Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step inside a world of murder, revenge, and true grit in a dramatic history of Victorian Gastown. This roving one-person play is led by a professional actor in character. Stories of deadly fire and smallpox emerge from the shadows as you venture through cobblestone streets to the shocking finale in this unique performance-theatre experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
Our tours are designed for adult audiences and do contain some references to adult themes. Our age recommendation is 14+ but certainly children aged 10+ can attend and enjoy our walking tours if parents are comfortable with their children hearing mature subject matter.
What To Expect
Meet your guide at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St.
After venturing down a long forgotten alleyway we arrive at the historic Hotel Victorian to discover how our character's life took shape...and what really happened to them in the Klondike.
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The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
A gothic theatre adventure through the alleyways, passages and secret spaces of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,348 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No ghosts
443kirstina,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00No actual ghost stories, just general history of the area.
Don’t go down the well.
kazdoygirl,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely and informative guide took us on a fun jaunt through Gastown.
I was expecting a tour around GASTOWN but the closest we got to that was the clock tower in the city centre
Thomas t,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00the tour leader was a bit eccentric and tried to make laughter out of everything he said which did not impress the tourists. Nice enough bloke but not particularly funny
Unique history of Vancouver
Elzy99,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, great blend of theatre and history. Well worth it.
Our guide was in...
Richard J,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was in character and she was very informed, friendly, knowledgeable and made history come alive.
Lost Souls of Gastown - try it!!
maxhE9147UB,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is an absolute must-do for Vancouver! If you like ghost tours, history, or walking tours, you can’t go wrong with this one. Each tour is led by a different actor playing a character from the time period. Our tour group was fairly large, but that was no issue for our guide. I can’t remember our guide’s name for the life of me, but he played a character named “George” and his performance was so moving at times, it actually brought us to tears. The whole tour was around an hour and a half long, but I would’ve happily stayed for more. I highly recommend this tour if you’re thinking about doing one in Vancouver! Wear comfy shoes!
Spooky tales by a fantastic storyteller
pefferspack,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour with a fabulous storyteller. Was a great walking tour where we got to hear lots of strange tales of events from the past. Great way to spend an hour in the evening. Highly recommended.
Gastown comes to life
Tracey G,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There were 10 in our group plus others and I was pleasantly suprised that we were all able to hear everything that was said. Our guide through history (Anne I think) was amazing, talented and very entertaining. Highly recommend this as a good night's entertainment, we all enjoyed it!
This was so much fun. The...
Rick D,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so much fun. The guide (Cole) was engaging, interesting, and knowledgeable. He wove the stories together throughout the night, connecting everything together. Such an interesting way to learn some of the history of this incredible city!
Great Experience
Robert D,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stewart, our guide was fantastic! The story was very interesting and entertaining. Would definitely recommend to others.
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