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Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

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Overview

Available languages

English
French

2 hours

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Discover hip and hidden foodie gems in Canada's oldest Chinatown and vibrant Old Town. Eat like a local at our newest restaurants that are off the tourist path including decadent South Indian cuisine, farm-to-table dishes, Thai dumplings, a mind-blowing taco, pastries, craft beer and much more. Perfect for the adventurous traveller looking for an authentic experience.

ON THE MENU: An eclectic mix of multi-cultural cuisine from some of the newest and hippest hidden gems in the city. South Indian, Mexican, Japanese, Filipino and more.

WHY DO THIS TOUR?

*You heard how awesome Chinatown is but want to experience it in a different way. Yes, we go down Fan Tan Alley!

* You love history and want to see historic sights & buildings and hear stories about Victoria's very interesting past

* You have a passion for finding small hard-to-find businesses that aren't tourist driven

* You want a local authentic experience and want to eat food made by locals

* You want discounts at local eateries

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Minimum drinking age is 19 years. We have a non-alcohol sample for youth and for those looking for a non-alcohol experience

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, we need to know of any dietary issues before the tour starts.

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Food tasting

Gratuities (recommended) for tour guide

What To Expect

1

Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

We do a deep dive in to Canada's oldest Chinatown including visiting heritage sites such as the Chinese Language School, The Gates of Harmonious Interest, and some of the oldest buildings in Western Canada.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Fan Tan Alley

Named after the Chinese gambling game Fan-Tan, the alley was originally a gambling district with restaurants, shops, and opium dens. It is the narrowest street in Canada, only 0.9 meters (35 in) wide. It was designated as a heritage property by the local government in 2001 and remains a popular attraction. Let us take you through this bustling alley and show you the best places to get the iconic picture that visitors love to get!

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

Reviews

4.88

154 reviews

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  • Plenty of food. Come with an empty stomach!

    llw24,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My husband and I had a great time on this tour with Brenda. Quite a variety of food, along with lots of history about the chefs and/or owners of the business

  • Tasty tour with some local history

    Susan J,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We enjoyed seven tasting spots (6 were great) with some pleasant surprises! Our guide was wonderful and the group of 7 was very friendly. All the walking was within a few blocks, which was quite doable.

  • Fun way to see the city...

    Ashley L,

    Aug 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fun way to see the city and try out restaurants we wouldn’t have found on our own. We would recommend to anyone with adventurous taste buds

  • Best Foodie tour!

    Michelle B,

    Aug 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Do not miss this tour! Brenda was a fantastic guide! She is very knowledgeable about the area and truly a kind, genuine person to spend time with, one of the best tours we have taken. Arrive hungry, the portions are generous and absolutely delicious! My advice is to take the 11am tour then plan to spend time in the area until about 4pm. Brenda has a wealth of knowledge of the area and will give perfect suggestions of what to visit after the tour. We will definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the island

  • Phenomenal food tour—-highlight of our trip.

    Janette W,

    Aug 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had an incredible time on this food tour! The variety alone was impressive — we sampled everything from Filipino and Japanese to Mexican, Indian, Thai, and stopped by a brewery. Each stop brought something unique and delicious, and there wasn’t a single bite we didn’t enjoy. What really made the experience stand out was our guide, Brenda. Her knowledge was outstanding — not just about the food itself, but the cultural history, culinary traditions, and local stories behind the restaurants and the chefs. She was so easy to get along with and had a good sense of humor. We highly recommend this tour and especially Brenda.

From CA$120.00

4.88
154 reviews
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