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Free tour of Gastown & Chinatown in Vancouver
Guru:
Alex
Registered on November 10, 2022
Hello! My name is Alex and I've grown up in Vancouver. My passions are history, archaeology, and nature!
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Tour description
Hi everyone and welcome to Vancouver!
In this tour, we will visit the oldest parts of Vancouver's modern city in both Gastown and Chinatown, while learning about Vancouvers indigenous communities.
Some of the tour highlights are:
- Vancouver City Centre
- Marine Building
- Walking down the streets of Gastown
- Gastown Steam clock
- Hearing about the great Vancouver fire
- Maple Square (old Gassy Jack statue)
- Exploring the history of Chinatown
- World's thinnest building.
- Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden (subject to hours of operation)
During the tour, I will be happy to answer all your questions, as well as the best-kept secrets that some locals don't even know.
Meeting location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square at Vancouver Art Gallery (plaza off Georgia St). I will be standing at the bottom of the large staircase in a bright pink shirt.
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7,...750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada
Meeting location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square at Vancouver Art Gallery (plaza off Georgia St). I will be standing at the bottom of the large staircase in a bright pink shirt.
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1Outside visitVancouver Art Gallery
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2Outside visitChrist Church Cathedral
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3Outside visitWaterfront Station
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4Outside visitGastown Steam Clock
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5Outside visitBlood Alley
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6Outside visitVancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate
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7Outside visitSam Kee Building
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8Outside visitDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Todd
02 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Aug 2023
Very informative tour. Lots of cool tidbits and does not “white wash” some of the dark history behind Vancouver. Alex had some cool pictures of old Vancouver and made some solid recommendations after the tour ended
Anja
26 Aug 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in group -
Aug 2023
It was a great tour. And we enjoyed it very much.
Suzanne
25 Aug 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in group -
Aug 2023
Alex has a wealth of information and he is very excited to share it! Really enjoyed his tour!!
Feyne
18 Aug 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Aug 2023
Great walking tour! I'm glad I joined cos I would not have wandered in those areas outside of a tour. Alex was good in explaining historical stuffs to first time visitors to Vancouver/ BC. Thanks a lot again! Regards, Fyn
Oliver
18 Aug 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Aug 2023
A wealth of knowledge about the city of Vancouver and is native heritage.
Fascinating knowledge of the local marine wildlife too.
Very friendly and personable very easy to approach with questions.
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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