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
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.
Reviews
1,269 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
HISTORY thru the back allies of VBC
Karen D,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Zoie was animated, personal and had a fun humor about her. Truly enjoyed the experience, her period appropriate clothing and the gin flask!
Beautiful storytelling and history
Zachary P,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Vanessa is such a talented guide! She really brought the history to LIFE and gave the characters such humanity. I will think about this experience for many years to come.
Well organized,...
Sharon S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Well 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
4.00It 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
5.00Entertaining night, full of ghostly stories. Guide was knowledgable and entertaining. A great way to learn about the area.
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