Vancouver: Gastown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Local Food Tastings

4.8(489)3 hFree cancellationBy Secret Food Tours

About this activity

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.

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

Meeting and pickup

Well meet outside the Dominion building, your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella and a big smile!

Good to know

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.

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