Vancouver · FOOD & DRINK
The 15 best food & drink tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Walk about five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Stop for roughly six to seven food tastings and three to four drinks, including karaage, pasta, poutine, waffles, beer, and wine. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and expect stairs.
“Delicious food and drink! Our tour guide Connor, was enthusiastic and shared so much of Vancouver’s history.”
Meet your guide at Granville Island Public Market for a two-hour, small-group food walk with up to 20 tastings. Expect cheese, meats, pickles, tea, Thai food, coffee, doughnuts, market stories, and useful Vancouver dining tips. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available with advance notice.
“Wonderful food tour with Lydia through Granville Market. We went through 14 stops of delicious food, so definitely come hungry. Loved the descriptions and the choices of food - our 12 yo and 15 yo also enjoyed it. Great way to see the market for the first time. Thank you!”
Spend about three and a half hours walking Vancouver’s Gastown and waterfront area while sampling 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. Groups are limited to 12 people.
“Well organized. Landon did a wonderful job. Lots of history, food and beauty of Vancouver. Highly recommend this foos tour”
Spend three hours tasting your way through Gastown with guides such as Bronson, Conor, Nolan, or Tracy. Expect a progressive dinner at three restaurants, three drink pairings, stories at the Steam Clock and Blood Alley, and a printed guide for later meals.
“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 exploring Granville Island Public Market with a culinary guide such as Bob, Michael, or Thomas. Expect samples from about 10 vendors, including charcuterie, cheese, pickles, soup, bread, chocolates, chai, and local sweets, plus stories about Vancouver food culture.
“We enjoyed our food tour of Granville market. Our host, Michael, was very knowledgeable about the area and the food we were tasting”
Start at Waterfront Station and walk into Gastown with a guide such as Arsham, Ali, Landon, or Nicole. Expect five substantial tastings, a cocktail for guests 19 and older, Vancouver history, and stops at Miku, Meat & Bread, Lee’s Donuts, Pourhouse, and Gringo.
“Landon took us to several local restaurants. The walk itself is not far, all within a couple city blocks. Our original guide had to cancel at the last moment and Landon, fortunately, was able to jump in.”
Walk from Olympic Village through False Creek and Mount Pleasant with an English-speaking guide such as Alexis, Erica, Andrew, or Fran. See changing mural art, visit Beaumont Studios, meet local artists when possible, and taste local beer at two breweries. Groups are limited to 12.
“I had an amazing time! We were lucky to have an amazing weather as well, but I am sure, our guide could have made any day sunny! Great alleyways and corners that you'd never see without a guide!”
Spend three hours tasting Vancouver favorites and newer food ideas with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll try porchetta, poutine, sushi, a vegetable dish, butter tart, and a secret dish while learning about Gastown, the waterfront, and the North Shore. Groups are limited to 10, with private tours also available.
“Our Guide Ali was very efficient, friendly, and courteous. Easy to understand, we didn’t feel too rushed. Would have appreciated a little more history information.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Kirin Restaurant for a three-hour walk through downtown Vancouver’s Asian food scene. Expect dim sum, Japanese snacks, Korean BBQ, soft-serve ice cream, and a fruit drink, with guides such as Preethi, Angela, and Manuela bringing local food knowledge to the route.
“Angela was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. I had no idea that the Richmond community existed and it was wonderful to see and support all of the local businesses and restaurants. Great food and a good way to spend an afternoon learning about the Asian communities in Vancouver.”
Walk Gastown with a private English-speaking guide and sample pork sandwich, Scotch egg, taco, sushi, dessert, and a secret dish. You’ll also see the Steam Clock, Vancouver Lookout area, and Olympic Cauldron. Mathieu and Landon are named guides.
“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!”
Spend about 2.5 hours on Granville Island with a guide such as Ali, Nicole, Karen, Eve, or Landon. Expect five food stops, a cocktail for adults 19 and over, market stories, skyline views, and time to ask questions in a group capped at 12.
“Along with all the good food we tasted, we saw many sites and stores on Granville Island. Good afternoon tour.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour Gastown food walk. Expect sushi, a porchetta sandwich, donuts, butter chicken poutine, tacos, and a cocktail, with guides such as Landon, Nicole, Ali, and Arsham adding local history along the way.
“We had a great tour with Nicole, who showed us both local favorites as well as back-street places. :)”
Walk from Olympic Village Square through Mount Pleasant’s murals, hidden art spaces, and Beaumont Studios, then taste four 4-ounce beers and one local craft beer at Electric Bicycle Brewing and BREWHALL. Guides such as Erika, Erica, Fran, and Andrew bring local stories to the route.
“Erika was a wonderful guide, my boyfriend and I were very lucky to be alone with her for this tour. We learnt a lot of things about Vancouver and Canada in general ! Thank you so much”
Spend three hours with a Cicerone Certified Beer Server in Vancouver’s Brewery Creek. Visit three neighborhood breweries, taste 12 local beers, see a historic brewing space, sample a rare cask ale, and finish at Faculty Brewing Co.
“leuke kleinschalige tour die echt het vancouver van de locals op een goede leuke manier weerspiegelt. De tourguide Chad verteld de verhalen op een leuke manier en zorgt dat iedereen biertjes krijgt die bij ze past”
Spend three morning hours in Mount Pleasant with a Toonie Tours guide, visiting 20-plus murals, The Beaumont Studios, a local roastery, and cafés. You’ll taste a brewed latte, nitro cold brew, and a Vancouver-style coffee flight in a group capped at eight.
“Loved the street art and the coffee 😍 definitely learned some new things!”
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