Victoria Bites & Sights: Food and History

Discover Victoria’s core with food, drinks, and stories. Enjoy a ferry ride, local bites, craft beer, and hidden gems with an expert guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Chinatown - Chinatown in Victoria is a vibrant neighbourhood, rich in history from the Gold Rush and Canadian Pacific Railroad featuring narrow alleys like Fan Tan Alley and offering diverse shops and cafes.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Passionate and Local English-speaking Guide
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Additional Information

From November to March, there will be two distinct meetup locations. From Monday to Friday, gatherings will occur outside the Craft Beer Market (no harbor ferry, additional food stop), while on Saturday and Sunday, the starting point will be outside the Empress Hotel.
This tour will guide you through the enchanting Old Town of Victoria, featuring…

Location
450 Swift St
Swift Street
From November to April - Monday to Friday tours starts outside the entrance of Craft Beer Market. On Saturday & Sunday they start in front of the Empress where the doormen are
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Randy_s
Jan 3, 2025
Walking in the Rain!! - Gary our guide was great. Learned a lot about Canadian history. Food and drinks were also great. Saw several neat stores.
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Paulahs7465dl
Dec 23, 2024
Why are the buildings the same as the day they were built? - Very entertaining and historic tour. I know , that sounds impossible, but Gary wove the history of Victoria with humor as we toured places we would not have found on our own. Delicious stops along the way with beverage and small plates.
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501mathewl
Dec 22, 2024
Victoria - Did the Bites and Sites with Gary this afternoon. Just wonderful. Felt like I got a good feel for the city and its history. Couple drinks. Couple snacks. Well worth it. Thanks Gary!
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Rrose14
Dec 16, 2024
Gary is a great guide - Gary was our guide and he was fantastic, he provided great facts and answered all of our questions for our group. This is a great tour option. If you wanna see everything in a short period of time and get some recommendations for the rest of your stay in Victoria.
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Scott_a
Dec 5, 2024
Highly Recommended - The information and stories Gary shared were intriguing. It was a fun experience and the food was delicious. He was personal and he adjusted the tour to meet our needs. Well worth the money.
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Julie_a
Oct 12, 2024
Great relaxed tour - David was a great guide … very relaxed and informative… great tour. Food and drinks were ave you a flavour of Victoria
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David_k
Oct 7, 2024
Great experience highlighting the diverse architecture, attitudes and geography of Victoria - Had a great time... a small and easy going group, a passionate tour guide who loves to learn about three intrigue beneath the surface of places and share his adventures.
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Clintonjcullen
Oct 6, 2024
Best tour to see and taste the city - leaves you knowing what else you must see - Best way to see the sights of a new city. We never would have stumbled upon all the places we saw or learned the stories we heard. Our tour guide Dyson was exceptional - upbeat knowledgeable and fun. Very good value with the bites and sips that are included. Would recommend anyone whether you’ve been to Victoria before or not, take this tour - you’ll enjoy it!
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Markdawson1988
Oct 2, 2024
Great way to see the city - Had a great time on this tour. Our guide was great and gave some great insights into the city. I also thoroughly enjoyed all the food and drink we had. Highly recommend.
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Lani_s
Oct 1, 2024
Victoria is More Than Beautiful Gardens - It was a delightful day! Seven of us joined Dyson for an incredible tour of Victoria- a boat ride, a tour of Chinatown and downtown, filled with fascinating info of the city and delicious food ( and drink). I’m so glad I signed up for this tour! I had a chance to explore parts of Victoria I’ve never seen before. And Dyson added history and so many fun facts!
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