Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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3 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Explore historic Gastown with our engaging walking food tour. Discover intriguing tales and savor delicious tastings, blending history and flavor in Vancouver's oldest neighborhood.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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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 2.5-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

All Fees and Taxes
Tour guide
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. 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.
  • 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

Steam Clock

Gastown’s most famous landmark
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

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

Waterfront Station, West Cordova Street, Metro Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, CA, V6B 1G1

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Please meet your tour guide 15 min before tour start inside Waterfront Station, main hall, beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St (NOT Waterfront Centre)
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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