Itinerary
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Stop At: Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site, 500 Fisgard St., Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1R4 Canada
We do a deep dive in to Canada's oldest Chinatown including visiting heritage sites such as the Chinese Language School, The Gates of Harmonious Interest, and some of the oldest buildings in Western Canada.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 0C1 Canada
We start the tour at the historic Hudson Bay Building. Completed in 1922, this iconic building is now the home of the bustling Victoria Public Market. Here we will get a tour of the market that includes a coffee from a local roaster, a savoury hand pie from Victoria Pie Co. and a traditional arancini from La Pasta.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fan Tan Alley, Chinatown, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1R4 Canada
Named after the Chinese gambling game Fan-Tan, the alley was originally a gambling district with restaurants, shops, and opium dens. It is the narrowest street in Canada, only 0.9 meters (35 in) wide. It was designated as a heritage property by the local government in 2001 and remains a popular attraction. Let us take you through this bustling alley and show you the best places to get the iconic picture that visitors love to get!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Market Square 560 Johnson St Old Town, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3C6 Canada
This bustling square used to be home to opium dens, brothels, and bars back in the rough and tumble gold rush days of the 1860s. Now it is home to cute local shops, modern restaurants, and breweries. Here we will stop at our favorite brewery (Whistle Buoy) to sample some of the best craft beer in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas St #6, Victoria, BC V8W 0C1, Canada
11:00 AM
2 hours(approx.)
Whistle Buoy Brewing Company, Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, Canada
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum drinking age is 19 years. We have a non-alcohol sample for youth and for those looking for a non-alcohol experience
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, we need to know of any dietary issues before the tour starts.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Rebecca_P
Tasty bites and then...beer! Excellent tour guide, Brenda made us all feel included. Lots of walking so wear comfy shoes
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : 916elisek
Fabulous walking tour and great food along the way. Learned a lot about the city. Our tour guide, Jo, was knowledgeable and extremely helpful and welcoming. And even though it was Chinatown, we went to a few surprising choices! It was obvious she loved her job!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Mark_W
Our guide, Brenda, was both a fun and very knowledgeable guide. The food selection was unique and delicious. A must-do for visitors to Victoria!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : jannym691
We went on the Chinatown and Old Town tour with Julie. She was great!! Very knowledgable, positive and energetic. We loved it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : 840tamil
Our guide Jo was fantastic and knowledgeable. Everything we tried was really good. Close distances and interesting places you probably wouldn't find on your own.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Albina2
We had an accidental private tour with knowledgeable and generous guide, Brenda. Brenda's many years in the hospitality industry showed during this 2 hour tour. She knows everybody! All of the food sampled was delicious, but highlights were the breakfast puff with the mint tea and the 2 delicious pastries we had at Friends and Family Bake (Philipino bakery). Part of the tour is a exploration of some of the cultural history in both old town and Chinatown. Brenda was able to give us lots of tips and advice on negotiating Victoria, a city we are not familiar with. The tour was well worth the time and money. Thanks Brenda!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : H8940ECangelaj
Had a great time with Jo on our tour! Everything was delicious and the tour was perfectly paced. I didn’t feel rushed and I didn’t get too full.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : Kathleen_K
Our tour guide Brenda was humorous and provided good details about the areas we walked through. We stopped at 7 different food places with an eclectic mix of food culture such as Indian, Mexican, Filipino, Chinese and Japanese. The walk itself was not difficult, although, there were some stairs to navigate. We left satiated and very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08
Posted By : Karolyn_A
Brenda is amazing!
Picture this: strolling through the charming streets of Victoria, led by a guide who’s part historian, part comedian, and entirely dedicated to ensuring you have a blast. That’s the experience you get when you join a walking tour with Brenda.
What struck us most was how the places we visited on the tour knew her and spoke of her in such an endearing manner, a testament to the strong connections she has forged within the community. Her passion for Victoria was contagious, and her genuine interest in ensuring we had a memorable experience was evident at every turn.
She needs to visit Japan :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : Laura_D
Enjoyed learning about the history of Victoria and Chinatown. Food at each stop was great! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30
