Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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 3-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!

Additional Info

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)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tour guide

All Fees and Taxes

4 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available)

7 food tastings

Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended) Can be paid by cash or credit card.

Hotel pick up is not included

What To Expect

1

Steam Clock

Gastown’s most famous landmark

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Gastown

Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Gastown Food Tour

Food & drink tastings

Gastown Food Tour

Tasting options vary

Reviews

4.83

1,695 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Gastown foodie tour.

    Chris G,

    Aug 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Lots of stairs and walking but definitely worth it if you’re able. Connor our guide was wonderful! Funny, engaging and super knowledgeable. Experienced lots of different foods and drinks. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

  • Great food and very...

    Reid D,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great food and very informative! We’ve been on tours in Italy and Greece and really enjoyed learning and tasting the various foods from all the cultures represented here in Gastown! Also, Kate was a fantastic guide!

  • Enjoy a walk in Gastown while trying a variety of food and beverages

    Lynda C,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great way to learn about Gastown and the wide variety of restaurants and fun food places. Kate was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable. We had a variety of offerings all within easy walking distance of the Waterfront Transit Station. Beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks along with a nice selection of food items which were delicious.

  • It was a fun tour with a...

    Penny B,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a fun tour with a good mix of food and drink. Other than the rain, it was a great experience for us.

  • Sean did a great job, was...

    Frank P,

    Aug 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sean did a great job, was informative and entertaining. Good value as we had plenty to eat and drink. Sean planned well and kept us on time

From CAD 155.4

4.83
1,695 reviews