Vancouver Food Tour
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Vancouver, BC(866) 736-6343
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
6 reviews for Vancouver Food Tour
6 reviews in English
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Review from Krisda C.
6/8/2011
My wife and I loved our food tour with the group. We arranged it at the beginning of our honeymoon in Vancouver/BC, so it was a great way to discover a part of town that we wouldn't have ventured to otherwise (Gastown), learn about the city, and get great recommendations for the rest of the week. Brittany was our guide and she was energetic and pretty knowledgeable about where to go and what to eat (most importantly) in Vancouver. In fact, she wrote down a few small pages about where to eat, and we essentially planned the rest of our week according to her list. I still have it in my wallet as we crossed off places that we went to.
With regards to the restaurant, I don't think any one particularly stood out as upper echelon of the best I've ever eaten, but the food on the tour was a 4-4.5 out of 5 and the story behind the restaurants, the people we ate with, and neighboorhood were great ways to start out our weeklong honeymoon.
The only downside may have been the overall costs of the tour, as it is more than probably buying the food ourselves and there was more than enough to eat. However, we also recognized we were getting escorted around and Brittany's time was worth it! -
Review from Pete T.
7/27/2010
If you consider yourself a serious foodie and you're traveling to Vancouver, you absolutely CANNOT pass this gem up. Like any traveler, I'm very weary of tourist traps - especially when it comes to restaurants. (Seriously, why waste my time, money, and most importantly - stomach space, on something that's just mediocre??) So the decision to take a food tour was pretty huge to me, especially considering the fact that I'd classify myself as someone who's pretty resourceful when it comes down to finding good places to eat while traveling.
I took a Vancouver Food Tour back in May with a buddy of mine. We met Ms. Fury up at a Canada Line station and she took over from there!! Not only did she take us to some amazing places to eat, she also shared a lot about the lifestyle and culture of Vancouver with us.
My favorite part of the tour was probably eating at Ms. Fury's favorite restaurant. The food was, of course, spot on and amazing. But to get the "local vibe" and meeting different bar tenders/restauranteurs/chefs as if I was a local was INCREDIBLE. No matter the amount of research, you simply cannot get this anywhere!! Sometimes I wish someone would do that for me where I'm from.
I've done my fair share of traveling and I've come across some pretty memorable experiences in my life, I've got to say that Vancouver Food Tour is probably one of the best combined travel/food experiences I've had, EVER. Getting full portions (as opposed to tasting bites at other tours) of food (oh, and don't forget about the drinks!!!) at popular local restaurants while being treated like a regular?? How can it possibly get better than that?? Forgedaboudit - Just go to the VFT website and shoot Ms. Fury an email, you won't regret this experience. -
Review from David E.
Surrey, BC
8/22/2010
I've lived in BC for my entire life, and I haven't explored Gastown much at all until recently. I've been visiting Gas Town a lot more recently and have wanted to learn more about the area and the wonderful places to dine and drink. Vancouver Food Tour had their first cocktail tour and I was excited. Being locals, Melody and Jay really know the ins and outs of Gastown and brought us to their favourite places in the area. The tour really showcased the cocktail and restaurant scene in Gastown, and I'm definitely going to bring my friends back to the places I went to on this tour. I don't know how long it would've taken me to find out about these places unless I went on this tour. The bartenders at these establishments are top notch. I was also glad to learn about the different drinks and how they are made, and the reasons why they make it that way.
The tour starts early at 5:30PM, so I recommend eating before hand so you aren't drinking lots on an empty stomach. There are a few snacks given out during the tour, but not too much. -
Review from Sickaction C.
7/27/2010
As a virgin to BC, I couldn't imagine a better way to get my gastronomic cherry popped than through an orgasmic journey led by none other than Ms. Melody Fury and the Vancouver Food Tour. Sure, everyone who has any sort of understanding of Canadian cuisine knows about Tim Hortons and Poutine, but if that's all I wanted to fit into my gullet, I would've stayed home and watched my favorite dirty movie with a beer in one hand and a cupcake in the other.
What was amazingly mind-blowing about this tour was how I never got bored at any of the stops. From past food tour experiences in other cities, I remember having to go to places that I had no interest in going to and spending time with d-bags I would rather impale with a scimitar. But when you're in the hands of the Vancouver Food Tour, you can let your cares and concerns be swept away with the gentle BC breeze because nothing but good food and amazing company will fill your evening.
As for the food, to this day I don't think I've been privy to such an assortment of edibles and drinkables that invigorated every sense in my body. There were multiple times where I thought to myself 'Good god, I need to go to the hospital and see an OB-GYN, because I think I just had a mouth baby'. Not only was the food amazing, it came with an unparalleled depth of culinary knowledge and gusto that only a passionate foodie could carry.
And finally, the most unique thing about this tour is the stops consisted of ZERO tourist destinations. I mean, who wants to spend time in a place full of dead beet tourists traveling from afar who only desire a bite that will remind them of home? Being able to experience a city from the perspective of a local who not only knows her shizz, but is hella proud of it to boot made this an experience that helped me add a notch to my food conquering extravaganza but didn't rape my wallet for every last penny.
Give Vancouver Food Tours a try, and you'll see a side of the city those dirty travel mags don't tell you about. -
Review from Summer D.
Abbotsford, BC
8/8/2010
Vancouver is such a food forward city and, since it's a melting pot, you can find just about anything you're looking for. It's a West Coast city with funky neigbourhoods, and each one has its own vibrant food scene . While tourists dine at the main restaurants, locals gather at hidden hot spots. The Vancouver Food Tour unveils it all. The guide is also knowledgeable and shares the city's culture through urban legends and actual history. I had an AMAZING time. The food was fantastic, the service was 5-star and the company was adorable. Expensive? Not at all!.
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Review from Y C.
9/10/2010
Let me first start by saying that Melody the guide of this tour is wonderful host with a sparkling personality. She made sure that everyone around her was comfortable and having a great time. I got to see different establishments that were definitely off the beaten path. I would never have found these gems by myself. Every stop she would give a little history of the place and then we would try some things that highlight what was special about each place. All throughout the tour she made sure we were all having a great time. At the end of the tour when some of us wanted to continue the festivities, she was even kind enough to take us to another place and join us for some cocktails. Definitely one of my best nights during my visit to Vancouver. My only regret was that I wasn't here long enough to attend another one of her tours.
