Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This walking tour will take you through the charming Old Town of Victoria covering Chinatown, Market Square, Bastion Square, Government st and the Inner Harbour
Learn about the culture of Victoria’s amazing culinary scene while trying 3 – 4 bites at different and interesting establishments around the downtown core. Sip like a local as we try the most popular cocktail in Victoria as well as some local brews. Stroll through all the highlights and hidden gems of downtown and cross that cute little water taxi off your list of things to do!
Tour Includes
• Harbour Ferry Ride*
• 3 Small Bites of Delicious Food
• 1 Local Cocktail
• 2 Samples of Craft Beer
• Engaging History and Hidden Spots in Downtown
• Expert guide
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
2 pieces of ID - 1 photo, 1 name
Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
Chinatown in Victoria is a vibrant neighbourhood, rich in history from the Gold Rush and Canadian Pacific Railroad featuring narrow alleys like Fan Tan Alley and offering diverse shops and cafes.
Bastion Square
Bastion Square in Victoria exudes historic charm with its cobblestone streets, preserving tales of the city's past as a marketplace and site of public executions, now transformed into a lively cultural centre
What‘s Included
Non-alcoholic beverage pairings are available for guests under 19 or non-drinkers
Passionate and Local English-speaking Guide
All culinary tastings, craft drinks, and harbour ferry fare included
Gratuities
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Designed as a series of gourmet tastings; we recommend a light meal before or after the tour.
Options
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry
Reviews
251 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Victoria’s Secret
sleep007,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00On this tour as Victoria was the last but one stop on our West Coast cruise. As with other stops we looked out for a company to show us around. Our walk from the cruise terminal to the meeting point at the Empress Hotel was an easy 20-25 minutes. The tour lasted around 3 hours. Started with the harbour boat taxi that took us to the edge of Chinatown, then meandered through Chinatown, a few other streets, a stop for a snack and local beer, another stop for prawns and a shaft (drink) where we waited a long time to be served and all ended up in our phones, and then a piece of chocolate from a local business. It was all OK but a little slow paced and not necessarily that full of facts. Or perhaps it was and we’d just been more engrossed in previous tours in much less developed locations on route.
Insightful and interesting tour
Paul J,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Dave has a unique insight to the Victoria area and has lived and breathed Chinatown where the tour focuses on during the first half. He rang ahead to the eateries and Bars so we never had to wait for a table. He gave his own perspective and recommendations which had we had more time would have given us the inside track. Can highly recommend the tasters we sampled, especially the Shrimp…and the focaccia…and the Cider…everything was amazing. To round things off we ended up in Chocoholic heaven…with another taster to end the tour.
Fabulous Tour
Barb A,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on the tour.. “Fish” was an awesome guide.. very informative and kept the group engaged! Food was good, drinks were good, city was beautiful!! We learned so much about the history of Victoria.. thanks Fish… B&C from Toronto
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stevetE4886XU,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Be ready for 2 hours of on the go history of Victoria, interesting bites, and maybe some libations if you are inclined. This was a short stop on my cruise but it was non stop. I recommend it and if you get more time in the city, even better.
Great day in Victoria
Michael H,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow. This was likely the best tour we have ever had. The tour guide was extremely informative and also courteous and funny as well. A very well paced tour that involved stopping for a bit to eat that was enough.
It was an informative...
Joe W,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was an informative trip and we enjoyed the time spent. Although it lists “bites” in the tour name, this is not a food tour. Just 2 tastings but good food. Felt a little rushed at food stops.
Highly recommend for an excellent all around introduction to the beautiful history and sights Bites of Victoria
Beth D,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my husband’s my 2nd time doing this tour. We thought the first one was soo good we dragged along 2 other couples… this one was even better than the first, which we gave 5 stars too, so this would be a 6 star rating! Ha! The tour guide was very passionate and knowledgeable about everything Victoria, and made sure all of the group’s individual needs/requests were met. He went above and beyond!! Well worth doing this tour more than once, as you hear different info and experience perhaps different bite stops as well!!
Great Tour!
Kerry M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was an incredible guide with so much knowledge of the city and greater Victoria area.
Great introduction to wonderful downtown Victoria
Tucatuca2016,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, “Fish” was extremely friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable, we greatly enjoyed his stories and perspective of Victoria’s history. The tour sites and bites were well planned and a great introduction to this wonderful city. Even though it was a cool day, we were not cold as the stories took us to another world where weather was not a problem…
Great guide, lots of storytelling with snacks
Exploration791525,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent! Our guide, Fish, is a real history buff who delights in storytelling. He clearly loves his job and people. There were 3 refreshment stops and a water taxi ride. Lots of fun.
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