Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

Experience Vancouver’s historic cuisine on our legendary Gastown Food Tour. Explore the oldest neighborhood, indulge in local craft beer, delicious international dishes, and learn fascinating stories about Vancouver’s Wild West history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Steam Clock - Gastown’s most famous landmark
  • Maple Tree Square - John “Gassy Jack” Deighton, Gastown’s original founder
  • Gastown - Vancouver’s oldest district, rich in history and culture
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
  • Entertaining storytelling tour guide
  • 9 total tastings: 6 food and 3 alcoholic (non-alcoholic options available)
What's Not Included
  • Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Additional Information

Our Legendary Gastown Food tour brings you lots of yum and fun with our amazing tour guides. Explore Vancouver’s Oldest Neighborhood. Rich in history, high in energy, and home to an impressive culinary scene, foodies unite on the streets of Gastown. Our award-winning Gastown Food tour takes you through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood. Enjoy local craft beer, Japanese Karage Chicken, freshly made Sicilian Tortellini with local wine, vegan sweet & chili cauliflower, traditional Canadian poutine, decadent waffles and smooth organic soft ice cream. On this 3-hour walking food tour, you will be led by one of our talented and amazing storytelling tour guides who will share fascinating and funny little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years. This is a tour you don’t want to miss! (Note: Food tasting options may vary)

  • Minimum drinking age is 19 years. Non alcoholic options available upon request. Our guides reserve the right to ask for 2 pieces of ID
  • Special dietary requests can be accommodated with 24 hours advanced notice.
  • Children are welcome although note that tour cannot accommodate strollers
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Tour is approx 2:45-3 hours long and covers approx. 5 blocks. 5 of the stops are sit down. Tour is on a schedule, although slower paced as tour guides stop during tour to show interesting points of interest in the neighbourhood.
  • Please arrive hungry and dress for the weather. Tour operates rain or shine. Vancouver tends to get a lot of rain October-April so please bring an umbrella or rain jacket and wear comfortable shoes.
  • There are 3 stops with stairs and only one has an elevator. If you have restricted mobility issues the tour may not be suitable for you.
  • Persons under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Waterfront Station
West Cordova Street
Please meet your tour guide 15 min before tour start inside Waterfront Station, main hall beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St (NOT Waterfront Centre)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Emigdio
Jul 31, 2024
Raining but interesting! - That day was raining, but the guide makes the tour very interesting! We have the opportunity to see and hear the vapor clock, very nice. Also the food was very good.
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Elizabeth_l
Jul 31, 2024
Great experience great food - We had only a few hours in Vancouver and we're so glad we booked this tour! The food was great and Rachel was very nice and entertaining! I'm still thinking about the chicken from Guu! She also gave recommendations for bars after the tour and we enjoyed all of them (everyone needs a little pet psychic in their lives)
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John_w
Jul 29, 2024
Great food tour - Had a great time on this food tour. Our guide, Sean, was very knowledgeable and informative about the area. The food was great and so was the alcoholic beverages that were included. We were definitely full at the end of the tour.
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671sandip
Jul 29, 2024
Fun Visiting Gastown with a Guide - We had an amazing time in the fun and informal walking tour in Gastown. The guide was very informative and the foods were fun. A light tasting of beers and wines hit the spot.
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Noel
Jul 28, 2024
Rachel Rocks - Rachel was very enthusiastic, animated and informative. Asked privately about other sights and food, and entertainment options that we could do during our 30th anniversary and she was on it.
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U3767ppreneem
Jul 28, 2024
Incredible experience - Our tour guide Connor was very knowledgeable, funny and kind! We enjoyed every restaurant and learning about Vancouver. We would definitely book again!
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Cynthia_k
Jul 27, 2024
Perfect Afternoon Activity - Connor did a wonderful job, entertaining us with stories about the history of Gas Town and leading us to several spots to taste a nice variety of food and beverages. The leisurely pace was just right, and we never felt rushed.
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Maria_m
Jul 27, 2024
Great and super fun - Great and super fun. Would recommend. Our guide Sean was knowledgeable and shared interesting information about the area and restaurants.
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William_h
Jul 27, 2024
Food, Fun & More - Rachel was a phenomenal tour guide. We had a large group but she has baked in signals to ensure everyone was up & out at the same time. She was not only full of historical & geographical facts, but we fully appreciated her bubbly personality and her jokes. And the food…so yummy and diverse. The double dessert was a nice surprise. Thanks again Rachel ❤️
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Navigate24403254962
Jul 27, 2024
A great tour of an iconic Vancouver neighborhood - Our tour guide Kate was incredible and accommodated our large family. The restaurant and bar locations were very unique and gave us good variety in the types of food available in Gas Town
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