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
1,286 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It is a must to take this...
Shannell L,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a must to take this walking tour while in Vancouver. Our tour guide (sorry forgot her name lol) was the best!
Exceptional tour
Darren M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A really fun and entertaining way to see Gas town by evening and learn some of the stories from it's history! Extremely engaging and well presented, we would highly recommend 😀
Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown
Lori O,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and entertaining Chris Salt was funny and well informed of the historical significance of the information
What a story!
Jeffbinvancouver,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zoe was just great. She had a wonderful way of weaving her story into a series of historical facts to create a fantastic narrative. We loved it, our friends loved it, and we recommend it!!
Great Time in Gastown!!!
Loretta G,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience to learn the history of Gastown. Billy was our guide and he really brought the history alive in his story telling. He was funny and also very intriguing in his narration. It was an interactive experience which made it very enjoyable. Time flys when on this tour! There is so much to learn - you can't believe 1-1/2 hours can pass so quickly. A brilliant experience!!!
Great storytelling!
Jaylyn P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cole was our guide tonight and he was an amazing storyteller! We liked how the facts were interwoven with a story/character, so made it different than your usual “history” walking tours.
Good History Tour
Nicole S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We were expecting something a little different. Our story teller was amazing the tour was just not what we expected and a little long/boring.
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.
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