Historic Gastown, 3 Hours
Three hours of Gastown walking with tastings, run by Taste Vancouver Food Tours from $121.41 per person.
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Food Tours Vancouver: Gastown Walks, Granville Island And Brewery Tours Compared
Forty guided food tours in Vancouver compared side by side, grouped into Gastown walks, Granville Island market tours, Chinatown, brewery trips and cooking classes.
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour
from $121.41 per person
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- Duration
- 3 hours
- Meets
- 601 W Cordova St
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Taste Vancouver Food Tours
Food Tours Vancouver By The Numbers
US$46
Lowest Per-Person Price · highest per-person price is US$350 (Private Tour: Vancouver Half Day Wine Tasting Tour)
US$111
Median Price · middle of the 40 from-prices
about 3.0 hours
Typical Tour Length · median of 40 listed durations; Fraser Valley wine days run 5.5 to 6 hours
11
Michelin-Starred Restaurants · in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vancouver, announced October 6, 2026, including the city's first two-star
9 AM to 6 PM
Granville Island Public Market · open daily; closed December 25, December 26, January 1 and Mondays in January
Food Tours Vancouver By Style
Gastown And Downtown Walks
6 Local Tastings, 3 Hours
Six authentic local food tastings packed into a three-hour Gastown walk, from $114.89 per person.
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Elite Gastown Walk
A 2.5 to 3 hour Gastown walk from Daexperience, rated 4.9 across 378 reviews.
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Small-Group Market Walk, 2 Hours
Vancouver Foodie Tours runs this two-hour Granville Island market walk, rated 4.9 across 640 reviews.
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2-Hour Public Market Walk
A two-hour walk through the Public Market with stops at vendor stalls.
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Shipyards Local Eats Walk
Three hours of eating around the North Vancouver Shipyards district, rated 4.9 across 89 reviews and priced from $113.73 per person, a short trip across the water from downtown.
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Chef-Led Chinatown Walk, 4 Hours
A chef leads this four-hour culinary and cultural walk through Vancouver's Chinatown, a National Historic Site of Canada.
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3-Hour Asian Eats Adventure
Three hours tracking down the city's best Asian cooking, rated 4.9 across 44 reviews.
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Dim Sum Lunch Heritage Walk
A 2.5-hour heritage walk with Historical Chinatown Tours that ends over dim sum.
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Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour
Three hours with Vancouver Brewery Tours, going past the bar into the working side of local craft breweries.
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6-Hour Fraser Valley Wine Day
Six hours in Fraser Valley wine country with Vine and Hops Wine and Craft Beer Tours, rated 4.9 across 140 reviews.
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Winery Day, Hotel Pickup
Lawrence Tours runs this six-hour run through Fraser Valley wineries, rated 4.7 across 96 reviews and priced from $145.64 per person.
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Dumpling Class Plus Chinatown Walk
Three hours split between a guided Chinatown walk and a hands-on dumpling-making class, from $135 per person.
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Dumpling Masterclass, Meal Included
Historical Chinatown Tours leads this three-hour masterclass, mixing a Chinatown walk with hands-on dumpling making and a sit-down meal of your own work.
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Dim Sum Class With Chef Renée
A 90-minute hands-on dim sum class with Chef Renée, from $95.14 per person.
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Private Tour, 6 Dishes And Sushi
Secret Food Tours runs this private walk: six or more local dishes plus fresh sushi, three and a half hours, your group only.
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Private Granville Island Walk
A private two-and-a-half-hour Granville Island walk from Daexperience, for your group alone.
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Private Half-Day Wine Tasting
A private four-hour wine tasting outing, the priciest tour here at $349.63 per person.
