Overview
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3 hours
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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!
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.
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)
What To Expect
Steam Clock
Gastown’s most famous landmark
Gastown
Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture.
Options
Gastown Food Tour
Food & Drink tastings
What‘s Included
Tour guide
6 food tastings
All Fees and Taxes
4 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available)
Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended). Can be paid by cash or credit card.
Hotel pick up is not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,008 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food tour
Angela H,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Connor was great. Knowledgeable and took us to several great spots for food and drinks. Even though the portions were small in each place by the end of the tour we were very satisfied!
A great way to see Vancouver
mholdeman,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I had so much fun learning about Gastown and Vancouver. Our guide, “Cheer,” was knowledgeable and friendly. A great way to see the city!
Food Tour
Kandice C,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time touring the city, learning bit of history and eating some fabulous food. I was a wonderful introduction to the city. I would definitely recommend this food tour!
A must do tour for visitors and locals!
Darren J,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kate was awesome! She is so personable and welcoming. She is knowledgeable about Gastown, history of the area, food scene, etc. Kate was always dropping interesting bits of history or lore during the tour. The food was amazing!
Kate was Great!
John P,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a family tour that included other visitors from Ireland and the US. The tour was perfectly planned with drinks to start, on to food and finishing with desert on this seven stop walking tour of Gastown. Kate was our guide and did a great job of answering all the questions. Highly recommend if you are in Vancouver!
Kate was Great
E5326NHjohnp,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a family tour that included some other visitors from Ireland and the US. The tour was perfectly planned with drinks to start, on to food and finally deserts on a seven stop walking tour of Gastown. Kate was our guide and did a fantastic job of answering all questions. Highly recommend if you are in Vancouver!
Exploring Gastown
L1996VNjoanw,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean was awesome! We were a small group which allowed time to learn more about Vancouver and Gastown. All the food and drinks were great loved the variety.
Poor directions forgettable food
green91,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The link on the App took us to a car park for the starting point. It took 20 minutes to find the actual place which is hidden in a train station! No mention of this on the App page. The tour guide Gabriel could not have been less interested if he tried. I appreciate it wasn’t his fault but a little empathy would have expected. His tour was well done, timings were a little off but he had us at the steam clock perfectly on time. The food was ok, the drinks on the small side. At one stop we were supposed to have Cassoulet but were given the smallest piece of bread possible with a dry lump of goats cheese on a lettuce leaf covered in really strong vinegar. It was horrible.
Combining great food and drink with interesting history, this was an outstanding experience with first classguide Connor
VolAuVent,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment we met, I could sense something there was something special about our guide Connor. I was impressed by his ability to project his voice and explain things so interestingly. I asked him how he was such a great communicator. I knew it. He used to teach and he has been on stage. What a great start to a tour. The route we took, the food we sampled and the local history that was shared were all wonderful. We did not go hungry and we learned so much. Connor made everything so very interesting as he carefully metered out a bunch of interesting facts. The variety of food and drink we enjoyed was excellent and made for a very interesting tour. It was one of those tours you wanted to go on forever.
Awesome Gastown Food Tour - Don't Miss Out!
Robzy808,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our food and historic walking tour through Gastown with Sean was one of the highlights of our visit to Vancouver. Sean was personable, knowledgeable, and engaging, bringing Gastown’s rich history, folklore, and unique character to life in a fun and interactive way. We enjoyed bits of conversations had within our group, consisting of a mix of people from the US and Australia. The carefully curated food stops featured a wonderful mix of local favorites and hidden gems. The tastings were generous, delicious, and even included a delightful selection of local wines or optional mocktails for non-drinkers. Sean’s energy and rapport made this tour the perfect blend of history, culture, and outstanding food. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Vancouver, especially for first-timers like us!
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