Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step inside a world of murder, revenge, and true grit in a dramatic history of Victorian Gastown. This roving one-person play is led by a professional actor in character. Stories of deadly fire and smallpox emerge from the shadows as you venture through cobblestone streets to the shocking finale in this unique performance-theatre experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
Our tours are designed for adult audiences and do contain some references to adult themes. Our age recommendation is 14+ but certainly children aged 10+ can attend and enjoy our walking tours if parents are comfortable with their children hearing mature subject matter.
What To Expect
Meet your guide at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St.
After venturing down a long forgotten alleyway we arrive at the historic Hotel Victorian to discover how our character's life took shape...and what really happened to them in the Klondike.
Options
The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
A gothic theatre adventure through the alleyways, passages and secret spaces of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,362 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and Interesting Walking Tour
lindsaygcowan,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Cole was very personable and entertaining and provided a very interesting hour and half, we really enjoyed it.
A fun way to spend early evening.
Charles D,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned about Vancouver's history through an entertaining performance during a peasant evening stroll.
Great time!!
Q2302DZjoel,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to get a walk in around Vancouver. Janet Glassford was our guide and did a fantastic job!! Highly recommend!!
Gastown, Vancouver, Lost Souls walking tour
Ian A,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun way to spend the evening, we got a guided tour around Gastown with an excellent narrative from our guide and an insight to the lifestyle of the gold rush age. Recommended.
Time well spent (much better than wacko World Cup street parties)
Heidi H,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's neat way to see more of the city and learn some history along the way. I was a little worried about being able to hear well enough but our guide, Christopher Salt, projected well.! The tour was engaging and the detail Christopher put into his character and costume (down to his drinking flask rather than some other container) was great. Anyone who can navigate through crowds of extra people and keep character during World Cup celebrations deserves 5 stars. I, too have a college degree in theatre (technical design and direction) and appreciated each detail and delivery. I only wish there had been more history shared. Well done!!
Fun tour
mikebB9079MO,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and entertaining. Very animated tour guide. Obviously a actor.
Immersive History through Storytelling
Rachel M,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderfully creative way to learn about the history of Gastown in the early days of Vancouver. It was different than other tours we’ve had like this in that all the history was told by a character. It felt like you were watching part of a street play tgat moved around different areas of the neighborhood. It is always interesting being able to stand in a place while you hear how it’s changed through the years. Our guide was a fantastic actress and incredible storyteller. She never broke character, even when it came to controlling cars, people, etc. around us. When we come back, we will definitely try another one of their tours!
This was a fun tour and a...
Bradley P,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun tour and a cool way to experience Gas Town. We’re glad we found it and had a great time!
What fun! This tour was...
Angela D,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What fun! This tour was great. Not only was it about history of Vancouver, but interesting true stories. Billy was our guide and he was exceptional!
Easy walk around a few blocks with an actor but entertainingctor
Trisha C,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Fairly close by tour (within a few block radius), tour guide gave descriptive accounts of the various tragedies that befell 'characters' in the late 1800's in Vancouver, including a terrible fire, small pox introduction and a shooting. Their deaths were unpleasant and hopefully sensitive individuals will not be offended by the descriptions given. Our tour guide Amy was very engaging and maybe a bit melodramatic but overall it was a fun evening and lasted about 1.5 hours.
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