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Vancouver Prohibition Secrets: Gastown Walking Tour
4.9
460 Ratings
Vancouver
Delve into the darkest tales of Prohibition-era Vancouver. This historical walking tour unveils the city’s hidden narratives, from gangsters and bootleggers to dishonest policymakers. The route trails through Gastown’s oldest roads and lanes, recounting its most forbidden histories.
Delve into the darkest tales of Prohibition-era Vancouver. This historical walking tour unveils the city’s hidden narratives, from gangsters and bootleggers to dishonest policymakers. The route trails through Gastown’s oldest roads and lanes, recounting its most forbidden histories.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cambie Bar & Grill - A Vancouver institution, now a lively local bar, hostel and restaurant. The Cambie has history dating back to the Gold Rush!
- The Dominion Building - Hear about the tallest building in town in 1910!
- Woodward’s 43 - Learn about the Historic Woodward’s building in Gastown. What role it had in the city over the last 100…
- Cambie Bar & Grill - A Vancouver institution, now a lively local bar, hostel and restaurant. The Cambie has history dating back to the Gold Rush!
- The Dominion Building - Hear about the tallest building in town in 1910!
- Woodward’s 43 - Learn about the Historic Woodward’s building in Gastown. What role it had in the city over the last 100 years.
- Gastown - The tour wraps up on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, the historic centre of Vancouver.
- Water Street - Explore the main street in Gastown and learn about our Prohibition Commissioner - Walter Findlay.
- Hotel Europe - Nestled in Gastown’s historic Maple Tree Square, there was once a near beer parlour in this location.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
Location
356 Water St
Water Street
Meet outside 356 Water street at the entrance to historic Gastown at Water and Cordova Streets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(460 Ratings)
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Marianmh6550nk
Apr 19, 2025
Very Informative and Engaging! - Glenn did an awesome job telling the story of Vancouver during prohibition. I like how he keeps you engaged by asking questions. I especially liked the candid view on racism and Vancouvers part in it. Would recommend to tourists and locals alike.
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O4903ifdaveb
Apr 6, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour! - My family really enjoyed the walking tour and Lenard was an excellent guide along the way. My kids were entertained the entire time.
Lenard was very helpful in relating to both the adults and the children and he also kept the information moving while still in depth.
Though it is a tour about prohibition and other taboo topics, the material was discussed in a manner that was age appropriate.
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253micko
Dec 23, 2024
Great Tour of Gastown - 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.
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Claudia_l
Sep 21, 2024
Greatest story teller - 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.
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Lori_s
Sep 20, 2024
Highly recommend! - Interesting and informative walking tour, Glenn brought the history of Gastown to life! Many funny antidotes and stories.
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Mick_w
Sep 17, 2024
Fascinating and informative - Absolutely superb. Lennard provided high level of interesting information giving us a real insight into old Vancouver. Highly recommended and good value for money.
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Joel_d
Sep 14, 2024
Vancouver Wonder - 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.
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G7426jgbrendam
Sep 8, 2024
Enjoyable and informative - Very enjoyable and informative. Very interactive. Loud and clear spoken, easy to hear. Very accommodating. Highly recommend
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Susan
Aug 28, 2024
Fun in the Rain - Great tour, made even more fun by our guide Cole, in the rain, and he stayed in character throughout. Very interesting mix of fiction and accurate history to make it a riveting tour
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Danarene_k
Sep 15, 2024
Go directly to a local tour company-Viator is impossible!!! - I wouldn’t recommend that anyone schedule a tour through Viator-just go directly to the tour operators! We made the reservation the day before and could not reschedule through the Viator page even though the tour operator said they had no issue with us rescheduling for a daytime tour…walking through the area on our own convinced us that a daytime tour would be safer.
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