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Victoria Food and History Tour: Local Tastes and Tales
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1,567 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a 2-hour Victoria Food and History Tour to explore the city's hidden gems and indulge in delicious local tastings. Discover the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C. while savoring a variety of mouthwatering dishes along the way.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Victoria Public Market at the Hudson - The tour begins in the heart of the Hudson District at an old Hudson Bay Department Store turned public market.
- Fan Tan Alley - The tour makes its way through Canada’s narrowest thoroughfare and the heart of Chinatown.
- Market Square - The tour spends some time in a vibrant public space that was once a market for trading animals in Old Town.
- Government Street - The tour explores the vibrant pedestrian area full of shops, bars, and restaurants.
- Trounce Alley - The tour explores this quirky pedestrian-only area with great restaurants and shops.
- Bastion Square - The tour stops at the original site of Fort Victoria from 1843 and is now home to excellent restaurants, bars, and busking scene.
- Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre - The tour finishes near the Legislative Assembly buildings in the beautiful Inner Harbour.
What's Included
- Itinerary-based accommodation included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This guided excursion lasts for 2 hours, commencing at the Victoria Public Market. You’ll visit The Harmonious Gates of Interest, traverse Fan Tan Alley, explore Market Square, amble around Bastion Square, wander through Trounce Alley, stroll along Government St., admire the Inner Harbour, and marvel at the Parliament Buildings. As we delve into the remarkable history and intriguing peculiarities of stunning Victoria, B.C, you’ll get to experience six local culinary delights along the way. Our tastings change occasionally but may consist of items like meatballs, pierogies, southern biscuits, spring rolls, tea, chocolate, and a variety of other enticing treats!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 19 years
Location
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
Douglas Street
We meet inside the Douglas St. entrance of the Victoria Public Market (1701 Douglas St) next to the vendor directory.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gerald_h
Jun 22, 2024
Enjoyable - Enjoyable, Educational and Entertaining
Andy was a wealth of knowledge and easy on the ears.
Definitely a “Must Tour” when visiting or living in the city. Made certain that our food allergies were taken into consideration and not neglected.
A 5 Star ⭐️ experience. Highly Recommended!!👍👍👍👍👍
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Jfprice163
Jun 22, 2024
Great time! Yummy food!! - We had a wonderful time exploring Victoria and some unique eating establishments. Andy was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. He is a great ambassador for the city. Would highly recommend.
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Jill_d
Jun 22, 2024
Fun, delicious, informatice - Andy was a delightful host that provided delicious food to try and interesting history about the area.
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Davidua6565tx
Jun 22, 2024
Went the extra mile to accommodate my food allergies! - I have multiple food sensitivities (gluten and dairy free), so when someone in my family booked this tour for us, I thought it would be a fun excuse to walk around the city, but wasn't really expecting to be able to eat much of anything. But Andy really went above and beyond to include me in the experience, and I ended up being able to eat at 6 out of the 7 locations we toured. There was also a vegetarian on the tour with us, who Andy was also able to accommodate. Food was amazing, and I learned so much about this wonderful city. Andy has excellent vibes and is a true local of Victoria, as well as a seasoned tour guide, and he provided a wonderful experience for us. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone even casually interested in Victoria's vibrant restaurant scene.
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Julie_e
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing tour. - The pirogies were incredible! Andy’s energy was infectious. A great overview of Victorias history and food scene.
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Lea_j
Jun 21, 2024
Memorable tour - Loved this tour! We had an ube bun that I will think about for the rest of my life. Andy was a great guide and so knowledgeable. One of my favorite food tours I’ve ever taken.
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N6153nomichaelm
Jun 19, 2024
Great food and history - Great way to see and learn about Victoria and sample the delicious cuisine it has to offer. Andy was terrific, very knowledgeable and personable.
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536robertd
Jun 19, 2024
Outstanding tour in every way!! - Outstanding tour in every way!! Andy is smart, friendly, well-informed and gracious. We got some history and experienced tasty small dishes at a wide variety of places. We learned about areas we hadn’t noticed prior to taking the tour and it highlighted small family owned gems!! Excellent!!
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494reginah
Jun 19, 2024
Worth my time - The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about history and selected fun foodie stops. I would recommend this to family and friends.
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Avig983
Jun 17, 2024
A Must Do Tour in Victoria - Andy was an amazing tour guide. It was a great introduction to Victoria. Andy is incredibly knowledgeable. We felt we received an insider view to Victoria. All the food stops were delicious. We packed in so much in a couple of hours. Highly recommended. You also leave with Andy’s app if other food stops and a discount card at Churchill’s for a beer.
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