Lovely bus tour of the main highlights of the city of Bellingham. Warm comfy seats, reasonably…read morepriced, and informative tour guides. See all the main attractions: Fairhaven, Lake Padden, Whatcom Falls, Big Rock Garden, Zuanich Park, and more. The bus stops and gives you time to explore a little at each location. Highly recommended for first time visitors or those who just want to explore some of what Bellingham offers.

From the owner: At Bellingham Tours we believe that exploring Bellingham is not just about sightseeing, but…read moreactually embarking on an adventure that showcases the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest while embracing the character of the local community. We are dedicated to creating memorable experiences that connect our guests with the awe-inspiring landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and captivating wildlife that make this city a true gem.

Used this service in mid-October and absolutely loved it!…read more What a fantastic way to see Boston (or any city!). With a 2-day pass, we rode with three different drivers, and each one made the experience memorable. We even used it as our go-to way to get around town. But the standout by far was Quince -- delivering history with humor and making the ride unforgettable. Highly recommend!

This review is for the hop-on hop-off bus that leaves from the Inner Harbour in front of the…read moreEmpress Hotel. We got there around 11:45 am on a weekday and bought tickets for the bus. We paid $173 total ($60 per adult, $39 for our teen, and the rest for our tween), and they gave us brochures outlining the route and stops, plus one timetable as they were almost out. That's when we realized the bus frequency is every hour, and not every 15 minutes. The last bus was at 5:30 pm. Fortunately, they had a bus scheduled to run at the half hour mark during summers (10, noon and 2), so we would not need to wait for an hour every time we disembarked. The long gap between busses meant we had to restrict the number of places we hopped off - we chose to see the Songhees lookout on the other side of the water, and take a lunch stop in Oak Bay Village. Of the places we'd originally planned to see, we ended up skipping Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Beacon Hill Park (with its 150+ feet-tall totem pole). Many of the other places on the "itinerary" were either closed or obvious tourist traps. The busses are double-deckers and are fairly comfortable - some have open roofs, others don't. They tend to run about 5-10 minutes behind schedule. Service level was mixed. We got one nice tour guide, and a rude one who chastised us for all the things we MAY do on the journey (like throw trash everywhere instead of in the bin!), even before the bus had departed the starting point. Verdict - overpriced and not worth wasting a day of precious vacation time on. Wish we had taken a cab or water taxi instead and visited just the places we wanted to see.

Everything! And the price was better than expected…read more 29 very happy passengers. Very clean, comfortable and on tim

Chartered a tour bus to transport a large group of 23 from a hotel in Bellingham Washington to the…read morecruise ship terminal in Vancouver Canada. Rose the owner was amazing to work with. Quick to reply and had excellent communication setting everything up for the trip. Our driver Jack was right on time for both pick ups and did an excellent job. Wish we had more time in Vancouver to do the local things and have them give us a tour. Will definitely book with Bestcan tours again.

Not only can you not lose because this is a FREE tour...but you will gain so much interesting info!…read more I'm sure hopping on and off a bus would be just fine, but for us, with just one short day in this vast city, we were looking for a quick connection, and that's exactly what we got on this recent Sunday. We met our tour guide, Ali at the designated time (11am) at the designated place, and 20 or so of us enjoyed an incredibly interesting walking tour of Chinatown. There is no way we would have gotten the feel for this city had we not taken this tour. Several folks were repeat tour guy visitors, so they must have enjoyed those as well. Our group had folks from several countries. It is a relaxed tour at a pace that is just right...not too fast and not too slow. Seriously, just right! And absolutely everyone in our group was happy to hand over generous thank you tips. Well-deserved. Ali was kind enough at the end of the tour to guide anyone who wanted dining suggestions or directions. For us, he was even kind enough to let us walk along with him since we were heading in the same direction. As a result, we were fortunate enough to get an extended tour, as he remained a wealth of Vancouver info as we went along. Highly recommend!

I love FREE, Culture, history, and having a tour that rolls all 3 together…read more We took the Free Downtown & Chinatown Tour with Alex. She pointed out some places of interest, told us the history of Chinatown, took us to a herbal store, and ended the tour at the Chinese Gardens. The tour was over 2 hours, and she gave suggestions for lunch. I love these type of tours because they are given by people who have lived there for a good amount of time, and who are passionate about what they are presenting. She was no exception.

We did a private tour of Whidbey Island and came away very impressed with the knowledge of Cheryl,…read moreour guide, as well as her level of customer service. We visited state parks with breathtaking views, Fort Casey and its historical sites, and several quaint little towns that we totally enjoyed walking around. She was quite flexible and tailored the tour to our timeframe and interests. We strongly recommend her.

My daughter and I did the Snoqualmie Falls, Leavenworth, and Deception Falls tour with Cheryl. What…read morea great day! Cheryl had interesting facts and stories along the route and recommendations in Leavenworth. Absolutely will tour with Cheryl again when next in the area!

They picked us up right outside the Canada building on the pier…read more We did it for 3 hours and he got us back to the pier with an hour to spare. We never worried about making it back in time. Our driver was Dale and he is so knowledgeable about the town. He took us wherever we wanted and took time at each stop. We enjoyed his tales and hearing how he got a Dunsmuir Cadillac. They have a London taxi cab that seats up to 4, and a van for 4+. We got the van because originally there was 4 of us, my husband being a big guy he wanted a roomy vehicle. Highly recommend! The best Tour we have ever taken.

