Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria Discount Tickets

Overview

This small-group culinary experience explores Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the atmospheric streets of Old Town through the lens of Victoria’s most exciting restaurants. Designed and curated by award-winning food writer and restaurant judge Bonnie Todd, this tour blends refined tastings with expert storytelling and insider access built over 14 years in the industry. Enjoy generous, chef-driven tastings from carefully selected culinary partners — including elevated South Indian cuisine, refined farm-to-table plates, handcrafted dumplings, standout tacos, artisan pastries, craft beer, and more. Between tastings, your professionally trained guide brings the neighbourhoods to life with immersive storytelling — from the legacy of Canada’s oldest Chinatown to hidden architectural details and layered cultural history in Old Town. Yes, you’ll wander down Fan Tan Alley — but you’ll understand why it matters.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Local guide

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Food tasting

Exclusion

Gratuities (recommended) for tour guide

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Minimum drinking age is 19 years. We have a non-alcohol sample for youth and for those looking for a non-alcohol experience

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, we need to know of any dietary issues before the tour starts.

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Please triple check the date that you booked. We can not reschedule your tour if you miss the date - you will have to re-book at full cost.