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Historical Victoria Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: Canada, British Columbia, Victoria
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Victoria
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover Victoria's story on a 1.5 hour walking tour with a knowledgeable and fun local historian. Enjoy picturesque views of the famous Inner Harbour and explore streets, alleys and squares as you learn about Victoria's fascinating history. This tour provides a superb overview, but also delves into the details of what makes Victoria such a unique and historically rich destination.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada

Meet your guide by the Inner Harbour in Downtown Victoria, and then set off on your 1.5 hour walking tour to explore the highlights of Old Town, Bastion Square and Chinatown. History and human drama abound in the area, and as you walk your guide will point out examples of beautiful 1800's architecture.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia Canada

Victoria is a walker's paradise and because it is a compact city, much historical ground can be covered in a short time.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bastion Square, Victoria, British Columbia Canada

While Victoria is known as a quaint slice of Olde England, the city certainly has its scandals and dark stories too. In Bastion Square learn about Victoria's many public hangings and how the authorities tried to maintain law and order.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Market Square 560 Johnson St Old Town, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3C6 Canada

When Victoria was a booming sea port, Johnson Street was our Red Light District.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fan Tan Alley, Chinatown, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1R4 Canada

Visit the most infamous alley in Victoria.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional local guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A moderate amount of walking is required
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No health restrictions
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada


Departure Time

02:00 PM


Return Details

Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site, 500 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4, Canada

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Douglas_A

31 Mar, 2024

Chris Adams was an excellent guide. Such an interesting and educational tour. Highly recommended. Great historical perspective.

Bacchanallia5

24 Mar, 2024

It was a wonderful tour even in the rain! We were given headsets so we could hear our guide even if we were not close to him. We learned a lot! We highly recommend taking this tour.

QiuM17

11 Mar, 2024

It was an enjoyable and knowledgeable trip. I highly recommend it, if you want to know about the fascinating history of Victoria!

SusieQ001

29 Feb, 2024

The walking tour was very good. We had a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. I learned a lot about Victoria that made me view the downtown and harbour area in a new way. Very interesting!

W3931CAtomo

20 Feb, 2024

The tour is run very professionally and with courtesy. Fine hotel and we really liked the Comfort class. ........................................

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Great stories and sites

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A good start to any Victoria trip

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