Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour
Overview
On this fun and tasty walking tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious cuisine from local small businesses out of the tourist areas. All led by a local expert guide to tell stories about Victoria.
ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada's best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corndog, local seafood chowder, 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. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A GLUTEN FREE REQEUST.
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
What's Included
- Lunch
- Food and drink tastings
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
470 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1W9, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1012 Broad Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2A1, Canada
This is only a few short blocks or about a 5 minute walk from the starting location.
What To Expect
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Steamship Terminal
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia (pass by)
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada (pass by)
Inner Harbour
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Theatre (pass by)
Government Street
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour?
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Activity code: C-7021STREETFOOD
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour 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.
- Lunch.
- Food and drink tastings.
- Professional guide.
- Local guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Food and drink tastings
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
