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Victoria Food Tour: Hidden Gems and Local Cuisine
4.8
230 Ratings
Victoria
Embark on a multicultural culinary adventure in Victoria’s downtown core. Sample BC wine, Middle Eastern street food, Korean corn dogs, gourmet cheese, decadent chocolate, and French macarons. Meet local business owners and discover hidden gems with a local foodie expert guide.
Embark on a multicultural culinary adventure in Victoria’s downtown core. Sample BC wine, Middle Eastern street food, Korean corn dogs, gourmet cheese, decadent chocolate, and French macarons. Meet local business owners and discover hidden gems with a local foodie expert guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Steamship Terminal - Begin the tour at this historic structure, constructed in 1924 by the renowned architect Francis Rattenbury.
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - Discover more about one of Victoria’s most iconic landmarks!
- Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada - Explore Victoria’s award-winning hotel, recognized as a…
- Steamship Terminal - Begin the tour at this historic structure, constructed in 1924 by the renowned architect Francis Rattenbury.
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia - Discover more about one of Victoria’s most iconic landmarks!
- Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada - Explore Victoria’s award-winning hotel, recognized as a National Historic Site, while strolling along the picturesque Inner Harbour.
- Inner Harbour - The tour commences at this stunning waterfront spot, where guests learn about its most famous structures, including the Parliament Building, The Empress Hotel, and the Steamship Building.
- Royal Theatre - Discover the history of this historic live vaudeville theatre and its influence on the surrounding area.
- Fort Street - Enjoy a guided tour along this historic street.
- St. Andrew’s Cathedral - Visit this iconic cathedral with a guided history and storytelling experience.
- Government Street - Guests enjoy a brief guided tour of one of Victoria’s most vibrant streets, home to some of the city’s oldest buildings.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Food and drink tastings
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Food and drink tastings
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
On this fun and tasty tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious multi-cultural cuisine that is unique to Victoria led by a local foodie expert guide.
ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada’s best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corn dogs, gourmet cheese, a decadent…
On this fun and tasty tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious multi-cultural cuisine that is unique to Victoria led by a local foodie expert guide.
ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada’s best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corn dogs, gourmet cheese, a decadent chocolate tasting, and French macarons. Samples may change depending on what restaurants are open. Please note this tour is a mix of savory and sweet samples
Make new friends, meet local business owners, hear stories about history, get amazing insider tips about where to eat next, and avoid tourist trap eateries with the help of a local guide.
VEGETARIANS WELCOME!
WHY DO THIS TOUR?
- You are an adventurous soul that wants to try new things
- You have a passion for finding small hard-to-find local businesses that aren’t tourist driven
- You want a local authentic experience and want to eat food made by locals
- A moderate amount of walking is involved including some standing. Not all restaurants have seating available and the tour has about 3–40 minutes of light walking.; comfortable shoes are recommended
- Please dress according to weather conditions
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements including vegetarian requests a minimum of 24 hours before the tour commences.
- Infant meals not included
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour is suitable for vegetarians. Must be requested prior to tour starting a minimum of 24 hours before tour starts.
- Please triple check that the date you booked is correct. We can not reschedule your tour if you miss the date - you will need to re-book the tour at full price.
Location
Off The Eaten Track Food Tours Victoria
Belleville Street
We are on the main floor of the Steamship Terminal Building. We have a gift shop inside, next to the Steamship Grill & Bar Restaurant. Please go inside our gift shop to check-in with the staff.
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
4.8
(230 Ratings)
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Kbatali
Dec 28, 2025
More than a food tour - - A great way to see the city! - A great way to explore the city!
Our tour guide (Erik) not only knew about food, but also shared stories of the history of Victoria and the important people in the city's history.
We met a number of business owners proud to share their passion for their products.
Highly recommend!
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Lidamari_v
Dec 18, 2025
This tour was the perfect... - This tour was the perfect combination of great food, exploring and history. Our guide was absolutely amazing. She provided us with so much information and was just lovely in general. The culinary stops were all top shelf and were very accomodating when it came to dietary restrictions. I would 100% recommend this tour.
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Michelle
Dec 2, 2025
Christmas food tour with Off The Eaten Track - Booked a Christmas food tour for my sister, daughter and myself with Off The Eaten Track. We were the only guests on tour along with our guide Brenda Quinn and a trainee. We had a great time and Brenda was a hoot. She brought us to a few familiar places and some we have never been to before. The food was amazing and we got some great ideas for Xmas gifts from the shops she brought us to. I would definitely recommend the tour to others. A great way to start off the holiday season.
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M2852aaalexandrac
Nov 22, 2025
Worth it! - I was a solo traveler here for a short time and looking for a quick way to experience the city and get my bearings. I tagged onto a group of 7 other ladies that were so fun, and our tour guide, Erik, was very personable and knowledgeable. I loved everything we ate, which was a diverse mix of casual and fine dining, and the walking was an easy pace. Definitely worth the money. My favorite dish was the chowder at steamship, but the wine and cheese guy at Lapero was so enthusiastic about his job and so funny- he wins my favorite person award for the trip.
Forgot to take pictures of a few things.
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Kathy_l
Nov 10, 2025
Off the Eaten Path is Wonderful!! - Erik was wonderful! He was knowledgeable about Victoria, and really fun to explore the city with, while eating out way across town:)
We enjoyed the history and yummy food:)
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Connie_s
Oct 30, 2025
Easy to find starting... - Easy to find starting location. Large portions of food to try. The tour guide was friendly. The first two stops were the best. Husband had the chowder and I had the salad. The Korean corn dog was huge and tasted great. Many things to see along the way. Come to the tour hungry.
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Grandtour743447
Oct 8, 2025
Mother/Daughter Getaway to Beautiful Victoria Island! - Our first afternoon in Victoria we decided to spend getting acquainted with downtown and the food scene. What an amazing tour we had with Erik! His stories about the history of Victoria Island and the architecture were fascinating. All six food stops were scrumptious, and unique. Highly recommend this as a great way to begin or wrap up your visit, and also highly recommend Erik as a guide.
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Rebekah_m
Oct 6, 2025
A great experience that shouldn’t be missed! - The food tour was amazing! Great guide, food, and history lesson. It is a walking tour but the walk is easy and all the stops are pretty close together. I would definitely do this tour again!
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Jean
Oct 2, 2025
Fun, informative and tasty! - This was a fun and tasty tour. The group was a great size and the guide shared great stories about Victoria. The food stops were diverse and tasty. I didn't love everything, but I enjoyed most of the items. It was a great tour on a drizzly day. Well organized, fun, and worth the price.
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Thehowieee
Sep 26, 2025
Must-do upon arrival in Victoria - This tour was a perfect mix of food and city tour. I've taken dozens of food and city tours; this ranks at the top. Our guide Erik was personable, energetic, and fit right in with the vibe of our group. We wanted to eat, explore, learn a few things, and get recommendations on what else to eat/see/do.
Food-wise, it was a great mix of savory and sweet and enough for a full meal replacement for anyone hungry.
We concluded our tour with a recommendation for dinner from Erik, which turned out to be the best meal the group had during the entire week together. Thank you for helping create a fantastic memory of Victoria! As for what that restaurant was ... you'll need to ask him ... not spilling his secrets :)
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