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Vancouver’s best days out.
The 15 most popular gastown walking 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“Such great restaurant choices, fantastic variety and TWO dessert options. Loved that they include beverages (both alcoholic and non alcoholic options)”
A 1.5-hour gothic theatrical walking tour through Vancouver’s Gastown, mixing real dark history with character storytelling at key landmarks.
“Vanessa is such a talented guide! She really brought the history to LIFE and gave the characters such humanity. I will think about this experience for many years to come.”
A 90-minute Prohibition-themed walk through Gastown and downtown Vancouver, with real landmarks, funny mob stories, and skyline views.
“Writing this review two years after the fact, and I still think about it sometimes. Genuinely some of the best content curation and presentation I've come across. I forget your name, man with the lovely short grey heard, but you were brilliant.”
A 2-hour Gothic Gastown ghost tour with a professional actor, plus true stories of fires, smallpox, and the Woman in the Well.
Gastown food tour with a progressive meal, 3 drink pairings, and local stories around the Steam Clock and Blood Alley.
“Our group of four (4) international visitors and our wonderful guide, Conor, met at a well known landmark in Gastown and we learned a bit about local history. From the delightful steam clock to the delicious Monarca margaritas, and finally, the layer cake at the Ukrainian community epicureal wonder...our food tour was a resounding success.…”
A small-group walking food tour through Gastown and downtown Vancouver, with 5 tasty stops, stories, and a cocktail for 19+.
“Got to learn a little about the history of Vancouver and the surrounding areas, all while eating some delicious food.”
Gastown pub crawl in Vancouver with four bar stops, free shots with your first drink, and DJs. 5 hours of lively nightlife.
“Did not keep track of everyone properly, had no idea they were leaving and got lost at one of the bars”
A 2-hour downtown Vancouver walk mixing scandalous stories and 3 sweet treats, plus private heritage building viewings and a virtual guide.
“It was fun and a great tour of the city! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Vancouver bike tour through Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona, and Granville Island with scenic seawall and Aquabus ferry.
“Our guide jeremy was th ebest. Knowledgable and friendly. Adjusted the tour to accomodat eour wishes.”
Walk Gastown’s Prohibition-era underworld on a 2-hour Vancouver tour with story-driven stops, 1920s characters, and dark-but-fun context.
Solve a murder mystery while walking Vancouver’s Gastown. Small teams, mostly outdoors, clue stops, and a Harbour Centre finish.
“We believe this mystery murder game has the potential to be an excellent activity to acquaint players with the interesting history and sights of the city of Vancouver; however, we found the game clues to be confusing and quite time consuming. We believe the game requires much more than 2 hours to complete for participants…”
3-hour Gastown walking food tour with sushi, porchetta, donuts, poutine and tacos plus a cocktail and guided history, $97.
Private 1h15 Gastown walk tracing Vancouver’s origins, with the steam clock, 1914 train station, and Expo 86 stops. From $52.45.
“Fernando did an excellent job with the history of Gastown. He was full of knowledge. Gastown has quite a history related to this area but of Vancouver. Fernando was patient and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend this tour as the history is incredible!”
Taste Vancouver’s Gastown on a small-group breakfast walk with 4 food tastings, coffee or tea, a mimosa, and stops at iconic landmarks.
“I’m a firm believer that small group tours are a great way to get a feel for an unfamiliar city.”
Walk downtown Vancouver’s heritage buildings with true crime tales, private interiors, and three gourmet sweet treats for $65 in 2 hours.
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