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

450 Reviews | Vancouver
From $26.89 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
Select Date and Travelers
You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Senior (60-105) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
0
Adult (18-59) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
2
Youth (14-17) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
0
Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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

Open in Google Maps

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 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • 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.
Traveler Photos
Reviews

4.9

450 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    407
  • 4 stars
    33
  • 3 stars
    4
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    3

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 407 reviews with 5 stars

Great Tour of Gastown

Published on Dec, 2024

The tour of the Gastown section of Vancouver was awesome! The tour guide, Glenn, was absolutely the best. His knowledge of the history of the town was amazing. We went on the tour while in town with a Philadelphia Flyers fan group.

Greatest story teller

Published on Sep, 2024

Glenn was awesome! We had an amazing time. Great story teller! Loved it. Would recommend this for anyone that loves to be entertained and learn about the city.

Highly recommend!

Published on Sep, 2024

Interesting and informative walking tour, Glenn brought the history of Gastown to life! Many funny antidotes and stories.

Fascinating and informative

Published on Sep, 2024

Absolutely superb. Lennard provided high level of interesting information giving us a real insight into old Vancouver. Highly recommended and good value for money.

Vancouver Wonder

Published on Sep, 2024

We can’t say enough high praise to Glenn, our tour guide. He was informative, entertaining and flexible. If you can, you should ask for him by name. He will make a Vancouver tour and wonderful experience.

Compare Similar Experiences

Current

The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walki ...
12146P1
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
450
From
$27 /   Person
The Grand Tour by Cycle City Tours
7039BIKE
time

5 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,557
From
$92 /   Person
Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking ...
12146P2
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,072
From
$27 /   Person
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilan ...
Likely To Sell Out
3914P36
time

6 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
921
From
$125 /   Person
Epic Electric Bike by Cycle City Tours
7039P5
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
664
From
$112 /   Person
Post-cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout ...
3914CITYANDBRIDGE
time

6 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
322
From
$131 /   Person
Gastown VIP Walking Food Tour by Vancouv ...
5611P7
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
216
From
$199 /   Person
Vancouver City Highlights Walking Tour | ...
108104P1
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
156
From
$5 /   Person
Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Vancouver Ci ...
3914PCRUISECITY
time

3 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
126
From
$66 /   Person
Vancouver Bike or Ebike Rental- Self Gui ...
7039P4
time

6 hours to 9 hours

time Free Cancellation
123
From
$39 /   Person
Small Group Tour: Vancouver Sightseeing ...
17494P9
time

5 hours

time Free Cancellation
112
From
$184 /   Person
Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancou ...
324541P2
time

6 hours

time Free Cancellation
97
From
$210 /   Person
Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island - ...
7307P2
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
93
From
$70 /   Person
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from V ...
Likely To Sell Out
5882P9
time

5 hours

time Free Cancellation
4,247
From
$176 /   Person
Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
5313HOP
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
2,370
From
$46 /   Person
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip f ...
3914_3B
time

13 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,145
From
$205 /   Person
The Grand Tour by Cycle City Tours
7039BIKE
time

5 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,557
From
$92 /   Person
Vancouver City Tour Including Capilano S ...
5313VANCAP
time

5 hours to 6 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,554
From
$121 /   Person
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
3584ADM
time

2 hours to 3 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,546
From
$56 /   Person
Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver
5322WHALE
time

3 hours to 5 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,459
From
$136 /   Person
Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Br ...
5313P37
time

6 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,094
From
$187 /   Person
Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking ...
12146P2
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,072
From
$27 /   Person
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilan ...
Likely To Sell Out
3914P36
time

6 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
921
From
$125 /   Person
Flyover in Vancouver
Skip The Line
6944FLYOVER
time

25 minutes

time Free Cancellation
868
From
$22 /   Person
North Shore Day Trip from Vancouver: Cap ...
3914_2
time

7 hours

time Free Cancellation
804
From
$179 /   Person
Recently Viewed
Cologne Walking tour with a visit to wor ...
Likely To Sell Out
89617P14
time

3 hours

time Non Refundable
6
From
$371 /   Group
PRIVATE Nuremberg WW2 and Old Town Day T ...
87669P16
time

7 hours

time Free Cancellation
14
From
$365 /   Person
Four hour walking wine tasting tour of M ...
Likely To Sell Out
437079P1
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
67
From
$101 /   Person
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York ...
266923P1
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
204
From
$30 /   Group
Self Guided Walking Tour of Cologne: Cit ...
New On TravelOne
366784P59
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1
From
$7 /   Person
Connect with TravelOne
Louise Berg
Destination Expert
Plan your Next Trip
TravelOne Subscribe
We organise unforgettable vacations.
Subscribe for trending deals.
© Copyright 2025 TravelOne Technologies Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
Visa Card Mastercard Maestro Amex Discover

TravelOne uses cookies to give you the best possible service. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.

Do you have a destination in mind, or would you like TravelOne AI to suggest one?

What is your destination?

City Breakup

Remove
+ Add New

Choose Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days

What's your ideal trip length?

Days

Your trip length is 0 day


Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days


Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2
Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2

Preferred Star Rating?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Preference?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Location?

Accommodation Preferences

Preferred Hotel Chain?

Accommodation Preferences

Meal At The Hotel?

Accommodation Preferences

What are your meal preferences?

Dining Preferences

What are your preferences for arrival/departure transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

What are your preferences for internal transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

Flights Preferences

What are your preferences for onward and return flights?

Cabin Class

Preferred Departure Time

Preferred Arrival Time

Preferred Airlines

Are you celebrating any special occasion?

Travel Activities & Experiences

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!