Victoria Hip & Hidden Chinatown & Old Town Food Tour

Excursion Overview

Explore Old Town & China Town in Downtown Victoria

Explore the hidden culinary treasures of Canada’s oldest Chinatown and lively Old Town. Savor local flavors at our newest off-the-beaten-path eateries, featuring rich South Indian cuisine, fresh farm-to-table meals, delectable Thai dumplings, incredible tacos, pastries, craft beers, and more. Ideal for adventurous travelers seeking an authentic experience.

Kick-off this tour at the historic Hudson Bay Building, completed in 1922 and now home to the bustling Victoria Public Market. Here, you’ll explore the market and sample dishes like authentic South Indian cuisine or traditional Italian food. Next, venture into historic Chinatown, visiting the Chinese Public School and discovering the vibrant food scene along the colorful Fisgard Street.

After stopping by the iconic Gates of Harmonious Interest, head to Oni Oni for delicious Japanese Onigiri. Your next stop is Maiiz Nixtamal, where Chef Israel crafts authentic tacos with his handmade tortillas—a true gem on Fisgard Street! Strolling through Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada, visit Friends & Family Bakery for some delightful Filipino treats. Then it’s on to the trendy Dumpling Drop for some must-try Thai-style fried dumplings that are spicy and crunchy. This tour concludes at Whistle Buoy Brewing, one of the city’s top breweries, where you can enjoy craft beer or locally-made soda.

Please note that stops may vary based on availability and timing.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

All food & beverage samples from 7 culinary stops
Guided tour of Chinatown, Oldtown, & Fisgard Street
Sample local restaurant dishes, including Japanese Onigiri, authentic tacos, fried dumplings, craft beer, or locally made soda
Learn about iconic landmarks such as The Hudson Bay Building, Fan Tan Alley, and the famous Gates of Harmonious Interest

Requirements:

This tour meets at the Victoria Public Market. Address is 1701 Douglas Street - guests must be comfortable finding their own transportation to Victoria Public Market which is approximately a 40 minute walk from the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal.
A minimum of 2 passengers is required to book this tour.
Guests must be comfortable walking roughly 1.5km or 1 mile of distance.

Duration: 2 hours (This tour meets at Victoria Public Market)

10 minutes - sampling at local restaurant inside Victoria Public Market
15 minutes - walk to Chinatown
15 minutes - sampling at local restaurants in Chinatown
10 minutes - walk through Chinatown including Fan Tan Alley
15 minutes - sampling at local restaurants in Old Town
10 minutes - walk around Old Town including Johnson Street and Market Square
10 minutes - craft beer sampling at Whistle Buoy Brewing

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets at the Victoria Public Market. Address is 1701 Douglas Street, which is approximately a 40-minute walk from the Victoria cruise ship terminal. Go inside the building on the first floor is a food court. We meet at the Community Kitchen space, it is near the washrooms. Guide will be holding a clip board and wearing a name tag. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

Due to narrow sidewalks, uneven cobblestone streets, and certain staircases used to enter food partner establishments; this tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible at this time.

Refund Policy:

You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The meeting location is a 40 minute walk from the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal. A taxi would take roughly 10 minutes and cost about $20 CAD. Fully detailed instructions on how to get to the meeting location will be provided on your finalized ticket voucher.

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Any special requests must be made in advance. Our local tour provider cannot take responsibility for any allergic reactions. Note that the substitute tastings may not be up to par with the original tastings. This tour is not recommended for anyone with severe nut allergies or other severe dietary restrictions.

This tour offers vegetarian and pescatarian alternatives. If you require a vegetarian/ pescatarian alternative, please leave a comment at checkout.

Yes, this tour is suitable for all ages.

There is roughly 1 hour of light walking and standing covering roughly 2.5km or 1 mile.

A maximum of 14 people can join this tour.

No. Tour guides do appreciate gratuities. Your guides are enthusiastic and love to entertain and work hard to ensure you have an amazing experience. A standard gratuity for a professional tour guide in Vancouver is 15-20%.

This tour operates rain or shine. Victoria tends to get a lot of rain October-April. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather on the day of your tour.

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Victoria Hip & Hidden Chinatown & Old Town Food Tour

Excursion Overview

Explore Old Town & China Town in Downtown Victoria