Victoria 90-Minute Historical Walking Tour Including Inner Harbour and Bastion Square
by Walking Tours by Discover the Past
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$48Overview
This 90-minute walking tour begins at the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria. The guide meets the group at the harbour and then leads a walk covering about 1.5 kilometers through several historic areas. The route includes stops at Old Town, Bastion Square, Chinatown, Government Street, Market Square, and Fan Tan Alley. At the Inner Harbour, the guide provides an introduction and points out notable 19th-century architecture. The tour continues along Government Street, where participants learn about the compact layout of Victoria and its walkability. At Bastion Square, the guide shares stories about public hangings and law enforcement in the city’s past. Market Square is discussed as part of Victoria’s history as a busy seaport, including its former Red Light District on Johnson Street. The tour finishes with a visit to Fan Tan Alley, known as Victoria’s most infamous alley. The entire tour is conducted on foot with a professional local guide who uses headsets so participants can hear commentary clearly. The tour covers a moderate amount of walking and operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. There are no health restrictions. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Inner Harbour
Meet the guide at the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria before starting the walking tour. The tour covers highlights in Old Town, Bastion Square, and Chinatown while pointing out 1800s architecture and historical events. This stop marks the beginning of the 1.5-hour tour.
10 min
Government Street
Walk along Government Street, a compact and walkable part of Victoria, allowing visitors to cover much historical ground within a short distance.
10 min
Bastion Square
At Bastion Square, learn about Victoria's history of public hangings and law enforcement efforts during its past. The area reveals some of the city's darker stories beyond its Olde England atmosphere.
10 min
Market Square
Visit Market Square, near Johnson Street, which was once Victoria’s Red Light District during the city's time as a busy seaport.
10 min
Fan Tan Alley
See Fan Tan Alley, known as the most infamous alley in Victoria, noted for its unique history and character.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide (wearing red) outside the main doors of the Visitor Information Centre at 812 Wharf St.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Victoria 90-Minute Historical Walking Tour Including Inner Harbour and Bastion Square
by Walking Tours by Discover the Past
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$48Overview
This 90-minute walking tour begins at the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria. The guide meets the group at the harbour and then leads a walk covering about 1.5 kilometers through several historic areas. The route includes stops at Old Town, Bastion Square, Chinatown, Government Street, Market Square, and Fan Tan Alley. At the Inner Harbour, the guide provides an introduction and points out notable 19th-century architecture. The tour continues along Government Street, where participants learn about the compact layout of Victoria and its walkability. At Bastion Square, the guide shares stories about public hangings and law enforcement in the city’s past. Market Square is discussed as part of Victoria’s history as a busy seaport, including its former Red Light District on Johnson Street. The tour finishes with a visit to Fan Tan Alley, known as Victoria’s most infamous alley. The entire tour is conducted on foot with a professional local guide who uses headsets so participants can hear commentary clearly. The tour covers a moderate amount of walking and operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. There are no health restrictions. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Inner Harbour
Meet the guide at the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria before starting the walking tour. The tour covers highlights in Old Town, Bastion Square, and Chinatown while pointing out 1800s architecture and historical events. This stop marks the beginning of the 1.5-hour tour.
10 min
Government Street
Walk along Government Street, a compact and walkable part of Victoria, allowing visitors to cover much historical ground within a short distance.
10 min
Bastion Square
At Bastion Square, learn about Victoria's history of public hangings and law enforcement efforts during its past. The area reveals some of the city's darker stories beyond its Olde England atmosphere.
10 min
Market Square
Visit Market Square, near Johnson Street, which was once Victoria’s Red Light District during the city's time as a busy seaport.
10 min
Fan Tan Alley
See Fan Tan Alley, known as the most infamous alley in Victoria, noted for its unique history and character.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide (wearing red) outside the main doors of the Visitor Information Centre at 812 Wharf St.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.