Taste of Gastown Curated Evening Experience with Drinks
Overview
Explore the historic streets of Gastown on a culinary journey that elevates the traditional food tour into a refined dining experience. Over 3 hours, savor curated dishes paired with handcrafted cocktails and wine, all while being immersed in engaging storytelling that reveals the rich history of Vancouver's oldest neighborhood. This tour is perfect for date nights, celebrations, or corporate gatherings, Discover local hidden gems as you connect with fellow food lovers in a vibrant evening setting.
- Enjoy a curated selection of 3 local dishes and 4 alcoholic beverages
- Experience engaging local storytelling and Vancouver's history
- Dietary accommodations available (except gluten-free) with advance notice
What's Included
- Meals 3 chef-curated savoury dishes and a decadent dessert
- Alcoholic beverages One handcrafted cocktail, two glasses of wine, and a refreshing limoncello.
- Top of Vancouver
- Government Fees
- Storytelling Tour guide
- Hotel pick up
- Tour guide gratuities (15-20Guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended). Can be paid by cash/credit card.
Meeting Location
601 West Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T1, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience Gastown in a whole new light as Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood comes alive in the evening. This premium culinary walking tour combines exceptional food, local stories, and unforgettable city views.
Begin your evening high above downtown Vancouver, where you'll enjoy spectacular panoramic views while sampling a curated appetizer and cocktail. Your guide will introduce you to Vancouver's history, geography, and vibrant food scene as the city lights begin to sparkle below.
From there, stroll through the cobblestone streets of historic Gastown. Along the way, your local guide will share fascinating stories about the neighbourhood.
Your culinary journey continues with a curated tasting experience featuring traditional Ukrainian flavours paired with wine, followed by a visit to one of Gastown's beloved Italian eateries. Enjoy specialty pastas, dessert, and traditional limoncello.
Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy delicious tastings, engaging storytelling, and a relaxed pace that allows you to savour both the food and the atmosphere. By the end of the tour, you'll have experienced Gastown's history, culture, and culinary scene through a unique and memorable evening.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-14772P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Meals. 3 chef-curated savoury dishes and a decadent dessert.
- Alcoholic beverages. One handcrafted cocktail, two glasses of wine, and a refreshing limoncello.
- Top of Vancouver.
- Government Fees.
- Storytelling Tour guide.
- Hotel pick up.
- Tour guide gratuities (15-20Guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended). Can be paid by cash/credit card.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taste of Gastown Curated Evening Experience with Drinks is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste of Gastown Curated Evening Experience with Drinks 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
- Meals3 chef-curated savoury dishes and a decadent dessert
- Alcoholic beveragesOne handcrafted cocktail, two glasses of wine, and a refreshing limoncello.
- Top of Vancouver
- Government Fees
- Storytelling Tour guide
- Hotel pick up
- Tour guide gratuities (15-20Guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended). Can be paid by cash/credit card.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
