Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

4.8
(1,263 reviews)

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step inside a world of murder, revenge, and true grit in a dramatic history of Victorian Gastown. This roving one-person play is led by a professional actor in character. Stories of deadly fire and smallpox emerge from the shadows as you venture through cobblestone streets to the shocking finale in this unique performance-theatre experience.

What's Included

Local guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside Monaco Cafe at 356 Water St. in Gastown. Close to Waterfront Skytrain and Seabus Station.

End point

The walking tour ends in Maple Tree Square, Gastown, in the heart of Vancouver's restaurant and bar scene. The start point is just an easy 10 minute walk back, and the guide can provide a map and directions if needed.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After venturing down a long forgotten alleyway we arrive at the historic Hotel Victorian to discover how our character's life took shape...and what really happened to them in the Klondike.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We enter the cobblestone streets of Vancouver's famous Gastown district...

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We weave a path into Gastown, discovering back streets and alleyways, to arrive in the heart of Gastown at the famous steam clock. Along the way you'll hear the tragic stories of the woman in the well and the Great Vancouver Fire, and discover Gastown in the 1800s.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    You'll follow the lamplight of your storyteller into Gaoler's Mews as the shocking finale is revealed...

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    After hearing tales of smallpox, George Vancouver's journey to the end of the earth, and the infamous bawdy house run by Madam Birdie Stewart, you'll emerge in iconic Maple Tree Square - one of Vancouver's most photographed and loved locations.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Cancellation Policy

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

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