4 Vancouver Christmas Tours Worth Booking

1.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $203Our pick

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries. You’ll explore the Inner Harbour and Government Street, then see Butchart Gardens lit for Christmas. Guides such as Dave Rogers, Leslie, Andy, and Jack have been praised for lively local stories and helpful timing tips.

“Really good tour! I enjoyed the ferry ride through the Gulf Islands (so pretty) and went to the shops (Munro Books) and the Museum on Government Street. The highlight was the Butchart Gardens Christmas lights which were beautiful! I really enjoyed the tour and the fact we had free time to explore how we wanted to. Andy was a great tour guide - letting us know in advance where the washrooms and places to eat would be - things like that just put your mind at ease! He also very kindly dropped me back at my Airbnb which was nice as it was a late night!”

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2.Vancouver Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $53

Join a three-hour evening ride through Vancouver with live commentary, holiday karaoke, snacks, and stops at Stanley Park, Gastown, Robson Street, English Bay, St. Paul’s Hospital, and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Hosts Bray and Jay help keep the enclosed trolley-bus lively. The ticket includes VanDusen admission and a donation to the BC Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

“Always fun to go Caroline and see the amazing lights at VanDuesen. We were a bit confused about the pick-up, the address given wasn't the correct address, so we saw trolleys turning down a street and followed it to the place where we boarded.”

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3.Vancouver Holiday Festive Dinner Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Set sail from 501 Denman Street at 7 p.m. for a 2.5-hour holiday dinner cruise around Vancouver Harbour. You’ll enjoy a full festive buffet, coffee or tea, live holiday favourites, and views of False Creek, Stanley Park, English Bay, Lions Gate Bridge, and the Vancouver Seawall. Drinks cost extra, and seating is reserved.

“The evening was awesome even though it rained most of the evening. The views around the bay were spectacular as we cruised around all evening. The staff on the boat were friendly and attentive all evening. We had a lovely young girl that looked after us all night, she was helpful, friendly and a great bubbly personality, so Thank you Allysandra! The evening was so much fun with music and dancing, great wine and excellent food. A wonderful pre Christmas evening so far away from home!”

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4.Vancouver: Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $52Best value

Ride a Christmas-lit trolley through Vancouver while singing holiday favorites with hosts such as Lynn, Ryan, or Dan. The route includes Stanley Park, English Bay, and VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights. Expect live commentary, photo stops, and a cheerful group atmosphere. Dress warmly, since the trolley can feel cold.

“It was such an unexpected and joyful experience. We only went because it was my sister’s birthday wish for the whole family to join, but once we were there, the atmosphere was so lively and joyful, with everyone singing along. I believe a lot of that energy came from the tour guide and the driver, they were both incredibly entertaining and clearly loved what they do. Although the tour is advertised as lasting about three hours, it honestly felt like minutes to me. It’s not something I would have chosen on my own, but I’m so glad we went. I’d happily do it all over again next year. Definitely go…”

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