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  • Vancouver, Canada

Historical Chinatown Walking Tour

  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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).

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 10)
2 stops
3 places
1 hr 30 min duration

Stop at: Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

90 min

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.

Pass by: Victoria Chinese Public School

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.

Stop at: Fan Tan Alley

20 min

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.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Local guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • If visiting the Tam Kung Temple, an optional donation of $1/person is recommended
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:30 AM

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

Cancellation Policy

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 start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9

39 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$24.00

per person

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