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The 15 most popular food & foodie tours right now, with what each trip actually includes, who runs it and what it costs to book.
Gastown’s Steam Clock to Waffleland in 3 hours: six to seven tastings, beer and wine options, and a guide who ties food to local history.
Most Popular“Andrea was very informative and friendly. She made it feel as she was a friend showing us the area - and the food choices were great! The rain did not slow us down in the least from enjoining the afternoon.”
Vancouver Chinatown with an off-duty chef: tea, cookware and herbal medicine stops, a peaceful garden visit, and an included dim sum lunch.
“This experience felt like a lost episode of Parts Unknown. It wasn't just a meal; it was a dive into the history of the Chinese experience in Canada—a story that felt hauntingly familiar yet distinctly its own. It served as a poignant reminder that the grass isn't always greener, and the struggles within Asian communities…”
Small-group walking tour of Granville Island with 20+ tastings, 10+ stops, and local insider tips on food culture.
“Excellent food tour. Maggie was excellent. Although the meeting instructions are somewhat vague and it was hard to find where to meet.”
Vancouver Gastown food tour with sushi, chocolate, scotch eggs and more, plus Steam Clock and Lookout stops. Small group, 3.5 hours.
“Enjoyed Mathieu! He was patience, kind, and informative! The food was great! I loved the scotch egg and taco!”
Gastown food tour with a progressive meal, 3 drink pairings, and local stories around the Steam Clock and Blood Alley.
“Good was great and we learned the history of Gastown. Bronson was a great guide with lots of knowledge and enthusiasm.”
Chef-guided tastings at Granville Island Public Market. Small group, lots of bites, and helpful direction for your next Vancouver food stops.
“Michael, our tour guide, was a delight to spend time with! He told us about the history of Granville Market & since he is a trained chef was able to point out unusual fruits & vegetables when we walked through the fresh food area & talk about how some of the cooked foods were prepared.…”
A small-group walking food tour through Gastown and downtown Vancouver, with 5 tasty stops, stories, and a cocktail for 19+.
“Best food tour we've been on! The food was amazing and Landen our tour guide was very friendly, fun and informative. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group Vancouver bike tour through Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona, and Granville Island with scenic seawall and Aquabus ferry.
“Our bike tour of Vancouver with Jeremy was a fantastic experience. The itinerary was well thought out, with plenty of great stops that gave us a real sense of the city and ideas for where to come back and explore on our own. Timing our stop in Gastown with the steam clock going off was…”
A 2-hour Downtown Vancouver donut walk with guided city stories, multiple tastings, and a sweet finish in Gastown.
“Our guide Ainsley was fun & energetic! We had a great time sampling donuts and learning about the city on our tour.”
North Vancouver food walk with Seabus ferry views, Lonsdale Quay market tastings, shipyards stops, and included local drinks.
“Lots of good history of the area along with many tasty bites. Rachel was very knowledgeable and fun!”
2 hours of VIP Granville Island tastings with a market guide, skip-the-line access, and generous samples of meats, cheese, bread, and sweets.
Downtown Vancouver Asian Food Tour with Konbiniya, Kirin dim sum, MUJI robot coffee, Robson Public Market, and Korean BBQ. 3 hours.
“Preethi was amazing. So knowledgeable and helpful! I would recommend this to anyone. If you’re thinking about it do it, Do It. And do it at the beginning of your trip.”
Private 3.5-hour Gastown food tour with 6+ local tastings, fresh sushi, and classic sights like the Steam Clock and Lookout.
“Unfortunately, this food tour didn’t live up to expectations. While the concept sounded great—exploring Vancouver’s food scene with local insights—the execution fell short.”
A small-group walking food tour of Granville Island with five curated tastings, one drink, and skyline views in about 2.5–3 hours.
“Our group of five joined the Granville Island Food Tour and had such a wonderful experience. Granville Island itself is a vibrant, eclectic spot full of character, and the tour really brought it to life. We started by learning about the island’s history at the iconic Concrete Towers, then wandered through the bustling market, sampling…”
3-hour Gastown walking food tour with sushi, porchetta, donuts, poutine and tacos plus a cocktail and guided history, $97.
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