Vancouver · FOOD
Good places to eat fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
Pick a shoreline, a mountain or a table.
