Vancouver Food Tour of Gastown

Explore Vancouver’s Oldest Neighborhood!

The excitement of this experience gift begins when you meet your friendly, knowledgeable and funny epicurean guide.  They will escort you and the rest of the group walking tour through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood while you dine on some of the best food in Vancouver.

On this 2.5-hour walking food tour, a professional actor loaded with passion for Vancouver and its food will share fascinating little-known stories about the city and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years. This is a Vancouver food tour you don’t want to miss!

What you will be tasting:

• Delicious cheese & prosciutto with flavourful local wine
• Japanese kar-age style chicken
• Refreshing buratta caprese salad
• Beer-battered fish with hand cut fries
• Carolina-style BBQ pulled pork
• Local craft beer
• Pure maple syrup treats
• Creamy cheesecake
• Organic soft ice cream
• Luscious hand-made chocolates

What’s included:

• 9 stops for culinary treats as you navigate Vancouver’s oldest and trendiest neighbourhood.
• All food and beverage tastings
• Professional tour guide

Duration: 2.5 hours 

When: Thursdays - Sundays 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm 

Need to know:

• Tour size: up to 16 persons.  A minimum of four guests is required for a tour to commence.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included.
• Minimum drinking age is 19 years. Non alcoholic options available.
• The tour is at a very casual pace and runs for 5 to 6 city blocks (and you can sit down at a few venues).
• Please note that tastings on the tour may include products containing gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, seafood, and other allergens.  Vegetarian and gluten-free options can be offered on this tour.
• Tours are held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day of your tour and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Once a ticket has been reserved, you cannot reschedule your tour date. Your space has been reserved and guaranteed for you for that tour.
• Accessibility:  Unfortunately this tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs or strollers due to the many narrow sidewalks, uneven cobblestone streets and certain staircases that are used when entering food partner establishments.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts to meet the other guests and to get an overview of the tour before it starts

Does this tour have anything to offer local Vancouverites?  Definitely! Many of the tour attendees live right in Vancouver. Locals often attend to learn about the history, the new restaurants and out of the way eateries that they didn’t know about.

Whether you are looking for a unique gift or a fun afternoon of Vancouver sightseeing and discovering great places to eat in Vancouver, this food tour is the ticket!

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

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