The Sinners and Sweets Downtown Vancouver Tour

Prepare to have your breath taken away!

The Marine Building, an ornate Art Deco masterpiece, is not called the most beautiful space in all of Vancouver for nothing. You’ll visit bustling Robson Square to admire the Vancouver Art Gallery, with its famed domed roof and Roman style columns. You’ll stroll down hallways inside the Hotel Vancouver designed to resemble a luxurious 1930s ocean cruise liner.

But … beneath the surface lies tale of scandal, intrigue, and deceit. Your entertaining local guide will regale you with all the seedy details. Like the story of the architect brutally murdered by his wife’s jealous lover and the Chief of Police who liked his dirty gambling bribes delivered to him in paper bags.

To add to this, as you work your way through these spectacular buildings learning their dark history hidden within, you’ll enjoy 3 scrumptious delicacies at the city’s finest bakeries and chocolatiers.

• Hear the murderous tale of the city’s most famous architect.
• Indulge in decadent, gourmet macarons, buttery pastries, and award-winning chocolate.
• Step inside the magnificent Marine Building for a private viewing of its intricate Art Deco interior.
• Trace the rise of a Vancouver-born chorus girl who became a Hollywood icon, leaving dozens of famous lovers in her wake.
• Picture the most scandalous dance ever performed in Vancouver.
• Discover the audacious rum-runner who spent millions building the city’s tallest skyscraper before losing it all in the Great Depression.
• Explore inside the Hotel Vancouver, a lavish chateau born from a bitter rivalry between railway barons.

• A professional tour guide
• A selection of 3 sweet treats
• Entrance for private viewings of heritage buildings
• Forbidden Vancouver’s virtual guidebook with recommendations on what to do and see in Vancouver (value $20)

• Available year-round with tours Tuesdays and Saturdays 11:00am*
  *Subject to availability.

• 2 hours

• The treats served on this tour may contain gluten, dairy, eggs, and nuts and are prepared in kitchens where these and other common allergens are present.
• The tour covers approximately 1.5 km on flat, pave ground.
• The tour starts at the corner of Robson and Granville Streets. VIEW MAP
• All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
• The maximum number of participants on this tour is 20.
• This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Whether you are visiting Vancouver for the first time, or you are a local looking for fun things to do in Vancouver, this unique sightseeing tour is not to be missed! 

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