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✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Walking Tour: City Highlights, Parliament & ChinatownBest value | CA$ 7.25 p.p. | CA$ 7.25 | 3h | 4.60★ · 226 | free | — |
| Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local HistoryOur pick | CA$ 24 p.p. | CA$ 24 | 1h | 4.75★ · 986 | free | — |
| Victoria walking tour with food tastings and harbour ferry | CA$ 99 p.p. | CA$ 99 | 2h 30m | 4.82★ · 313 | free | — |
| Victoria donut tour: Four stops, pastries & Chinatown | CA$ 102 p.p. | CA$ 102 | 2h | 4.92★ · 123 | free | — |
| Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local TastingsTop rated | CA$ 115 p.p. | CA$ 115 | 2h | 4.97★ · 2,259 | free | — |
| Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour: Local Hidden Gems | CA$ 125 p.p. | CA$ 125 | 2h | 4.83★ · 331 | free | — |
| Victoria Food Tour: Taste Canadian Classics at Fisherman's Wharf | CA$ 130 p.p. | CA$ 130 | 2h 30m | 4.91★ · 105 | free | — |
| Victoria Walking Tour: Parliament & Inner Harbour with Local Guide | CA$ 202 per group | — | 2h–3h | 4.90★ · 21 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 7 options: CA$ 7.25–CA$ 130 (median CA$ 102). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 8.
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Up to 2 hours (5)
Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local TastingsA 2-hour guided food and history tour of Victoria begins at Phillips Brewing Tasting Room and moves through seven stops—The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Government Street, the Inner Harbour, and Parliament Buildings—with six local tastings woven through the route and a live guide in English. The tour runs rain or shine and is wheelchair accessible; children under 19 cannot participate in tastings.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide leading you through Victoria's history with six tastings built in, or choose the under-19 version if you'd prefer the same route and stories without the food stops.
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local HistoryA one-hour walking tour through Victoria's streets and alleys led by a local guide who tells stories of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, murder and ghosts. The tour begins at the Visitor Information Centre on the Inner Harbour (or Market Square during Halloween season) and covers the ground where these tales happened. Suitable for all fitness levels and operates in any weather.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hear Victoria's darker history and strange characters told by someone who knows the city—the guide's storytelling and the real locations where the stories happened make the hour stick with you in a way a museum visit won't.
Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour: Local Hidden GemsA 2-hour walking tour of downtown Victoria led by a local guide, stopping at small independent restaurants and bakeries off the main streets to taste BC wine, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corndog, local seafood chowder, chocolate and French macarons. The guide shares the history of Victoria's neighborhoods, landmarks and buildings as you walk. Vegetarian options available with 24 hours notice; not suitable for gluten-free diets. Children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste what locals actually eat instead of restaurant-row menus, and you're comfortable with a moderate amount of walking and standing while you eat. The small independent stops and the guide's neighborhood knowledge are what make it different from the standard downtown circuit.
Victoria donut tour: Four stops, pastries & ChinatownYou walk four donut stops across Victoria's downtown and Chinatown with a local guide who points out the Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings, and the history of Fan Tan Alley along the way. The tour includes tastings at Empire Donuts, a local ma-and-pop shop, and Filipino treats at Friend and Family Bake, plus insider recommendations for where to eat and shop. The whole route is wheelchair accessible and takes about two to three hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Victoria's best donuts and pastries without planning four separate stops yourself—the guide handles the route, the history, and the recommendations, leaving you free to eat and pay attention to the city.
Victoria Walking Tour: Parliament & Inner Harbour with Local GuideYou walk Victoria's core landmarks — Parliament Buildings, Inner Harbour, Fairmont Empress, Chinatown — with a local guide who tailors the route to what interests you most. You get insider recommendations for food, entertainment and day trips, plus the real history behind each stop. No group, no fixed itinerary, no time wasted on things you don't care about.Is it for me?Book this if you want Victoria's main landmarks and their actual history without arranging a group tour or spending hours figuring out what to see — the private format and customization mean you're not paying for stops that don't interest you, and the guide's recommendations save you the trial-and-error of finding good food or nightlife on your own.
2 to 5 hours (3)
Victoria walking tour with food tastings and harbour ferryThis 2.5-hour walking tour moves through Victoria's Old Town—Chinatown, Market Square, Bastion Square and the Inner Harbour—with an expert guide leading stops at independent establishments for 3–4 food tastings, one local cocktail, and two craft beer samples, plus a harbour ferry ride included. The pace is built around tasting, not rushing; non-alcoholic pairings are available for guests under 19 or who prefer them.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads the whole group together, so you follow along at a conversational pace without needing to read plaques or use an app. This works well if you want someone to explain the stories behind the streets and the food scene as you walk, rather than discovering them on your own.
Victoria Walking Tour: City Highlights, Parliament & ChinatownYou’ll feel like you’re peeling back layers of Victoria: standing under Parliament’s watchful lions, breathing in cedar at an artist’s studio, squeezing through Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown. With a local guide sharing stories and tips along the way, this walking tour gives you real moments — not just sights — and leaves you seeing Victoria differently.
Victoria Food Tour: Taste Canadian Classics at Fisherman's WharfThis 2.5-hour walking tour through Victoria combines food tastings with stops at the city's most recognizable sites—Fisherman's Wharf, Parliament Buildings, the Fairmont Empress Hotel and Government Street. A local guide leads the group through samples of poutine, Nanaimo bars, candied salmon, maple syrup treats and a Caesar cocktail while sharing stories of Indigenous food traditions and Canadian culinary history. The tour includes enough tastings to serve as a meal and operates in all weather.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through downtown Victoria over 2.5 hours, so it suits people who want to eat and explore without a full-day commitment. If you're new to Canada or Victoria and want to understand the food and the landmarks in one outing, the fixed route and guide take the planning out of it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local History is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.75 out of 5 across 986 reviews.
