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Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

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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
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  • Local guide
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Food tasting
  • Gratuities (recommended) for tour guide
Departure Point

1701 Douglas St #6, Victoria, BC V8W 0C1, Canada We meet inside the Victoria Public Market. Enter the building through the front doors and head to the middle of the market. We meet at the Community Kitchen space, located near the washrooms. Look for guide holding clipboard and wearing a lanyard nametag.

Return Details

Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, Canada The end location is roughly a 15 minute walk to the starting location.

  • Chinatown, Victoria, 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.
    60 minutes
  • Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, Victoria, 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.
    45 minutes
  • Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, 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!
    10 minutes
  • Market Square, Victoria, 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.
    30 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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.
Resort758717
23 Apr 2023
Our guide Bonnie was experienced, well informed, and energetic. Each stop had an excellent food sample and they were quite different from each other - actually only one had Chinese food - the rest included tacos, Italian hand pies (especially tasty, and macrons.
Bairbre D
05 Apr 2023
Wonderful experience! Cannot recommend the food tour more! Brenda was the best and we had the good fortune to share the time with 4 other amazing people- that was the icing on the cake!
Adimond09
27 Jan 2023
Brenda was full of information and made the so fun. Great food variation, had great interactions with the chef and staff. Highly recommend
This tour in Vancouver Island is organized by Off the Eaten Track

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