Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry
Overview
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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
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry
Reviews
257 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing and Fascinating
slytherbland,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience from start to finish. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the city’s history feel really interesting and accessible. The pace was relaxed, the route was beautiful, and we discovered several places we never would have found on our own. Highly recommend for both visitors and locals wanting to see the city in a new way.
Great Night in Victoria!
Excursion68237960901,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just got back from a really great "Bites and Sights" tour. Mike, our tour guide was fantastic! His knowledge, friendliness and genuine love for the city of Victoria made for a wonderful evening. The food and drink stops were great ( personal fabourite, the Poutine) and the information was interesting and engaging. Big thanks to Mike and to Emily who helped arrange this tour for our group when our cruise ship arranged tour was fully booked!
Good overall intro into Victoria
Rob K,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour. The places we stopped for bites were great! Our guide was knowledgeable and told great stories.
Fun time in Victoria!
Joan D,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Julie was a very informed guide- she was chock full of information wherever we went. Particularly enjoyed the water taxi ride to Chinatown. Wonderful stop at The Drake where we had several delicious sips & new tastes!
Guide Dave shared insightful local born content that brought history and current trends into clear understanding.
OnCallSomm,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Site does not allow requested content.
I just want to give it 5...
Angela S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I just want to give it 5 stars. Why won’t you let me simply rate it? Why must I write something. You’re eliminating so many ratings by this requirement.
A Great Taste of Victoria!
Garnette S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gary was a great guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. This was a great tour to get a taste of the culture and local food and drink. Highly recommend.
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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