The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

The Forbidden Downtown and 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

Explore Vancouver’s dirtiest Prohibition-era secrets. From mobsters and rum runners to corrupt politicians, this historical walking tour winds through Gastown’s most historic streets and alleyways – and most illicit stories.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cambie Bar & Grill, 300 Cambie St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2N3 Canada

A Vancouver institution, now a lively local bar, hostel and restaurant. The Cambie has history dating back to the Gold Rush!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Dominion Building, 207 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7, Canada

Hear about the tallest building in town in 1910!

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Woodward's 43, 128 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0E6, Canada

Learn about the Historic Woodward's building in Gastown. What role it had in the city over the last 100 years.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

The tour wraps up on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, the historic centre of Vancouver.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Water Street, Water St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Explore the main street in Gastown and learn about our Prohibition Commissioner - Walter Findlay.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hotel Europe, 43 Powell St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1E9 Canada

Nestled in Gastown's historic Maple Tree Square, there was once a near beer parlour in this location.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

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


Return Details

Maple Tree Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

jodimP2748UJ

21 Apr, 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Lenard learning about prohibition in Canada. It was a great tour, felt informal but super informative was a lovely atmosphere. The only reason it doesnt get 5/5 is because there isnt a designated toilet opportunity/stop. Would definitely recommend and we will be trying their other tours.

Carolineeeee606

20 Apr, 2024

We took a tour last night, April 19th with the amazing character tour guide, Stewart! What a tour it was!! Stewart made the tour that little bit more special with his personal touches and very very funny additional jokes. Using the sounds of the surrounding traffic and moving vehicles or public as part of the tour show instead of allowing them to disrupt our experience. He took us around Gastown acting as a character which is something very unique to the tour and my friends and I have not experienced before. I am a tour lover and this definitely hit the tour spot for me! Honestly, worth every dollar and cent! We can't wait for the next one already. Oh, and if you're lucky, you'll get a few candies along the way :D

jackbJ2325DB

19 Apr, 2024

Glenn was fantastic! We appreciated his depth of historical knowledge and how he incorporated it into his presentation. He had a fun and engaging way of telling the stories and, with his sense of humour, skillfully included the listeners’ observations and questions along the way. Highly recommend!!

simplytree0363

19 Apr, 2024

Absolutely entertaining tour covering what I never realized was such a complicated topic! Glenn was an amazing storyteller. I have participated in walking tours around the world, and he made this tour one of my absolute favourites!

Q1283NRkr

02 Nov, 2023

This is a great tour to do for tourists or locals. We are locals familiar with gastown, but we still managed to learn new things about this neighbourhood. I highly recommend doing this tour on Halloween night as we did, as it makes for extra spooky story telling. Cole Breckell was our guide and did a fantastic job portraying a character named "George" from the late 1800s, recounting true stories of murder, drowning, fires, and much more. We'll definitely recommend to friends and Vancouver visitors.

User's Picture Gallery

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Exploring the past

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Great walk through Gastown prohibition history

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A fun detour through Gastown Vancouver BC

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Forbidden Vancouver Prohibition Tour

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Fantastic experience

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An excellent walking tour of Gastown.

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Interesting Stuff

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Prohibition tour with Glenn

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We had an amazing experience as a private tour!

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Never disappoints, great experience (again).

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Best tour I've ever been in

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Forbidden Gastown Tour

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Amazing tour

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Amazing tour - great guide as well!

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Do all the walking historical tours!

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Fabulous and absolutely a must-do!

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Fun and educational!

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Excellent tour of forbidden Vancouver

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Gastown through new eyes.

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Fantastic

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Worthwhile Walking Tour

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Glenn was great!!

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Glenn was the best!

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Great night in Gastown

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