Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

Meet your guide at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour

A gothic theatre adventure through the alleyways, passages and secret spaces of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood.

Reviews

4.79

1,259 reviews

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  • Well organized,...

    Sharon S,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Well organized, interesting, but a bit crowded. Do not like that you are requiring a 100 character comment.

  • It was a great historical...

    Gracen S,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    It was a great historical tour of gastown. Not as spooky as one would hope but I left feeling more educated about the history of this beautiful part of the city

  • Good way to learn about the history of the area.

    Kathryn H,

    Oct 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Entertaining night, full of ghostly stories. Guide was knowledgable and entertaining. A great way to learn about the area.

  • Terrific History Tour

    James N,

    Oct 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Terrific walking tour of Gastown in Vancouver. The tour guide ( Colin ) was fantastic as a character from the early days of Gastown & really drew us into the history & what life was like in those days. Highly recommended.

  • Gastown tour- a must do in Vancouver

    Linda B,

    Oct 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful interactive storytelling about Vancouver and Gastown. Zoe aka Sarah was an excellent guide.

From CA$37.80

4.79
1,259 reviews