Vancouver Donut Tour FAQ

Rain or shine, our Vancouver Donut Tour: Gastown & Sweet City Sights is a two-hour walking food tour from downtown to historic Gastown, where the city began, with cozy coffee and donut stops and West Coast flavors like London Fog.

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.

See our guide, Best Donut Shops in Vancouver, for local shops worth a visit beyond the tour. Some of Vancouver's most-loved donut spots are on our route, including 49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts, Neate Donuts, Deville Coffee and Lee's Donuts in Gastown. Lineup may vary by day and season.

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.

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.

We begin at Thurlow and West Georgia, walk down through the downtown core toward the water, past the Art Deco Marine Building, then cross into cobblestoned Gastown and finish near the steam clock.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.