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Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

Vancouver, Canadaby Forbidden Vancouver

1.8 hours
Free cancellation
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Up to 25 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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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.

What's included

Live theatrical performance / Roving one-person play
Professional actor in character
Dramatic historical storytelling
Walk the oldest backstreets and passageways in Gastown

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
10 min
Meet your guide at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St.
2
Stop 2
10 min
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.
3
Gastown
30 min
We enter the cobblestone streets of Vancouver's famous Gastown district...
4
Stop 4
10 min
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.
5
Gaoler's Mews
10 min
You'll follow the lamplight of your storyteller into Gaoler's Mews as the shocking finale is revealed...
6
Maple Tree Square
10 min
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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

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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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.

Cancellation policy

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

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