Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour

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Learning about local businesses — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Start the tour with a view — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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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: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Off the Eaten Track

Ages: Youth (3–18 years) · Adults (19–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide
Included: Food and drink tastings
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Steamship Terminal

1 min

Start the tour at this historic building built in 1924 by famous architect Francis Rattenbury.
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia

Passing by

Learn more about one of the most iconic buildings in Victoria!
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Guided tour along historic street
St. Andrew's Cathedral

Passing by

Visit iconic cathedral with guided history and stories
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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

Using your ticket

Please email us at [email protected] to confirm any food allergies or to request the vegetarian option. Please note we need to know of any allergies or vegetarian option 24 hours before tour starts so we can make arrangements with our food tour partners. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A GLUTEN FREE REQUEST ON THIS TOUR. Please note if you miss your tour we can not reschedule for free - you will need to re-book at full cost.

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.