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The Lost Souls of Gastown tour

356 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Vancouver, Canada

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Overview

Duration

1h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Explore Vancouver by lamplight on this 90-minute walking tour featuring the city's most gruesome historical events. Designed for adults, the experience is conducted as a theater piece told through the lens of one person's tragic tale. The tour covers topics such as the Great Fire, the smallpox plague, and the unsolved murder of John Bray, all based on documented history taken from city archives. Your guide will take you to all of Gastown's must see locations and landmarks, including the city's oldest hotel, the Victorian, as well as Gaoler's Mews, Water Street, and Maple Tree Square.

What to remember

Important info

This tour is not suitable for children under ten years old
Tours are designed for adult audiences and do contain some references to mature subject matter. The age recommendation is 14+ but children aged 10+ can attend accompanied by a parent
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
Tours operate rain or shine and are outside, please dress appropriately for the weather. In the summer, it's recommended to bring a sweater or jacket. In the spring or fall please bring a waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear. Hats and gloves will help on colder nights
Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk around an urban environment
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
The minimum number of participants required for this tour to run is five people
There is a maximum number of 25 people for this tour
Assistance dogs are welcome on this tour however any other pet animals are not welcome on this tour

What's included

Guided walking tour

What's not included

Tips (optional)

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Take an unconventional walking tour by lamplight. View a dramatic theater piece as you visit Vancouver's landmarks. Learn about the city's earliest and most gruesome history

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance

Provider

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Meeting Point

Please meet your guide outside Monaco Cafe at the entrance into Historic Gastown. A 1 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain and Seabus Station.