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
1,216 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting Experience
Cathy S,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Extremely interesting, person who gave tour kept everybody’s attention. It was an awesome experience, speaker
Spooky Night
angrydogsc,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Interesting history facts along with embellishments. She kept everyone’s interest by involving us or making us truly get vested in story. Also at times had us laughing. It was a fun time had by all. I would recommend this to others.
Nice introduction to...
Chris T,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Nice introduction to Gastown. Guide was very animated and theatrical. Less of a history tour but more to feel what it might have been like there.
Very Enjoyable Tour
Michael F,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a very enjoyable and entertaining tour with Amy, who is a great guide! She taught us a great deal about the history of Gastown.
Boring,amateur excursion.
Graham M,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00Disappointed with excursion. We felt it was very amateur, not entertaining and boring. We left after 25 min and didn't complete tour
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