Victoria Harbour Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Overview
Explore Victoria's harbour, Chinatown and historic streets on a 4 km self-guided smartphone audio walk featuring 28 points of interest. Start at Centennial Square and finish at Fisherman's Wharf, passing Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings.
GPS-triggered audio plays as you walk, and a live route map shows your location. Download the tour before you set out for offline use, then start, pause and finish at your own pace; allow about two hours. There is no in-person guide.
The walk is mainly outdoors, so you can enjoy the route even when nearby buildings are closed. The Captain Cook statue has been removed; its stop explores the former site. Museum visits and other interior access are optional and not included.
What's Included
- Customer support by phone and email
- GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
- Live GPS route map
- Download for offline use
- Location-based trivia game
- Flexible, self-paced access
- Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)
- Headphones (optional; audio also plays through your device speaker)
- Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated
- In-person guide
Meeting Location
1 Centennial Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1P5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
12 Erie Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4X5, Canada
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
What To Expect
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Victoria (pass by)
Centennial Square
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fan Tan Alley
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Market Square
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Johnson Street & Wharf Street
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waddington Alley
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bastion Square
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bard & Banker
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rogers' Chocolates
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Inner Harbour
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Captain James Cook
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fairmont Empress
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emily Carr Statue
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Netherlands Centennial Carillon (pass by)
Royal BC Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thunderbird Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Helmcken House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queen Victoria Statue (pass by)
Confederation Garden Court
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Steamship Terminal
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
CJCG+P6 Victoria
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
David Foster Harbour Pathway
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
CJFF+P9 Victoria
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Government Street
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman's Wharf
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This 4 km outdoor walk uses city sidewalks, plazas and harbour paths; expect some uneven paving and street crossings. There is no tour transportation. Nearby buildings may be closed, but the exterior route remains enjoyable; dress for the weather.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Customer support by phone and email.
- GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour.
- Live GPS route map.
- Download for offline use.
- Location-based trivia game.
- Flexible, self-paced access.
- Smartphone or tablet (bring your own).
- Headphones (optional; audio also plays through your device speaker).
- Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated.
- In-person guide.
The minimum age to participate is 5. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Victoria Harbour Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Victoria Harbour Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Customer support by phone and email
- GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
- Live GPS route map
- Download for offline use
- Location-based trivia game
- Flexible, self-paced access
- Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)
- Headphones (optional; audio also plays through your device speaker)
- Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated
- In-person guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This 4 km outdoor walk uses city sidewalks, plazas and harbour paths; expect some uneven paving and street crossings. There is no tour transportation. Nearby buildings may be closed, but the exterior route remains enjoyable; dress for the weather.
