This small-group culinary experience explores Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the atmospheric streets of Old Town through the lens of Victoria’s most exciting restaurants. Designed and curated by award-winning food writer and restaurant judge Bonnie Todd, this tour blends refined tastings with expert storytelling and insider access built over 14 years in the industry. Enjoy generous, chef-driven tastings from carefully selected culinary partners — including elevated South Indian cuisine, refined farm-to-table plates, handcrafted dumplings, standout tacos, artisan pastries, craft beer, and more. Between tastings, your professionally trained guide brings the neighbourhoods to life with immersive storytelling — from the legacy of Canada’s oldest Chinatown to hidden architectural details and layered cultural history in Old Town. Yes, you’ll wander down Fan Tan Alley — but you’ll understand why it matters.

On this fun and tasty walking tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious cuisine from local small businesses out of the tourist areas. All led by a local expert guide to tell stories about Victoria. ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada's best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corndog, local seafood chowder, a decadent chocolate tasting, and French macarons. Samples may change depending on what restaurants are open. Please note this tour is a mix of savory and sweet samples. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A GLUTEN FREE REQEUST. VEGETARIANS WELCOME! WHY DO THIS TOUR? * You are an adventurous soul that wants to try new things * You have a passion for finding small hard-to-find local businesses that aren't tourist driven * You want a local authentic experience and want to eat food made by locals

Discover Victoria through its food, drinks and history on a walking tour combining the city's must-see sights with local flavours. Explore the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Market Square, Bastion Square and Old Town while your guide shares stories behind Victoria's landmarks and hidden gems. Along the way, enjoy 3 food tastings, sip Victoria's most famous cocktail, sample 2 local craft beers, and hop aboard an iconic Harbour Ferry for a ride across the Inner Harbour.* Bites & Sights is an equal mix of food and sightseeing, giving you a taste of Victoria while exploring the heart of the city. Tour Includes • 3 food tastings • 1 local cocktail • Craft beer sample • Harbour Ferry ride* • Local history & hidden gems • Expert local guide *From November–March, the Harbour Ferry runs Saturdays and Sundays only. Weekday tours receive an additional food tasting instead.

The Pickle Pub Crawl isn't your typical pub crawl — you’ll travel between some of Victoria’s favourite waterfront pubs and restaurants aboard the city’s iconic little Harbour Ferries. Over three fun-filled hours, enjoy two Harbour Ferry rides, four pub and restaurant stops, waterfront views, local drinks available for purchase, and plenty of laughs with your Hidden Victoria guide. This is a pub crawl and sightseeing experience, not a food tour. Complimentary pub-style appetizers are provided at participating stops with the purchase of a drink, but the food is intended to complement the pub crawl rather than provide a full meal. Come with friends or come on your own. With a maximum of 11 guests, it’s an easy way to meet other travellers while experiencing Victoria’s Inner Harbour from both land and water. Perfect for visitors, locals, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and anyone looking for a completely different way to experience Victoria.

Victoria and Vancouver Island have the 2nd largest wine region in BC. With so many great wineries just outside of Victoria we would be crazy to let you skip them. Join us for a 5.5 hour Vancouver Island wine tour of 3 Wineries leaving from downtown Victoria to the Vancouver Island wine route in the Cowichan Valley. This tour is your best event for wine tasting from Victoria BC. Voted top Victoria Tours on both facebook and tripadvisor. Please note: -The venues on our tours may vary depending on availability. -A minimum of 4 guests is required for public tours. If fewer than 4 people are booked, we may need to reschedule.

Our tour starts at a quintessentially Victoria donut shop, Empire Donuts, in the heart of downtown. Empire is known for its unique donuts in an intergalactic 50’s diner style shop. From there, we walk a short distance to a beloved coffee and donut spot in Victoria, passing some of the best restaurant locations (according to our guides!) along the way. Next, we will make our way down to Government Street, taking in the inner harbour which includes the Empress hotel and parliament buildings. As we weave our way back into downtown, we will eventually hit our third donut spot, a local ma and pop shop for delightful donuts. Finally, we will walk towards Chinatown and end at Friend and Family Bake in Fantan Alley. This bakery has numerous Filipino treats, including donuts, and if we are lucky, we can see these delicious treats being made. We can’t wait to show you this wonderful city in all its donut glory! We hope to see you soon! Book your tour today!

Welcome to Canada, eh! Discover the stories and flavours that make Canadian cuisine unique on this delicious 2.5-hour walking tour through beautiful Victoria, BC. Taste iconic Canadian favourites including poutine, Nanaimo bars, candied salmon, maple syrup treats, a Caesar cocktail, and more while learning about Indigenous food traditions and Canadian culinary history. Along the way, explore some of Victoria's most famous sights including Fisherman's Wharf, the Inner Harbour, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Government Street, and the Parliament Buildings. Perfect for first-time visitors and international travelers, this small-group experience combines food, history, and sightseeing for the ultimate introduction to Canada and Victoria. ✔ Iconic Canadian dishes & local specialties ✔ Victoria landmarks & hidden gems ✔ Stories, history & culture ✔ Multiple tastings – enough for a meal

Join an amazing 5-hour winery tour in Victoria, where you'll visit three of the top wineries of the Cowichan Valley. Your package includes private tastings and samples, round trip transportation from downtown Victoria. Please note: -The venues on our tours may vary depending on availability. -A minimum of 4 guests is required for public tours. If fewer than 4 people are booked, we may need to reschedule.

A Craft Beer Neighborhood Tasting Experience Like No Other! Vancouver has a huge craft beer scene and is considered one of best in Canada. This is a popular neighbourhood culture crawl among Vancouver's most interesting local breweries. Learn about Canada's craft beer movement and the culture that surrounds it while enjoying personalized beer tastings only available in Vancouver.

We go to the names that matter. Chocolate & Co., The Chocolate Project and Rogers' Chocolates are the three chocolate shops Victorians actually send visitors to, and Crust Bakery and The Dutch Bakery are the two bakeries locals queue at themselves. Most tours pick one or two of these. We do all five. Then there are the things you won't see coming: a savory chocolate sample that will change how you think about the ingredient, a thick and decadent drinking chocolate, and our own famous Nanaimo bar sampled inside one of the oldest brick buildings in Victoria. Every stop is an independently owned local business, and we've been walking these blocks longer than any other food tour company in Victoria. That's why the makers know us by name, and why you'll hear the stories that never made it onto the heritage plaques.

Your 3-hour Victoria Craft Brewery Tour includes samples at three breweries and round trip transportation. Led by an energetic tour guide with vast knowledge of the craft beer and wine scene, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the local craft brewery industry. Travel in a fun group to enjoy Canadian Craft beverages. Please note: -The venues on our tours may vary depending on availability. -A minimum of 4 guests is required for public tours. If fewer than 4 people are booked, we may need to reschedule.

Join us on our newest tour offering as we experience the incredible craft beer scene in beautiful Chinatown and Old Town in Victoria, B.C. This 2.5-hour walking tour visits 4 local breweries and iconic pubs in the historic Chinatown and Old Town neighbourhoods. There are 4 beer tastings and 3 food tastings from local vendors. Between tastings, we explore the hidden alleyways of these historic districts. Like our award-winning food tour, the Alleyways and Ales Craft Beer Tour includes insider information about local brewers and a fun dialogue about the history of this remarkable part of Victoria.

Get your cameras ready for this one. A Taste of Victoria presents its newest food tour offering: Vistas and Views. This tour operates like a progressive-style lunch/dinner. Unlike our original food tour, which does several smaller tastings, Vistas and Views visits 3 restaurants with a different gourmet course served at each stop; an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert for a full 3-course meal! Local beer and wine pairings are available for an extra charge. The restaurants we have chosen have iconic views of the city ranging from sweeping views of the Inner Harbour, to the snow-capped Olympic Mountains.

Victoria has more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Canada and was voted one of the best foodie cities in the world. And some of the city’s best restaurants can be found in its oldest neighborhood, James Bay. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll get insider knowledge on where to eat, what to order and the history behind the establishments. You’ll trace part of the harbor before venturing into James Bay proper and ending outside For Good Measure, a grocery and coffee shop. Along the way, you’ll find hidden gardens and hear the stories behind this historical neighborhood. You’ll also see some of the city’s iconic landmarks, like the Royal BC Museum and Legislative Assembly of British Columbia building, as well as some lesser-known ones, including the Victoria Cenotaph and the Knowledge Totem. I’ll provide behind-the-scenes information on Pendray Inn and Tea House, the James Bay Inn Hotel, and local institution Barbs Fish & Chips.

Victoria’s rich chocolate heritage and historic charm comes to life on this decadent and informative self-guided walking tour. Perfect for chocolate lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this walking tour takes you to some of the city’s most historic landmarks and churches. There are plenty of opportunities to treat yourself to delicious chocolate from some of my local favourites, beyond the tourist destinations. The tour starts at the Steamship Terminal Building along the inner harbor and winds its way through the downtown core, where you’ll find bustling local streets like Government Street. I’ll show you magnificent ecclesiastical buildings like Christ Church Cathedral, one of Canada’s largest churches, which offers a fascinating look into the city’s spiritual history.

This is the one people talk about afterward. Private, owner-led, and dialed in before you arrive, I’ll connect with you personally to shape the experience around your time, pace, and interests. We’ll cover Beacon Hill Park, the Inner Harbour, Old Town, and Chinatown—but never from a fixed script. It flows. The experience includes three local craft beer tastings (optional), one cider, and smoked seafood from the working harbour for tours before 6 PM. I’ll capture photos throughout and provide custom souvenirs, with a full comfort setup featuring blankets, canopies, and rain covers ready if needed. I’ve been doing this a long time. This isn’t a performance; it’s just done right. I’m not saying it’s the best tour of your life, but it tends to end up there. Other tours are good, but this one is just built differently. If it’s not worth it to you, you get a full refund.

This is our flagship private Victoria tour - a full-day immersion into all things Victoria: its food, culture, history and architecture. Able to pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship, but this is essentially a guided walking tour. Tour includes: Chinatown, Old Town, Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, in-house Legislature Buildings tour and lunch. Tour runs daily. Max 4 pax Private tour - just you with our fun and informative guide!

Discover Vancouver beyond the ordinary on this unique full-day experience combining iconic city landmarks, coastal heritage, award-winning local wine, designer shopping, and authentic local culture. Journey through scenic False Creek and Cambie Bridge, visit the charming Steveston Fisherman's Wharf and historic Britannia Shipyards, enjoy a guided 3-pour wine tasting at Lu Lu Island Winery, and shop at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Complete your adventure with a visit to Vancouver's famous Earnest Ice Cream. Complimentary Cruise Terminal pick-up and airport drop-off for evening flights make this the perfect tour for cruise passengers and visitors seeking an unforgettable Vancouver experience.

Victoria’s first open-air sauna village invites guests to unwind in a tranquil setting designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. With three distinct saunas and a refreshing cold plunge, sessions extend to a soothing 1 hour and 45 minutes, allowing ample time for ritualistic sauna experiences. Daily guided Aufguss rituals enhance the experience, infusing the air with essential oils while rhythmic movements amplify the heat and scent. This sacred space fosters community connection, making it an ideal retreat for solo travelers or groups seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

As a Chinese living in Canada, let me show you the OLDEST Chinatown in Canada. Victoria's revitalized Chinatown is a very unique and artistic community. We will delve deep into shops and unique hidden alleys around Chinatown that most people don't know are there! We will experience Chinatown in three aspects: Learn the Culture: As a Chinese living in Canada for 9 years, I will share my personal experience and share some knowledge of Chinese culture with you on this tour. Know the History: We will walk the streets of Chinatown discovering its hidden alleys. You will hear some interesting history and immigrant stories behind Chinatown. Taste the Food: During this experience, we will eat authentic Chinese food and taste Chinese tea. Let'e enjoy some authentic Chinese food together. After the tour, you will gain a deeper understanding of the roots of Victoria Chinatown. Also, you will start to love the delicious authentic Chinese food.