Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria | 2 hours

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Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria
2 Adults x $85.50
$171.00
Approx Total
$171.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • Local guide
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Food tasting
  • Gratuities (recommended) for tour guide

Overview

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

Meeting points

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.

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The end location is roughly a 15 minute walk to the starting location.

Itinerary

  • Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

    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.

    1 hour

  • Victoria Public Market at the Hudson

    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

    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

    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

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Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

113 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 101 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour!

Published on Feb, 2025

Julie was great! We had such a great day learning about the history and trying a variety of great food. Highly recommend tour! My 12 yo who does not generally like food tours loved this one.

A great food sampling with the history of Chinatown

Published on Dec, 2024

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town food tour in Victoria. Ben was a great tour guide and knew his history of the area. We also appreciate the flexibility with the choice of food samples since our family has 2 vegetarians with one that doesn't like cheese and the alternate samples provided were also very tasty. We have found great places to revisit for lunch or dinner because of the tour we took. I recommend Off The Eaten Track if you want to experience a food tour in Victoria that is well worth the time and money.

2nd year anniversary highlight.

Published on Dec, 2024

Brenda was amazing, we (my gf and I) were the only ones on the tour and she made us feel like VIP guests. Will be recommending this tour all round.

A wonderful way to explore the old Victoria

Published on Nov, 2024

Brilliant tour! We had already walked around the area of old Victoria and hadn’t found any of the places we visited. Our guide, Brenda, was fantastic and so knowledgeable and able to impart that knowledge very professionally and with a great sense of humour. The choice of fare experienced was diverse and fascinating and the treats came thick and fast. A lot of territory was covered in two hours. The Filipino Yam Bun (out of this world) was the winner in a very close contest! Highly recommended.

Comfy shoes as we are...

Published on Nov, 2024

Comfy shoes as we are walking quite quickly from location to location. Bring your appetite! Great fun!

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