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Gastown Food Tour
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From $120.57 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience the Legendary Gastown Food Tour – Where History Meets Flavor! Step into the heart of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood and embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure! Our award-winning Gastown Food Tour blends rich history, high energy, and an incredible food scene into one must-try experience. Wander the charming cobblestone streets as our funny expert, storytelling guides share fascinating, funny, and little-known tales of Vancouver’s “Wild West” past—dating back over 150 years. Along the way, indulge in a delicious lineup of tastings. This 3 -hour walking food tour is the perfect way to explore Gastown’s vibrant culinary scene while immersing yourself in its legendary history. Don’t miss out—join us for a feast of flavours and fascinating stories!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Fun storytelling tour of historic Gastown
- Taste Japanese, Sicilian, and Canadian dishes & local drinks
- Explore Vancouver’s oldest historic neighbourhood
- See the iconic Steam Clock landmark
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Vancouver
City/Town Tour at Gastown.
Continued
Vancouver
Local Flavor at Gastown.
Continued
Vancouver
Cultural Immersion at Gastown.
Continued
Vancouver
Food Tasting at Gastown.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
Our tour guides are entertaining storyteller performers who love food and have a great knowledge of Vancouver, and love telling stories! Gratuity for your tour guide is always appreciated if you are pleased with the tour and the entertainment they provide. Gratuity can be paid with cash or credit card at the end of the tour. (recommended gratuity in BC is 18-20%)
What to Bring
-Tours operate rain or shine. Please arrive hungry and dress for the weather. -Vancouver tends to get a lot of rain October-April so please bring an umbrella or rain jacket and wear comfortable shoes. -Special dietary requests can be accommodated with 24 hours advanced notice. Our tour partners do their best to accommodate most dietary requests but please keep in mind that alternative food options may not be up to par to original tastings. Cross contamination are always a possibility and tour company cannot take responsibility for any possible reactions. NOTE: We are unable to accept bookings for children under 19 with severe food allergies eg. nut allergy etc. -Tour is approx 2:5-3 hours long and covers approx. 5 blocks. 5 of the stops are sit down. Tour is on a schedule, although slower paced as tour guides stop during tour to show interesting points of interest in the neighbourhood. -There are 3 stops with stairs and only one has an elevator. If you have restricted mobility issues the tour may not be suitable for you. -Persons under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult -Family friendly (note that tour cannot accommodate strollers due to smaller venues and stairs)
Restrictions
No accessible for strollers or wheel chairs Note that there are stairs with no elevators at some of the stops. If you have mobility issues, this tour may not be suitable for you. 19 years age for alcoholic drinks. Tour guides reserves the right to ask for I.D Tour covers approx. 5 blocks. 5 of the stops are sit down. Tour is on a schedule, although slower paced as tour guides stop during tour to show interesting points of interest in the neighbourhood.
Meeting & Pickup
Waterfront Station, inside main hall, beside Starbucks. 601 West Cordova St.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-09-02
3.00 / 5
Kate was an organized guide but she talked WAY too fast and didn't engage with the group. At the Japanese restaurant, we were given deliciously spicy food but with no beverages. And then again at the vegan restaurant, we were given delicious spicy (but messy) cauliflower but with no beverage. Plus we had to stand around and eat it outside the restaurant while the place was completely empty with plenty of available chairs. She said at the beginning that we could ask her for Vancouver tips but as soon as the tour was over she took off quickly, and I could see her counting her tips as she walked away. Overall the tour had good food but it often wasn't connected well to an understanding of Vancouver, which is the point of a food tour. Also, it is really important for the guides to warn about Gastown's surrounding area -- we walked a few blocks and found ourselves in a very unsafe area where unhoused people were actively injecting and smoking drugs. This tour has potential but it needs some tweaks and a better guide.
2024-08-06
5.00 / 5
Wonderful tour with great food, guide and locations!
2024-07-30
5.00 / 5
Fabulous! Rachel was a terrific guide.
2024-06-12
5.00 / 5
Excellent tour, great food choices. Kaylee?? was a terrific guide
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