Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

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The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
2 Adults x $26.93
$53.86
Approx Total
$53.86
A gothic theatre adventure through the alleyways, passages and secret spaces of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

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. Follow the lamplight of your guide as you discover the Great Fire, smallpox outbreaks, and the unsolved murder of John Bray.

Meeting points

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

End point

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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

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    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!

    10 minutes

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    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

  • Gastown

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

    1 hour

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    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

  • Gassy Jack

    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!

    10 minutes

  • Gaoler's Mews

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

    10 minutes

  • Maple Tree Square

    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

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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
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

1072 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    944
  • 4 stars
    70
  • 3 stars
    33
  • 2 stars
    13
  • 1 star
    12

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 944 reviews with 5 stars

So Much Fun!

Published on Feb, 2025

What a fun little tour! I really enjoyed myself and our tour guide was lovely, he really got into character! Gas Town is a really cool area and I had fun learning about it in story form.

Emm Hanly is Gasyown’s extraordinarily talented soul!

Published on Nov, 2024

The experience with Emm was extraordinary! His unmatched storytelling, impeccable diction, and professional voice engage effortlessly. Emm creates an inclusive and enjoyable environment, while his gift as an actor separates him from other guides we’ve enjoyed.

Take a few back steps back in time

Published on Oct, 2024

Wonderful tour! Guide dressed in proper era attire. Excellent stories as we walk through neighborhood

Great Reenactment of the Birth of Gastown

Published on Oct, 2024

Great historical perspective of the birth and growth of Vancouver and specifically Gastown. Our tour guide Em was awesome, very knowledgeable and captivating as he reprised a role of a wayward young man trying to find his way during the bawdy gold rush times, only to finally settle down with the love of his life, yet only to lose her to the smallpox epidemic. Em was awesome, definitely made the tour 5* despite the drizzle that eve.

Entertaining Tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

Amazingly entertaining! Our tour guide Kennedy was an amazing storyteller! We even got a surprise visit by the designer behind the steam clock in Gastown! Will definitely recommend to my friends!

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