Why choose this Vancouver tour ?
Our Legendary Gastown Food tour brings you lots of yum and fun with our amazing tour guides.
Explore Vancouver’s Oldest Neighbourhood. 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 neighbourhood. Enjoy local craft beer, Japanese Karage Chicken, classic French onion soup, freshly made Sicilian Tortellini with local wine, vegan sweet & chili cauliflower, traditional Canadian poutine, and decadent waffles for dessert. 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)
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What makes Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour a unique experience ?
Gastown’s most famous landmark
John “Gassy Jack” Deighton, Gastown’s original founder
Vancouver’s oldest district, rich in history and culture
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 19 years. Non alcoholic options available upon request. Our guides reserve the right to ask for 2 pieces of ID
- 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.
- Children are welcome although note that tour cannot accommodate strollers
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Tour is approx 2:45-3 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.
- Persons under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Fun Storytelling Tour Guide
- 6 Food tasting & 3 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available) Tastings may vary
Not Included
- Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Taste Vancouver Food Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Vancouver.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1389 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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
