Gastown Tasting Tour
This Food Tour of 3 hours, offers you the way of having the tastings in a progressive dinner, where you will go to Gastown District with your local guide, meet him at the Inside Waterfront Station at 601 West Cordova Street and from here start walking to award winning restaurants to try inventive dishes and meet eccentric personalities. End your tour back at the Waterfront Station and start exploring Gastown.
- Local beer tasting with food pairing.
- Vibrant restaurant scene.
- Up lifting Caribbean specialties, paired with a hand crafted rum cocktail.
AVAILABILITY
Tuesday to Saturday
DURATION
3 Hours
START LOCATION
Inside Waterfront Station
END LOCATION
Inside Waterfront Station
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
Detailed Description
Take a 3 hour adventure to the famous and historic Gastown District, first meet your local guide at the Inside Waterfront Station at 601 West Cordova Street, then begin to walk to a stylish brew pub for a local beer tasting with food pairing, here you will be trying 3 craft beers with signature appetizers to showcase Westcoast flavors.
The next stop in your tour is a lavish craft cocktail bar with old world charms, the expert barkeeps shake up classic cocktails while imparting knowledge on the art of imbibing. Then take a stroll in the neighborhood and become acquainted with the hottest restaurants and historical landmarks.
In the following hours your guide will take you into an inconspicuous, pebble stone back alley where a hidden gem is tucked away from every day life, where you will enjoy 3 BC wines alongside local farm charcuterie and cheeses from an ever changing chalkboard menu.
Finally hop a few steps over to a local purveyor of rhythm and spice where they will sample uplifting Caribbean specialties, paired with a hand crafted rum cocktail. Ending your tour back to the Waterfront where your guide will leave you to explore the Gastown District.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 110.00 (CAD) |
Included
- Food: 4 delectable courses for a full dining experience
- Drink pairings: 1 craft beer tasting (3 beers), 1 full wine tasting (3 wines) and 2 cocktail tastings
- Fun and informative guided walking tour.
Recommended
- Guests must be 19 years or older (BC’s legal drinking age). Exceptions are granted on a case to case basis
- Non alcoholic alternatives are available.
- Wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather. Be prepared; Vancouver’s coastal weather can change at a moment’s notice.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation must be made by email and acknowledged by Vancouver Food Tour. The cancellation date will determine as follows:
Cancellation 15 days or more before departure: Full Refund
Cancellation 14 to 10 days before departure: 50% Refund
Cancellation less than 9 days before departure: No Refund
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are children welcomed?
Vancouver Food Tour typically requires all guests to be 19+ as we are visiting licensed establishments. However, special arrangements can be made, depending on the tour.
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I have allergies to certain foods. Can you accommodate me?
On most cases, yes. Please provide at least 72 hours notice and we can accommodate most food allergies.
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I have a specific diet (e.g. vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, no red meat). Is this tour suitable for me?
We are happy to accommodate special diets or dietary restriction, but we cannot guarantee that all dishes can be substituted. In other words, guests with special diets may need to pass on certain dishes. Please provide us with at least 72 hours’ notice and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
