The Gastown Food tour will take you through the cobbled streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood while enjoying 9 tastings. On this Gastown walking food tour, you’ll discover Vancouver’s oldest area and learn about Canada’s gastronomic specialties. Listen as your tour guide, an improv comic, discusses Gastown’s 150-year-old Wild West history.
Learn about the hip urban rebirth that is currently sweeping the district, and feel the area’s pulsing energy for yourself. As you travel by prominent city landmarks, sample delectable cuisine and beverages such as Carolina-style pulled pork sandwiches, organic ice cream, award-winning cheesecake, Quebec maple-syrup delights, and local craft beer.
Highlights
- Take a 2.5 hour food tour through the cobblestones of historic Gastown
- Experience the savory tastes, sights and sounds of eateries and shops of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood
- Discover local food and beverages at 8 unique restaurants, shops and pubs. Join us!
The Legendary Gastown Food tour takes you through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood. Enjoying local craft beer, delicious homemade Italian tortellini paired with wine, crispy beer-battered fish with hand cut fries, tasty Carolina-style pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, organic smooth soft ice cream, creamy awarding winning cheesecake, pure Quebec maple syrup treats, and delicious hand-made chocolates!
On this 2.5 hour walking food tour, one of our professional improv comedy actors full of passion for our city and its food will share the fascinating and funny little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years. Learn about Gassy Jack, Gastown’s notorious founder and the stories that made him famous and put Vancouver on the map.
Running 7 years as a top Trip Advisor tour for locals and tourists you don’t want to miss this tour.
- Explore the local streets on a walking food tour of Gastown
- Ideal choice for families
- Perfect for all ages and skill levels
- Professional improv comedian is your tour guide
- Vegetarian meal option available
- Family friendly
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