The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

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The Forbidden Vancouver Tour
2 Adults x $26.93
$53.86
Approx Total
$53.86
The Forbidden Vancouver Tour is an interactive walking tour through Vancouver's prohibition history. You'll hear tales of mobsters, opium, and vice as you explore historic Victory Sq. and Chinatown.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Explore Vancouver’s dirtiest Prohibition-era secrets. From mobsters and rum runners to corrupt politicians, this historical walking tour winds through Gastown’s most historic streets and alleyways – and most illicit stories.

Meeting points

Meet outside 356 Water street at the entrance to historic Gastown at Water and Cordova Streets.

End point

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The walking tour ends in Maple Tree Square, Gastown, in the heart of Vancouver's restaurant and bar scene! The start point is just an easy 2 minute walk back, and the guide can provide a map and directions if needed.

Itinerary

  • Cambie Bar & Grill

    A Vancouver institution, now a lively local bar, hostel and restaurant. The Cambie has history dating back to the Gold Rush!

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Hear about the tallest building in town in 1910!

    2 minutes

  • N/A

    Learn about the Historic Woodward's building in Gastown. What role it had in the city over the last 100 years.

    10 minutes

  • Gastown

    The tour wraps up on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, the historic centre of Vancouver.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Explore the main street in Gastown and learn about our Prohibition Commissioner - Walter Findlay.

    10 minutes

  • Hotel Europe

    Nestled in Gastown's historic Maple Tree Square, there was once a near beer parlour in this location.

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time

Free Cancellation

April 01100% refund
April 02No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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450 reviews

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