Pickle Pub Crawl Victoria: Harbour Ferries Between Drinks

Ride ferries between four pubs instead of walking the same old route.

The Pickle Pub Crawl is a three-hour guided tour through Victoria's Inner Harbour that swaps walking for harbour ferries, moving between four waterfront pubs and bars with a live guide. You start at a local favourite near the Parliament Building and Empress Hotel, then ferry to Fisherman's Wharf for beer and views of seaplanes and float homes, visit a 30-year-old pub with live music and local drafts, and finish at the second-oldest brewery in British Columbia: a full restaurant in a historic building overlooking the blue bridge. The guide leads the group, trivia and giveaways run throughout, and complimentary appetizers come with your stops. You purchase drinks at each venue. Minimum age is 19.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Victoria Inner Harbour40m
2. Fisherman's Wharf40m
3. Victoria Chinatown1h

Victoria harbour pub crawl experience

• Start at Inner Harbour local pub
• Explore Empress Hotel and Parliament Building
• Board first harbour ferry
• Visit Fisherman's Wharf for beer and views
• Enjoy live music at 30-year-old pub
• Finish at 2nd oldest brewery in BC

The experience

You meet at the Inner Harbour in a local pub before the ferries start running. The guide walks you past the Empress Hotel and Parliament Building (the landmarks that frame this part of the city), then you board your first harbour ferry. That's the move that sets this crawl apart: instead of a walking route through the same downtown blocks, you're on the water between stops, watching the skyline and the working waterfront as you go.

Fisherman's Wharf is the second stop, and it's a different Victoria than most visitors see. You get a cold beer and potato wedges while seaplanes taxi past and float homes in bright colours line the docks. The people-watching alone justifies the stop. From there, a ferry takes you to a legendary 30-year-old pub with live music and a draft list deep in local breweries. The views stay good and the pints keep coming.

The last stop is the second-oldest brewery in British Columbia, housed in a beautiful old building with a full restaurant attached and views of the blue bridge. It's not just beer (there's food and other drinks on the menu), so the crawl doesn't feel like a sprint through four identical bars. Complimentary appetizers show up at each venue, and the guide runs trivia and giveaways for the whole group. The tour takes three hours start to finish, and you're buying your own drinks at each stop.

What’s included

• Private ferry transportation between all four venues.
• a fun and knowledgeable live guide speaking English.
• complimentary appetizers at each stop.
• trivia and giveaways throughout the tour. You choose and pay for drinks at each pub and brewery.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (19 and older) · Under 19: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Hidden Victoria Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the group at a leisurely pace, so this works for anyone comfortable in a pub setting who wants to see the Inner Harbour from the water instead of walking the same downtown streets. The ferries do the moving, which means the crawl stays social and the views stay part of the experience.

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Top questions

Can I do this pub crawl if I'm visiting Victoria for the first time?

Yes. The Pickle Pub Crawl is open to visitors and locals alike, and the guide leads the group through the stops. You'll meet other people on the tour, and the ferries give you views of the city's waterfront landmarks (the Empress Hotel, Parliament Building, and the Inner Harbour itself), so you're seeing the geography while you move between venues.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay for separately?

The tour includes private transportation by harbour ferry, the guide, and complimentary appetizers at each stop. You purchase your own drinks at each of the four venues: beer, cocktails, or whatever else is on the menu.

Is this a good option for a bachelor or bachelorette party?

The Pickle Pub Crawl is marketed as a great celebration option for bachelor, bachelorette and birthday groups. The guide runs trivia and giveaways throughout the three hours, and the public tour format means your group will meet other people joining the crawl.

What's special about Fisherman's Wharf on this tour?

Fisherman's Wharf is one of the four stops, and it's known for its floating neighbourhood of colourful homes and the seaplanes that come and go from the water. You get beer and potato wedges while watching the activity on the dock and the people in the area.

Do I need to be in good shape to do this pub crawl?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide leads the group, and you're using ferries to move between venues rather than walking long distances, so the pace is leisurely.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

You must be at least 19 years old to join the Pickle Pub Crawl, as it involves visiting bars and purchasing alcohol.