Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour
Overview
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
356 Water St
Meet your guide at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St.
Victorian Hotel
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.
Reviews
1,186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour with talented tour guide
Amy C,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide (Rachel aka Sarah) was amazing. She wove a tale intermingling historical facts into a fictional story line of her character’s life. We followed Sarah and her lantern through the streets of the GASTOWN as she stopped to tell stories in various locations. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Most of the characters...
Jill P,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
3.00Most of the characters discussed are not very “historical”. Our guide was good but I didn’t feel there was a lot substance. Not his fault.
Vanessa was amazing. If...
Joshua S,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Vanessa was amazing. If you want good acting and historical accounts check this out. Not a ghost tour though
The tour guide was...
Jessica H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable and a great story teller! Walking around the city was also a very nice experience - not too far of a walk.
Neat way to learn Vancouver history
Jhonna S,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was slower paced, good for all ages. We loved our guide, Amy! She was really attentive and friendly, kept in character the whole time while still interacting with all the participants.
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