Whether you're an aspiring photographer, self-proclaimed foodie, history buff or art lover, there's a Vancouver tour for you. Founded by young entrepreneurs with a passion for both their city and what they do, the following tours are not to be missed:

Vancouver Photowalks. Forget purchasing professional prints abroad and take your own snapshots on this two-hour photography course led by an expert photo guide instead. With beginner and intermediate courses on offer, class types range from travel and architecture to portraits and macro. Along the way, learn basic skills like exposure, composition, aperture, shutter speed and more. Tours are available in a variety of Vancouver's diverse parks and neighbourhoods, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Granville Island, Kitsilano and Olympic Village, and are available throughout the week (start at $99, plus tax). To view the schedule, click here.

Off the Eaten Track. Explore the diverse culinary offerings of Vancouver's eclectic Main Street neighbourhood during a progressive dinner walking tour. Led by a culinary guide, the three-hour Main Street Restaurant and Cocktail Tour includes tastings at five venues, as well as two alcoholic beverages, and is available Thursday and Friday evenings at 5 pm ($65 per person). Complimentary round-trip transportation from Waterfront Station provided.

Forbidden Vancouver. Pull back the curtains of Vancouver's historic Granville Street, considered one of North America's greatest entertainment districts for more than 100 years. Led by a passionate history buff, learn about the drink-soaked speakeasies that lined the Granville strip during the Prohibition era, as well as the once raging vaudeville theatre scene; additional highlights include a tour of neon-lit Theatre Row, and a behind-the-scenes peek at notorious adult entertainment hotspots. The Granville Street Reveal takes place on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am ($22 for adults, plus tax).

Cycle City Tours. Take a two-hour bike tour of Vancouver's diverse outdoor public art. Beginning in Coal Harbour, cycle through downtown Vancouver to the False Creek seawall while learning about sculptural installations, murals, urban planning and architecture. The Art Wheelers tour is available now through September 30, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 pm ($25 per person, plus tax).