Vancouver · GASTOWN TOURS
Six blocks of Victorian brick, a steam clock and the bars behind it. The 15 below cover the history walks, the food routes and the after-dark crawls, priced by length with a note on which ones run in the rain.
Walk Gastown’s cobbled streets, taste Vancouver specialties, and hear Wild West tales with food, drinks, and a local guide.
“I will return when visiting Vancouver again! Variety of yummy food and treats. Interesting history. Tour group was good and the guide was cool.”
Explore Gastown’s dark past through fires, epidemics, murder, and theatrical storytelling on this atmospheric 1-hour-45-minute walk.
“It was great! Our guide was knowledgeable, pleasant, an excellent performer. She often checked in with the group to endure eexwere all OK.”
Walk through Vancouver’s Gastown and Prohibition past with mobsters, politicians, showgirls, landmarks, and a lively local guide.
“History of the area. The guide was excellent. Rob was very entertaining No more. No more Xxxxxxxxxxxx”
Follow a costumed actor through Gastown for two hours of fires, disease, murder, and ghost stories rooted in Vancouver history.
“Had great with Vanessa, incredible atmosphere, highly enjoyed this experience”
Taste Gastown through Mexican fusion, BC wine, pastries, and local stories on a small-group Vancouver food walk with three drink pairings.
“We loved the tour. The guide was very well informed with the restaurant scene. Food was outstanding, no one was rushed and the entire group have a very good time.”
Taste sushi, porchetta, tacos, donuts, and more while walking from Waterfront Station through Gastown with local stories and a cocktail.
“Got to learn a little about the history of Vancouver and the surrounding areas, all while eating some delicious food.”
Review of Vancouver’s Gastown Pub Crawl, with four bars, free shots, karaoke, DJs, group fun, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Just meeting like minded people ready to drink. Many solo people and we all knew that we were going to drink and have fun. Scary at first because you don't know anyone. Liquid courage made the group bigger. Party all night long till 2am!!!”
Ride 18 km through Vancouver’s Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona, False Creek and Granville Island with a local guide in a small group.
“I highly recommend this bike tour. We had a few hours in Vancouver and decided an active bike tour would be a good way to spend the afternoon. Jeremy was our tour guide and he was fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We saw and learned so much more about this area of Vancouver than we would have on our own.”
Solve a murder while exploring Gastown, historic saloons, Blood Alley, and Vancouver Lookout on this clever two-hour walking game.
“Really good fun. Something you should do with your partner, test your understanding. Getting to know downtown was super cool too.”
Review of Gastown's 3-hour Vancouver food tour, with sushi, sandwiches, donuts, poutine, tacos, a cocktail, and local history.
“Great food tour - lots of locations, good variety and we really enjoyed the added history and architecture. Arsham was great!”
Explore Gastown’s steam clock, historic alleys, old bar, and Vancouver origins on a private 75-minute walking tour.
“Great way to learn about the history of Gastown. Although it is a new area (”
Taste Gastown’s best brunch bites, sip a mimosa, and hear local stories on this friendly 2.5-hour Vancouver walking tour.
“I was so impressed with this tour. I am coeliac and gluten free, and was so surprised when we visited Lee's Doughnuts in Gastown, that they had brought me a gluten free doughnut all the way from North Vancouver. The food was excellentRead more”
Solve a costumed Gastown murder mystery on foot with clues, maps, and puzzles in this private Vancouver team adventure.
“My wife and I did the Vancouver Outdoor Murder Mystery in Gastown during a trip from Phoenix, AZ. We absolutely LOVED IT. Such a fun way to see parts of the city, and work together to solve puzzles and challenges as a couple. It felt like we were on the Amazing Race. The program is really well done, and is challenging, but not impossible. It's more than just a scavenger hunt, and requires some thought and deduction to get things right. I would highly recommend this activity for anyone looking to do something fun in Vancouver.”
Cycle Vancouver’s Seawall, Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona and Granville Island on a guided 18-km tour with an Aquabus ride.
“Zeer tevreden van deze tour, ideaal om een 1ste overzicht te krijgen van de stad en de geschiedenis van de verschillende wijken en ook de huidige uitdagingen van de stad. Onze gids Jeremy kon veel vertellen.”
Explore Gastown at your own pace with a low-cost audio walking tour covering history, modern life, local insight, and offline maps.
“It was really good but did take us a bit into the east where the drug problem was rampant.”
Pick a shoreline, a forest or a table.
