Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
Description
This award-winning, owner-operated 2-hour tour begins at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room (2000 Government St) and includes stops at The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Government St., the Inner Harbour, and the Parliament Buildings. There are six local tastings included along the route as we discuss the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C. Tours operate rain or shine!
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Itinerary
The tour begins inside the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room.
Discover another quiet alleyway in the middle of bustling Chinatown.
The tour makes its way through Canada's narrowest thoroughfare and the heart of Chinatown.
The tour spends some time in a vibrant public space that was once a market for trading animals in Old Town.
The tour stops at the original site of Fort Victoria from 1843 and is now home to excellent restaurants, bars, and busking scene.
The tour explores the vibrant pedestrian area full of shops, bars, and restaurants.
The tour finishes near the Legislative Assembly buildings in the beautiful Inner Harbour.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 19 years
- Please let us know if you have allergies or food restrictions
- All guests are required to complete a short digital liability waiver before participating in the tour. The waiver will be sent immediately after booking and takes less than 10 seconds to complete.
Reviews(2,132)
Great tour! Went with my 16 year old and we both really enjoyed it. The tour guide, Andy, was knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend!
Andy is fantastic! He is the sole person doing these tours. He was raised in the area and takes you to the best hidden spots in Victoria and gives a lot of history about the area. When you book this tour, you’re truly supporting local - and that’s a big deal for me, personally. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
So fun! Very interesting and awesome food. Highly recommend.
Hello Tanya, Thank you for the review and positive feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour so much and would recommend it to others as a fun thing to do in Victoria. All the best and safe travels, Andy
This was one of the highlights of our time in Victoria! We enjoyed the small group size, and our guide was outstanding. As we walked through the city, he shared fascinating historical and cultural insights about each neighborhood and restaurant we visited. In fact, he personally knew the owners of each establishment and shared their stories, making every stop feel meaningful. And of course, literally every bite was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Victoria through its history, its people, and its incredible food!
Hello, Thank you for writing this review and for the positive feedback. I’m happy to hear that my tour was the highlight of your trip! Glad you enjoyed the food and history along the route and getting to know the local vendors. I wish you all the best, Andy
This was the best food tour I’ve ever been on! Andy was super knowledgeable and his choice of stops was inspired. We took the lunch tour and had a full meal in 6 stops. With over 40 years living in the historic area of Victoria, he knew all the little tidbits that make a tour special.
Hello Cynthia, Thank you for the review and positive feedback. I’m happy to hear that you found my tour to be one of your favourites ever! I’m glad you enjoyed the local focus and picked up on the passion I have for my neighbourhood. I hope the rest of your visit to Victoria went well. All the best and safe travels, Andy
This was the perfect tour! We got to explore areas we didn’t even know were there, and had amazing food and learned so much about Victoria! Personal favorites of ours was the ube bun and matcha lemonade. I truly recommend everyone take this tour!
Hello Carissa, Thank you for the review and positive feedback. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed so many aspects of the tour and would recommend it to others as a fun thing to do in Victoria. I look forward to seeing back in town again in the near future. All the best, Andy
We enjoyed this tour immensely! Andy was an extremely knowledgeable guide and had a wonderful sense of humor. The food was great and we learned so much about Victoria!
Hello Lori, Thank you for the review and positive feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour so much and enjoyed both the food and history on the route. I hope the rest of your visit went well. All the best, Andy
Man, I can not say enough nice things about this tour. There was excellent food, great recommendations for a later date, historical facts, anecdotes, and information about architecture. He took us on a casual stroll through beautiful spaces while giving us information that might not have been put together otherwise. It is obvious when someone both loves what they do, and has the knowledge to give a great experience. Everyone should take this tour - for the food, the history, the beauty of the city, and the company. I would argue there isn't a better tour in viator in Victoria in ANY category.
Hello Amy, Thank you for the review and positive feedback. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much and found it to be the best you’ve ever been on! I look forward to seeing you back in town before too long. All the best and safe travels, Andy
Fantastic! We went to places in town and businesses that we would never have found out about - or dared go to. Andy is such a warm-hearted guide and clearly has huge respect and admiration for the business owners whose produce he showcases. As a local resident of Chinatown he is ideally placed to give genuine insights into what it is like to live in such a multicultural area. (Who knew the majority of residents of Victoria’s Chinatown are not of Chinese descent?!) This tour finished up feeling like a tour of world foods… as befits such a culturally diverse and inclusive city. Well worth trying to do the tour towards the start of your time in. Victoria, since Andy offers QR-code access to a website he has built up with local recommendations of places to eat and visit. Absolutely worthwhile👍
Hello, Thank you for the review and positive feedback. I’m happy to hear that you appreciated so many aspects of the tour and would recommend it to others as a great thing to do early in your visit. I hope to see you back in town again before too long. All the best and safe travels, Andy
Fabulous! Wide range of food and drink - all delicious - great explanations and we usually met the owner of the establishment PLUS really interesting snippets of information on the history of Victoria. Highly recommended.
Hello Carolyn, Thank you for the review and positive feedback. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much and found the food and history to be so good. Thank you for recommending the tour to others as a fun thing to do in Victoria. All the best and safe travels, Andy
