The 7 Best Walking & Ghost Tours in Vancouver

1.Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,273 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Follow a costumed storyteller through Gastown’s alleys, cobblestone streets, and historic corners. You’ll hear about the Great Fire, smallpox, Madam Birdie Stewart, and an unsolved murder, with guides such as Vanessa, Chris, Zoe, and Colin bringing the tales to life. Expect outdoor theater more than a traditional ghost hunt.

“Super tour with a guide who was in character and told stories throughout about her fictional hard life in Vancouver which touched on various historical events. She had photos of real people and places which she had incorporated into her ghoulish tales. Very well done as she brought the history to life, almost too well! With comedy and tragedy mixed in. You had to use your imagination at times as certain buildings don’t exist anymore. Well worth the money.”

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2.A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Join chef-guide Bob Sung, and occasionally Thomas or Kenson, for a four-hour walk through Vancouver Chinatown. You’ll visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, taste BBQ and pastries, browse cookware and herbal shops, learn Chinese Canadian history, and finish with dim sum and tea.

“Our Chinatown food tour with Bob was an absolute delight! Not only did we enjoy an incredible variety of delicious dishes—some familiar favorites and others completely new to us—but we also felt truly immersed in Bob’s culture and his deep connection to this historic neighborhood. His knowledge of the area seems endless, and visiting a traditional Chinese garden followed by a local museum where his own family is part of the story added such a personal and meaningful touch. We were a group of six with several dietary restrictions, and Bob went above and beyond to make sure everyone was accommodated and comfortable. Every stop was thoughtful, and every bite…”

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3.The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Water Street through downtown Vancouver and Gastown with guides such as Glenn, Rob, Lenard, and Rowan. Expect Prohibition-era stories, old buildings, mobsters, politicians, showgirls, and a final skyline view. The 90-minute route runs in all weather and allows up to 20 people.

“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”

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4.Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $5Best value

Start at Canada Place and walk through downtown Vancouver to Gastown, stopping at the Marine Building, Public Library, Robson Street, Terry Fox Memorial, Waterfront Station, Victory Square, and the Steam Clock. Guides such as Daniel, Fiorella, Monica, and Alexis add local history, humor, and practical tips.

“Andrea was knowledgeable about the history of Vancouver and we had a great tour. Group size was a bit big for me but she made sure everyone enjoyed”

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5.Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Join tree expert Colin Spratt for a three-hour walk through Stanley Park’s remaining old-growth forest. Along easy park trails, you’ll see ancient western red cedars, towering Douglas firs, and notable maples while learning about Indigenous history, forest ecology, logging, and conservation through old maps, postcards, and photographs.

“Probably not something I would have done had our friends not highly recommended it. They loved it and so did we! Colin is great! Sooo knowledgeable! Definitely changes the way you think about trees. We learned so much and will absolutely look at them differently now. A MUST DO!”

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6.Vancouver Street Art and Craft Coffee 3 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $69

Start at Olympic Village at 9:30 a.m. with a guide such as Alexis, Amy, Joshua, or Kelly, then visit Beaumont Studios, meet Honest to Pete coffee makers, taste a specialty latte and cupping sample, and finish among Mount Pleasant murals.

“Great guide with a lot of good info about Vancouver. Good selection of various art work and good coffee.”

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7.Street Art & Craft Coffee Walking Tour w/ Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · from $71

Walk Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant with a local guide, see more than 20 murals, visit The Beaumont Studios, and taste coffee at two local stops. You’ll enjoy a latte, a nitro cold brew, and a Vancouver-style cupping in a group limited to eight.

“It was a great and different kind of tour. We had Fran as our tour guide and she showed us some fantastic spots of art and local coffee. Great tour!”

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