Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria | La Vacanza Travel

Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Canada, British Columbia, Victoria
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  • 2 hours
  • Victoria
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover hip and hidden foodie gems in Canada's oldest Chinatown and vibrant Old Town. Eat like a local at our newest restaurants that are off the tourist path including decadent South Indian cuisine, farm-to-table dishes, Thai dumplings, a mind-blowing taco, pastries, craft beer and much more. Perfect for the adventurous traveller looking for an authentic experience.

ON THE MENU: An eclectic mix of multi-cultural cuisine from some of the newest and hippest hidden gems in the city. South Indian, Mexican, Japanese, Filipino and more.

WHY DO THIS TOUR?
*You heard how awesome Chinatown is but want to experience it in a different way. Yes, we go down Fan Tan Alley!
* You love history and want to see historic sights & buildings and hear stories about Victoria's very interesting past
* You have a passion for finding small hard-to-find businesses that aren't tourist driven
* You want a local authentic experience and want to eat food made by locals
* You want discounts at local eateries

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chinatown, Fisgard St., Victoria, British Columbia Canada

We do a deep dive in to Canada's oldest Chinatown including visiting heritage sites such as the Chinese Language School, The Gates of Harmonious Interest, and some of the oldest buildings in Western Canada.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 0C1 Canada

We start the tour at the historic Hudson Bay Building. Completed in 1922, this iconic building is now the home of the bustling Victoria Public Market. Here we will get a tour of the market that includes a coffee from a local roaster, a savoury hand pie from Victoria Pie Co. and a traditional arancini from La Pasta.

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Named after the Chinese gambling game Fan-Tan, the alley was originally a gambling district with restaurants, shops, and opium dens. It is the narrowest street in Canada, only 0.9 meters (35 in) wide. It was designated as a heritage property by the local government in 2001 and remains a popular attraction. Let us take you through this bustling alley and show you the best places to get the iconic picture that visitors love to get!

Duration: 10 minutes

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

This bustling square used to be home to opium dens, brothels, and bars back in the rough and tumble gold rush days of the 1860s. Now it is home to cute local shops, modern restaurants, and breweries. Here we will stop at our favorite brewery (Whistle Buoy) to sample some of the best craft beer in the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Food tasting
  • Local guide

Exclusions
  • Gratuities (recommended) for tour guide
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum drinking age is 19 years. We have a non-alcohol sample for youth and for those looking for a non-alcohol experience
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, we need to know of any dietary issues before the tour starts.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas St #6, Victoria, BC V8W 0C1, Canada


Departure Time

11:00 AM


Return Details

Whistle Buoy Brewing Company, Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, Canada

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

jannym691

23 Apr, 2024

We went on the Chinatown and Old Town tour with Julie. She was great!! Very knowledgable, positive and energetic. We loved it.

840tamil

20 Apr, 2024

Our guide Jo was fantastic and knowledgeable. Everything we tried was really good. Close distances and interesting places you probably wouldn't find on your own.

Albina2

19 Apr, 2024

We had an accidental private tour with knowledgeable and generous guide, Brenda. Brenda's many years in the hospitality industry showed during this 2 hour tour. She knows everybody! All of the food sampled was delicious, but highlights were the breakfast puff with the mint tea and the 2 delicious pastries we had at Friends and Family Bake (Philipino bakery). Part of the tour is a exploration of some of the cultural history in both old town and Chinatown. Brenda was able to give us lots of tips and advice on negotiating Victoria, a city we are not familiar with. The tour was well worth the time and money. Thanks Brenda!

H8940ECangelaj

10 Apr, 2024

Had a great time with Jo on our tour! Everything was delicious and the tour was perfectly paced. I didn’t feel rushed and I didn’t get too full.

Kathleen_K

08 Apr, 2024

Our tour guide Brenda was humorous and provided good details about the areas we walked through. We stopped at 7 different food places with an eclectic mix of food culture such as Indian, Mexican, Filipino, Chinese and Japanese. The walk itself was not difficult, although, there were some stairs to navigate. We left satiated and very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this tour.

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Picturesque Harbor city

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Wonderful food and great history

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Munching through Chinatown

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Fun and tasty tour

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Terrific Tour of Chinatown Victoria BC

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Amazing Tour!

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The Modern Chinatown Food & History Tour with Brenda as our Guide was the best we ever been on!

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Fantastic tour guide

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History and Food

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Best International and Local Eats

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So Many Yummy Samples! And Fantastic Guide!

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