Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is the most unique experience in Victoria. On the Group Walking Tour of Victoria, you get to determine the value for yourself.
Victoria’s fascinating history comes alive for you, taking you past iconic and picture-ready sites like the Empress Hotel, multiple heritage buildings from the Gold Rush Era, and the famous “Canada's skinniest alley” in Chinatown. You’ll learn about Victoria’s many eras & districts and discover how it has grown from a small trading post to a rollicking boomtown, to the laid-back and beautiful City of Gardens.
Group Walking Tour (Tip based) means that every guest (after booking fee and taxes) has the freedom to set their own price, depending on their budget, the amount of value they feel they received on the 2.5-hour tour, and their desire to support this experience.
This highly-rated walking tour will show you all the top attractions and your local guide will take you to all the must-see spots.
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Passionately researched history and culture
Easy and direct route throughout Victoria
Personable local guides
Local recommendations and tips
Gratuities
Departure Point
698 Government St, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, Canada
Meet your guide, holding a red Toonie Tours umbrella, at The Victoria Cenotaph.
Return Details
Centennial Square, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P5, Canada
Everything in Victoria is extremely walkable. Centennial Square allows you to access everything just a few short steps away.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Victoria, Canada Our start location, you'll admire the incredible architecture by the late, great, Francis Rattenbury, before meeting your tour group for the day. 15 minutes
Thunderbird Park, Victoria, Canada This stop will always surprise us, learn about the local indigenous, and maybe get invited in for a ceremonial house for a unique experience. Outside there is a collection of replica totem poles & historic buildings including a convent & carving studio. 15 minutes
721 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5, Canada Set in a grand, chateau-style building built in 1908, this upscale hotel off Highway 1 is a 3-minute walk from the Royal BC Museum and 5 km from Victoria Harbour. 10 minutes
1081 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, Canada Botanical Orcas!! On our way to our next stop we pas by gorgeous flowers shaped to be two perfect Orca Whales
812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada Great picture opportunity at the Canada sign. A group shot or one to share with friends and family that you made it safe to Canada. 5 minutes
456 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 0E3, Canada Beautiful oceanfront views of Victoria Harbour. Another picturesque backdrop that will a perfect social media feed highlight. 10 minutes
Bastion Square, Victoria, Canada A public square with a rich history, learn from your personably local guide of the epic tales that shaped Victoria. 15 minutes
Waddington Alley, Victoria, BC V8W, Canada The oldest undisturbed street in Victoria, learn what makes this street unique and the significance of its presence. 10 minutes
Market Square, Victoria, Canada Local boutiques & eateries occupy historic brick buildings around a relaxed courtyard with seating. 15 minutes
Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, Canada This Snug, historic pathway with boutiques is a popular shopping district today, worth noting to come back to after the tour. 10 minutes
500 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4, Canada Canada's oldest Chinatown tells tales of the Asian culture that helped shaped Victoria to be what it is today. 10 minutes
Centennial Square, Victoria, Canada End with a final story within the perfect gathering place in Victoria's walkable downtown 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
T8379VXdavidw
12 Aug 2023
It was ok. Could easily do the same in 90 minutes. Should cap group at 12 because stragglers slow it down and it is hard to hear.
Joanie M
07 Aug 2023
Claire Mulligan is a superb guide, very knowledgeable about all aspects of the city, and a very entertaining storyteller.
I happily recommend this tour to anyone already living on Vancouver Island or traveling there.
As wonderful a city as Victoria is, it is made even more fantastic by having a superlative guide immersed in local history and folklore, Indigenous culture, the arts (including architecture, painting, music, and writing), etc.
The tour: a real highlight for both newbies and those returning to this gorgeous city!
LinLan8
29 Jul 2023
This was a well-done tour with a knowledgeable guide. We covered the basic city center and harbor area, hitting the highlights with some insightful history added in. It lasted about 2 1/2 hours, and we walked maybe two miles - fairly mild pace. We enjoyed ourselves and felt like we gained a better understanding of the city of Victoria.
This tour in
Vancouver Island
is organized by
Toonie Tours Calgary
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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