Had a great time with Sandra and John as our guide and driver in our tour of Victoria. This wasn't…read moremy first time to here but saw and did more than my previous visits. The "taxi" was a fun experience and we enjoyed our tour, Sandra is full of knowledge as she guided us through the streets of Victoria. We fed the peacocks with special food she provided us and even stopped in to have a pint at a pub! Now that is a unique tour in itself! Sandra and John are wonderful! Thank you!

We used Island Time Tours for a private tour to Bouchard Gardens. She made it incredibly easy for…read moreus as cruise ship passengers to see this world-class garden even though our stop over was relatively short. The pricing is reasonable and well worth the cost. Colleen, the owner, was our tour guide -- she was so informative, kind, and fun. She made the drive extra special by giving us a full history of the gardens and a mini driving tour on the way home of downtown Victoria. Highly recommend doing this!

Wow, what a great time find! We came to Victoria on the Clipper, just before New Year, and my wife…read morewanted to take a winery tour, so we ended up booking Island Time Tours while on the boat over. We were thinking it would be in a large bus with 40-50 other people and I was not excited about it, and we were surprised the next day when Coleen met us in her small party type bus that only seats about fourteen people. There were only four of us and it felt like we were going out for the day with friends. Coleen was very personable and informative, and with only four of us it felt like we were going out with friends for the day. We don't think it was just because of our small group but how Coleen just seems to be. It turned out to be more than just a winery tour as she pointed out various sights and places of interest. We only went to two wineries and an apple cider farm because of the time of year. Coleen appeared to have a good relationship with the wineries that made it more personable. We had a great lunch that was included in the price. Actually, I am not even a wine drinker but I really enjoyed the entire day because it was more than just tasting wine. We started at the boat terminal but she dropped us all off at our hotels. We had planned to go to Bucthart Gardens the next night and were going to take the typical large bus with 40-50 people, like we had done before, and found out that Coleen also runs tours to the Gardens. We decided to go with her and she picked us up at our hotel and again, there were only four of us. The cost was the same as with the large bus tour, but so much more enjoyable since she takes the back roads with less traffic and also get into places easier because of the small van. Victoria is one of our favorite the places to go and finding Island Times Tours has been a great and we will surely use them again.

Had a WONDERFUL day today, got to sample the wares at three wineries and one distillery. That was…read moregreat, but aside from the wine and spirits, Elizabeth was a great tour guide. She was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. She was a careful driver, and her bus was comfortable and spacious. She provided wonderful snacks, and had awesome descriptions along the way. Couldn't have wanted a better day! HIGHLY recommend her tour. BONUS, and what sets her apart from any other tours, she picks you up and drops you off at HOME! No driving to or from the start of her tour route!

I went on an ANACORTES BIRDING CRUISE TO VENDOVI ISLAND…read morePRESERVE on May 11 with Skagit Guided Adventures. I had as my primary bird to see the Rhinoceros Auklet. Stephanie did a great job pointing these out and the boat driver got us close enough for me to get some great pictures. I saw over 120 birds and over 20 different species. All-in-all it was an excellent day out.

For one you can see everything they are offering on your own, for under $50 too. Totally not worth…read morethe money. And on a second note, not impressed with their company. Making a reservation the night before for my husband and I bc he has health conditions that can change suddenly. So the next morning when he had an episode and was not able to go on the tour the company refused to return our money. I do understand some policies are in place for a reason, but we did not put anyone else out signing up for this tour the night before.

We joined Kolby, one of the Good Time Girls, for the Sin and Gin tour in downtown Bellingham. It…read morewas a beautiful sunny day, and Kolby found all the shady spots for us to stand in while she shared her obviously well-researched stories about the fun local people have been getting up to since Whatcom was first founded. Kolby is an articulate, engaging weaver of tales, and her vintage costume added to the ambiance. She was armed with old photos of the buildings we discussed in our 1.5, one-ish mile tour. The photos were fascinating, because many of the buildings no longer exist, and the rest of them have been altered in the meantime. This was my second tour with Kolby, the first being a virtual tour of the Bayview Cemetery during Covid. My goal is to join all the tours at some point. The cost is well worth the value given, and it's a great thing to do when guests visit. Birthday present, anyone?

Cursing? Check. Cleavage? Check…read more Most people might expect a non-G-rated version of "Bellinghistory" from the Good Time Girls' Sin and Gin tours, especially when the tour description includes "explore the history of vice." But still, co-owner and guide Wren Urbigkit felt compelled to tell us that cursing and cleavage are key components of the tours. Because some people have missed that memo. Those who see Bellingham as a politically-correct college town may experience strong reactions when they hear how the town came to be. Without sharing too many of the tour's secrets, here are a few insights: Working girls were seen as a necessary evil by some wives, to keep bearded, flannel-sporting young men away from their daughters. And their bosses, madams, were seen by colleagues of many male entrepreneurs. And for those who think Bellingham is experiencing crazy growth now, wait until you hear about the late 1800s! The tour wraps up with adult beverages at Stones Throw Brewery, which has a parking spot dedicated to one of the afore-mentioned madams, Miss Annie.