Gastown Tours

Get a glimpse into Vancouver’s rough and rowdy past on a 90-minute walking tour of the historic Gastown neighborhood. Hear haunting tales of the city’s darkest days, when fires, smallpox and gold dust fever swept through the frontier outpost. Visit the neighborhood’s landmarks and historic sites as your guide evokes the thieves, hustlers and vagabonds that made the west so wild.

Explore Vancouver’s towering skyscrapers, architectural masterpieces, urban beaches and coastal rainforests on this 5-hour Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge canyon lights tour from Vancouver. Head through downtown Vancouver with your guide to explore Gastown, Chinatown plus the buzzing arts and financial districts. Enjoy fine city views from the peaceful forest setting of Stanley Park. Visit a local public market on Granville Island. Cross Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore and explore Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Step onto the bridge and marvel at the thousands of lights illuminating the way.

Explore Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, and gain insight into Canada’s culinary offerings on this Gastown walking food tour. Listen as your guide—an improv comedian—shares insight on Gastown’s 150-year old Wild West heritage. Learn of the hip urban regeneration now sweeping the district, and experience the area’s vibrant buzz for yourself. Sample delicious food and drinks including Carolina-style, pulled-pork sandwiches, organic ice cream, award-winning cheesecake, Quebec maple-syrup treats, and local craft beer—as you pass by top city attractions.

Mobsters! Opium! Booze! Delve into Vancouver's scandalous history during Prohibition on this private 90-minute walking tour of Gastown and Chinatown. Visit the city's well-known heritage buildings, including the Dominion Building and the Sun Tower. Stroll along the cobblestone streets of Maple Tree Square, and see Chinatown’s back streets once lined with opium dens and beer parlors. From stories of mob bosses to rum-runners, enjoy historical and entertaining anecdotes from your personalized guide. This tour, priced per group, accommodates up to nine people.

Discover Vancouver’s bootlegging, rum-running, prohibition past on a 90-minute walking tour through Victory Square and Gastown. Visit landmark buildings and historic sites as your guide brings the past to life with stories of the corrupt politicians, mob bosses and showgirls that ruled the city’s dark side. Hear how the city bloomed from a frontier outpost to a cosmopolitan hotspot, and finish your walk in Gastown, where speakeasies and gambling dens have been given way to chic restaurants and hip bars.

Combine city sights with Alpine splendor on a private 10-hour tour of Vancouver highlights including Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park. Tick off top attractions such as Vancouver Chinatown, Queen Elizabeth Park — home to the highest lookout point in the city — and Gastown before crossing Lions Gate Bridge to the vertiginous Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Plus, you’ll visit Grouse Mountain, take the Skyride to the summit, and see endangered grizzly bears in the nature reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Starting on the Vancouver waterfront at Canada Place, learn about taking twilight photos and take some time to take pictures of your own. The reflections in the water make for interesting, artful shots. From there walk the 15 minutes to scenic Gastown. The historic buildings and landmarks, neon signs and bustling streets make it the perfect place to perfect the skills you will learn.

Combine two of Vancouver’s most popular activities — sightseeing and wine tasting — on a private 9-hour tour of Canada’s cultural capital. Tick off top attractions such as Vancouver Chinatown, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Lions Gate Bridge before visiting some of British Columbia’s top wineries in the afternoon. Visit the cellars, explore the vineyards and, most importantly taste locally-grown wine varietals. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Raise your glass for a full day of craft beer tasting and sightseeing 8-hour private city tour of Vancouver. Explore Vancouver attractions like Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, and more in the morning. Then spend the afternoon toasting your adventures during a tasting tour visiting several of the city’s best craft brewers. All entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport in a private limo are included.

Combine an exploration of some of Vancouver’s top neighborhoods with a garden-themed sightseeing  8-hour private city tour by limo. Explore Vancouver attractions like Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, and the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden in the morning. After lunch you’ll enjoy the views fro Queen Elizabeth Park and tour the Blodel Conservatory and VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Visit some of Vancouver’s most popular sites, then escape the hustle of city life and discover the surrounding outdoor region on this private day trip. Visit some of Vancouver’s primary points of interest, then explore the forest trails and breathe in the fresh mountain air with scenic views of Vancouver Island and Mount Baker, Washington.

The historic Gastown area of Vancouver is a fascinating spot to perfect your photography skills. The interesting mix of old and new offer endless photography options, and your instructor is eager to help you capture them in the best way possible. Learn tips and techniques to make the most of your DSLR or smartphone camera to take home memories that are more meaningful than anything you could buy in a store.

