Elite Granville Island Walk

Vancouver Granville Island's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience

★ 4.8 75 reviews

2-2.5 hours, free cancellation.

from $112.70 per person

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Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Meeting point: 1490 Johnston St
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Daexperience

Overview

The meeting point is hard to miss: the giant Os Gêmeos murals painted on the industrial silos at the Ocean Concrete plant on Johnston Street, where the guide waits with a white tote bag carrying the operator's green logo. From there the group sets off into Granville Island for a walking food tour built around tastings at five different spots, plus brunch with an alcoholic drink for guests 19 and over. Minors get non-alcoholic drinks instead.

The route centres on Granville Island itself, with roughly 2 hours on the island according to the itinerary, and it finishes back where it started. Reviewers often praise the variety of food on offer, and one traveller named the lobster roll and another highlighted the donuts. Guides also weave in the island's history as they go, which multiple travellers singled out as a highlight.

The group is capped at 12 travellers, the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and the operator says most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if flagged in advance. Tips are not included, though the listing notes they are appreciated.

What's Included

Included

Brunch
Alcoholic beverages (19+ only)

Not Included

Tips are not mandatory but highly appreciated

Itinerary

Meet at the silosMeet at 1490 Johnston St, at the Os Gêmeos murals on the industrial silos at the Ocean Concrete plant. The guide holds a white tote bag with the Daexperience green logo.
Granville Island walkThe tour spends 2 hours on Granville Island, with tastings at five different spots and brunch with a drink.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the same Johnston Street meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things are worth knowing before booking this walk.

Food and drink. Brunch is included, with food at five spots and an alcoholic drink such as a cocktail for travellers 19 and over. One reviewer said the group was full by the end, another named the lobster roll, and a third highlighted the donuts.
Pace and walking. One reviewer described the tour as not too much walking, and another found the pace slow on a busy day at the restaurants. The itinerary lists 2 hours on the island.
Group feel. The group is capped at 12 travellers. Reviewers describe an easy, sociable atmosphere, and one said the guides encourage the group to mingle.
Weather cover. One reviewer noted the route is largely covered, which helps in wet weather. Still, the listing says the experience requires good weather, and poor-weather cancellations come with a different date or a full refund.
Dietary needs. The operator says most dietary restrictions are accommodated with previous notice. One reviewer said the guide made sure dietary needs were looked after during the tour, so mention any needs when booking.
Getting there. The tour starts at 11:00 at the murals on Johnston Street, near public transportation. The listing says to look for the guide holding a white tote bag with the operator's green logo.

Common issues. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers and can be cancelled if that minimum is not met, in which case a different date or experience, or a full refund, is offered. Cancellations by travellers must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund, and changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted or refunded. Tips are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Brunch is included, with food at five different spots plus an alcoholic drink. Alcoholic beverages are served only to travellers 19 and over, with non-alcoholic drinks for minors. Tips are not included but appreciated.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At 1490 Johnston St on Granville Island, at the large Os Gêmeos murals on the silos at the Ocean Concrete plant. The guide holds a white tote bag with the Daexperience green logo, and the tour starts at 11:00. It ends back at the same point.

Is The Tour Accessible For Wheelchairs Or Strollers?

Yes. The listing states the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, transportation and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and it is near public transportation. Infant seats are available and infants must sit on laps.

Can Dietary Restrictions Be Accommodated?

The operator says most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with previous notice. One reviewer said the guide made sure dietary needs were looked after during the tour. Mention any needs when booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local experience time. Weather cancellations or a shortfall in minimum traveller numbers come with a different date or experience, or a full refund.

How Big Is The Group And How Long Is The Tour?

The group is capped at a maximum of 12 travellers. The itinerary lists 2 hours on Granville Island, starting at 11:00 and ending back at the meeting point.