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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
A gothic theatre adventure through the alleyways, passages and secret spaces of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood.
Reviews
1,307 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great evening activity
W1587RJkatherineg,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy “Sarah” was wonderfully animated and thoroughly entertaining. The walk wasn’t difficult at all. Would absolutely recommend this for adults.
Nice theatrical walk in Gastown
Bart en Linda R,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We found this event while looking for something to do so in the evening in Vancouver. Sarah is a good actress telling a good story based in facts mixed with fiction to create a good story.
This was a reallly good...
Tim P,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a reallly good way to get a feel for the history of the old part of Vancouver- we would highly recommend it
A fun history lesson by a great story teller
Pam R,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amie Lee was highly entertaining and put on a great show of in character costumed story telling. We enjoyed our tour very much.
Intriguing information!
W7608NAmandym,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! Our tour guide Chris did a great job making the information engaging the entire time and brought a great perspective for hearing about the history of the area. Even as a local I found myself learning new information about gastown/Vancouver’s history!
Captivating!
Mandy M,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I have never done a tour where the allocution was done so well! Our guide… Chris? really drew you into the story. He had a voice that carried perfectly, and his delivery was perfect! The stories we heard were informative with a good mixture of humour and grief… would definitely recommend!
Entertaining !
ruthdavidson78,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stewart was great! It was nice hearing stories about how Gastown came about! Be prepared to walk a bit!
Fun
TiffGarza,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a lot of fun and we had a great time. They even give you a paper at the end of tour with the staffs favorite places.
Very entertaining!
Jarron M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Me and my wife had a great experience learning about the history of Gastown and how Vancouver as a city was developed. Loved the acknowledgement that the indigenous people never signed a treaty with European colonist and Vancouver is stolen land!
I’ll do it again next time.
Stuart B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great nights entertainment. Punctual and well run and delivered. Easy walking with lots of stops and great historical stories. Would be cool in winter. Our host Vanessa did a great job and made it real.
From CA$39.00
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