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Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour

Victoria, Canadaby Off the Eaten Track

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

On this fun and tasty walking tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious cuisine from local small businesses out of the tourist areas. All led by a local expert guide to tell stories about Victoria. ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada's best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corndog, local seafood chowder, a decadent chocolate tasting, and French macarons. Samples may change depending on what restaurants are open. Please note this tour is a mix of savory and sweet samples. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A GLUTEN FREE REQEUST. VEGETARIANS WELCOME! WHY DO THIS TOUR? * You are an adventurous soul that wants to try new things * You have a passion for finding small hard-to-find local businesses that aren't tourist driven * You want a local authentic experience and want to eat food made by locals

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drink tastings
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Steamship Terminal

    1 min

    Start the tour at this historic building built in 1924 by famous architect Francis Rattenbury.

  2. 2

    Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia

    Pass by

    Learn more about one of the most iconic buildings in Victoria!

  3. 3

    Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

    Pass by

    Get acquainted with Victoria's award-winning hotel also known as a National Historic Site as you walk along the beautiful Inner Harbour.

  4. 4

    Inner Harbour

    5 min

    The tour starts at this beautiful waterfront location and guests learn about its most famous buildings including the Parliament Building, The Empress Hotel, and the Steamship Building.

  5. 5

    Royal Theatre

    Pass by

    Learn about this historic live vaudeville theatre and its impact on the neighbourhood.

  6. 6

    Fort Street

    Pass by

    Guided tour along historic street

  7. 7

    St. Andrew's Cathedral

    Pass by

    Visit iconic cathedral with guided history and stories

  8. 8

    Government Street

    5 min

    Guests receive a quick guided tour of one of the most popular bustling streets in Victoria home to some of the oldest buildings in the city.

Meeting and pickup

We are on the main floor of the Steamship Terminal Building. We have a gift shop inside, next to the Steamship Grill & Bar Restaurant. Please go inside our gift shop to check-in with the staff.

End point

This is only a few short blocks or about a 5 minute walk from the starting location.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved including some standing. Not all restaurants have seating available and the tour has about 3--40 minutes of light walking.; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Please dress according to weather conditions
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements including vegetarian requests a minimum of 24 hours before the tour commences.
  • Infant meals not included
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Tour is suitable for vegetarians. Must be requested prior to tour starting a minimum of 24 hours before tour starts.
  • Please triple check that the date you booked is correct. We can not reschedule your tour if you miss the date - you will need to re-book the tour at full price.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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