Alleyways and Ales: Craft Beer Tour in Victoria
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Victoria

Explore Victoria’s craft beer scene with tastings, hidden alleyways, and local history on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chinatown - Established in 1858, this is Canada’s oldest Chinatown, characterized by its intricate network of small alleyways.
  • Market Square - A popular spot for locals to relax and enjoy a drink. Once a series of warehouse buildings, it now hosts a vibrant local food and drink scene.
  • Fan Tan Alley - Known as Canada’s narrowest street,…
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What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Join the newest tour offering to explore the amazing craft beer scene in the picturesque Chinatown and Old Town areas of Victoria, B.C. This 2.5-hour walking tour takes you to 4 local breweries and iconic pubs within these historic neighborhoods. Enjoy 4 beer tastings and 3 food tastings from local vendors. Between tastings, discover the hidden…

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Location
Phillips Tasting Room
Government Street
Your guide will meet you inside the front door at 2:30 pm PST on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Joanb559
May 24, 2025
Best Guide, Best Food, Best Stories! - Amazingly fun tour. Andy is an interesting and engaging guide who will fill you with delicious bites of interesting food while guiding you through the charming streets of downtown Victoria. I wish we had time to do the afternoon tour, it was that much fun. When we left, we felt like we had a new Canadian friend. Thanks, Andy.
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841kimberlyo
Mar 11, 2025
Great local beer tour! - The tour was very fun and informative. It helped us to understand a bit about Victoria and enjoy the local beer scene! We loved it and it was a highlight of our trip!
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369lynnp
Mar 5, 2025
A Must-Do for Beer Lovers! - From start to finish, Alleyways and Ales Craft Beer Tour was a 10 out of 10 experience. As well as being well-organized, informative, and fun, it was filled with fantastic brews, and delicous local foods. The pacing of the tour was perfect, allowing us to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed as well as allowing enough time to meet and hear directly from the staff/brewers about their techniques and passion for the craft. If you are a beer lover, or looking for a fun and social experience, I highly recommend this tour. It's a fantastic way to discover new favorites and learn more about craft beer and the cool alleyways in Victoria.
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Conorbrandt
Mar 4, 2025
Cheers to good times! - Alleyways and Ales was such a rad time! The beers were all good, the brew-pubs each unique, and walking through some hidden alleys was a cool experience. Don't worry Lager fans, it's not just Ales! At each stop, there are 3 options of beer to choose from based on colour type: Lighter (lager, pilsner, kolsch), Medium (IPA, ales), Dark (porter, strong dark beer). There were some really interesting flavours to try. Our tour guide Al was super friendly and informative. We got a little bit of backstory on each brewpub and the beers as well as some interesting history about Victoria and it's alleyways and squares. Al also made a fun toast to accompany each sampling. You won't get hungry as the snacks on the tour were so delicious as well! About 2.5 hours long, the timing and spacing of the drinks and food seemed perfect. Before we left, Al made sure to recommend plenty of safe ways to get home. We walked away at the end of this tour with a happy buzz and full hearts. Cheers!
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Colincr5650ij
Mar 3, 2025
Good Times, Great Beers! - The Victoria Craft Beer scene is so good where does one even start exploring - this tour, that’s where! The beers were amazing with choices for all tastes, the snacks provided were uniquely local and so delicious, and the venues were very welcoming and friendly. On top of all this we learned so much about this iconic part of the city from our guide during the short strolls between venues. Thanks for a great afternoon!
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Joann
Mar 3, 2025
A beautiful afternoon! - It’s been said: “When good people drink good beer it makes for a beautiful afternoon!” Victoria Alleyways and Ales Craft Beer Tour was all that! Good people, excellent value, sumptuous snacks, along with the most delicious award winning craft beers. All delivered at the most interesting locations within the heart of beautiful Victoria. Take this tour! You deserve it!
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