Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour

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ID: GYG605552-1016223
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Country: Canada

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Join us on a fun-filled 2 hour tour that shows you all the highlights and hidden gems of Victoria. Starting at the Emily Carr statue, learn what made Victoria the beautiful capital city it is today!
Emily Carr is one of the most iconic AND obscure people to have lived in Victoria, so why not start at the lady with the pet monkey with the beautiful Empress Hotel in the background.

Our engaging and passionate guides will share the stories of the most iconic people to have lived in the city and the dark details of their lives that are harder to find. Discover the rough ways of the Gold rush in Bastion Square as well as the hidden alleyways and illegal happenings in Chinatown.

Learn about our local Indigenous culture and the traditions that were here thousands of years before us, as well as reconciliation that is taking place across Canada.

Canada is a vast country that starts or ends right here in Victoria. We will share our culture and what makes Canada and BC a very special place to live and work. By then end of tour, we hope you see why so many of us choose this as home.

We will provide recommendations of other activities, restaurants and events to do in the city as well as a map to orient yourself while you are here. This tour is not to be missed, you will take interesting facts and tales away with you that will make your visit in Victoria memorable and wanting to come back for more!

Highlights

  • Enthusiastic, knowledgable local guide
  • Get local advice about events happening in the city
  • Discover hidden gems that are scattered among the popular places we visit

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour runs rain or shine, dress for the weather
Wear comfortable walking shoes
On the corner of Government st and Belleville st on the Empress Hotel side. There is a statue of a woman with a monkey on her shoulder. Your guide will be wearing a red vest
INCLUDED
  • Passionate and knowledgable English-speaking Guide
  • Curated entertaining stories about Victoria's past
  • Local advice and recommendations
NOT INCLUDED
  • Guide gratuity

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.