Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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On this fun and tasty tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious multi-cultural cuisine that is unique to Victoria led by a local foodie expert guide.
ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada's best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corn dogs, gourmet cheese, 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
Make new friends, meet local business owners, hear stories about history, get amazing insider tips about where to eat next, and avoid tourist trap eateries with the help of a local guide.
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
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Food and drink tastings
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Steamship Terminal
Start the tour at this historic building built in 1924 by famous architect Francis Rattenbury.
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
Learn more about one of the most iconic buildings in Victoria!
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Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour
Reviews
225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Easy to find starting...
Connie S,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find starting location. Large portions of food to try. The tour guide was friendly. The first two stops were the best. Husband had the chowder and I had the salad. The Korean corn dog was huge and tasted great. Many things to see along the way. Come to the tour hungry.
Mother/Daughter Getaway to Beautiful Victoria Island!
GrandTour743447,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our first afternoon in Victoria we decided to spend getting acquainted with downtown and the food scene. What an amazing tour we had with Erik! His stories about the history of Victoria Island and the architecture were fascinating. All six food stops were scrumptious, and unique. Highly recommend this as a great way to begin or wrap up your visit, and also highly recommend Erik as a guide.
A great experience that shouldn’t be missed!
Rebekah M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The food tour was amazing! Great guide, food, and history lesson. It is a walking tour but the walk is easy and all the stops are pretty close together. I would definitely do this tour again!
Fun, informative and tasty!
Jean N,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun and tasty tour. The group was a great size and the guide shared great stories about Victoria. The food stops were diverse and tasty. I didn't love everything, but I enjoyed most of the items. It was a great tour on a drizzly day. Well organized, fun, and worth the price.
Must-do upon arrival in Victoria
thehowieee,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a perfect mix of food and city tour. I've taken dozens of food and city tours; this ranks at the top. Our guide Erik was personable, energetic, and fit right in with the vibe of our group. We wanted to eat, explore, learn a few things, and get recommendations on what else to eat/see/do. Food-wise, it was a great mix of savory and sweet and enough for a full meal replacement for anyone hungry. We concluded our tour with a recommendation for dinner from Erik, which turned out to be the best meal the group had during the entire week together. Thank you for helping create a fantastic memory of Victoria! As for what that restaurant was ... you'll need to ask him ... not spilling his secrets :)
History lesson and great...
Marcia L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00History lesson and great food tour combined! What could be better. Our guide kept us entertained and found the most interesting food stops. This is a tour not to be missed.
Our guide Eric was very...
Steven S,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Eric was very knowledgeable about the food and history of Victoria. Unfortunately our cruise had to leaver earlier than expected due to weather so we were a bit rushed but all in all It was a great tour.
Walking, talking and eating
Roger T,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Erik was excellent, with stories of early city development & personalities. Over two hours walked &talked. Hit seven locations. Korean Corn Dog[Smile Chicken], Bon Macarons, and Chocolat & Co., and Seafood Chowder @ Steamship Grill were the best. Recommend replacing others. All things considered, worth the time and cost[$178].
Great food tasting walking tour
936bernier,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lot of fun walking around town and sampling food from various establishments with a very informative guide. Could have been given more information about the city itself while walking but all in all it was a very nice experience and one that I can recommend to anyone going to Victoria.
It was a great tour....
Carol P,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour. Unusual food that was quite tasty. Bonnie told us a lot about the history of Victoria and Vancouver Island. A fun experience!
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