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History! Stories! Inside Scoop!
Join us for a 2 - 2.5 hr walking tour of Victoria from the Cenotaph at the Parliament Building to Chinatown. Learn key moments in the history of Victoria, stories about our most colorful inhabitants and discover locations easily missed without a local expert!
Victoria Tours creates memorable narratives from key moments in the history of Victoria. We look forward to sharing incredible local stories with you!
Less than 2 km
Wheelchairs and strollers can be accommodated, but some detours may be required due to the historical nature of some locations
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Minors 16 years old and under are free of charge
Walking Tour Experience in Victoria
Please bring your own hydration and be dressed for the weather
Select a pickup point
IMAX Victoria In the Royal BC Museum
Totem poles, Thunderbird Park, Ceremonial House
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
History of the hotel & architect
Pickup included
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
kandid2017,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Helen gave us a terrific tour around Victoria's historic centre, describing the rich history, and disclosing stories of scandal and intrigue. She toured us through some of the most historic buildings and shops, showing us beautiful interiors. Her knowledge of Victoria is rich and was really helpful for us as 1st time visitors. She can recommend a restaurant or a great place to shop or find some entertainment as well. She's super friendly and a wonderful story-teller. You can't beat spending a couple of hours with a local to get a real sense of place. Highly recommend!
ericcK6218FE,
Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We were so lucky to find this tour and it didn’t disappoint. Our tour guide Helen was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable and engaging, even did a little improv to explain a story. We and our dog had a wonderful time.
703connorn,
Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I highly recommend Victoria Tours! I have lived on the island since 2014, but have often avoided downtown due to the congestion and avoidance of busy areas. This walking tour was fantastic and very informative. The tour guides showed a passion for the city and its history. I recommend making sure you dress for the weather with the unpredictable west coast.
katn584,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was great! Fun, engaging, Claire was incredibly knowable on the history of the area and I learned a lot of fun facts and interesting stories that aren't found in the normal history or guide books. I loved it!
F7083XBdavem,
Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Helen was awesome! She was kind, funny and knowledgeable. A perfect mix for a tour guide. I would recommend Victoria Tours over all the rest.
G8895CMcarolineb,
Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had such a lovely time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave such a nice overview of Victoria. Would highly recommend book a tour for your visit to Victoria!
sarahmR7881AG,
Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a really good tour. Helen was super knowledgeable about everything and so easy to talk to about all sorts of subjects. We came away with so much more than we thought we would .
Go43218,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Thanks Helen. Great introduction to Victoria. Book via the tourist information centre on the waterfront.


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