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View of Chinatown in Victoria with the Gates of Harmonious Interest

ACTIVITY

Off the Eaten Track - Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Tour

Victoria, BC
Credit: Destination BC/Tanya Goehring

DETAILS

Explore Victoria's historic Chinatown and treat your taste buds with 7-8 foodie stops, including a stop at a popular bakery for some delicious pork buns and a local brewery for a refreshing craft beer. This two-hour guided experience takes you past iconic landmarks like the Gates of Harmonious Interest, all while making stops at some restaurants, bars and other hidden gems.

Tour Highlights:

  • Taste fresh, and local ingredients from seven stops and enjoy more than eight samples of food and beverages.
  • Visit iconic landmarks such as the Victoria Public Market, The Chinese Public Language School and Market Square during your walking tour.
  • Walk along Fan Tan Alley—a narrow street dotted with lanterns and learn all about the history around the area.

This tour can accommodate some allergies, however it can not accommodate a gluten allergy. 

Activity policies

Tour Meeting Location: Victoria Public Market at 1701 Douglas Street. Please enter the building through the front doors and head to the middle of the market. The tour meets at the Community Kitchen space, located near the washrooms. 

Address: 1701 Douglas Street, Victoria 

AVAILABLE IN  Victoria, BC 

FROM January 1 - December 31

$120.00

+ taxes and fees, per adult

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Guide exploring Fan Tan Alley with their group on the Off The Eatery Modern Chinatown Food and History Tour
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View of the Gates of Harmonious Interest in Chinatown Victoria
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Credit: Destination BC/Tanya Goehring
View of the narrow alley at Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown Victoria
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Credit: Jasper Garratt/Unsplash
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