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Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: MAiiZ Nixtamal Eatery & Tortilleria
Your experience begins at our central meeting location where you’ll be welcomed by your professionally trained guide and introduced to the small group - including a tasting!
Stop at: Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
The tour spends approximately 30 minutes exploring Canada’s oldest Chinatown while enjoying multiple curated tastings from respected local culinary partners. Between bites, your guide shares the cultural history, architecture, and stories that shaped this vibrant district.
Stop at: Fan Tan Alley
Don't just walk through Fan Tan - truly experience it with a guide to bring it to life through stories. This photogenic street is ripe with history and has a ton of hidden treasures that only a local guide can reveal. We of course will also taste some delicious food here.
Stop at: Market Square
Next, we transition into Old Town, walking through Market Square and along heritage brick streets. Over the next 45–60 minutes, you’ll enjoy additional chef-driven tastings — from globally inspired cuisine to elevated local favorites — while learning how Victoria’s dining scene has evolved over the past century.
What's Included
- Local guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Food tasting
- Gratuities (recommended) for tour guide
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
We meet at our first foodie stop, Maiiz Nixtamal. Please not your guide will meet you in front of the restaurant, they will be holding a clipboard and wearing a nametag. This restaurant opens at 11am.
End Point
Where the tour ends
The end location is roughly a 15 minute walk to the starting location.
Get DirectionsStart time:
11:00 AM
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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