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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

Gastown Food Tour

Tasting options vary

Private Gastown Food Tour

Food & drink tastings

Reviews

4.84

1,797 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Gastown Vancouver

    Jason S,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great food, great beer and very interesting tour and history of downtown Vancouver. I would defiantly recommend this tour.

  • The tour guide Gabriel...

    Ginger A,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour guide Gabriel was fantastic. Very friendly and well versed in the area and the food and drink were good.

  • Engaging and delicious

    Caitlin C,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a fantastic tour with a very engaging guide (Sean). My favourite thing was the Italian restaurant. Would 100% recommend to anyone considering this tour.

  • Gastronomic Delights in Gastown

    Lucia M,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time sampling the gastronomic delights of Gastown with Rachel who not only knew the best places to eat but was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Gastown (and Vancouver) and delivered all with an engaging sense of humor. A highly recommended way to spend an afternoon in Vancouver.

  • The food tour was...

    Joanne H,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The food tour was enjoyable mixed with some history of the area and a variety of food from savory to sweet. We were also given some wine, beer and non alcoholic drink choices.

From CA$155.40

4.84
1,797 reviews
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