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Historic Gastown, 3 HoursTaste Vancouver Food Tours | 3 h | 601 W Cordova St | $121.41 per person | ★ 4.82,207 reviews | Check availability |
| Chef-Led Chinatown Walk, 4 HoursA WOK Around Chinatown | 4 h | Chinatown | $118.92 per person | ★ 4.9686 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group Market Walk, 2 HoursVancouver Foodie Tours | 2 h | Granville Island | $119.95 per person | ★ 4.9640 reviews | Check availability |
| 6 Local Tastings, 3 Hours | 3 h | Gastown | $114.89 per person | ★ 4.8489 reviews | Check availability |
| Elite Gastown WalkDaexperience | 2.5-3 h | Gastown | $105.38 per person | ★ 4.9378 reviews | Check availability |
| Premium Gastronomic Gastown WalkVancouver Foodie Tours | 3 h | Gastown | $225.40 per person | ★ 4.9245 reviews | Check availability |
| 2-Hour Public Market Walk | 2 h | Vancouver, Granville Island | $109.78 per person | ★ 4.8165 reviews | Check availability |
| Behind-the-Scenes Brewery TourVancouver Brewery Tours Inc. | 3 h | 901 W Cordova St | $91.48 per person | ★ 4.9147 reviews | Check availability |
| Sweets Walk, VIP Access | 2 h | 708 Robson St | $54.16 per person | ★ 5.0140 reviews | Check availability |
| 6-Hour Fraser Valley Wine DayVine and Hops Wine and Craft Beer Tours | 6 h | 901 W Cordova St | $131.73 per person | ★ 4.9140 reviews | Check availability |
| Donut and Pastry Walk | 2 h | Downtown and Gastown | $75 per person | ★ 4.9114 reviews | Check availability |
| Winery Day, Hotel PickupLawrence Tours Ltd | 6 h | Downtown hotel pickup (999 Canada Pl) | $145.64 per person | ★ 4.796 reviews | Check availability |
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The Best Month For Food Tours Vancouver
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January
Typical figures for January
Food Season And Festivals: Dine Out Vancouver runs (2026 season: January 21 to February 8; 2027 dates not announced) Markets And Closures: Granville Island Public Market closed Mondays in January only
February
Typical figures for February
Food Season And Festivals: Dine Out Vancouver wraps (2026: February 8) Markets And Closures: Granville Island Public Market back to daily 9 AM to 6 PM
March
Typical figures for March
Food Season And Festivals: Dim sum, market and brewery tours run on their listed schedules Markets And Closures: Summer night markets not yet open (2026: Shipyards from May 15)
April
Typical figures for April
Food Season And Festivals: Richmond Night Market opened April 24 in 2026, its final season Markets And Closures: Shipyards Night Market not yet open (2026 opening: May 15)
May
Typical figures for May
Food Season And Festivals: BC spot prawn season opened May 14, 2026; Spot Prawn Festival May 31 at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf Markets And Closures: Shipyards Night Market opened May 15, 2026
June
Typical figures for June
Food Season And Festivals: Steveston Fisherman's Wharf boat sales of spot prawns (Steveston celebration ran to June 14, 2026) Markets And Closures: Friday night markets on the North Shore
July
Typical figures for July
Food Season And Festivals: Shipyards Night Market every Friday, 3 to 10 PM, free entry (2026) Markets And Closures: Richmond Night Market weekends (final season, 2026)
August
Typical figures for August
Food Season And Festivals: Shipyards Night Market every Friday (2026) Markets And Closures: Richmond Night Market closure announced August 5, 2026
September
Typical figures for September
Food Season And Festivals: Shipyards Night Market ended September 11 (2026) Markets And Closures: Richmond Night Market final night September 20, 2026
October
Typical figures for October
Food Season And Festivals: Michelin Guide Vancouver 2026 announced October 6 Markets And Closures: Fraser Valley Wine Passport ran October 1 to 31, 2026
November
Typical figures for November
Food Season And Festivals: North Shore Craft Beer Festival ran October 30 to November 12, 2026 Markets And Closures: Day of the Dead Market on Granville Island, October 31 and November 1 (2026)
December
Typical figures for December
Food Season And Festivals: Granville Island Public Market closed December 25 and 26 Markets And Closures: Night markets closed for the season
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| Month | Food Season And Festivals | Markets And Closures |
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| January | Dine Out Vancouver runs (2026 season: January 21 to February 8; 2027 dates not announced) | Granville Island Public Market closed Mondays in January only |
