Enjoy a 2-hour guided food and history tour through the historic districts of Victoria, British Columbia. Along the route, try food from local vendors.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small group
- Limited to 6 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Take in Canada's oldest Chinatown dating back to 1858
- Explore the alleyways and tunnels of Old Town
- Discover the historic Johnson Street shopping district.
- Squeeze through Fan Tan Alley, Canada's narrowest street.
- Enjoy food tastings and learn about the local food scene
Full description
Join your guide at the Victoria Public Market, an old department store from 1921. After the first tasting at this location, make your way to Canada's oldest Chinatown and discover the Chinese Public School, Gates of Harmonious Interest and Fan Tan Alley.
Moving on after 3 tastings in Chinatown, you will discover Victoria's Old Town district with stops at Market Square, Johnson Street, Bastion Square, and the Government Street shopping district.
After 3 more local tastings, you will finish the tour at the Visitor Center in the beautiful Inner Harbour. Here, learn about the Empress Hotel and the British Columbia legislative buildings (Provincial Parliament).
From this location, you will be well-positioned to discover the rest of Victoria or access local transportation to the cruise ship terminal, ferry or airport.
Includes
- 6-8 food and drink tastings
- Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
- Tips
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Meeting point
Guests will meet inside the Douglas St. entrance to the Victoria Public Market, which is located at 1701 Douglas St. Guests will meet the guide inside the entrance, next to the vendor directory.
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Know before you go
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- The total walking distance for the tour is approximately 2.5 km or 1.5 miles