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Chinatown Pedicab Tour: Victoria's Historic Secrets
4.9
45 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a distinctive rickshaw journey through Victoria’s historic Old Town and Chinatown, where tales of the supernatural will keep you captivated as you traverse by stores with a legacy of over a century. Victoria conceals some fascinating undisclosed secrets that you’ll uncover as you meander through its lanes and byways.
Embark on a distinctive rickshaw journey through Victoria’s historic Old Town and Chinatown, where tales of the supernatural will keep you captivated as you traverse by stores with a legacy of over a century. Victoria conceals some fascinating undisclosed secrets that you’ll uncover as you meander through its lanes and byways.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Old Town - This tour highlights history and stunning architecture. From the First Nations to stern British Colonists, rugged Klondikers, and resilient Chinese immigrants, Victoria has welcomed them all. Enjoy some ghost stories as you pass by Victorian shops that have been operating for over a hundred years.
Experience the downtown atmosphere with…
- Old Town - This tour highlights history and stunning architecture. From the First Nations to stern British Colonists, rugged Klondikers, and resilient Chinese immigrants, Victoria has welcomed them all. Enjoy some ghost stories as you pass by Victorian shops that have been operating for over a hundred years.
Experience the downtown atmosphere with street performers, exquisite chocolate, premium cigars, and the historical opium dens and gambling halls. Uncover Victoria’s hidden gems as you journey through its streets and alleys.
This tour is seasonal, running from February to November.
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FAQ’s
Are the pedicabs safe?
Absolutely, they are very safe. All pedicabs are expertly crafted by Main Street Pedicabs in Colorado, U.S.A. They feature safety elements such as disc brakes, seat belts, and reinforced frames. Victoria is a bicycle-friendly city, with many streets featuring specially designed bike lanes.
- Chinatown - Discover the history of Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Enjoy stories about its residents and explore the streets and alleys, including the renowned Fan Tan Alley!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- 60-minute sightseeing tour in a pedicab
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Professional guide
- 60-minute sightseeing tour in a pedicab
- Hotel pickup and drop off
What's Not Included
- Gratuity (optional)
- Gratuity (optional)
Additional Information
- Please put your desired departure time in the “special requirements field” when you book
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Non-motorized wheelchairs can be carried on board and assistance is given boarding and dismounting
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please put your desired departure time in the “special requirements field” when you book
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Non-motorized wheelchairs can be carried on board and assistance is given boarding and dismounting
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
Wharf Street
We will be parked on Government street outside the Visitor Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Fred_w
Apr 11, 2026
A super fun pedicab tour! - Our guide/driver, Soren, was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and we had a most amazing ride with him.
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Karlacalbear
Oct 8, 2025
Informative & Unique Way to Tour Victoria - 10-2-25: After a long day, we decided to get some food in China Alley for the BC Ferry trip back to Vancouver. Luckily, Paige was available to give us a short tour before we needed to get back to our hotel to meet our bus. It started to sprinkle so Paige raised the cover and even had a waterproof blanket for our laps. I am a plus size woman but her pedal cab fit me and my friend easily. I am also disabled and it was not hard to get in and out of the cab with my cane. Paige gave us a tour of places that we didn’t see on our hop on, hop off tour. She had lots of interesting information especially about the Chinese school and murals around town. She also answered our questions about living in Victoria. I felt safe and Paige was an excellent driver. I felt the price was affordable, and it was a fun way to navigate the charming city. Thank you, Paige!
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Thomas_s
Sep 14, 2025
Alan was quite... - Alan was quite knowledgeable re:local history and politics. Very interesting and informative. Responsive to what we were interested in seeing. Highly recommend him if you get the chance!
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Tracycu19bw
Aug 29, 2025
Over the top - Christian asked if there was anything special we wanted to see other than the listed itinerary and what we liked. Then he made some suggestions that made this experience over the top! It really started ourVictoria trip on a high note! We would recommend him over and over again!
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L8059tapatriciac
Jul 18, 2025
Wonderful Experience - What a wonderful trip. Our guide Nick was knowledgeable, friendly and made the trip so much fun. He was prepared for all of our questions and even loaned us a blanket when the wind was cold early. Highly recommend this trip.
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Nomad15725654024
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing Experience - Amazing experience, our pedicab driver Julie was friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole tour so fun and relaxing, it was a great way to see the city at a comfortable pace, her photography skills are off the roof. Highly recommend!
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Linda
May 21, 2025
Lively, Energetic Tour with Personality - Truly an unexpected delight. Filled us with local culture & history with lots of personal stories that made the tour even more meaningful and enjoyable. We got a history of Victoria that we felt couldn’t have been gotten any other way…up close and personal.
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Y6114qmginar
Mar 11, 2025
Pedicab to chinatown - Amazing
Our guide Shain was fantastic
Very well informed
Learned a lot
Would highly recommend
Unfortunately I made an error and paid in American funds rather than canadian
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Ronald_b
Aug 29, 2024
Victoria in a Pedicab - Shane the guide was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He showed us areas we never would have found on our own.
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Paulpz4028bc
Aug 14, 2025
Very small and unimpressive Chinatown. - Surprised to see the Victoria BC Chinatown at the current condition. It has faded away from what was described as the oldest Chinatown in Canada. It is quite small compared to Chinatowns in other cities such as Sydney. There were not many Chinese cultural stuff left and businesses are a mixed of Chinese and Western shops. The only thing that highlights it is a Chinatown is the gates shown in the attached photos.
Unless you visit by yourself as it is within walking distance from Victoria CBD, it is not worth it to pay for guided tour.
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