Customize your sightseeing tour of vibrant Vancouver with multiple pass options for a hop-on hop-off tour aboard a clear-top bus. Let someone else drive you around town, and choose when to disembark at any of the 29 stops, such as Chinatown, Stanley Park and Gastown. Choose between the CITY Route (15 stops), PARK Route (21 stops) or the DUAL Pass (29 stops). You'll able to explore historical landmarks and shop along Robson Street at your own pace.

Spend half a day touring Vancouver’s natural and urban highlights on this sightseeing bus tour. Your savvy guide will escort you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Listen to interesting commentary as you wind through vibrant neighborhoods and tree-lined paths in Stanley Park. Then head to Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk along the cliff-hanging footpaths.

Enjoy a wonderful overview of the Pacific Northwest on this full-day coach tour of Vancouver and the adjacent North Shore. Wind through downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, and the Lions Gate Bridge. Visit Granville Island, snap photos from the Vancouver Lookout's observation deck and admire Stanley Park’s famous indigenous peoples' story poles. The teetering Capilano Suspension Bridge and the glass floors of the Cliffwalk will make your hair rise. Stop at a salmon hatchery before you’re transported back to Vancouver.

Discover the beauty and culture of Vancouver on a small-group bike tour – great for riders of all levels! Over five hours, accompany your guide on a leisurely ride along dedicated bike routes. Explore the city’s natural wonders like Stanley Park's rain forest and historic neighborhoods like Gastown and Chinatown – featuring one of the world’s best city gardens. Cruise along the seawalls for gorgeous views of the North Shore Mountains, False Creek and more!

Get to know Vancouver’s famed food scene on a 3-hour walking and food tour of historic Gastown. Admire the architecture as you stroll through the cobbled streets with a small group. Learn about the neighborhoods storied past from your informative guide and sample Canadian classics such as tempura bacon scotch eggs, pork belly crackling, and British Columbia wine.

Experience the best of Vancouver, B.C. with a 5-hour private sightseeing experience that includes the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Enjoy the flexibility to tailor the day to your interests, starting with the historic and cultural landmarks of central Vancouver. Walk the narrow streets of Gastown and Chinatown, get perfect views from Stanley Park and see the bustling shops of Granville Island. Get a taste of mountain air and scenery from the bridge that sways above the Capilano River, with VIP, skip-the-line access and a private tour of the park’s important sights.

While in beautiful Vancouver, treat yourself to a private tour of the city’s best sites! Your personal guide will escort your small group to key attractions such as Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Travel at your own pace, and request stops to snap photos, grab a souvenir or have a closer look at a site. Vancouver is at your fingertips on this private tour!

Explore this stunning city at night during a private evening tour of Vancouver. Journey through the streets of this picturesque destination that lies between the mountains and the sea. Visit the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics and get a taste of what this popular destination has to offer after dark. This three-hour tour is designed for travelers who might otherwise miss out on seeing this incredible city.

Enjoy the exquisite waterfront views of Canada's premier West Coast city on a leisurely one-hour Vancouver Harbor sightseeing cruise. Travel past landmarks sites such as world-renowned Stanley Park and the city's rejuvenated Gastown district, marvel at the incredible North Shore Mountains from atop an open-air deck and admire the stunning Lions' Gate Bridge while sipping a cocktail (own expense) from the onboard bar. 

Soak up the city scenery on a half-day coach tour of seaport Vancouver! Your expert guide will escort you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Travel through the winding canopies of Stanley Park, check out epic totem poles at Brockton Point and head to the top of the Vancouver Lookout for panoramic views of the city and its stunning natural backdrop. 

Pedal through Vancouver’s parks, historic districts and seaside paths with an independent bike tour of the city. Enjoy access to bike tour maps designed by local experts, and design the perfect route for your interests. Go as fast as you want, or set a leisurely pace as you take in sweeping views of the coastline and Stanley Park, or ride up the Spanish Banks to discover picture-perfect sandy beaches. See the city like a local, and get the perfect overview and orientation of Vancouver.

Enjoy a combination of British Columbia's top day trips covering Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler and more with this 4-day super-saver package. Explore top sights in Vancouver like Stanley Park and Granville Island. Then head to Whistler to visit Squamish Adventure Centre and the scenic Shannon Falls. You'll also visit Victoria's Butchart Gardens, and have time for more exploring in Vancouver using your included hop-on, hop-off bus tickets. This 4-day super-saver package includes round-trip transport from your hotel, ferry ride to Victoria from Vancouver, entrance fees, transport by coach for day trips and 2-day hop-on, hop-off bus pass.