THE LOST SOULS OF GASTOWN TOUR

There’s plenty of shade in Gastown, and by the evening the sun won’t be too hot. We recommend you bring a jacket and sturdy footwear during the cooler months.

You’ll definitely want your smartphone charged so you can take photos of the incredible sites and views!

We carefully crafted this experience to suit the interests and preferences of adults, making it an ideal choice for teenagers seeking engaging and thought-provoking content. However, due to its mature themes and potential for intense or sensitive content, we don’t recommended it for children under the age of 12.

There are several parking lots near the starting point at Monaco Cafe. The closest is at 450 W Cordova at Harbour Centre. There’s also one at 160 Water Street near Pourhouse.

The tour is a leisurely stroll through Gastown. There is one short hill right at the beginning of the tour. The total distance covered is about 1.5 km, or 1 mile.

Absolutely! Our guides accept cash or cards (via a portable Square device). If you enjoyed your guide’s performance then a tip is greatly appreciated.

The tour starts at the corner of Water and Cordova Streets, beside Monaco Cafe The end point is at Maple Tree Square in Gastown, nearby plenty of food and beverage options!

It’s super easy! The historic Waterfront Station is only a block from our starting point. Take any line to Waterfront Station and exit on Cordova Street. Turn left out of the exit and walk one block towards Monaco Cafe.

Hot tip: Use Translink’s online trip planner for more options.

The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour isn’t a ghost tour, it’s a live performance experience based on the city’s most gothic early history. You’ll follow the lamplight of your guide, a professional actor, as you discover the city’s past and stories of smallpox, fire, and murder.

You can, and Gastown is a lively neighbourhood full of shops, restaurants, and bars. But you’ll miss out on the historic neighbourhood’s roots and a unique performance theatre experience!

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Anyone aged 65 or older qualifies for a seniors ticket.

If you’re 18 or younger, or a full-time student of any age with valid photo ID, you qualify for a youth ticket.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

We do not permit guests on the tour who are, or appear to be, intoxicated. Guests who are intoxicated or disorderly will be asked to leave the tour and no refund will be issued.

While the tour is not strenuous, walking is involved and guests will be on their feet for the duration of the tour. Guests are responsible for making sure they are able to complete the tour.

You and your party knowingly and freely assume all the risks with participating in this experience. We are not responsible for illness or injury of guests during a tour. By participating in this experience you release and hold harmless Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours with respect to any injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property whether cause by the negligence of Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours or otherwise.

This tour is electric wheelchair accessible and is led on mostly flat terrain (with some historic cobblestones). The tour does start with a small hill, which may be more challenging for guests in a conventional/non-electric wheelchair.

There isn’t an official bathroom break on the tour. We recommend you visit the bathroom before the tour starts. However if you do need to go during the tour it’s no problem at all. Simply let your guide know and they will advise you of a nearby cafe or restaurant you can duck into.

I’m afraid we don’t permit dogs on our walking tours, as it might make other guests uncomfortable. Service dogs are OK though.

You can expect a shiver or two down your spine, but, don’t worry, definitely no nightmares! We don’t use cheap scare tactics, the drama is in the storytelling.