Vancouver: Gastown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Local Food Tastings
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Small statue paying homage to 19th-century founder of the city's original Gastown settlement.
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.
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.
Massive, modern Olympic torch built for the 2010 Winter Games, occasionally lit for special events.
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Important 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.
Reviews(468)
Our guide Chiago was fantastic, he was warm and welcoming. The food was delicious and he had great rapport with the restaurants. We really enjoyed our food tour and we are stuffed .
It was great meeting you and sharing the city for a few hours. We hope Secret Food Tours gave you a glimpse of some of the places we enjoy most. We look forward to having you with us again!
Very knowledgeable. Friendly. Great food samples
Thank you for spending part of your visit with us. We hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed having you along. There’s always a place for you at Secret Food Tours!
We had Ilyas and he was a wonderful guide. He took us to a great collection of locations and we all had a pleasant time. I’ve gone on secret food tours before and this is one I would recommend.
Thank you for choosing us while you were here. We hope you found the tour easy to enjoy, with enough time to take in the food, surroundings, and conversation. We’re glad you joined Secret Food Tours!
Best food tour we have ever been on (and we have done many). Matheiu, our guide was fantastic!. He was personable, knowledgeable , and made the tour extra special. The places we visited and the food we tasted were exceptional and we credit Mathieu for making those choices. Highly recommend it. It was the highlight of our Vancouver trip.
Being called the highlight of a Vancouver trip means a great deal to us, especially from someone who has clearly done this before! I'll make sure the team sees this, it'll mean a lot, and it's exactly the kind of day we hope every guest walks away with. We'd be delighted to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Herman was a good tour guide. He told stories and was knowledgeable of the area.!I recommend this trip to travelers as they are planning a Vancouver vacation.
It was lovely to have you with us. Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit and for sharing your thoughts afterward. We hope to host you again!
We learned a lot about Vancouver History and the many cultures that make it up as evidenced by the variety of food on the tour. From pork sandwiches to scotch eggs and sushi. Everything was delicious and our guide was a lot of fun and full of recommendations!!
Thank you for spending part of your visit with us. Secret Food Tours wouldn't be the same without guests who are eager to discover the city with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Ilyas was timely, knowledgeable and professional. We enjoyed each of the stops. It seemed unusual to start with a salted caramel bar at Pure Bread, but it was so amazing, I didn’t mind. Meat & Bread offered such a delicious porchetta sandwich that we went back the next day and tried the meatball sandwich and kale salad. The scotch egg at the Pour House was the best I’ve ever had. My favorite bite was The Local’s pave potatoes. They were crispy, creamy and so savory. The aburi sushi at Mika was fresh and bright. I really enjoyed the pop of lemon zest. The chocolate at Mink was good, but a bit of a fizzle compared to the salted caramel bar at Pure Bread. It was the perfect way to spend a few hours touring Vancouver, learning its history and having tasty bites with a friendly guide.
Your review was a pleasure to receive. It reminds us that the simplest moments are often the ones guests remember most at Secret Food Tours. We hope to host you again!
Our guide, Mathieu, was absolutely fabulous! He was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and personable. The food stops were fantastic-the food variety was delicious and we really had a great time on this tour. Thankyou Mathieu! We hope to run into you again on our next visit to Vancouver!
We appreciate your review! Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours and allowing us to be part of your visit. We hope to host you again.
Ilya was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great food selection and lots of historical information about Vancouver.
Every visit begins with a guest placing their time in our hands. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again!
Great experience with Thiago. Lots of food and variety. Easy walk for everyone in our group.
We appreciate you taking the time to write. Your comments reflect the kind of experience Secret Food Tours works to deliver every day. We hope our paths cross again!
