Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

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A Taste of Victoria Food Tours — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Fan Tan Alley — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Written guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, French, Dutch, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: A Taste of Victoria Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks
Included: Lunch
Included: Accommodation as per itinerary

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Phillips Brewing

10 min

The tour begins inside the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room.
The Emporium Dragon Alley

5 min

Discover another quiet alleyway in the middle of bustling Chinatown.
Fan Tan Alley

10 min

The tour makes its way through Canada's narrowest thoroughfare and the heart of Chinatown.
Market Square

10 min

The tour spends some time in a vibrant public space that was once a market for trading animals in Old Town.
Bastion Square

10 min

The tour stops at the original site of Fort Victoria from 1843 and is now home to excellent restaurants, bars, and busking scene.
Government Street

15 min

The tour explores the vibrant pedestrian area full of shops, bars, and restaurants.
Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre

10 min

The tour finishes near the Legislative Assembly buildings in the beautiful Inner Harbour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide inside the tasting room. They will have a black shirt with A Taste of Victoria Food Tours on it.

End point

This is located across the street from the Empress Hotel in the Inner Harbour. It is a 10-12 minute walk back to the start location.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum drinking age is 19 years
Tour meets inside the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room (2000 Government St)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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
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.