Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry
Overview
Discover Victoria through its food, drinks and history on a walking tour combining the city's must-see sights with local flavours.
Explore the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Market Square, Bastion Square and Old Town while your guide shares stories behind Victoria's landmarks and hidden gems.
Along the way, enjoy 3 food tastings, sip Victoria's most famous cocktail, sample 2 local craft beers, and hop aboard an iconic Harbour Ferry for a ride across the Inner Harbour.*
Bites & Sights is an equal mix of food and sightseeing, giving you a taste of Victoria while exploring the heart of the city.
Tour Includes
• 3 food tastings
• 1 local cocktail
• Craft beer sample
• Harbour Ferry ride*
• Local history & hidden gems
• Expert local guide
*From November–March, the Harbour Ferry runs Saturdays and Sundays only. Weekday tours receive an additional food tasting instead.
What's Included
- Snacks All culinary tastings, craft drinks, and harbour ferry fare included
- Alcoholic beverages Non-alcoholic beverage pairings are available for guests under 19 or non-drinkers
- Passionate and Local English-speaking Guide
- Lunch Designed as a series of gourmet tastings; we recommend a light meal before or after the tour.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
721 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1W5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
812 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
We will end in the Inner Harbour right outside the Visitor Centre
What To Expect
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Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bastion Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Inner Harbour
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Market Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 2 pieces of ID - 1 photo, 1 name
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-155810P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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.
- Snacks. All culinary tastings, craft drinks, and harbour ferry fare included.
- Alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic beverage pairings are available for guests under 19 or non-drinkers.
- Passionate and Local English-speaking Guide.
- Lunch. Designed as a series of gourmet tastings; we recommend a light meal before or after the tour.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking
- 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 Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry 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
- SnacksAll culinary tastings, craft drinks, and harbour ferry fare included
- Alcoholic beveragesNon-alcoholic beverage pairings are available for guests under 19 or non-drinkers
- Passionate and Local English-speaking Guide
- LunchDesigned as a series of gourmet tastings; we recommend a light meal before or after the tour.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 2 pieces of ID - 1 photo, 1 name
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
