Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour
From
£68
pp
2h 0 mins · 4.8 (283)
On this fun and tasty tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious multi-cultural cuisine that is unique to Victoria led by a local foodie expert guide.
ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada's best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corn dogs, gourmet cheese, 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
Make new friends, meet local business owners, hear stories about history, get amazing insider tips about where to eat next, and avoid tourist trap eateries with the help of a local guide.
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
Free cancellation
What's included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Food and drink tastings
- LUNCH
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- Start the tour at this historic building built in 1924 by famous architect Francis Rattenbury. (1 min)
- Learn more about one of the most iconic buildings in Victoria!
- Get acquainted with Victoria's award-winning hotel also known as a National Historic Site as you walk along the beautiful Inner Harbour.
- The tour starts at this beautiful waterfront location and guests learn about its most famous buildings including the Parliament Building, The Empress Hotel, and the Steamship Building. (5 min)
- Learn about this historic live vaudeville theatre and its impact on the neighbourhood.
- Guided tour along historic street
- Visit iconic cathedral with guided history and stories
- Guests receive a quick guided tour of one of the most popular bustling streets in Victoria home to some of the oldest buildings in the city. (5 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
We are on the main floor of the Steamship Terminal Building. We have a gift shop inside, next to the Steamship Grill & Bar Restaurant. Please go inside our gift shop to check-in with the staff.
End point
This is only a few short blocks or about a 5 minute walk from the starting location.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Off the Eaten Track
- Max group size
- 14 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved including some standing. Not all restaurants have seating available and the tour has about 3--40 minutes of light walking.; comfortable shoes are recommended
- Please dress according to weather conditions
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements including vegetarian requests a minimum of 24 hours before the tour commences.
- Infant meals not included
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour is suitable for vegetarians. Must be requested prior to tour starting a minimum of 24 hours before tour starts.
- Please triple check that the date you booked is correct. We can not reschedule your tour if you miss the date - you will need to re-book the tour at full price.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.