Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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3 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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English
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Discover Vancouver's storied past on a 3-hour Gastown walking food tour. Explore cobblestone streets, savor delicious tastings, and enjoy lively tales from expert guides. A must-try adventure!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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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!

What You Get

Storytelling Tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic beverages
4 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available)
Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended). Can be paid by cash or credit card.
Hotel pick up is not included

Good To Know

  • 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. 6 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.
  • Please arrive hungry and dress for the weather. Tour operates rain or shine. Vancouver tends to get a lot of rain October-April so please bring an umbrella or rain jacket and wear comfortable shoes.
  • 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.
  • Minimum drinking age is 19 years. Non alcoholic options available upon request. Our guides reserve the right to ask for 2 pieces of ID
  • Family friendly (note that tour cannot accommodate strollers due to smaller venues and stairs)

What You’ll Experience

1

Gastown Steam Clock

Gastown’s most famous landmark
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Gastown

Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

Maple Tree Square

Once home to a large maple tree, this square at the junction of Carrall, Powell and Water streets was also the site of Gassy Jack's saloon in Gastown.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Starbucks Coffee Company, West Cordova Street, Metro Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, CA, V6C 1T1

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Please meet your tour guide 15 min before tour start inside Waterfront Station (brown brick building), main hall, beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St (NOT Waterfront Centre). Tour guide is dressed in blue Tshirt/jacket.
End Point

Waffleland Café, Water Street, Metro Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, CA, V6B 1A4

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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This was a great way to...
September 12, 2026

This was a great way to experience Vancouver. Gabriel is very knowledgeable, the perfect blend of historian and foodie.

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Fabulous food tour
September 12, 2026

Connor was a fabulous guide! He taught us a good amount of history in an interesting way and the food was amazing! As a vegetarian, there were options for me at all stops and I didn’t feel like I m...read more

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Great Gastown Food Tour
September 11, 2026

Sean was a great guide. The food was excellent and his knowledge of the Gastown area made for a great food tour. Highly recommended

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Sean was great! He was...
September 11, 2026

Sean was great! He was very knowledgeable about the town, funny and energetic. The food was fabulous! I’d highly recommend taking this tour.

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Kate was an excellent...
September 11, 2026

Kate was an excellent energetic guide. The sour beer was surprisingly good for a non beer drinker. Pasta at Brioche Restaurant was my favourite but everything was very tasty

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