| February | Dine Out Vancouver wraps (2026: February 8) | Granville Island Public Market back to daily 9 AM to 6 PM |
| March | Dim sum, market and brewery tours run on their listed schedules | Summer night markets not yet open (2026: Shipyards from May 15) |
| April | Richmond Night Market opened April 24 in 2026, its final season | Shipyards Night Market not yet open (2026 opening: May 15) |
| May | BC spot prawn season opened May 14, 2026; Spot Prawn Festival May 31 at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf | Shipyards Night Market opened May 15, 2026 |
| June | Steveston Fisherman's Wharf boat sales of spot prawns (Steveston celebration ran to June 14, 2026) | Friday night markets on the North Shore |
| July | Shipyards Night Market every Friday, 3 to 10 PM, free entry (2026) | Richmond Night Market weekends (final season, 2026) |
| August | Shipyards Night Market every Friday (2026) | Richmond Night Market closure announced August 5, 2026 |
| September | Shipyards Night Market ended September 11 (2026) | Richmond Night Market final night September 20, 2026 |
| October | Michelin Guide Vancouver 2026 announced October 6 | Fraser Valley Wine Passport ran October 1 to 31, 2026 |
| November | North Shore Craft Beer Festival ran October 30 to November 12, 2026 | Day of the Dead Market on Granville Island, October 31 and November 1 (2026) |
| December | Granville Island Public Market closed December 25 and 26 | Night markets closed for the season |
Gastown Walk, Granville Island Market Or Brewery Tour
| Gastown And Downtown | Granville Island And Neighbourhoods | Chinatown And Asian Food | Craft Beer, Wine And Spirits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From-Price | US$54 to US$225 per person (9 tours) | US$46 to US$120 per person (7 tours) | US$89 to US$152 per person (3 tours) | US$68 to US$178 per person (12 tours) |
| Rating | 4.9 average across 9 rated | 4.9 average across 7 rated | 4.9 average across 3 rated | 4.9 average across 11 rated |
| Free Cancellation | 9 of 9 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 3 | 12 of 12 |
| Typical Length | about 3.0 hours (median) | about 2.0 hours (median) | about 3.0 hours (median) | about 4.5 hours (median) |
| Most-Reviewed Example | Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour | Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour | A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef | Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour |
| Anchor Fact | Gastown Steam Clock, built 1977 (Wikipedia) | Public Market open daily 9 AM to 6 PM (granvilleisland.com) | Chinatown National Historic Site of Canada, designated July 19, 2011 (Wikipedia) | BC legal drinking age 19; 10% PST on liquor (gov.bc.ca) |
Gastown And Downtown
- From-Price
- US$54 to US$225 per person (9 tours)
- Rating
- 4.9 average across 9 rated
- Free Cancellation
- 9 of 9
- Typical Length
- about 3.0 hours (median)
- Most-Reviewed Example
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour
- Anchor Fact
- Gastown Steam Clock, built 1977 (Wikipedia)
Granville Island And Neighbourhoods
- From-Price
- US$46 to US$120 per person (7 tours)
- Rating
- 4.9 average across 7 rated
- Free Cancellation
- 7 of 7
- Typical Length
- about 2.0 hours (median)
- Most-Reviewed Example
- Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour
- Anchor Fact
- Public Market open daily 9 AM to 6 PM (granvilleisland.com)
Chinatown And Asian Food
- From-Price
- US$89 to US$152 per person (3 tours)
- Rating
- 4.9 average across 3 rated
- Free Cancellation
- 3 of 3
- Typical Length
- about 3.0 hours (median)
- Most-Reviewed Example
- A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef
- Anchor Fact
- Chinatown National Historic Site of Canada, designated July 19, 2011 (Wikipedia)
Craft Beer, Wine And Spirits
- From-Price
- US$68 to US$178 per person (12 tours)
- Rating
- 4.9 average across 11 rated
- Free Cancellation
- 12 of 12
- Typical Length
- about 4.5 hours (median)
- Most-Reviewed Example
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour
- Anchor Fact
- BC legal drinking age 19; 10% PST on liquor (gov.bc.ca)
Where Food Tours Vancouver Meet
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Gastown
- Historic Gastown, 3 Hoursfrom $121.41 per person
- 6 Local Tastings, 3 Hoursfrom $114.89 per person
Downtown
- Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tourfrom $91.48 per person
- Sweets Walk, VIP Accessfrom $54.16 per person
Granville Island
- Small-Group Market Walk, 2 Hoursfrom $119.95 per person
- 2-Hour Public Market Walkfrom $109.78 per person
Chinatown
