4 Walking Tours in Victoria Worth Booking

1.Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $17Our pick

Follow guides such as Fiona, Naomi, Chris, and Kristia through downtown Victoria after dark. In about an hour, you’ll hear ghost stories tied to historic landmarks, learn the darker side of the city’s past, and finish in haunted Bastion Square. The walk is easy, capped at 18 people, and runs in all weather.

“The ghost tour was the highlight of our time spent in Victoria, Canada. Very awesome experience that I would highly recommend.”

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2.Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Victoria with a local English-speaking guide, sampling small bites and drinks, and riding a harbor ferry. The route covers Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Bastion Square, Market Square, the Empress, and the Inner Harbour. Guides such as Gary, Fish, Julie, Rebecca, and Roberto bring strong local knowledge and an easygoing style.

“Book this tour - you will be glad you did. We had a wonderful tour guide - Fish. He went above and beyond, so knowledgeful, kind, funny and interesting. We thought the tour was also great value for money. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Victoria. Do it on your first day (unlike us!) and you will get lots of useful tips for other great things to do in Victoria.”

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3.Historical Victoria Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Start beside Victoria’s Inner Harbour at 2 pm and walk through Old Town, Government Street, Bastion Square, Market Square, and Fan Tan Alley. Local guides such as Chris, John, Sheldon, and Danielle share stories of architecture, public hangings, Chinatown, First Nations history, and the city’s old red-light district. Headsets help you keep listening in busy streets.

“Zack was very open to questions or comments. He was very pleasant and gave a lot of information the about people that had an impact on life in Victoria's downtown”

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4.Victoria City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Grauity-Based

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Start at Victoria’s Inner Harbour and walk through the Parliament buildings, Thunderbird Park, Bastion Square, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, and Market Square. Guides such as Joe, Rebecca, Camilo, and Luise add local stories, food tips, and history. The route takes about 2.5 hours, with morning, afternoon, and evening departures.

“Joe C is born and raised in Victoria and knows the city and its history in depth....as also all types of places to eat. Recommended.”

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