• Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Guided History Tour

Guided Hotel History Tour

Discover the rich history of the ‘Castle in the City’ on a guided tour with our very own, 22 year Hotel Vancouver Concierge extraordinare, David Reid.

Hotel guests are invited to sign up at the Concierge desk for a complimentary backstage pass of some of the iconic spaces, celebrity sightings and the incredible stories that have taken place within the hotel’s walls over the past 86 years.

  • WHEN: Saturdays, at 2:00 pm (approximately one hour)
  • WHERE: Sign up at Concierge Desk by 1:00 pm on Saturdays
  • COST: Complimentary

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