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Victorian Gastown Tour: Murder, Revenge, and True Grit
4.8
1,124 Ratings
Vancouver
Enter a realm of murder, vengeance, and resilience in a captivating tale of Victorian Gastown. This immersive one-person play is guided by a skilled actor in character. As you wander through cobblestone streets, tales of devastating fires and smallpox unfold, leading to a surprising conclusion in this exceptional performance-theatre experience.
Enter a realm of murder, vengeance, and resilience in a captivating tale of Victorian Gastown. This immersive one-person play is guided by a skilled actor in character. As you wander through cobblestone streets, tales of devastating fires and smallpox unfold, leading to a surprising conclusion in this exceptional performance-theatre experience.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 356 Water St - The walking tour kicks off at the entrance to Historic Gastown, right outside Buro Coffee at the Cordova and Water St intersection. It’s the perfect backdrop for an adventure into Gastown’s rich Gothic past!
- Victorian Hotel - After exploring a long-forgotten alley, the journey leads to the historic Victorian Hotel, where the…
- 356 Water St - The walking tour kicks off at the entrance to Historic Gastown, right outside Buro Coffee at the Cordova and Water St intersection. It’s the perfect backdrop for an adventure into Gastown’s rich Gothic past!
- Victorian Hotel - After exploring a long-forgotten alley, the journey leads to the historic Victorian Hotel, where the story of our character unfolds… and the truth about their Klondike experience is revealed.
- Gastown - The tour continues into the cobblestone streets of Vancouver’s renowned Gastown district…
- Gastown Steam Clock - The path winds through Gastown, uncovering hidden streets and alleys, leading to the iconic steam clock at the heart of Gastown. Along the way, hear the poignant tales of the woman in the well and the Great Vancouver Fire, and explore Gastown as it was in the 1800s.
- Gassy Jack - Gassy Jack stands atop a whiskey barrel, overlooking Maple Tree Square. Discover the true extent of his roguish nature!
- Gaoler’s Mews - Follow the storyteller’s lamplight into Gaoler’s Mews, where the dramatic finale unfolds…
- Maple Tree Square - After hearing stories of smallpox, George Vancouver’s epic journey, and the notorious establishment run by Madam Birdie Stewart, the tour concludes at the iconic Maple Tree Square, one of Vancouver’s most beloved and photographed spots.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local 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
- Our tours are designed for adult audiences and do contain some references to adult themes. Our age recommendation is 14+ but certainly children aged 10+ can attend and enjoy our…
- 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
- Our tours are designed for adult audiences and do contain some references to adult themes. Our age recommendation is 14+ but certainly children aged 10+ can attend and enjoy our walking tours if parents are comfortable with their children hearing mature subject matter.
Location
Monaco Cafe
Water Street
Meet outside Monaco Cafe at 356 Water St. in Gastown. Close to Waterfront Skytrain and Seabus Station.
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
4.8
(1124 Ratings)
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Big_kahuna_palm
Jun 19, 2025
Exception tour, lots of fun, good info about Jack’s town, beware walking in parts - Lots of fun walking about Gastown. The main story that was told about the lost souls was one that we had already heard from two other tour guides. The tour was very good, and helped us imagine what the origins of Vancouver were like. The in-character tour guide was fantastic; and the tour was very entertaining. Due to Vancouver’s response to deal with drug addiction, homelessness, and drug usage, there is a high concentration of drug addicted persons and persons with other mental health issues that congregate on one city block in close proximity to Gastown. Unfortunately there is spill over into tourist attractions.
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Jennarz2989sb
Jun 19, 2025
Joelle was a fantastic guide! - Really enjoyed the tour and stories of old Gastown. Our tour guide, Joelle, was very much in character and was a fantastic storyteller! Would recommend for sure
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Michelle_m
Jun 15, 2025
Magical storytelling... - Magical storytelling stroll. Historical insights for events, architecture and community. Beware of the alley stroll, spirits abound.
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Eden
Jun 15, 2025
A wonderful way to explore the district. - Our Storyteller Amy, clad in 1890’s fashion and clutching a lantern, welcomed us at the meet point and took us on a fun journey back in time to her childhood and growing up in gold rush times. Her humour and photos of olden times all woven around the streets and her life experiences gave us golden nuggets and an entertaining insight into the development of Vancouver.
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Cynthia_m
Jun 13, 2025
The tour guide was... - The tour guide was fabulous. She was an actress and storyteller that made for a great experience! One it was easy to stay involved in.
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Alanna_c
Jun 9, 2025
It was fun and the story... - It was fun and the story was intriguing. The plot was innovative and educational. We learnt a lot. Will recommend.
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Roel_u
Jun 8, 2025
Creative Engaging Historical Walk! - "Sarah Briers" (portrayed convincingly by Amy Lee Newman) gave us a performance to remember tonight (we booked the 8pm)! She was awesome in her delivery, enthusiasm, and awareness of her tour group. What a way to end a full day of exploring here in beautiful Vancouver! Thank you, Amy, for being a wonderful guide! We certainly became educated in Gastown and Vancouver's interesting history :)
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Jennifer_m
Jun 6, 2025
‘Sarah’ our guide was an... - ‘Sarah’ our guide was an exceptional storyteller.
Whole experience was very good and group wasn’t too big.
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Jaime_m
Jun 4, 2025
Great tour as we weren’t... - Great tour as we weren’t sure what it would be, but was impressed with the preformed. He did great never breaking character when a bird flew into a guest’s bag. Fun low key tour.
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Bodjanac
Jun 8, 2025
Walking tour - The tour guide kept telling the same story at every stop. The story included Alaska and not just about Vancouver.Could have left out the walking of steep hills and just told the story once. It was interesting to see the steam clock in old town.
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