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Then & Now Walking Tour

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Overview

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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

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

1

IMAX Victoria In the Royal BC Museum

Totem poles, Thunderbird Park, Ceremonial House

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

History of the hotel & architect

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Then & Now Walking Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

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  • Let a local catch you up on all the history and point you in the right direction in the present

    kandid2017,

    Apr 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

  • Great afternoon tour in Victoria

    ericcK6218FE,

    Aug 8, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • Very informative and welcoming experience!

    703connorn,

    Aug 8, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • Learning the fun history of Victoria.

    katn584,

    Jul 15, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

  • Great!

    F7083XBdavem,

    Jul 9, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • Walking Tour of Victoria

    G8895CMcarolineb,

    Jul 8, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

  • Fantastic guide and interesting tour

    sarahmR7881AG,

    Jul 2, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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 .

  • Great tour.

    Go43218,

    Jun 30, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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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