Private Tour

Gastown, the origins of Vancouver

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

On our tour in Gastown, you will discover the origins of the city of Vancouver and this emblematic neighborhood, named as the fourth most stylish neighborhood in the world.

We will explore the alleys where shady business took place during dry law, as well as the historic buildings from the beginning of the 20th century.

Immerse yourself with our tour in the history of this young city and take advantage of your stay in Vancouver learning history in the best way with a local guide.

Check out here!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMT2keUCswE

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

tour guide

What To Expect

Gassy Jack

Vancouver is a unique city where you will love getting lost in its beautiful streets and photographing its historic buildings and landscapes, then you can relax with a coffee in one of its old coffee shops in Gastown or ride a bike through Stanley Park, known as the oasis of this vibrant city. On our tour in Gastown, you will discover the origins of the city of Vancouver and this emblematic neighborhood, named as the fourth most stylish neighborhood in the world. We will explore the alleys where murky business was happening during the dry law, in addition to the historic buildings of the early twentieth century. Immerse yourself with our tour in the history of this young city and take advantage of your stay in Vancouver learning history in the best way with a local guide.

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Gastown

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Gastown, the origins of Vancouver

Reviews

4.19

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Vancouver is a gas, gas, gas!
Patty H,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fernando was very informative. He took us to all the high points in Gastown. He was very patient and answered all of our questions. AAA+++
A missed experience, would not recommend the tour operator Mortour.
Vince C,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Booked this tour after having used Viator previously. Guide did not show, tour operator Mortour unable to be contacted by phone or online. Contacted Viator who were very helpful trying to help us. Unable to contact Morton’s as well, Viator organised refund.
Gastown guided Tour-A must do
A R,
Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fernando did an excellent job with the history of Gastown. He was full of knowledge. Gastown has quite a history related to this area but of Vancouver. Fernando was patient and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend this tour as the history is incredible!
Guide didn' turn up
938sarahc,
May 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I wish I could review this tour. We booked and paid for it and I had ensured, via additional correspondence, that we had contact numbers and double checked the meet site. However, at the appointed time no guide showed up. We spent ages trying to contact the tour company, none of the numbers we'd been given worked. Eventually, after waiting an hour, we were told that the guide had thought the tour was the following day (which we could not make). Very poor and disappointing. Eventually the cost was refunded. Disappointing to say the least
Gastown BC Vancover
Amlda,
Oct 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so interesting with the only steam clock in the world. Many unique shops and eateries. Would definitely recommend.
No show - very poor
717simonc,
Sep 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Warning. Avoid. I have written over 750 reviews, this is one of our worst experiences. As a rule, we love walking tours and have never had a problem, until this one. We carefully planned our day around the walk at 2pm and arrived at the meeting point at 1:45. But by 2:10 we were concerned and started to call every number we could find, most were unanswered, or wrong. Eventually, we connected to the charming Hazel in Manila, who duly tried the same number with the predictable same result. Eventually, at 3pm, we gave up, having wasted 75 minutes (ironically the length of the tour). The next day, we received a message from the operator to say that the guide, Rosie, was mistaken with the day, which is highly unlikely since in our correspondence with her, she clearly reminded us of the correct day. I suspect that the tour wasn’t sufficiently profitably and therefore, the guide didn’t bother to show up. The lack of response to the phone calls when there was a problem was added confirmation that customer service isn’t high on their agenda. So, we bought a self tour instead at a fraction of the price of the tour, which was surprisingly excellent and you might like to do the same.
Scam
Christian S,
Nov 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00
Tour guide did not show up and did not respond to any messages. It's been a day later and still haven't been able to get ahold of the tour guide to get a refund.
Tour guide didn’t show up
ashleydA8141YV,
Jul 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Disappointed. Booked a tour on a Sunday last minute and went to the meeting spot and no one showed up. No one answered the number they give you on the booking confirmation. I called TripAdvisor and they are looking into the manner.
LOVELY WALK
Paradise02426504550,
Jul 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cafe and Nice walk,french cafe BriQue is must try and also Roosh.Also few close to waterfront metro always walk on this street.
Fun & interesting walking tour
Holly G,
Jun 16, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to learn about the history of Gastown. Although it is a new area (<200 years old), there are some good stories and sites to see.