Victoria Vistas and Views Progressive Food Tour

Rushed experience between three locations. One could do better simply selecting three places for a course on your own. Food choices were not curated, were simply off the menu. Portions were too large. Seating was ackward - our host sat behind/along side of table - not with us. Host gave local info - but nothing about food.

An interesting guide, with relevant information and lots of interpersonal skills. We liked the terrace of the first restaurant and the starters were delicious. The walk to the second place was pleasant if a little too fast. The history of the second restaurant, as well as its decor were very interesting. However, the table reserved for the main meal was too jammed to feel comfortable. The food was good and well presented. Our favorite place was the last hotel where the view was breathtaking and the desserts melted in the mouth. Again, our guide was amazing and we had good conversations with her. In short, it was a great experience and we are happy to have had it.

I recently took the new Vistas and Views Tour and it was fantastic! It was a rainy February day but it didn't matter, because the views were still awe-inspiring and the food was outstanding. Our guide Holly was so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, answering some tough questions while also providing some memorable stories. At each restaurant, the staff welcomed us warmly and the food was really good. At the first stop, the outstanding food was equally matched by a waterfront view of the inner harbour including Victoria's famous Parliament Buildings and Empress Hotel. Most people see brussel sprouts on a menu and keep moving on, but I was really happy with my savoury choice, as they were absolutely delicious, pairing nicely with a refreshing lager. Next, after a brisk and scenic walk across the intriguing "Blue Bridge", we settled into the architecturally-beautiful confines of a historic bank building-turned-restaurant to enjoy a tasty pint and one of the best bowls of pasta I've had in recent memory. The pesto prawn linguini was amazing! We sat in a cozy room that looked like an old study and it had a patio with a unique vista perspective as well. The final stop on the tour featured a delicious chocolate rum tart and an unmatched birds-eye view of downtown Victoria. From up there, we could see almost anywhere in the city and on a clearer day, across to the Olympic mountains of Washington State. We even spotted where we had started the tour across the harbour, which was a nice full-circle way to end this great little adventure. I highly recommend taking this tour. The food, drinks, and views were all very enjoyable!

My girlfriend and I did this tour and we enjoyed it very much. The food was excellent. We were definitely full. We enjoyed the way the meal progressed with a different venue and beautiful views for each of the three courses. We also really enjoyed the beer pairings and our tour guide Holly was great. We would do it again for sure.

What a great tour. Holly, our tour guide, was so friendly and funny and had some great stories about Victoria to share with us. We really enjoyed ourselves….. and the food! Wow! We were very well fed. Everything was so yummy and beautifully presented and all with an amazing view.

This is a wonderful tour with spectacular views of the city. The food was top notch and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. This tour was the perfect amount of walking and a perfect introduction to such a beautiful city.