Vancouver Walking Tours: 4 Guides Who Know the Back Streets

1.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116Our pick

Walk about five to eight flat city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor, stopping for Japanese karaage, pasta, poutine, waffles, beer, and wine. You will hear Vancouver’s Wild West stories, sit down at several venues, and finish near Waffleland Café. Bring comfortable shoes and arrive hungry.

“A wonderful way to try different cuisines in the Gastown area and learn about this area’s history. The foods included Japanese chicken karaage, Norwegian waffles, French potatoe dish, Italian pasta and more. We also got some alcoholic drinks as a part of the meals, either a local brewed beer or a locally sourced wine. Of course there are nonalcoholic choices too. In addition we ended up going to one of the restaurants the following day for dinner. We really enjoyed our tour guide, Connor. Great choice for 3 hours in Vancouver.”

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2.Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,273 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Follow a costumed storyteller through Gastown’s alleys, cobbled streets, and historic landmarks as early Vancouver comes alive through tales of fire, smallpox, gold fever, and murder. Guides such as Vanessa, Zoe, Chris, Colin, and Joelle use theater, photographs, and humor. The tour suits adults and older children comfortable with mature themes.

“Our tour was outstanding. Our guide was an amazing storyteller. We leaned a lot about Vancouver history and just over an hour was perfect. We had the added benefit of it being Halloween so lots of fun costumes to see.”

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3.A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Join chef and guide Bob Sung, with Thomas also leading some departures, for a four-hour walk through Vancouver Chinatown. You’ll visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, taste sweet and savory foods, stop for tea, explore food and herbal shops, and sit down for a dim sum lunch. Groups are capped at 14.

“This was an outstanding experience. Bob was knowledgeable and personable. Beside have a great assortment of food , we were exposed to many facets of Chinese culture in Vancouver. One of the best tours I have ever been on. I would recommend it to anyone of any age”

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4.Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $5Best value

Walk from Canada Place through downtown Vancouver to Gastown with a personable English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Marine Building, Vancouver Public Library, Robson Street, Victory Square, the Steam Clock, and more. The $5 booking fee covers the reservation, while gratuities support the guide.

“Good little tour that told you about the city in an honest way. Where to go and see and good places to visit and eat. Great guide who kept it fun.”

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