Vancouver: Gastown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Local Food Tastings
From
£85
pp
3h 0 mins · 4.8 (451)
Walk through Gastown, the place where Vancouver began, stopping at the local spots that have shaped its food scene for generations. Your guide knows every kitchen, and they'll share the stories behind both as you eat your way through one of Canada's most storied neighbourhoods.
Along the way, you'll taste dishes that reflect the real Vancouver: slow-roasted pork carved to order on ciabatta, a handcrafted dessert bar that started at a farmers' market and became a BC institution, classic Scotch eggs served in a pub dating to 1910, and more.
Morning guests enjoy exclusive stops including Vancouver's most beloved hand-made donut, fried fresh daily since 1979.
Afternoon guests add a chicken taco and artisan chocolate. Every tour includes our Secret Dish, revealed only on the day.
Between bites, your guide brings Gastown to life: the city's origins, the Great Fire of 1886, and the rebuilding that made this neighbourhood what it is today. Quality drinks are included at select stops.
Free cancellation
What's included
- Gourmet Sushis
- Slow-roasted Pork Sandwich
- Classic Scotch Eggs with flavorful seasoning
- Chicken Taco inspired by Mexican street flavors
- Handcrafted Dessert Bar
- Our Delicious Secret Dish!
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- Small statue paying homage to 19th-century founder of the city's original Gastown settlement. (30 min)
- First steam clock built in 1977 by Raymond Saunders at the corner of Cambie and Water streets in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, that mainly serve as tourist-attracting public artworks. (30 min)
- Observation deck in Vancouver, Canada. With its 360-degree viewing deck, it also serves as a tourist attraction with the Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant, offering a physically unobstructed view of the city. (30 min)
- Massive, modern Olympic torch built for the 2010 Winter Games, occasionally lit for special events.
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Well meet outside the Dominion building, your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella and a big smile!
End point
The tour will end at Mink, 863 W Hastings St. The guide will give you suggestions or directions on where to go after.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
- Max group size
- 12 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–12
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.