Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour
Overview
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 hot chocolate. 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)
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 hot chocolate. 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)
Inclusions
- 6 Food tasting & 3 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available) Tastings may vary
- Fun Storytelling Tour Guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Steam Clock, 305 Water St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1B8 Canada
Gastown’s most famous landmark
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Maple Tree Square, 107 Carrall St Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2H9 Canada
John "Gassy Jack" Deighton, Gastown's original founder
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gastown, Waterfront between Granville and Main Sts. North of Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2K7 Canada
Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Steam Clock, 305 Water St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1B8 Canada
Gastown’s most famous landmark
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Maple Tree Square, 107 Carrall St Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2H9 Canada
John "Gassy Jack" Deighton, Gastown's original founder
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gastown, Waterfront between Granville and Main Sts. North of Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2K7 Canada
Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
L4204ZVdianah
September 2023
It was amazing. The history guide was excellent. The food was really good. And meeting new people.
It was amazing. The history guide was excellent. The food was really good. And meeting new people.Sandra R
September 2023
Fantastic food! Sean was an exceptional host, and organising gluten free food was no problem. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic food! Sean was an exceptional host, and organising gluten free food was no problem. Would highly recommend!Susan_N
September 2023
Great guide - Cheerug was very friendly and entertaining. Went to 7 different places plus had some historical background along the way.
Great guide - Cheerug was very friendly and entertaining. Went to 7 different places plus had some historical background along the way.nancygM2085MG
May 2022
Wonderful tour. Our guide Jason was very knowledgeable, informative and funny. Food/beverages were great. Even though it was a bit rainy we enjoyed learning about gastown would definitely recommend any of the establishments we visited!
Wonderful tour. Our guide Jason was very knowledgeable, informative and funny. Food/beverages were great. Even though it was a bit rainy we enjoyed learning about gastown would definitely recommend any of the establishments we visited!Laura_E
May 2022
The guides gave us the history of Gastown from a locals perspective. The were sensitive to my dietary restrictions and made sure I could enjoy the food.
The guides gave us the history of Gastown from a locals perspective. The were sensitive to my dietary restrictions and made sure I could enjoy the food.Anna_B
May 2022
Lovely afternoon!! The food and vendors were terrific! Dan and Jason were very knowledgeable!! We enjoyed this very much!!
Lovely afternoon!! The food and vendors were terrific! Dan and Jason were very knowledgeable!! We enjoyed this very much!!