Gastown's Historic Bites: An Unforgettable Food Tour
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!
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Tracy_C, 10/18/2025 11:15:26 AM
Great history of GasTown with Sean. Food and drink stops were fun with very tasty selections provided to us. Sean was engaging, informative and very friendly. We would recommend this tour
Zachary_P, 10/17/2025 1:21:46 PM
Sean is such a knowledgeable and friendly host! You can tell how much he loves this city. I will recommend this tour to anyone I know that plans a trip out here.
Krotez, 10/16/2025 4:18:31 PM
Hi there...we did this as a team building and corporate event. The guide ( John) hope that's correct ( October 5) was amazing..we were firstly all tour guides and he taught us a thing or 2!! Plus the food tastings, flow and caliber of stops was exceptional! I am planning on doing the North Vancouver tour next!
Linda_P, 10/16/2025 1:37:12 PM
Chirug was pleasant, knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun. The area was interesting and we definitely learned a lot. The food was delicious!
769kimk, 10/16/2025 12:23:02 PM
Had a great experience with our guide, Chirac. He was fun and shared some cool stories. It was wonderful to meet new people from different places. The food was lovely and there were lots of different ethnic foods. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Lots of fun!
JULIE_D, 10/15/2025 4:44:24 PM
Kate, our guide was great! The wine and beer tasting along the way were good, but not enough information about each was given. The biggest disappointment was the food… not at all high end as was advertised. I do not think poutine is considered a high end in any cuisine.
Karen B, 10/15/2025 9:30:37 AM
My husband and I traveled to Vancouver for a hockey game and booked this tour to learn more about the city and food culture. We had a great group of 7 people - just the right amount. Plenty of food samples as well as wine and craft beers. Rachel our guide was very knowledgeable about the city and the food scene. She discussed restaurants some of us had visited and gave good recommendations beyond the places we stopped. While we did have to go up and down a few staircases, there wasn’t a lot of walking and we went inside and sat down to eat at most of our stops. Come hungry! Would recommend this tour.
TexasJane09, 10/15/2025 8:13:31 AM
We have discovered the advantages of well done food tours as fun learning experiences. We had already done a food tour in Vancouver several years ago but this tour was completely different. Our tour guide, Kate, made it easy and enjoyable for all of us. The walking portion was easily doable with washroom availability. We ended up seated with different participants at each stop, so learned some tips from our fellow travelers too. We were an eclectic bunch but also very outgoing too, so that added to our enjoyment.
Becky_B, 10/14/2025 9:38:10 PM
Rachel provided a fun history and food tour through Gastown. We loved the small group interactions and left with full tummies and a richer understanding of this area of Vancouver.
Marilyn_J, 10/14/2025 4:14:48 PM
Excellent diverse choice of eateries and pubs. The food was very tasty and the drinks were unique. The historical information was a bonus.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
Departure 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)Redemption
Tour starts inside Waterfront Station (red brick building), main hall beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St. Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Waterfront Station is located within easy walking distance of the downtown core and major hotels. 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 604.767.4132. 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. 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. 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 15-20%). Food tastings may vary. Public Transportation-www.translink.ca Skytrain Canada Line Sea Bus Parking lots Station East – Lot #531, 555 West Cordova Street - outside Harbour Centre – Lot #123, 500 West Cordova Street No refunds for no-shows. 24 hour cancellation policy.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund