Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

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Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour
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Top rated
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4.795181 out of 5 stars
415 reviews

Tantalize your taste buds as you enjoy a walking food tour of Vancouver's historic Gastown. Explore this culturally rich neighbourhood and visit 7 eateries to enjoy some local food and drinks.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Cynthia – Canada

Our guide Diego was knowledgeable, personable and funny. I had a great time learning fun facts about Gastown. I would recommend the tour. With all the snacks and beverages along the way, don’t plant for a big dinner when you’re done. I was quite full lol

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Elizabeth – United States

The whole aspect of this tour was fantastic. Plenty of stops with lots of yummy delicious food and drinks. What a wonderful guide we had. He made the time just fly by with all of the rich history he shared about the history of Gas Town. Highly recommend this tour!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Waterfront Station

  • Gastown Steam Clock

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Gastown

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Food tasting (2.33 hours)

  • Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (5 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Maple Tree Square

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Stroll through Vancouver’s oldest historical neighbourhood of Gastown.
  • Learn about Gastown's colourful history from a fun, storytelling guide
  • Great Variety of Food including wine, beer and desserts
  • Visit 8 unique restaurants

Full description

Step into the heart of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood and embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure! Our award-winning Gastown Food Tour blends rich history, high energy, and an incredible food scene into one must-try experience.

Wander the charming cobblestone streets as our funny expert, funny storytelling guides share fascinating, funny, and little-known tales of Vancouver’s “Wild West” past—dating back over 150 years. Along the way, indulge in a delicious lineup of tastings.

This 2.5-hour award-winning walking food tour is the perfect way to explore Gastown’s vibrant culinary scene while immersing yourself in its legendary history.

Don’t miss out—join us for a feast of flavours and fascinating, fun stories!

Includes

  • Tour guide
  • 7 food tastings including 2 desserts
  • 4 alcoholic beverage tastings (non-alcoholic options available)
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet your tour guide inside Waterfront Station (red brick building), main hall beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before tour start.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Smoking
  • Mobility scooters
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Bikes
  • Baby carriages
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Special dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour with 24 hours notice
  • Note that 3 of the stops have stairs and only one of them has an elevator. If you have any mobility issues, this tour may not be suitable for you.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 415 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Cynthia – CanadaMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Diego was knowledgeable, personable and funny. I had a great time learning fun facts about Gastown. I would recommend the tour. With all the snacks and beverages along the way, don’t plant for a big dinner when you’re done. I was quite full lol
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Elizabeth – United StatesMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
The whole aspect of this tour was fantastic. Plenty of stops with lots of yummy delicious food and drinks. What a wonderful guide we had. He made the time just fly by with all of the rich history he shared about the history of Gas Town. Highly recommend this tour!
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Patrick – GermanyApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Daniel and Gabriele were amazing. It was very informative and the food and drinks were delicious. A must do when you are in Vancouver.

Product ID: 31878

Activity provider:Taste Vancouver Food Tours

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