Victoria Food and History Tour

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Embark on a 2-hour Victoria Food and History Tour to explore the city’s hidden gems and indulge in delicious local tastings. Discover the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C. while savoring a variety of mouthwatering dishes along the way.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Phillips Brewing - The tour kicks off at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room.
Fan Tan Alley - The tour navigates through Canada’s narrowest street, located in the heart of Chinatown.
Market Square - The tour enjoys time in a lively public area that was historically a market for trading animals in Old Town.
Government Street - The…

What's Included

Itinerary-based accommodation included

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

This acclaimed, owner-operated 2-hour tour starts at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room (2000 Government St) and features visits to The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Trounce Alley, Government St., the Inner Harbour, and the Parliament Buildings. Participants will enjoy six local tastings along the way while…

Location

Phillips Brewing & Malting Beer Shop

Government Street

Meet your guide inside the tasting room. They will have a black shirt with A Taste of Victoria Food Tours on it.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Weda_b

Jan 22, 2026

Enjoyed hearing the... - Enjoyed hearing the history of Victoria, as well as all the food tastings. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Victoria.

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408jrm

Jan 15, 2026

This is the best food tour I’ve ever done. - What a great experience. Andy is passionate about food and about Victoria, the perfect combination to lead the tour. The food was fantastic at every stop and the tour was a great way to learn about the city.

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Maureen_n

Jan 15, 2026

This was a great food... - This was a great food tour. The guide was knowledgeable about Victoria's history and the food selections he made were really good. There was a selection of both savory and sweet. The food was tasty and the restaurants were locally owned and operated with history and significance, not tourist traps. He was engaging in his presentation and stories, and was welcoming to all.

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Ann_l

Jan 7, 2026

Andy really knows how to... - Andy really knows how to run a good food tour. Having grown up in the Chinatown area he knows the local history and is good at telling about it. The food was varied and excellent.

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Alex

Jan 2, 2026

Excellent Food Tour - Do This One! - Andy was an awesome tour guide and raconteur, filling us in on lots of interesting and quirky information about Victoria while taking us round a fantastic selection of the city’s delicious cafes, pubs and restaurants . The balance of walking, food and chat was perfect. Especially good to do when you first arrive in Victoria as you’ll have lots of tips from a local of places to go back to explore and to eat at. Thanks so much Andy, we had a great time.

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661pearld

Dec 28, 2025

Fun, yummy and educational!! - My daughter, daughter in law and I took this tour as I had enjoyed similar previous tours. This one did not disappoint. Andy, our tour guide explained everything very well, we knew what to expect and the rationale behind his selection of tastings. All 6 of the tastings were very good. The number of participants, 12 was good. The history of the different areas was interesting but not excessive. As well, Andy provided a QR code where we could access the names of the places visited, suggested restaurants and sights. It is nice to get this insight from a local residents. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone new to the area.

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Sergior221

Dec 28, 2025

Hidden food gems and alleyways - Totally worth the time and the money. We visited alleys and saw things that very likely wouldn't have visited if we were by ourselves. The food selection was great and again we wouldn't have been able to select some of these hidden gems if we were by ourselves. Andy, the owner, CEO and solo empliof a Taste of Victoria is really great in keeping things interesting and moving. Really high praises.

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Maryagnes_q

Dec 24, 2025

Awesome eats, awesome tour - Andy was a fabulous host, energetic and informative. It’s easy to see he loves this city. Our tour included history and bites of food and drink that we thoroughly enjoyed. Well worth checking it out.

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867deborahf

Dec 20, 2025

Well paced tour - Andy is a great guide who truly loves his neighborhood and knows great spots you wouldn't find on your own. Best meatball is have ever had!

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Debi

Dec 20, 2025

Great Victoria food tour - Come hungry to enjoy the many small bites along this tour. Andy loves his neighborhood and it shows as he introduced us to several places we would never find on our own.

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From $83

up to 12 guests

1 - Adult