VIP Vancouver Gastronomic Gastown - Walking Food Tour
3 hours
Group 1+
English
3 hours
What you'll do
Make your way to the Gassy Jack Statue midafternoon for your 3-hour food walking tour. The amount of actual walking is moderate — about 30 minutes — as you’ll spend most of the time noshing on culinary delights. Begin with a stroll through the Gastown on route to your first tasting. Admire historic architecture and hear a colorful narrative about Vancouver's humble beginnings, and soak in the atmosphere of this eclectic neighborhood. Over the course of the tour, you’ll enjoy a complete progressive meal, ranging from savory to sweet. Sample pork belly crackling, tempura scotch eggs, parsnip fries, and British Columbia wine. Then, wander into Gastown’s Blood Alley for grisly tales and another culinary delight, before wrapping up the tour at a popular dessert spot, for a sweet concoction that’s almost too pretty to eat . . . almost. At the end of the tour, your guide will provide you with a foodie guide to Vancouver, complete with discounts at select restaurants.
Highlights
Savor dishes such as award winning pizza and Mexican fusion seafood tostadas
Stroll through Blood Alley and hear about its past
Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to 12 people
Awarded as an official Canadian Signature Experience by Destination Canada
Itinerary
- 1The central intersection of Gastown - great for patios and people watching! You'll see a cross-section of old, new, modern, and old-school living here!
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A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.
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The name refers to the ancient Mexican monarchy honouring the influence both his parents made on his culinary style. While his mother inspired our sister restaurant Ophelia, the familial tradition has continued here at Monarca where you’ll find playful dishes and a lively atmosphere inspired by Chef Higareda’s father.
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Gastronomy Gastown fuses a modern day Vancouver with Italian influence, which gives the opportunity to create an entirely new culinary experience. The restaurant, which is located in Gastown, serves elevated contemporary twists on classic dishes. At only 46 seats, Gastronomy Gastown is an intimate but invigorating destination. With a full bar and custom cocktail program included. Gastronomy Gastown promises the ultimate unique dining experience.
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Blood Alley Square is adjacent to Trounce Alley, one of Vancouver's original roads. Its narrow cobblestone lanes, historic streetlights, and brick buildings bring a unique sense of character unlike anywhere else in the city.
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Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
What's Included
3 Alcohol Pairings - Craft Beer, Wine, Cocktails
A fun, friendly, locally-savvy, Foodie Tour Guide!
An exclusive Printed Guide of foodie recommendations and discounts
Food Tastings - A progressive meal at 3 iconic Gastown restaurants
What's not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Notes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any severe allergies at the time of booking.
Please note we cannot cater to any other dietary restrictions, as there is not always a “next-best” option at our tasting locations. If possible, we encourage you to try everything on the tour as we have selected tastings that best exemplify the restaurants and food shops we feature!
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Guests must be 19 years or older to partake in the alcoholic pairings. If non-alcoholic pairings are required, please note it in the booking.
Not recommended for celiac or gluten free diets
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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