Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Vancouver
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Step inside a world of murder, revenge, and true grit in a dramatic history of Victorian Gastown. 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. Follow the lamplight of your guide as you discover the Great Fire, smallpox outbreaks, and the unsolved murder of John Bray.

Itinerary
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Stop At: 356 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada

The walking tour begins at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Buro Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St. A suitable setting for an adventure deep into Gastown's Gothic history!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Victorian Hotel, 514 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2V6, Canada

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gastown, Waterfront between Granville and Main Sts. North of Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2K7 Canada

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gastown Steam Clock, 305 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gassy Jack, 1 Water St Maple Tree Square, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A1 Canada

Old Gassy Jack stands on top of a barrel of whiskey and surveys Maple Tree Square. Discover how much of a rogue he really was!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gaoler's Mews, 12 Water St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A5 Canada

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Maple Tree Square, 107 Carrall St Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2H9 Canada

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local guide

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Our tours are designed for adult audiences and do contain some references to adult themes. Our age recommendation is 14+ but certainly children aged 10+ can attend and enjoy our walking tours if parents are comfortable with their children hearing mature subject matter.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Monaco Cafe, 356 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada


Return Details

Maple Tree Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Alice_F

15 Apr, 2024

What a lovely way to spend 90 minutes in Vancouver. Our guide Emmett Hanly was a great story teller. Made the tour a lot of fun and very interesting. The weather was lovely which really helped make the experience enjoyable.

Stacey_N

13 Apr, 2024

Alison was the star of the show. Always in character, making sure the group stays together and her singing voice captivates you like nothing you've ever heard. If you want to learn about the dark side from this wonderful city then this is highly recommended!

Rikki_H

13 Apr, 2024

Rowan guided us through a fascinating journey detailing some of the rich history of Gastown. He was such a charismatic storyteller, providing us with photos and stories that helped our imaginations transport us back in time! It was a pleasure to join him along our walk through the city, and the rainy evening added to the spooky feel of the evening!

Matt_S

11 Apr, 2024

Emmett Hanley did an amazing job of sharing the history of Vancouver in a highly enjoyable walking tour of Gastown. He was in character the entire time, was very engaging. We loved hearing the stories, while seeing the sites of Gastown. Highly recommend this tour!!

Kevin_R

03 Apr, 2024

The tour guide was in character and very entertaining. We loved learning about early Vancouver. I’m now curious to go research more stories about this time period and location.

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Amazing tours even better guide.

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Lost Souls Walking Tour

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Theatrical and gracious

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Fantastic tour!

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A fun way to learn the history of Gastown!

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Historians, thespians and anyone who enjoys a good story-telling

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Fun story time based in history- in character!

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A nice promenade through Gastowns darker history.

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Enrapturing Story! Loved every second!

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