Vancouver: Gastown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Local Food Tastings

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.

Itinerary

What’s included

• Fermented Veggie Toast on house-baked sourdough (10am tour only)
• Handcrafted Dessert Bar, salted caramel and dark chocolate
• Classic Scotch Eggs with house seasoning
• Artisan Chocolate, house-made (12pm and 4pm tours only)
• Our Secret Dish
• Hand-Made Donut, fried fresh daily since 1979 (10am tour only)
• Chicken Taco, Mexican street-food style (12pm and 4pm tours only)
• Slow-Roasted Pork Sandwich, carved to order on ciabatta

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Additional Information

• 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

• We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
• Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• 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.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
• Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.
• The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 19 years old.
• Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–12 years · Youth: 13–17 years · Adult: 18–99 years