- Chef-Led Chinatown Walk, 4 Hoursfrom $118.92 per person
- Dumpling Class Plus Chinatown Walkfrom $135 per person
Mount Pleasant
- Budget Walking Brewery Tourfrom $68.39 per person
- Street Art and Beer Walkfrom $74.99 per person
Kitsilano
- Kitsilano Coastline Coffee Walkfrom $45.79 per person
North Shore
- Shipyards Local Eats Walkfrom $113.73 per person
- Lonsdale Quay Brewery Walkfrom $94.41 per person
Fraser Valley
- 6-Hour Fraser Valley Wine Dayfrom $131.73 per person
- Winery Day, Hotel Pickupfrom $145.64 per person
- Waterfront StationGastown
- Gastown Steam ClockGastown · 250 m from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Dominion BuildingGastown · 340 m from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Lions Pub, West CordovaDowntown · 270 m from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Robson StreetDowntown · 780 m from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- 49th Parallel Cafe and Lucky's Doughnuts, ThurlowDowntown · 820 m from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Granville Island Public MarketGranville Island · 2.2 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Chinatown, East Pender StreetChinatown · 1.1 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Vancouver Community College, Chef's TableChinatown · 490 m from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Mount Pleasant, Main StreetMount Pleasant · 3.3 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Main Street Brewing, East 7thMount Pleasant · 2.5 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Olympic VillageMount Pleasant · 2.2 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Kitsilano, Maple StreetKitsilano · 3.8 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Lonsdale QuayNorth Shore · 3.3 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
- Fort LangleyFraser Valley · 41 km from Waterfront Station in a straight line
What Guests Say After Food Tours Vancouver
These guest quotes are copied verbatim from each tour's own booking listing; this site does not collect or edit them, only chooses which to show.
“Our tour guide, Rachel, was the best. She is very knowledgeable and the sweet treats are actually special Canadian treats.”
“Great tour! We learned about the three Chinese disciplines, immigration, healing therapy, had good food and more. Kenson was a great teacher and tour guide.”
“This tour is definitely worth it, Michael (our guide) was delightful, friendly and very knowledgeable about Vancouver and the area. Awesome discoveries in terms of wines and mead.”
“This was a great way to experience local brews away from downtown. Each place was quaint, flights were ready for us when we arrived and meeting new people on the tour was the best part.”
Where To Stay Near The Food Districts
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Waterfront
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Victorian Hotel
Downtown
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Granville Island Hotel
Granville Island
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How Does Booking A Food Tour Through This Site Work?
Each tour card links to a live booking page where the transaction happens. You choose your date and party size there, pay there, and receive an email confirmation.
How Close To Departure Can I Cancel And Still Get A Full Refund?
Free cancellation applies to 38 of the 40 tours listed, so most Gastown walks, market visits and brewery tours can be cancelled without penalty. What varies is the cut-off, often 24 hours or more before start time.
What Happens To A Booking And Payment If A Tour Operator Cancels?
Operator cancellations, whether from weather or too few bookings, are handled by the booking platform, which arranges your refund or a new date. You would be notified using the contact details on your confirmation.
Why Do Food Tour Prices In Vancouver Stretch From $45 To Nearly $350?
All 40 tours publish a from-price, and the spread is wide. A Kitsilano coffee walk starts at $45.79, while a private half-day wine tasting tops the roster at $349.63.
Are All The Tastings Included, Or Will I Spend More On The Day?
Most listings build every tasting into the ticket, and several name the stops and dishes up front. Drinks beyond the itinerary, market purchases and tips are typically extra.
Can Tours Handle Kids, Vegan Diets Or Serious Allergies?
Operators set their own dietary and age policies. Many can work around vegetarian diets or allergies when warned in advance, but some fixed tasting menus cannot change.
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