Victoria: The Chocolate & Bakery Tour
ID: GYG431456-777306
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
From historic chocolate creams to modern day chocolate bars, this tour is a chocolate-lover's dream and a chance to visit some unique local bakeries, chocolate shops, and more.
We start the tour at the famous Chocolate Project where our guests will sample rare and hard-to-find chocolate bars as well as getting a lesson in how chocolate is harvested and made. After a short stroll along Blanshard and Fort, the next stop is at Chocolate & Co for a lovely chocolate truffle and a luxurious drinking chocolate.
The tour then heads to Bon Macaron to sample some quirky chocolate macarons before heading to Chocolats Favoris for a chocolate ice cream dipped in chocolate sauce. This Quebec-based institution is a chocolate wonderland! The tour then heads to Rogers’ Chocolate, Canada’s oldest chocolatier. Here we sample a trio of chocolates including the famous Victoria Cream. The tour ends at the Off The Eaten Track tasting room to sample a Nanaimo Bar, one of Canada’s most famous desserts.
Highlights
- Savor a decadent cup of drinking chocolate, paired with a rich, gourmet truffle
- Wander Government Street and Downtown Victoria while exploring chocolate shops
- Understand how French culture influenced Canadian chocolates and sweets
- Learn about the history of chocolate making and its economic impact on Victoria
- Experience this vibrant and hip community through food and stories
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity will take place rain or shine
This activity requires 2-3 kilometers of walking, including stairs
This tour is not suitable for guests with severe dairy allergies
We meet at our first stop called The Chocolate Project. Please go inside and check in with the staff. An Off The Eaten Track guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts.
INCLUDED
- Local professional tour guide
- Sightseeing walking tour
- Chocolate tastings from 6 local businesses
- Access to Eat Like a Local discount card
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuity for tour guide
- Pick-up or drop-off from hotel
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.
