Best Donuts in Vancouver + Vancouver Donut Tour FAQ

The Underground Donut Tour in Vancouver is a guided walking food tour that explores some of the city’s best donut shops, bakeries, and sweet treat destinations while sharing local history, culture, and neighborhood stories.

The Underground Donut Tour has been rated one of the top food tours in Vancouver and the world for over 8 years by TripAdvisor. We have more than 28,000 reviews on TripAdvisor, Viator, Airbnb, Google, and many other places. We think that's a pretty good endorsement.

The Underground Donut Tour has more than 28,000 reviews that say we are the best donut tour and, in many cases, the best food tour in Vancouver.

The Underground Donut Tour in Vancouver combines delicious donuts, local history, neighborhood exploration, and fun photo opportunities into one memorable experience.

Our Vancouver Donut Tour: Gastown & Sweet City Sights visits four of the city's most-loved donut spots: 49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts, Neate Donuts, Deville Coffee and Lee's Donuts. Lineup may vary depending on the day of the week or the season. Along the way you'll stroll from the heart of downtown past landmarks like the Marine Building and into historic Gastown, finishing near the famous steam clock.

Every stop has its fans, and every tour brings out new favorites. Guests love the creative seasonal flavors at Lucky's (like pumpkin cheesecake in the fall), the inventive creations at Neate, the classic glazed donuts at Deville, and treats like red velvet cheesecake at Lee's. Other flavors guests have enjoyed include peanut butter and jelly, passion fruit, Boston cream, London Fog, salted caramel pecan and chocolate cheesecake.

The Underground Donut Tour prides itself on having some of the best donuts, pastries, and sweet treats on all of our tours.

Your guide puts together a lineup that shows off the best of each shop, so you get to try flavors you might not have ordered on your own. Many guests discover a brand-new favorite this way.

Plenty! You'll visit four shops and share a wide variety of donuts with your group, so you can taste lots of flavors. Many guests tell us they leave very full, and some say the morning tour doubles as breakfast and lunch.

Some tours in Vancouver may include coffee or beverage pairings depending on the city and specific tour experience.

Guests meet their guide at the starting location and walk together through several neighborhoods in Vancouver, stopping at curated donut shops and bakeries for tastings along the way.

The tour starts at 49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts at the corner of Thurlow and West Georgia streets, and ends at Lee's Donuts in Gastown, steps from the steam clock and a great spot to keep exploring after your tour.

Neighborhoods vary by tour route in Vancouver, but many tours visit historic districts, downtown areas, and popular local food neighborhoods.

About two hours, with roughly 2.5 kilometers (about 1.5 miles) of walking through downtown and Gastown.

Each tour is about 2 hours long. Some tours can run as short as 90 minutes, while others may run slightly over 2 hours.

The tour in Vancouver is a walking tour with light to moderate walking between donut stops and neighborhood landmarks.

It is recommended to arrive approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled tour start time in Vancouver.

Our guides keep an eye on the forecast and make sure everyone stays hydrated. We recommend bringing water, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.

Yes! Rain is part of life in Vancouver, and our tours run rain or shine, so just bring an umbrella or rain jacket. If conditions ever become unsafe, such as heavy snow or wildfire smoke, we'll reach out to help you find a new date.

Yes, donut tours in Vancouver run year round, weather permitting.

Please let us know about any dietary needs when you book, and we'll do our best to find options for you. This route has limited gluten-free availability, and vegan choices are limited too. Our partners are bakeries, so we can't guarantee a gluten-free environment.

Gluten-free availability varies by city and bakery partner in Vancouver.

Several of our partners in Vancouver have gluten-free donuts. Please include any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so our guides can ensure you have a great tour.

Several of our partners in Vancouver have vegan donuts. Please include any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so our guides can ensure you have a great tour.

Yes. Vegetarian friendly options are often available on the donut tour in Vancouver.

Please tell us about any allergies when you book. Your guide will review your needs ahead of time and work with our partners on the best options for you. Some of our partners make donuts with nuts, and all prepare their treats in shared kitchens, so we can't guarantee against cross-contact.

Absolutely. Families join us all the time, and kids love the donuts and the stories along the way.

Yes. The Underground Donut Tour in Vancouver is designed to be family friendly and enjoyable for guests of all ages.

There are tons of things to do with your kids in Vancouver. We'd recommend the Underground Donut Tour. It was intentionally designed to be fun for kids of all ages. In 2015, Jeff Woelker created the tour because his family was always looking for things to do in the morning, as a family, that were fun and delicious. That's how the Underground Donut Tour got created.

Yes! Download our free Vancouver City Guide, a handy collection of our team's handpicked recommendations for Vancouver, including places to stay, restaurants and bars we love, more sweet spots, kid-friendly ideas and other things to do. Traveling with little ones? Our free Kids' Activity Book is full of donut-themed coloring pages and activities to enjoy before, during or after your tour. You'll find both download buttons on this page.

Strollers are generally welcome on the tour in Vancouver, though some routes may include busy sidewalks or uneven surfaces.

The tour covers about 2.5 kilometers of walking on city sidewalks, with the longest stretch between the first and second stops and the rest close together. We've welcomed guests using wheelchairs and other mobility aids, and our guides are happy to adjust the pace for your group. Please contact us with any questions before you book.

Yes. The donut tour in Vancouver is a great activity for solo travelers looking to explore the city and meet other guests.

Definitely! Local guests tell us they discover new shops and learn fun facts about their own city. It's also a great way to show visiting friends and family around downtown and Gastown.

Donut lovers from all over join us in Vancouver, from across British Columbia and Canada to visitors from the US, New Zealand and beyond, along with plenty of locals. Many guests have taken our tours in other cities and add Vancouver to their list.

Yes! Birthdays and anniversaries are some of our favorite tours to lead. Let us know you're celebrating when you book, and your guide will help make it extra special.

Yes. Private group tours are available in Vancouver for birthdays, corporate outings, student groups, and celebrations.

Yes. Corporate and team-building donut tours are available in Vancouver.

Yes. The Underground Donut Tour in Vancouver can accommodate both small and large groups.

Prices for the Underground Donut Tour in Vancouver start as low as $50. For the most current pricing and availability, check our website.

For the best pricing and the most up-to-date availability, you can purchase tickets for the donut tour in Vancouver directly on our website.

Booking in advance is recommended for the donut tour in Vancouver, especially during weekends and holidays.