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The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour
The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour

The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour

By Forbidden Vancouver
4.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $28 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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.

Activity location

  • Cambie Bar & Grill
    • 300 Cambie St
    • V6B 2N3, Vancouver, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 356 Water St
    • 356 Water Street
    • V6B 1B6, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English

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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$27.92 x 1 Adult$27.92

Total
Price is $27.92
Until Thu, Apr 4

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Cambie Bar & Grill
  • 10m
A Vancouver institution, now a lively local bar, hostel and restaurant. The Cambie has history dating back to the Gold Rush!
The Dominion Building
  • 2m
Hear about the tallest building in town in 1910!
Woodward's 43
  • 10m
Learn about the Historic Woodward's building in Gastown. What role it had in the city over the last 100 years.
Gastown
  • 30m
The tour wraps up on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, the historic centre of Vancouver.
Water Street
  • 10m
Explore the main street in Gastown and learn about our Prohibition Commissioner - Walter Findlay.
Hotel Europe
  • 10m
Nestled in Gastown's historic Maple Tree Square, there was once a near beer parlour in this location.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCambie Bar & Grill
    • 300 Cambie St
    • V6B 2N3, Vancouver, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE356 Water St
    • 356 Water Street
    • V6B 1B6, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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