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  • Vancouver, Canada

Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Our online walking tours allow you to explore Vancouver at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our lightweight web app works on any device with a modern web browser. Start and stop when you like, grab a coffee, and continue when you are ready. 100% Human Generated, no AI Content. Updated for 2026. Your virtual host, Chris King, has been living in Vancouver for 20 years and is excited to give you a unique look into the most interesting aspects of his city. Our routes combine historical context, modern events, and local interpretation to provide an interesting and fun experience for tourists, new Canadians, and lifelong locals. Routes are available in English and French Audio is English only Data Connection is recommended - Offline Mode available

What to Expect

Private tour
3 stops
11 places
2 hrs – 3 hrs

Stop at: Waterfront Station

5 min

Learn about Waterfront Station, one of the most haunted buildings in the city.

Pass by: Harbour Centre

With it's iconic tower and famous exterior facing elevators, Harbour Centre is one of the first landmarks people notice in Vancouver

Stop at: Steam Clock

15 min

Learn about the oldest and most famous Steam Clock in the world! It's not as old as you might guess.

Pass by: Blood Alley

Once the site of public executions in Vancouver, Blood Alley now hosts some trendy restaurants.

Stop at: Maple Tree Square

5 min

Maple Tree Square is one of the most important intersections in Vancouver. The first pub that kicked off Vancouver was opened here by Gassy Jack. And more recently his statue was torn down by protestors. Find out why on the tour!

Pass by: Hotel Europe

The Hotel Europe was the fanciest building in town when it was new. When a nicer hotel opened downtown, it became a brothel.

Pass by: Vancouver Police Museum & Archives

Built in a former coroner's office, the Police Museum has lots to see. There is a whole room for confiscated weapons, and the morgue room has a whole wall of preserved tissue samples,

Pass by: Woodward's Building

Woodward's was Canada's foremost department store for a long time. Find out why the locals were so sad when it closed and how the redevelopment affected the neighbourhood.

Pass by: Cambie Bar & Grill

Vancouver's oldest operating pub has survived prohibition and so much more!

Pass by: Dominion Building

The Dominion Building was the tallest in the British Empire when is was finished, but it only held that honour for two years before another nearby building was completed,

Pass by: Victory Square

Learn about this important park and how Canada's contributions in the World Wars helped build our identity as a nation.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Gastown Walking Route Premium Content
  • Chinatown and Coal Harbour Free Walking Routes
NOT INCLUDED
  • Mobile Device
  • Headphones
  • Mobile Data
  • Extra Battery Pack

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

3.8

5 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$9.99

per person

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