Overview
Our Legendary Gastown Food tour brings you lots of yum and fun with our amazing tour guides.
Explore Vancouver’s Oldest Neighborhood. Rich in history, high in energy, and home to an impressive culinary scene, foodies unite on the streets of Gastown. Our award-winning Gastown Food tour takes you through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood.
Enjoy local craft beer, Japanese Karage Chicken, freshly made Sicilian Tortellini with local wine, vegan sweet & chili cauliflower, traditional Canadian poutine, decadent waffles and smooth organic soft ice cream.
On this 3-hour walking food tour, you will be led by one of our talented and amazing storytelling tour guides who will share fascinating and funny little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years. This is a tour you don’t want to miss! (Note: Food tasting options may vary)
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Fun Storytelling Tour Guide
6 Food tasting & 3 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available) Tastings may vary
Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your tour guide 15 min before tour start inside Waterfront Station, main hall beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St (NOT Waterfront Centre)
Good to know
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. Weather forecast.
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.
We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free requests with 24 hour notice. Other dietary restrictions may not be possible to accommodate as some of our tour partners may not have appropriate substitutes.
Tour starts inside Waterfront Station main hall by Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St. Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Tour departs on time. (Sorry, tour guide cannot wait for late comers) No refunds for no-shows. 24 hour cancellation policy.
If you should be late for tour, please call 1.800.634.0951 or 604.767.4132.
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 tour. (recommended gratuity in BC is 18-20%).
Food tastings may vary
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Waterfront Station is located within easy walking distance of the downtown core and major hotels.
Public Transportation- https://www.translink.ca/
Skytrain
Canada Line
Seabus
Parking lots
Station East – Lot #531, 555 West Cordova Street - outside
Harbour Centre – Lot #123, 500 West Cordova Street
Luggage storage
INS Market-convenience store
250 Howe St – 1 block from Waterfront Station
Advance reservation or walk-in
$2/bag or $10 bag & day
What to expect
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Steam Clock
5 min
Gastown’s most famous landmark
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Maple Tree Square
5 min
John "Gassy Jack" Deighton, Gastown's original founder
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Gastown
2 hours
Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Vancouver).
Additional Information
- Persons under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour
Can I cancel Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet your tour guide 15 min before tour start inside Waterfront Station, main hall beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St (NOT Waterfront Centre)
What's included?
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Fun Storytelling Tour Guide
- 6 Food tasting & 3 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available) Tastings may vary
What's not included?
- Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Steam Clock, Maple Tree Square, Gastown.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Taste Vancouver Food Tours
