Canada

4.9 (355)

Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

This small-group culinary experience explores Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the atmospheric streets of Old Town through the lens of Victoria’s most exciting restaurants. Designed and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (355)

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$94

Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends

Weave your way along Victoria’s picturesque streets by bicycle as you learn about the history of British Columbia’s charming capital on this 2+ hour tour. …More

Victoria, Canada

4.9 (301)

Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends

Weave your way along Victoria’s picturesque streets by bicycle as you learn about the history of British Columbia’s charming capital on this 2+ hour tour....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (301)

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$65

This is Vancouver’s only ancient big tree tour. Within walking distance from downtown Vancouver you will be guided by well known big tree seeker Colin …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (294)

Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour

This is Vancouver’s only ancient big tree tour. Within walking distance from downtown Vancouver you will be guided by well known big tree seeker Colin...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (294)

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$40

Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through an historic mining tunnel. Push up your sleeves at our Gold Panning Pavilion and keep what …More

Fraser Valley, Canada

4.9 (245)

Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through an historic mining tunnel. Push up your sleeves at our Gold Panning Pavilion and keep what...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (245)

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$31

Whistler's Finer Things: 4-Course Dinner & Champagne Sabering

Experience the pinnacle of Whistler’s culinary scene on our most prestigious dining adventure. This refined 4-course progressive tour whisks you through four of the village’s …More

Whistler, Canada

4.9 (165)

Whistler's Finer Things: 4-Course Dinner & Champagne Sabering

Experience the pinnacle of Whistler’s culinary scene on our most prestigious dining adventure. This refined 4-course progressive tour whisks you through four of the village’s...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (165)

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$149

Whistler Sea 2 Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls Premium Day Tour

Escape the city and head into the mountains on an adventure from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler! Stop at Shannon Falls, BC’s third-tallest waterfall, for an …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (148)

Whistler Sea 2 Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls Premium Day Tour

Escape the city and head into the mountains on an adventure from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler! Stop at Shannon Falls, BC’s third-tallest waterfall, for an...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (148)

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$129

Downtown Vancouver Sinners and Sweets Tour With VIP Access

Explore inside Downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the sinful history of the city’s past, and the delicious sweet treats of its …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (143)

Downtown Vancouver Sinners and Sweets Tour With VIP Access

Explore inside Downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the sinful history of the city’s past, and the delicious sweet treats of its...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (143)

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$54

Ultimate Vancouver City Tour: Landmarks, Views and Capilano

Experience the best of what Vancouver has to offer on this full-day tour! Pass by Downtown Vancouver and explore the natural beauty of Stanley Park, …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (134)

Ultimate Vancouver City Tour: Landmarks, Views and Capilano

Experience the best of what Vancouver has to offer on this full-day tour! Pass by Downtown Vancouver and explore the natural beauty of Stanley Park,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (134)

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$124

Victoria's Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, More

Our tour starts at a quintessentially Victoria donut shop, Empire Donuts, in the heart of downtown. Empire is known for its unique donuts in an …More

Victoria, Canada

4.9 (131)

Victoria's Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, More

Our tour starts at a quintessentially Victoria donut shop, Empire Donuts, in the heart of downtown. Empire is known for its unique donuts in an...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (131)

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$70

Beacon Hill Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

Unforgettable Experience Tally-Ho is proud to be one of Victoria’s top-rated attractions, with glowing 5-star reviews. Guests love our friendly guides, well-cared-for horses, and the …More

Victoria, Canada

4.8 (112)

Beacon Hill Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

Unforgettable Experience Tally-Ho is proud to be one of Victoria’s top-rated attractions, with glowing 5-star reviews. Guests love our friendly guides, well-cared-for horses, and the...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (112)

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$224

Eat Like a Canadian Food Tour | Victoria Sightseeing

Welcome to Canada, eh! Discover the stories and flavours that make Canadian cuisine unique on this delicious 2.5-hour walking tour through beautiful Victoria, BC. Taste …More

Victoria, Canada

4.9 (112)

Eat Like a Canadian Food Tour | Victoria Sightseeing

Welcome to Canada, eh! Discover the stories and flavours that make Canadian cuisine unique on this delicious 2.5-hour walking tour through beautiful Victoria, BC. Taste...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (112)

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$95

See Vancouver your way, in a Classic Cadillac Touring limo on a private tour of this seaport city's major attractions and highlights. Spend as much …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.8 (112)

Best of Vancouver Private Tour

See Vancouver your way, in a Classic Cadillac Touring limo on a private tour of this seaport city's major attractions and highlights. Spend as much...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (112)

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$192

Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island - Vancouver Bike Tours

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 …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (111)

Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island - Vancouver Bike Tours

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (111)

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$72

Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide

Each Talking Trees tour is unique, shaped by the land, the season, and the stories shared along the way. Your experience begins with a brief …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (98)

Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide

Each Talking Trees tour is unique, shaped by the land, the season, and the stories shared along the way. Your experience begins with a brief...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (98)

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$58

Taste North Vancouver Shipyards - Food Tour with Local Eats

Discover North Vancouver’s Emerging Foodie Scene! A Scenic & Delicious culinary walking food tour adventure! Your journey begins with a picturesque, short SeaBus ferry ride …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (89)

Taste North Vancouver Shipyards - Food Tour with Local Eats

Discover North Vancouver’s Emerging Foodie Scene! A Scenic & Delicious culinary walking food tour adventure! Your journey begins with a picturesque, short SeaBus ferry ride...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (89)

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$112

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours are:

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Which British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which British Columbia Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more British Columbia trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in British Columbia?