Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, French
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Explore Victoria's oldest Chinatown and vibrant Old Town on this hidden food tour. Savor diverse cuisines like South Indian, Mexican, and more. Perfect for adventurous foodies seeking local flair.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover hip and hidden foodie gems in Canada's oldest Chinatown and vibrant Old Town. Eat like a local at our newest restaurants that are off the tourist path including decadent South Indian cuisine, farm-to-table dishes, Thai dumplings, a mind-blowing taco, pastries, craft beer and much more. Perfect for the adventurous traveller looking for an authentic experience.


ON THE MENU: An eclectic mix of multi-cultural cuisine from some of the newest and hippest hidden gems in the city. South Indian, Mexican, Japanese, Filipino and more.


WHY DO THIS TOUR?

*You heard how awesome Chinatown is but want to experience it in a different way. Yes, we go down Fan Tan Alley!

* You love history and want to see historic sights & buildings and hear stories about Victoria's very interesting past

* You have a passion for finding small hard-to-find businesses that aren't tourist driven

* You want a local authentic experience and want to eat food made by locals

* You want discounts at local eateries


What You Get

Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Food tasting
Gratuities (recommended) for tour guide

Good To Know

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, we need to know of any dietary issues before the tour starts.
  • Minimum drinking age is 19 years. We have a non-alcohol sample for youth and for those looking for a non-alcohol experience
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

1

Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

We do a deep dive in to Canada's oldest Chinatown including visiting heritage sites such as the Chinese Language School, The Gates of Harmonious Interest, and some of the oldest buildings in Western Canada.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Fan Tan Alley

Named after the Chinese gambling game Fan-Tan, the alley was originally a gambling district with restaurants, shops, and opium dens. It is the narrowest street in Canada, only 0.9 meters (35 in) wide. It was designated as a heritage property by the local government in 2001 and remains a popular attraction. Let us take you through this bustling alley and show you the best places to get the iconic picture that visitors love to get!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Market Square

This bustling square used to be home to opium dens, brothels, and bars back in the rough and tumble gold rush days of the 1860s. Now it is home to cute local shops, modern restaurants, and breweries. Here we will stop at our favorite brewery (Whistle Buoy) to sample some of the best craft beer in the city.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

540 Fisgard St, Fisgard Street, Capital Regional District British Columbia, Canada, CA, V8W 1R4

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We meet at our first foodie stop, Maiiz Nixtamal. Please not your guide will meet you in front of the restaurant, they will be holding a clipboard and wearing a nametag. This restaurant opens at 11am.
End Point

Block Kitchen and Bar Victoria, Yates Street, Capital Regional District British Columbia, Canada, CA, V8W 1K8

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The end location is roughly a 15 minute walk to the starting location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Highly recommended!
June 09, 2025
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Our Hip & Hidden Chinatown tour with AJ was fantastic. We were 2 locals, father and daughter, and the other 6 guests were visitors off a cruise ship. We went to several places I have been wanting...read more

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A Delicious and Informative Walking Food Tour
June 09, 2025
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This walking food tour was a fantastic experience from start to finish! We visited seven diverse stops, enjoying everything from Mexican and Indian cuisine to Japanese bites, Chinese dishes, local ...read more

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Chinatown / Downtown foodie tour
May 29, 2025
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My partner and I had tour guide Jo all to ourselves, which was a treat. We did the Hip & Hidden Chinatown tour because it seemed the most likely to include places we hadn't tried before (we're loca...read more

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Great find d and fun facts!
May 25, 2025
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Great multi-ethnic food and lots of fun facts! We lover exploring Chinatown and the adjacent Old Town from a culinary perspective. Thank you Julie!

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The World of Food at Victoria's Finest Hidden Gems
May 16, 2025
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The food stops were amazing. I am still fantasizing about the bun I had from the Filipino bakery! As a local, I discovered new places I wasn't aware of and will definitely be returning to all the p...read more

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