Sweets Walk, VIP Access

Downtown Vancouver Sinners and Sweets Tour With VIP Access

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2 hours, free cancellation.

from $54.16 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: 708 Robson St
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Food: Snacks included, not a full meal

Overview

Forbidden Vancouver runs this walk under the name Downtown Vancouver Sinners and Sweets Tour, and the pitch is a two-for-one: downtown architecture and history, including the scandalous parts, punctuated by three sweet treats along the way. It lasts 2 hours, starts outside Old Navy at the corner of Robson and Granville, and finishes at Mink Chocolate Shoppe on West Hastings. A professional guide leads the group, and entrance for private viewings of heritage buildings is covered in the ticket.

The route strings together Robson Square, the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Sinclair Centre, the Terminal City Club and the Marine Building, roughly ten minutes at each stop. One reviewer called the Breton pastry from a bakery along the way the highlight of the whole tour, and another noted the treats are actually special Canadian treats. The stories are the draw: corruption and scandal mixed with architectural detail, delivered in a theatrical style that many reviewers singled out.

It suits visitors who want a compact downtown overview without giving up a full afternoon. The group is capped at 20 travellers, the walk is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. It does not suit anyone with serious allergies, since the treats may contain gluten, eggs, dairy and nuts and come from kitchens where other allergens are present.

What's Included

Included

Professional guide
All fees and taxes
Entrance for private viewings of heritage buildings
Snacks (A selection of 3 sweet treats)

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Meet on Robson StreetMeet your guide outside Old Navy at Robson and Granville Streets in downtown Vancouver. The address is 708 Robson St.
Robson SquareThe walk begins with about 10 minutes at Robson Square.
Vancouver Art GalleryA roughly 10 minute stop at the gallery. Admission is not included, so budget for a separate ticket if you want to go inside.
Fairmont Hotel VancouverAround 10 minutes at the hotel.
Rosewood Hotel GeorgiaAnother roughly 10 minute stop.
Sinclair CentreAbout 10 minutes at this heritage building.
Terminal City ClubA roughly 10 minute stop.
The Marine BuildingAbout 10 minutes at the Marine Building, which one reviewer flagged as especially interesting.
Finish at Mink ChocolateThe tour ends at Mink Chocolate Shoppe, 863 W Hastings St.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this walk fits your plans.

Pace and fitness. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, since this is a walking tour through downtown. The overall duration is 2 hours. Several reviewers described it as a pleasant way to cover downtown highlights on foot.
Group feel. The group is limited to a maximum of 20 travellers. One reviewer said their guide was happy to answer questions and talk more about things the group was interested in, so expect a conversational tone rather than a lecture.
The treats. Three sweet treats are included in the price, and several reviewers called them delicious, with one noting they are special Canadian treats. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, the listing advises attending at your own discretion, since the kitchens involved handle common allergens.
Accessibility. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, with wheelchair accessible surfaces. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation.
What to wear. No dress code is specified, but this is an outdoor walk between buildings in Vancouver, so weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes make sense. The listing does not mention indoor shelter at every stop.
Photos. The route passes heritage buildings and the Marine Building, so a camera or phone is worth having to hand. Several reviewers commented on how striking the buildings along the route are.

Common issues. The treats may contain gluten, eggs, dairy and nuts and are prepared in kitchens where other common allergens are present, so the tour is a poor fit for anyone with serious restrictions. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered. The Vancouver Art Gallery stop does not include admission. Private transportation is not included. The listing does not state whether pickup is provided, so check the booking page before assuming anything about transport to the meeting point.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A professional guide, all fees and taxes, entrance for private viewings of heritage buildings, and a selection of three sweet treats. Confirmation is sent at the time of booking. Private transportation is not included.

Where Does The Tour Start And End?

It starts outside Old Navy at Robson and Granville Streets, at 708 Robson St in downtown Vancouver. It ends at Mink Chocolate Shoppe at 863 W Hastings St, about 2 hours later.

Is The Vancouver Art Gallery Included?

No. Admission to the gallery is listed as not included. All the other stops on the route are free to enter.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Families With Strollers?

Yes, according to the listing. The tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. The meeting point is near public transportation, and travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time in Vancouver. If the operator cancels because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you get a different date or experience or a full refund.

Can I Join With A Food Allergy?

The listing warns that the treats may contain gluten, eggs, dairy and nuts, and are prepared in kitchens where these and other common allergens are present. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, you attend at your own discretion. The operator suggests its other walking tours if you want the history storytelling without the treats.