Canada · FOOD & BREWERY TOURS IN VANCOUVER
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & brewery tours in Vancouver worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Expect Japanese karaage, tortellini, poutine, waffles, wine, beer, and lively stories about Vancouver’s early days. The tour runs rain or shine and suits adults who arrive hungry.
“Our family has an amazing time on the tour! Dan was a great guide and fun to be with, highly recommend!”
Walk Granville Island Public Market with a small group of up to 12, tasting meats, cheese, tea, Thai food, pickles, coffee, doughnuts, and more. Guides such as Maggie, Lydia, Michael, Nolan, and Sandra add market stories and local tips. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available with advance notice.
“Good tour, good food. Our guide Maggie is awesome. She’s very nice, Professional, REAL and very knowledgeable.. I really enjoyed the food tour but loved hearing all the History of the Island and vendors.”
Meet inside Waterfront Station for a three-hour English walking tour led by guides such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, and Andrea. You’ll visit Gastown landmarks and eight eateries, sampling six foods, two desserts, and four alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
“Liked the tour guide giving us the history of Gastown while going to different restaurants. Most restaurants, we got to sit down inside, bathrooms available. Stops were a little too short. Connor was a great guide”
Spend about three and a half hours walking through Gastown and downtown Vancouver while sampling six foods, including sushi, a pork sandwich, Scotch eggs, tacos, chocolate, and a secret dish. Guides such as Landon, Ilya, Amir, and Arsham add local history and restaurant tips.
“Arsham was great, lifelong resident and supporter of Vancouver. The food spots were terrific and there was no bad choice at all. A great 3 hours spent on a variety of awesome foods.”
Meet at the Gassy Jack Statue at 3 p.m. for a three-hour Gastown food walk with guides such as Bronson, Conor, Tracy, and Vicki. Expect a progressive meal, craft beer, wine, cocktails, an interactive mixology stop, historic lanes, and dessert. Vegetarian and pescatarian choices require advance notice.
“We had a great time. The tour was interesting and informative The food and drink were great Our guide, Tracey was awesome.”
Spend two hours with a culinary guide such as Bob, Michael, or Thomas, sampling foods from Granville Island Public Market and learning about its vendors, history, and artisan shops. The small group is capped at 10, with a 4 pm start and tastings substantial enough to replace dinner for many people.
“It was a cold and rainy day but Vancouver was still beautiful- Bob was very attentive and asked lots of questions about me also so he could make recommendations. Very knowledgeable about the Granville Market and Vancouver itself. Highly recommend- had a great time”
Spend about three hours visiting three Vancouver craft breweries with transport from downtown, beer samples, and brewery access. Guides such as Darren, Cam, Kevin, Sean, and Rachael have led lively tours covering local beer, brewing basics, and new styles. The group is limited to 14 people and all guests must be 19 or older.
“Very fun, laid back tour! Our tour director was very personable and looked after all our needs. We'll done!”
Start at Waterfront Station and follow a guide such as Arsham, Ali, Landon, or Nicole through Vancouver’s downtown core and Gastown. Expect five generous food tastings, a cocktail for adults, local stories, sushi, porchetta, tacos, a Scotch egg, and a relaxed walk ending at Maple Tree Square.
“Ali was so friendly and amicable. He was very informative and knowledge about the area restaurants we went to. He was attentive to my mom which I was so grateful for. He was also funny. Thank you for a great experience.”
Travel from Vancouver with guide Michael Lawrence in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to four or five Langley-area wineries. Sample local wines, sparkling wine, and mead, learn about production and regional history, and enjoy a generous snack bag. Tastings cost extra, and hotel pickup is available downtown.
“Good guide wineries and transportation felt like a personal experience bought some. Wine and enjoyed the. Tour”
Start at Kirin Restaurant at 11 a.m. and walk through downtown Vancouver for Japanese snacks, Chinese dim sum, Korean BBQ, market bites, and dessert. Your local guide explains the food and culture, with a maximum of 12 people. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available if requested ahead.
“A wonderful way to spend a day with our multigenerational family reunion. If not for this tour, we would not have ventured to Richmond. Lydia and Michelle were amazing guides with a lot of knowledge about the area and the amazing foods we tried. They also gave us recommendations for other places to eat and places to go visit. This would definitely be an area we would visit again when we are in Vancouver again.”
Spend about three and a half hours walking Gastown with a private guide such as Mathieu or Landon, stopping for six or more tastes, including slow-roasted pork, Scotch eggs, tacos, sushi, dessert, chocolate, and a secret dish. Comfortable shoes and weather-ready clothing are essential.
“What an experience! We did the private Vancouver food tour with Mathieu, and he was just amazing. He was so knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate about Vancouver history, architecture, and (of course) food. We visited a variety of places and sampled so much: a porchetta sandwich, toffee bar, Scotch egg, CBC taco, sushi, and local chocolate. The tour takes place around the Gastown district, so while there's a bit of walking, it's not overwhelming. Everything is well paced across about 2.5 hours (at least for our private tour option). HIGHLY recommend for anyone wanting to experience a sampler from Vancouver's best eateries!”
Meet at 11:00 am for a 2.5 to 3-hour Granville Island food walk with up to 12 people. You will visit five food spots, enjoy a cocktail or non-alcoholic drink, hear stories from guides such as Ali, Nicole, Karen, and Landon, and finish back at the meeting point.
“Our group of five joined the Granville Island Food Tour and had such a wonderful experience. Granville Island itself is a vibrant, eclectic spot full of character, and the tour really brought it to life. We started by learning about the island’s history at the iconic Concrete Towers, then wandered through the bustling market, sampling delicious locally sourced foods that highlight Vancouver’s commitment to sustainability. Every stop had its own unique flair—from fresh lobster rolls at a seafood spot to creative Mexican tacos and flavorful handmade pickles. We even enjoyed a refreshing craft beer at a local brew pub. For a sweet finish, we indulged in some truly amazing donuts…”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour Gastown food walk. Expect sushi, a porchetta sandwich, doughnuts, vegan poutine, tacos, a cocktail, and stories about Vancouver’s past. Guides include Landon, Nicole, Ali, Arsham, and others.
“Landon was a very good guide! The food tasted great and we had an interesting experience! Would highly recommend this!”
Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Voytek, Iresh, or Guler, visiting four Fraser Valley wineries. Taste icewine, reds, whites, rosé, Riesling, and honey wine while your driver handles the roads from Vancouver, your hotel, port, or airport.
“Leisurely afternoon with a great tour guide, Iresh. We saw the Fraser Valley countryside while on our way to the tastings. There was plenty of samples to taste at all the stops.”
Join a small English-language walking tour through North Vancouver for 10 beer tastings totaling 40 ounces, tacos, and food-market stops. Your guide, including Arsham on some departures, connects local brewing with the Quay Market and historic Shipyards. The tour lasts about two to three hours.
“Our guide, Arsham, was very knowledge and personable. He made a good tour great. The tour felt like a great bang for the buck when it comes to the food, drink and information. Very highly recommend”
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