Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This 2-hour tour begins at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room (2000 Government St) and includes stops at The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Trounce Alley, Government St., the Inner Harbour, and the Parliament Buildings. There are six local tastings along the route as we discuss the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C. Tastings vary, but can include Italian meatballs, Korean chicken, southern biscuits, Indonesian spring rolls, tea, chocolate, and much more! Tours operate rain or shine!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 19 years

All guests are required to complete a short digital liability waiver before participating in the tour. The waiver will be sent immediately after booking and takes less than 10 seconds to complete.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Accommodation as per itinerary

Gratuities

What To Expect

Phillips Brewing

The tour begins inside the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Fan Tan Alley

The tour makes its way through Canada's narrowest thoroughfare and the heart of Chinatown.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Food and History Tour

Food tour
Duration: 2 hours
All included
Food and History Walking Tour: This 2-hour tour begins at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room (2000 Government St)

Reviews

4.97

1,994 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1940

Fantastic
William R,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Andy is enthusiastic, has great smile, gives a thorough description of food and shop owners whom we can tell he thinks highly of and the feeling is mutual. The food is delicious and varied. This is our second food tour with Andy and we’d do it again!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely the Highlight of Our Trip!
698paigev,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our food and history walking tour with Andy was truly unforgettable — hands down the highlight of our entire visit. Andy couldn’t have been more amazing. He’s a genuine wealth of knowledge, blending rich historical insights with fun, engaging storytelling that kept us captivated the whole time. The tour was the perfect mix of delicious food, fascinating local history, and Andy’s warm, energetic personality. He made the experience feel personal and special, and we learned so much while having an absolute blast. We’d 100% do this tour again the next time we’re back — it was that good. If you’re considering a tour, go with Andy. You will not regret it!
Must try this tour
Cathleen B,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Outstanding! Andy was very knowledgeable, entertaining and the food stops were incredible. Was able to see parts of Victoria that would have never seen
Andy’s tour was great! He...
Emily H,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Andy’s tour was great! He was engaging and showed us parts of the city that we had not seen yet. I recommend doing the tour early in your trip as Andy gives great food recommendations for the rest of your stay. He also has lots of great tips for the rest of your travel. In addition to the food, he had some really interesting bits of history to share in between tastings.
A MUST DO!!
charmaine1970,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andy showed us a great afternoon seeing places we never would have found on our own, tasting foods we wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. Well worth it.
Worth your time and money!
taracA6923UE,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My sister and I had enjoyed an afternoon with Andy. We had great food and even better guidance. Not only did we have a great food experience but Andy was super knowledgeable and we got a great history lesson along the way.
Great food and history tour
Mojeff67,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andy was an awesome tour guide. The food stops were amazing and the local history was very informative. Also, very sensitive to folks with allergies. I would highly recommend this tour if visiting Victoria or if you want to discover new places to eat
Interesting historical perspectives.
Global746605,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent solo activity while my spouse attended a conference. Andy is knowledgeable, friendly, humorous and well organized. He loves his vendors and they love him. Excellent experience- especially half a Pair of Balls.
Fun Food and History Tour
jng07,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We highly recommend this tour. Our guide, who is also the proprietor for the tour company took us to some great food locations. He provided some interesting background about the city and the business owners. It was heartwarming to know some of the owners were giving back to the community.
Eat, drink and be merry.
OnAir21084399520,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour. There’s lots of great food, many things I have never had before. There’s some culture. The walking tour provides Andy a chance to share parts of the city with his guests. I highly recommend this tour.