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Vancouver City Highlights: Downtown and Chinatown Tour

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 16:00 PM - 17:30 PM

Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 1B6

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Vancouver City Highlights: Downtown and Chinatown Tour

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 16:00 PM - 17:30 PM

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Overview
Explore Vancouver's hidden corners with this approximately 90-minute walking tour through the historic streets of Gastown . Follow a local guide through narrow alleyways and ancient squares, and with your group of about 20 people discover incredible historic buildings from a bygone era. Embark on an adventure full of excitement and mystery, and thanks to your guide, learn the stories of corrupt politicians, mob bosses and sinister characters who once ruled the streets of Vancouver.
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Experience Highlights

Uncover the Canadian city’s shadiest past on this approximately 90-minute walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver. Join a small group of around 20 guests and follow a local guide through the narrow streets and hidden alleyways of Gastown. Along the way, you’ll pass century-old landmarks, uncover historic taverns, and hear scandal-filled tales from the Prohibition era.

From mobsters and bootleggers to crooked politicians, this tour dives into the characters and crimes that shaped the city—including stories of notorious mob boss Joe Celona—and how Vancouver grew from a rough outpost into the vibrant city it is today.

  • Explore Gastown’s darker side on an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour

  • Wander hidden alleys and iconic streets with a professional local guide

  • Visit historic landmarks, including Prohibition-era saloons and secret speakeasies

  • Hear gripping stories of bootleggers, corruption, and infamous figures like Joe Celona

What’s Included

  • Approximately 90-minute Forbidden Vancouver walking tour

  • Small-group guided experience

  • Professional local guide

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