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The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour

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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.
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point

356 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada Meet outside 356 Water street at the entrance to historic Gastown at Water and Cordova Streets.

Return Details

Maple Tree Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada 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.

  • Cambie Bar & Grill, Vancouver, Canada
    A Vancouver institution, now a lively local bar, hostel and restaurant. The Cambie has history dating back to the Gold Rush!
    10 minutes
  • 119 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S5, Canada
    Hear about the tallest building in town in 1910!
    2 minutes
  • 128 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0E6, Canada
    Learn about the Historic Woodward's building in Gastown. What role it had in the city over the last 100 years.
    10 minutes
  • Gastown, Vancouver, Canada
    The tour wraps up on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, the historic centre of Vancouver.
    30 minutes
  • Water St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Explore the main street in Gastown and learn about our Prohibition Commissioner - Walter Findlay.
    10 minutes
  • Hotel Europe, Vancouver, Canada
    Nestled in Gastown's historic Maple Tree Square, there was once a near beer parlour in this location.
    10 minutes
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Linda_C
05 Aug 2023
The history of prohibition in Vancouver and the systemic racism. Also the tour of the heritage buildings in Gastown.
Carole_S
24 Jul 2023
The gentleman who led the tour was terrific. He gave us wonderful information in a creative way. This was the best tour I’ve taken in years
leslie_b
22 Jul 2023
There were many interesting stories about prohibition Also insight into some of the racial prejudices of that era.
This tour in British Columbia is organized by Forbidden Vancouver

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