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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 19 years

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

4.96

1,848 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1794

Great way to spend an afternoon
Megan S,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour, delicious food! Enjoyed seeing the part of china town I would have walked unknowingly right by if we hadn’t signed up for this tour.
Tasty tour!
coretta d,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Loved our tasting experience and the guide was very knowledgeable. We would do this tour again if ever in Victoria.
Excellent experience
Gina D,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was our favorite activity during our three days in Victoria! Andy is a great guide and all of the food was fabulous!
Great food tour
Pam V,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Food variety was wonderful and the portions were generous. Andy was a wealth of knowledge and entertaining facts. It was great wandering around the back alleys of Chinatown.
Great food and guide!
Anna F,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Andy was absolutely fantastic. An excellent host and historian. Very friendly. Chose such awesome restaurants. We loved each dish we tried. Highly recommend, only regret is that we didn’t do this earlier on our visit.