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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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Curious45330052205, 10/28/2025 6:09:30 PM
We thought this was a great tour--something to do before going on our cruise ship the next day. Our tour guide, Chirag, was fantastic. Very personable, friendly, funny and a great communicator. You can tell he loves what he does! The stops were: Steamworks (our favorite), Guu, Petrichor Social, MeeT, Six Acres, Brioche, Soft Peaks, and Waffleland Cafe. We indulged in a variety of unique foods from entrees to desserts. And were also pleased with the variety of alcoholic drinks (if you chose to partake). We have made it a habit to participate in a food tour with every city we visit and this Gastown Historic Walking Tour did not disappoint.
Q9180TCbriannac, 10/26/2025 1:46:38 PM
I had so much fun with my group! The food and drinks were amazing. My tour guide Kate was so nice and accommodating. I learned a lot more about Vancouver.
Nancy_S, 10/24/2025 12:42:18 AM
This tour was a great mix of locations and experiences in Vancouver. It was also an excellent mixture of information and movement. Jordan was a superb storyteller!
nativedesertrat, 10/21/2025 8:25:13 AM
Chirag was an excellent tour guide. Friendly and energetic. It was apparent he loves the city. Depending on what your morning is like, you may be hungry after this tour. My one suggestion is to give better directions to the meeting/starting spot. Water Station seemed to be the entrance to the subway but the building is named something else and even the Lyft/Uber driver had difficulty finding the drop off point.
screenpac, 10/20/2025 11:09:45 PM
A casual stroll through Gas Town sampling great food at places you might not notice and learning Vancouver lore so informative and so much fun due to our amazing guide Rachel. So fortunate to share this place with her.
Mark_T, 10/20/2025 9:03:57 PM
Our guide Rachel was knowledgeable, talented, and made the tour!! Food was great and the drinks generous. I’d HIGHLY recommend this tour. Worth the money and time.
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!
- 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