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.
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.
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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
1,328 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Different and entertaining
lild528,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining. Chris was excellent and told some interesting and slightly spooky tales of the 1800s in Vancouver. A great way to spend an evening.
Highly Recommend!
Kristy O,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. The pacing and information was great for guest of all ages.
Nice tour to learn about Gastown
anabab,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to explore Gastown and learn about Vancouvers history. Our tour guide Kennedy was very entertaining.
Nice way to learn about Gastown and Vancouver
A B,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really nice way to spend an evening in Vancouver; walking around Gastown and learning about the history and some local stories. Our tour guide, Kenneth was fab; very entertaining.
A special treat of Vancouver
Pamela R,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well acted by an excellent storyteller Tour guide very personable. And really put herself out there.
Fun and interesting tour
Jacklyn F,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour. Our guide (Chris?) play the part of George, a 19th century resident of the Gastown neighborhood of Vancouver. George’s story was a composite of actual people and events from the time, and as we walked to various areas within the neighborhood where those events had occurred, “George” told us his story -with relish. The guide was an excellent actor, funny, and knowledgeable, and an excellent speaker. I learned a lot and was thoroughly entertained. Highly recommended!
Easy walk, great...
teresa k,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy walk, great guide(Kennedy) and not at all scary. More of a historical re- enactment of life in the late 1800s
A fun exploration of Gastown
travelman,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A most interesting and fun walking tour. Amy is the best! She was very knowledgeable and has a great personality. She spoke as if she was Sarah, and was dressed in period costume. Many different ages on this tour, and we all had a great time.
A great few days with friends
Nancy C,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vancouver is a great get away from the Pacific Northwest of the US. Easy to get around. We parked our car in the hotel garage and walked or took the bus wherever we needed to go. We stayed near Canada place and it was a great location. Lots of great restaurants and things to do.
Lost souls tour 2 couples
janecH3893QO,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This tour was not what we expected. We thought it would be more like a ghost but rather it was more of a historical recount of gas town.Amy was an amazing actor but it wasn't what we expected.
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