Vancouver Private Food Tour: Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi
Overview
Walk through Gastown, the neighbourhood where Vancouver began, with a guide who knows every street and every kitchen, and your group has them entirely to yourselves. This private tour covers the same beloved local stops, the same stories behind the Great Fire of 1886 and the city's origins, and the same food that has made this neighbourhood one of Canada's most distinctive eating destinations.
Along the way you'll taste dishes rooted in Gastown's history: slow-roasted pork carved to order on ciabatta, a dessert bar that grew from a farmers' market stall into a BC institution, and classic Scotch eggs served in a pub from 1910. Your menu varies depending on your tour time: morning guests enjoy Vancouver's hand-made donut fried fresh daily since 1979, plus fermented veggie toast on sourdough. Afternoon guests add a chicken taco and house-made artisan chocolate. Every departure includes our Secret Dish, revealed only on the day.
Quality drinks are included at select stops.
What's Included
- 12pm and 4pm tours:
- Classic Scotch Eggs with house seasoning.
- Slow-Roasted Pork Sandwich on ciabatta
- Slow-Roasted Pork Sandwich, carved to order on ciabatta
- 10 AM Tour:
- -----------------
- Chicken Taco, Mexican street-food style
- Classic Scotch Eggs with house seasoning
- Handcrafted Dessert Bar, salted caramel and dark chocolate
- Our Secret Dish
- Hand-Made Donut, fried fresh daily since 1979
- Handcrafted Dessert Bar, salted caramel & dark chocolate
- Our Secret Dish!
- Fermented Veggie Toast on house-baked sourdough
- Artisan Chocolate, house-made
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
207 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
7 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9, Canada
The tour will end outside of Portside Pub in Gastown. The guide will give you suggestions or directions on where to go after.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Maple Tree Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gastown Steam Clock
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vancouver Lookout
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Olympic Cauldron
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours.
- Please dress appropriately as weather in Vancouver can bring all 4 seasons in one day! It does rain often, so keep that in mind.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver Private Food Tour: Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-7812P177
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 43 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones, enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Vancouver to capture your...
$292
This exclusive 3-day private tour offers the best of British Columbia with a seamless, personalized experience. On Day 1, journey from Vancouver to charming Victoria,...
$2,750
This private 7-hour tour showcases the very best of Vancouver, from historic neighborhoods and waterfront landmarks to rainforest trails and mountain views. Enjoy flexible stops...
$1,205
This private 3-hour tour offers an efficient and comfortable way to see Vancouver’s top highlights, including Chinatown, Gastown, the Steam Clock, Canada Place, the Olympic...
$649
No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones, enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Vancouver to capture your...
$292
This exclusive 3-day private tour offers the best of British Columbia with a seamless, personalized experience. On Day 1, journey from Vancouver to charming Victoria,...
$2,750
This private 7-hour tour showcases the very best of Vancouver, from historic neighborhoods and waterfront landmarks to rainforest trails and mountain views. Enjoy flexible stops...
$1,205
This private 3-hour tour offers an efficient and comfortable way to see Vancouver’s top highlights, including Chinatown, Gastown, the Steam Clock, Canada Place, the Olympic...
$649
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out....
$196
Flyover grabs all your senses to immerse you in landscapes, stories, and culture. Each Flyover journey begins with an insider’s look at the fascinating people,...
$22
See Vancouver’s waterfront sights on a relaxing one-hour tour of Vancouver Harbor. This cruise offers stunning views of the city skyline and the North Shore...
$54
Grouse Mountain Admission Ticket
With admission to Grouse Mountain, just 15 minutes north of downtown Vancouver, you can enjoy panoramic views as you travel aboard the Red Skyride or...
$50
Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out....
$196
Flyover grabs all your senses to immerse you in landscapes, stories, and culture. Each Flyover journey begins with an insider’s look at the fascinating people,...
$22
See Vancouver’s waterfront sights on a relaxing one-hour tour of Vancouver Harbor. This cruise offers stunning views of the city skyline and the North Shore...
$54
With admission to Grouse Mountain, just 15 minutes north of downtown Vancouver, you can enjoy panoramic views as you travel aboard the Red Skyride or...
$50
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- 12pm and 4pm tours:.
- Classic Scotch Eggs with house seasoning.
- Slow-Roasted Pork Sandwich on ciabatta.
- Slow-Roasted Pork Sandwich, carved to order on ciabatta.
- 10 AM Tour:.
- -----------------.
- Chicken Taco, Mexican street-food style.
- Classic Scotch Eggs with house seasoning.
- Handcrafted Dessert Bar, salted caramel and dark chocolate.
- Our Secret Dish.
- Hand-Made Donut, fried fresh daily since 1979.
- Handcrafted Dessert Bar, salted caramel & dark chocolate.
- Our Secret Dish!.
- Fermented Veggie Toast on house-baked sourdough.
- Artisan Chocolate, house-made.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vancouver Private Food Tour: Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver Private Food Tour: Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 12pm and 4pm tours:
- Classic Scotch Eggs with house seasoning.
- Slow-Roasted Pork Sandwich on ciabatta
- Slow-Roasted Pork Sandwich, carved to order on ciabatta
- 10 AM Tour:
- -----------------
- Chicken Taco, Mexican street-food style
- Classic Scotch Eggs with house seasoning
- Handcrafted Dessert Bar, salted caramel and dark chocolate
- Our Secret Dish
- Hand-Made Donut, fried fresh daily since 1979
- Handcrafted Dessert Bar, salted caramel & dark chocolate
- Our Secret Dish!
- Fermented Veggie Toast on house-baked sourdough
- Artisan Chocolate, house-made
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours.
- Please dress appropriately as weather in Vancouver can bring all 4 seasons in one day! It does rain often, so keep that in mind.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
