Gastown Vancouver Food Tour

🍁 Every stop on this tour features Canadian-owned businesses – from family-run restaurants to local food makers who pour their passion into every dish. 🍁

With cobblestone streets underfoot, the Gastown Steam Clock hissing steam, and the scent of something tasty sizzling just around the corner, this is an experience you don’t want to miss!

As you wind through Gastown’s alleyways, once home to the scandals and saloons that shaped downtown Vancouver, your entertaining guide brings it all to life regaling you with incredible, true stories and dozens of unexpected sights and stop. From the tale of how Gastown got its name (hint: it involves a guy called “Gassy Jack”) to notorious prohibition-era saloons, get ready to learn the ‘Wild West’ history of Vancouver you won’t hear about in the Visitor Center.

Get ready to taste your way through Gastown with a rotating menu of seasonal favourites ranging from bold local bites to hidden culinary gems. With 7 tasting stops and over a dozen unforgettable flavours, this isn’t just a walking tour – it’s a story-rich, delicious deep dive into Vancouver’s most legendary neighbourhood.

Sip ice-cold craft beer historically brewed on-site with pressurized steam. Savour delicious Sicilian homemade tortellini. Enjoy local BC craft beer and wine. Crunch into Japanese karaage-style chicken so tender it stops conversation mid-sentence.

This Gastown Food Tour is a great way to explore Vancouver’s food scene and is perfect for both locals and first-time visitors to the city.

• Visit iconic landmarks like the Vancouver Steam Clock, Waterfront Station, Maple Tree Square, and tucked-away heritage alleyways in this Canadian National Historic Site.
• Savour 7 delicious tastings including local favourites and seasonal dishes, from traditional Canadian poutine to decadent waffles
• Enjoy local beer and wine pairings or refreshing non-alcoholic option.
• Hear unforgettable stories and hidden Gastown history from an entertaining local guide who bring this historic part of Vancouver to life.

• 7 food tastings and 4 alcoholic tastings (non-alcoholic options available)
• Professional, entertaining tour guide

• 2.5 hours
• Walking distance approximately 1.5km

• Available year-round
• October – April 2:00pm daily*
• May – September 2:00pm & 3:00pm daily*
  *subject to availability

• Please advise of food allergies or dietary restrictions when you reserve your tour time.
• The tour operator can accommodate most dietary needs with 24-hour advance notice. Substitutions may not match original tastings. Allergen-free environments cannot be guaranteed.
• Minimum drinking age is 19 years. Non-alcoholic options available.
• Tours are held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Guests under 19 must be with an adult. Strollers are not permitted due to stairs and tight spaces.
• The gratuities at the food stops are included in your ticket price.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.
• The tour involves easy walking on flat terrain with some cobblestone streets. 3 of the stops have stairs, and only one has an elevator. 5 stops are seated.
• As this tour is not wheelchair accessible, we recommend our North Vancouver Food Tour instead.

Whether you are looking for a unique gift, fun things to do in Vancouver, or to discover great places to eat in Gastown, this food tour is the ticket!

This Food Tour in Gastown takes place at Vancouver, British Columbia. VIEW MAP

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