Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour
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Our Legendary Gastown Food tour brings you lots of yum and fun with our amazing tour guides. Explore Vancouver’s Oldest Neighbourhood. Rich in history, high in energy, and home to an impressive culinary scene, foodies unite on the streets of Gastown. Our award-winning Gastown Food tour takes you through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. Enjoy local craft beer, Japanese Karage Chicken, classic French onion soup, freshly made Sicilian Tortellini with local wine, vegan sweet & chili cauliflower, traditional Canadian poutine, and decadent waffles for dessert. On this 3-hour walking food tour, you will be led by one of our talented and amazing storytelling tour guides who will share fascinating and funny little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years. This is a tour you don’t want to miss! (Note: Food tasting options may vary)
DEAL FEATURED AND CHARGED IN US CURRENCY.
Departure Point
- Please meet your tour guide 15 min before tour start inside Waterfront Station, main hall beside Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St (NOT Waterfront Centre)
Return Details
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Steam Clock
305 Water St, Vancouver
Gastown’s most famous landmark
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Maple Tree Square
107 Carrall St, Gastown, Vancouver
John "Gassy Jack" Deighton, Gastown's original founder
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gastown
Vancouver
Vancouver's oldest district, rich in history and culture
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- 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.
- Children are welcome although note that tour cannot accommodate strollers
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Tour is approx 2:45-3 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
- Fun Storytelling Tour Guide
- 6 Food tasting & 3 alcoholic tastings (non alcoholic options available) Tastings may vary
Exclusions
- Tour guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Redemption Instructions
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. Weather forecast.
Tour 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.
We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free requests with 24 hour notice. Other dietary restrictions may not be possible to accommodate as some of our tour partners may not have appropriate substitutes.
Tour starts inside Waterfront Station main hall by Starbucks, 601 West Cordova St. Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Tour departs on time. (Sorry, tour guide cannot wait for late comers) No refunds for no-shows. 24 hour cancellation policy.
If you should be late for tour, please call 1.800.634.0951 or 604.767.4132.
Our tour guides are entertaining storyteller performers who love food and have a great knowledge of Vancouver, and love telling stories! Gratuity for your tour guide is always appreciated if you are pleased with the tour and the entertainment they provide. Gratuity can be paid with cash or credit card at the end of tour. (recommended gratuity in BC is 18-20%).
Food tastings may vary
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Waterfront Station is located within easy walking distance of the downtown core and major hotels.
Public Transportation- https://www.translink.ca/
Skytrain
Canada Line
Seabus
Parking lots
Station East – Lot #531, 555 West Cordova Street - outside
Harbour Centre – Lot #123, 500 West Cordova Street
Luggage storage
INS Market-convenience store
250 Howe St – 1 block from Waterfront Station
Advance reservation or walk-in
$2/bag or $10 bag & day
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Taste Vancouver Food Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Need To Know Info
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- DEAL FEATURED AND CHARGED IN US CURRENCY.
- Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates.
- Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment.
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