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
1,281 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great overview of Gastown...
Mary O,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overview of Gastown neighbourhood. Stuart was able to be easily heard throughout his presentation and ensured that everyone in the group was included.
Makes history come alive
darlenecP4073TP,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A fun way to see Gastown and learn about it's history.
Please do not go
Jose S,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Honestly just not what I expected. The made up stories were uninteresting, we walked in a circle to same spots essentially. Everyone in the group looked like they didn’t want to be there.
Fantastic Way to Learn About Vancouver
Hilary F,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rather than a ghost tour, it was more of a historical tour, but still fun and very worth our time. Our guide personalized the narrative in a way that made it really engaging. We learned a lot about Vancouver and heard a few spooky tidbits to boot. Vanessa was incredible. it was cold and raining, but she stayed 100% committed to her character and gave it her all. Total respect for her abilities as an actress and the level of professionalism she displayed. She was also great at improvising, which created several fun interactions with the participants. Totally recommend this activity as a cool way to explore a historic part of Vancouver and to learn more about its past.
Great fun for fans of storytelling!
G3723WJnatashaf,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Vanessa was fantastic! Despite the rain, our hour and half walk was easy (coming from someone with a bad back, bad knees and asthma) and fun. I loved how every story was connected and the fact that Vanessa never broke character, even at the small interruptions that occurred (a siren and a car alarm). If you're into tragic ghost stories/murder mysteries, this is definitely for you. 10/10, totally recommend; worth every penny!
Entertaining evening in Gastown
U9246RDjaneh,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We very much enjoyed our walking tour and learning about some of the history and characters of Gastown. Billy was an exceptional and entertaining guide and we highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting some evening entertainment in Vancouver.
Highly recommend!
Kelly V,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful and entertaining experience we had on this tour! ‘George’ was a one-man show leading us around the city and sharing ‘his’ story from the 1800’s! We learned a lot and were thoroughly entertained! Definitely recommend!
The tour guide was...
Kat C,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was informative and so fun! I really enjoyed this experience and can’t wait for the next opportunity to go on another one of these tours!
do it
J5169OYcaroliner,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atmospheric and engaging, the Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour brings the city’s dark history to life with chilling stories and vivid detail. It’s a must-do for anyone who loves true crime, local lore, or seeing Gastown from a hauntingly different perspective.
Small trip to Vancouver
ISELA P,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Bad mostly booking I double paid for the show . they have a silly policy 24 hours in advance that applies for everyone no exception even if I you made a mistake at the same date of the event that’s when I purchased my ticket and I called them and I told them the error is still didn’t refund no money.
From CA$39.00
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