Victoria Castles and Hoods Pedal Bike Tour

Discover the charm of Victoria, British Columbia’s capital, on a 2-hour bicycle tour. Explore neighborhoods, parks, and iconic landmarks, and experience why Victoria is renowned for being bike-friendly and livable.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Pedaler - This is where our tour starts, in the historic Huntingdon Manor.
  • Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - Learn the history of the Parliament and the scandalous story of its architect!
  • Inner Harbour - This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria’s many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping.
  • Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site - You will stop at China Town and walk down the second oldest China Town in the world, next to San Francisco’s China Town. Explore China Town with history and stories from out Tour Guide. Walk down Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in North America.
  • Fan Tan Alley - Fan Tan Alley is the narrowest street in North America. Lined up with former opium & gambling dens, turned into trendy shops and restaurants.
  • Fernwood - A trendy and funky community. You will learn about the history of Fernwood and other attractions in this neighbourhood. You will ride up and through Fernwood on your way to Craigdarroch Castle.
  • Craigdarroch Castle - Learn about the history of Craigdarroch Castle and the coal baron who built it as a gift to his wife when she agreed to move from Scotland to the wilds of the West Coast. The stop gives insights into the early days of the province and the attempt to recreate English society in the New World.
  • Government House - Stop at the Government House and learn about the history, stories. The voluntary gardeners which keep up the grounds and gardens here.

Learn about what the Lieutenant Governor does for Victoria, BC. Hosts members of the Canadian Royal Family, as well as foreign royalty and heads of state. She is also tasked with fostering national unity and pride.

  • Rockland - Enjoy the beautiful scenery and houses throughout the elegant Rockland neighbourhood. Riding down from The Governors House.
  • Beacon Hill Park - In Beacon Hill Park we introduce our guests to the Indigenous presence in Southern Vancouver Island, touching on the local First Nations (the Lekwungen), the early Metis settlers, and the current urban Indigenous community in Victoria.
  • The Pedaler Cycling Tours & Rentals - This is where the Tour will end and you can disembark from your bikes. Hand helmets off to the Guides or Shop Staff for sanitization.

Chat with guide regarding any other attractions or destinations you would like to see or experience.

What's Included
  • Bike Tour
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Bicycle use
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
Additional Information

Weave your way along Victoria’s picturesque streets by bicycle as you learn about the history of British Columbia’s charming capital on this 2+ hour tour. Explore neighborhoods like Fernwood, Chinatown and Cook Street Village; cruise along bike paths through parks such as Beacon Hill and Ross Bay; and pass by the glistening waters of the buzzing Inner Harbour. See Craigdarroch Castle, one of the tallest totem poles in the world and Victoria’s famous breathtaking architecture. This ride will show you why Victoria is one of the most bike-friendly and most livable cities in Canada.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
321 Belleville St.
Belleville Street
In the Inner Harbour of Victoria, in the courtyard of the Huntingdon Manor Hotel, across from the Clipper Ferry Terminal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Naomihk5804lm
Aug 4, 2024
Great guides and fun bike cruising - Took this tour as part of a FRS Clipper package vacation out of Seattle and it was excellent. Shop was efficient in getting us bikes and John and Theresa were top notch guides. Got a good sense of the history of the city sights and cultures of Victoria and enjoyed the easy bike route around the city. Clover Park and Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown were highlights. John gave us a good mix of information about the sights and kept the tour moving even with our big group of 16 people. Highly recommend a tour with the Pedaler!
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Linda_p
Aug 3, 2024
Great city tour - Excellent way to see the city and the guide and others in the group were a lot of fun!! Would recommend this to anyone even if you’re not necessarily active as it’s as easy bike ride!!
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Tanya_r
Jul 29, 2024
Historical tour - Really enjoyed all of the history of the area and seeing the city on a bike. Thought the tour guide was really helpful and informative.
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Susan_h
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent tour!! - I took my 12 yo daughter on this bike tour and we had a great time. It was very fun to see so many of the sights and learn a bit along the way. My daughter even enjoyed the historical stories told along the way. Mike was a great tour guide. He even gave us some ideas for other things to do that we really enjoyed as well!
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David_r
Jul 26, 2024
History + Scenery + Exercise - Mike was a fantastic tour guide through Victoria. It was a great mix of history and scenery while getting a bit of exercise.
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Paul
Jul 25, 2024
Fun and interesting tour. - Well managed tour with right mix of riding and giving history and stories. We got e- bikes because we both have knee troubles but could have easily done it without. No steep hills.
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Karendk5769ri
Jul 23, 2024
Fun experience -- recommend to anyone! - Great experience touring the neighborhoods and experiencing the architecture!! Highly recommend this for kids, families and seniors.
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Melinda_c
Jul 12, 2024
Great Bike Ride and Tour! - This was such a great experience! It started with the equipment. I've done a lot of bike tours and the bikes and helmets weren't very good. These bikes were in excellent condition and the helmets were great as well. Our tour guide, Mike, clearly loves what he does and he is a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour helped us to get a lay of the land and decide what other things we might want to see and do in Victoria. Mike also gave us some great recommendations for some things to do in Victoria. We followed through on his suggestion to take the water cab ride to West Bay and then take the walkway to Spinnaker's Brew Pub. It was a great walk and great view and food at Spinnaker's.
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Marleeno698
Jul 8, 2024
Fun and informative tour! - This was a fantastic tour of Victoria. Our guide, Ben, was excellent. He was very informative, answered all of our questions, and looked after the safety of the group very well. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see Victoria and get a great bike ride, too!
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Elizabeth_c
Jul 7, 2024
Great way to really see the history of Victoria - Tour guide Michael was excellent- knowledgeable, funny, and confident in leading our tour. Felt safe, had fun with moderate activity, and learned so much. Even saw some wildlife—a great variety of different neighborhoods and natural beauty. Biking and stopping every 10-15 minutes made it seem very easy regarding physical effort.
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