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Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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 to Expect

Shared tour (max 25)

6 stops

1 hr 45 min duration

Stop at: 356 Water St

10 min

Meet your guide at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St.

Stop at: Victorian Hotel

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.

Stop at: Gastown

30 min

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

Stop at: Gastown Steam Clock

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.

Stop at: Gaoler's Mews

10 min

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

Stop at: 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.

What's Included

INCLUDED

Local guide

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

7:00 PM

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.

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.

This experience requires good weather. If 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 canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

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4.8

1275 total reviews

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Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour