Historical Chinatown Walking Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

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Historical Chinatown Walking Tour
2 Adults x $16.39
$32.78
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$32.78

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • If visiting the Tam Kung Temple, an optional donation of $1/person is recommended
  • Gratuities

Overview

Savor the sights, sounds and stories of Canada's oldest Chinatown on this 90-minute walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of gold miners, merchants, laborers and revolutionaries as you weave your way along Chinatown’s main streets and then into Fan Tan Alley (the city’s most infamous thoroughfare).

Meeting points

We meet in front of the Bright Pearl Statue (big metal ball) near the corner of Fisgard and Government Streets in the heart of Chinatown.

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Itinerary

  • Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

    Victoria was the supply center for the gold rush and grew to become British Columbia’s largest city before the birth of Vancouver in the 1880's. Victoria’s Chinatown was the home base for thousands of Chinese. Some established their own stores, restaurants, laundries and farms. In the city, some worked as gardeners, servants and cooks in the homes of non-Chinese. Outside the city, many worked for others in the gold fields, coal mines, logging camps and fish canneries. For many years, Victoria had the largest Chinese population in Canada. Today, its Chinese population is small in comparison to other cities, but Victoria will always have the distinction of being home to Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The Chinese Public School is Victoria's most intriguing building. Learn about why it was built and why there is much more to its ornate architecture than meets the eye.

  • Fan Tan Alley

    Fan Tan Alley is undoubtedly the most famous place in Chinatown, if not in all of Victoria. Many former gambling dens still exist in Fan Tan Alley. A demonstration of how to play fan tan  may be included in your tour.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No health restrictions

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4.9

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Victoria BC's Chinatown Historical Walking Tour was Great!

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a great time with John leading us on the historical walking tour in Chinatown in Victoria, BC. It was 1.5 hours of non-stop information, background and history. This man knows his city very well and was pleased to share it with us. We will plan to take the Ghostly Walk and Historical Walk when we return in future.

Recommended

Published on Aug, 2024

Unique experience with in-depth behind the scenes gems from a knowledgeable guide who grew up in the area.

This is a great value

Published on Jul, 2024

We just took friends on this tour. I had been on this very tour before and really enjoyed it. Our friends liked it too. So informative. Gracious tour guide and assistant. I will continue to recommend it to alal of our guests.

Very good value for money

Published on Jul, 2024

Excellent history tour of China town and the temple. Use of headset ensured all the talk could be heard and the tour went over time. A honey bun to eat was an added extra. Very good value for money.

Excellent tour of Canada’s oldest Chinatown!

Published on Jun, 2024

Tour was fabulous! Informative and interesting and brought Chinatown’s history to life! Appreciated the restaurant suggestions too! Highly recommend!

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