6 Vancouver Christmas Tours to Book Before December

1.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

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

This 12-hour Christmas outing combines a BC Ferries cruise, free time around Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Government Street, and 90 minutes at Butchart Gardens after dark. A driver-guide such as Dave Rogers, Leslie, Andy, or Jack handles the route and adds local stories. Hotel pickup is offered at most downtown Vancouver hotels.

“Excellent tour. We were well looked after by our driver Dave Rodgers throughout the day. I would have liked more time in Victoria to look around rather than view the gardens, although they were lovely.”

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2.Vancouver Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley Tour

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

Join The Great Canadian Trolley Co. for a three-hour evening of holiday lights, live commentary, snacks, and karaoke. You’ll see Stanley Park, English Bay, Robson Street, Gastown, St. Paul’s Hospital, and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Hosts such as Bray and Jay keep the ride lively, while the enclosed bus keeps you warm.

“Great way to see the city , relax and get in the Xmas spirit. The staff were amazing, very knowledgeable and kept us entertained.”

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3.Vancouver Holiday Festive Dinner Cruises

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

Board at 501 Denman Street for a 2.5-hour holiday dinner cruise through Vancouver Harbour. You’ll have reserved restaurant-style seating, a full festive buffet, coffee or tea, and live holiday music. Drinks cost extra, and the boat may vary, so arrive 30 minutes early for boarding and your physical pass.

“Too much screwing around with tickets when its pouring rain. Should be one guy takes your online ticket and thats it! Ship was very cold on the night we dined. Staff were just ok. The food was good. Wouldn't do it again.”

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4.Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley Tour

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

Join an English-speaking host on a decorated motorized trolley from Canada Place. Sing holiday favorites, see Vancouver’s seasonal lights, and stop at Stanley Park, English Bay, and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Hosts including Lynn, Ryan, and Dan have helped keep the mood lively. The tour lasts 150 minutes to three hours.

“It was a nice long ride and the hostess did a great job keeping everyone happy. Some people were pretty hard to please but she did so with grace. Loved the light garden! 🎄”

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5.New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise through Vancouver Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $177

Board at 501 Denman Street at 8:00 pm for an 8:30 pm departure on a four-hour New Year’s Eve cruise through Vancouver Harbour. You’ll enjoy a three-main-course buffet, DJ music, reserved restaurant-style seating, skyline views, and a Champagne toast at midnight. The vessel may vary, and drinks beyond the toast cost extra.

“Despite the “not so nice” weather, it was a blast! The crews are attentive very quick to take care of needs. Smooth sailing kudos to the captain . Vancouver by night is always bright and beautiful! Dinner-food was cooked to perfection, socializing nye countdown, dancing fun fun fun.”

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6.Vancouver Christmas Festival of Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $373Top rated

Start at 4 p.m. with downtown Vancouver hotel pickup, then visit VanDusen Botanical Garden, Capilano Canyon Lights, and the Christmas Market in a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Guide Bobby can also help with the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience, which carries a separate ticket. Expect about five hours, English service, and plenty of walking.

“This was a unique experience. We saw three very different light displays - Van Dusen, Capilano and the Harry Potter Experience, and enjoyed them all. Our tour guide Bobby was very helpful and chatty making this a great night out.”

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