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
1,226 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Engaging and Entertaining
Brenda S,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Vanessa was a very captivating actress, and played the part very well. Her delivery, staging, and character were very engaging. We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.
Lost Souls Gastown tour
Alison G,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Super tour with a guide who was in character and told stories throughout about her fictional hard life in Vancouver which touched on various historical events. She had photos of real people and places which she had incorporated into her ghoulish tales. Very well done as she brought the history to life, almost too well! With comedy and tragedy mixed in. You had to use your imagination at times as certain buildings don’t exist anymore. Well worth the money.
A tour not to be missed.
Murray L,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a really interesting and informative tour. Chris was born to lead a group like this. He was amusing, inclusive and with so many interesting stories about the history of Vancouver and especially the Gaslight district.
Nice night out
Nancy R,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Cute way to understand history of gastown very knowledgeable host. Nice nighttime activity and way to view shops
Enjoyable stories in Gas Town
Gina K,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chris was a great storyteller guide. This was such a fun thing to do our first evening in the city, and the stories were really engaging.
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