Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour
Experience the Legendary Gastown Food Tour – Where History Meets Flavor!
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, 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 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 stories!
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Gastown Food Tour
Tasting options vary
What's included in Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Steam Clock
Gastown’s most famous landmark
Gastown
Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture.
Maple Tree Square
Once home to a large maple tree, this square at the junction of Carrall, Powell and Water streets was also the site of Gassy Jack's saloon in Gastown.
Inclusions
- Tour guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- 4 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available)
- Meals
- Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended) Can be paid by cash or credit card.
- Hotel pick up is not included
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. Our tour partners do their best to accommodate most dietary requests but please keep in mind that alternative food options may not be up to par to original tastings. Cross contamination are always a possibility and tour company cannot take responsibility for any possible reactions. NOTE: We are unable to accept bookings for children under 19 with severe food allergies eg. nut allergy etc.
- Tour is approx 2:5-3 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
- Family friendly (note that tour cannot accommodate strollers due to smaller venues and stairs)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your tour guide 15 min before tour start inside Waterfront Station, main hall, beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St (NOT Waterfront Centre)
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Tour starts inside Waterfront Station (red brick building), main hall beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St. Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Waterfront Station is located within easy walking distance of the downtown core and major hotels. departs on time. (Sorry, tour guide cannot wait for late comers) No refunds for no-shows. 24 hour cancellation policy. If you should be late for tour, please call 604.767.4132. 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. Tour 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. We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free requests with 24 hour notice. Other dietary restrictions may not be possible to accommodate as some of our tour partners may not have appropriate substitutes. Our tour guides are entertaining storyteller performers who love food and have a great knowledge of Vancouver, and love telling stories! Gratuity for your tour guide is always appreciated if you are pleased with the tour and the entertainment they provide. Gratuity can be paid with cash or credit card at the end of tour. (recommended gratuity in BC is 15-20%). Food tastings may vary. Public Transportation-www.translink.ca Skytrain Canada Line Sea Bus Parking lots Station East – Lot #531, 555 West Cordova Street - outside Harbour Centre – Lot #123, 500 West Cordova Street No refunds for no-shows. 24 hour cancellation policy.