Vancouver: Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown
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Explore Vancouver's trendy Gastown at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour for your smartphone. Uncover the history of Vancouver's oldest neighborhood and see what makes it so vibrant.
Highlights
- Explore Gastown at your own pace
- Experience Gastown the best way: on foot!
- Combine modern events, historical context and local interpretation
Description
Explore Vancouver at your own pace. VanWalks is a web app that works on any device with a modern web browser. No app to download, no accounts to create, no ads to watch.
Optimize your time in Vancouver by exploring the most popular areas of the city. Stop when and where you like, grab a coffee, and continue when you're ready.
Our host, Chris King, has been living in Vancouver for 20 years and is excited to give you a unique look into the most interesting aspects of his city.
Our routes combine historical context, modern events, and local interpretation to provide an interesting and fun experience for tourists, new Canadians, and lifelong locals.
Available without a data connection. Use Offline Mode to download the routes using wifi in advance, and use static maps to enjoy the sights without any need for a data connection. Offline Mode can also be used in combination with a data connection to save data usage by downloading assets in advance, however the data usage in general is very low.
Includes
Web based walking tour of Gastown
Chinatown and Coal Harbour routes are included for free
Routes are available in English and French
Audio is English only
Data Connection is recommended - Offline Mode available
Important Information
- You may want an extra battery pack.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund