Victoria: City scavenger hunt walking tour with app

Summary

Wander Victoria’s streets, solving clues & seeing the city in a new way

You’ll explore Victoria’s highlights with your phone as your guide—solving riddles by Parliament, snapping creative photos in Fan Tan Alley, and wandering at your own pace. With no time limit and plenty of chances to laugh or pause for coffee, this self-guided scavenger hunt lets you see familiar streets in surprising ways you’ll remember long after heading home.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure if a scavenger hunt in Victoria would be more fun or just confusing. My friend convinced me — “It’s not just for kids, come on!” So there we were, standing outside the Parliament Building, phones out, trying to decode our first clue while a group of tourists watched us with that look (you know the one). The air smelled faintly like coffee from somewhere nearby and the sky was that stubborn West Coast grey. Our first answer was hidden on a plaque I’d walked past a hundred times but never actually read.

The app nudged us along Fan Tan Alley next — honestly, I always thought it was just another shortcut between shops. But the clue made us stop and really look at the red lanterns overhead and the way people squeezed through laughing. We had to take a photo challenge there; my attempt at a kung fu pose made my friend snort-laugh so loud that someone poked their head out of a doorway to see what was going on. There’s something about being given permission to act silly in public that makes you notice things differently.

We wandered toward the Fairmont Empress after that, half-arguing over an answer (I was right, for once). The questions weren’t hard exactly — more like little nudges to pay attention. At one point we stopped for pastries and didn’t worry about time because there isn’t any rush with this day trip around Victoria. I liked that part best: no guide hurrying us along, just our own pace and whatever caught our eye between clues.

I still think about how much more alive the city felt when we were hunting for details instead of just passing by them. It’s funny — I’ve lived near Victoria for years but never noticed how many tiny stories are tucked into corners until this scavenger hunt tour made me look closer. If you go, don’t be afraid to get goofy with the photo tasks; it makes everything stick in your memory longer than you’d expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Victoria Scavenger Hunt Highlights

• Start interactive scavenger hunt
• Find city sights using app hints
• Solve questions about landmarks
• Complete creative photo tasks
• Visit Parliament Building
• Visit Fairmont Empress
• Visit Fan Tan Alley

Top questions

How long does the Victoria scavenger hunt walking tour take?

The tour usually lasts 1–2 hours on average but is untimed—you can go at your own pace.

Is there a guide on this Victoria city scavenger hunt?

No, it’s self-guided using an app on your smartphone.

What do I need to join the scavenger hunt tour?

You’ll need a smartphone to download the Explorial App and an access code provided after booking.

Can I take breaks during the scavenger hunt?

Yes, you can pause anytime and continue later since there’s no time limit.

Which sights are included in this day trip around Victoria?

You’ll visit places like Parliament Building, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Fan Tan Alley, and other city highlights.

Is this walking tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the experience.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the starting point.

What’s included

Your experience includes access to the Explorial App for a self-guided walking tour of Victoria’s highlights—just download it after booking and start exploring whenever you’re ready.