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A map with numbered markers indicating locations, Victoria Harbour, and surrounding streets. 1
A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a large historic building with a green facade, and a clear blue sky. 2
A narrow wooden boardwalk with colorful buildings on either side, a person walking, and a boat docked in the background. 3
A marina with boats, a large building with a dome, and a flower garden. 4
Two people examining a map outdoors, with trees and a building in the background. 5
By Tripvia Tours

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $8 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore Victoria's harbour, Chinatown and historic streets on a 4 km self-guided smartphone audio walk featuring 28 points of interest. Start at Centennial Square and finish at Fisherman's Wharf, passing Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings.

    GPS-triggered audio plays as you walk, and a live route map shows your location. Download the tour before you set out for offline use, then start, pause and finish at your own pace; allow about two hours. There is no in-person guide.

    The walk is mainly outdoors, so you can enjoy the route even when nearby buildings are closed. The Captain Cook statue has been removed; its stop explores the former site. Museum visits and other interior access are optional and not included.

Activity location

  • Centennial Square
    • 1 Centennial Square
    • V8W 1P6, Victoria, Canada, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Centennial Square
    • 1 Centennial Square
    • V8W 1P7, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Victoria Harbour Walking Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00am-11:30pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$7.74 x 1 Adult$7.74
Total
Price is $7.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Customer support by phone and email
  • Inclusions
    GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
  • Inclusions
    Live GPS route map
  • Inclusions
    Download for offline use
  • Inclusions
    Location-based trivia game
  • Inclusions
    Flexible, self-paced access
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)
  • Exclusions
    Headphones (optional; audio also plays through your device speaker)
  • Exclusions
    Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated
  • Exclusions
    In-person guide

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This 4 km outdoor walk uses city sidewalks, plazas and harbour paths; expect some uneven paving and street crossings. There is no tour transportation. Nearby buildings may be closed, but the exterior route remains enjoyable; dress for the weather.

Activity itinerary

Victoria (Pass by)

Begin at Centennial Square for a 4 km waterfront walk through Victoria's heritage, harbour views and vibrant streets.

Centennial Square

  • 3m
Discover Centennial Square's civic plaza and its place in Victoria's evolving downtown.

Fan Tan Alley

  • 3m
Slip into Fan Tan Alley, a narrow Chinatown passage lined with colourful shopfronts and history.

Market Square

  • 3m
Explore Market Square's restored courtyard and independent shops, a lively link to Victoria's trading past.

Johnson Street & Wharf Street

  • 3m
Admire the blue Johnson Street Bridge, a striking modern span connecting downtown and the harbour's west side.

Waddington Alley

  • 3m
Wander Waddington Alley, where old brickwork and historic paving preserve a quieter corner of downtown.

Bastion Square

  • 3m
Take in Bastion Square's heritage architecture and stories of Victoria's sometimes spooky past.

Chinatown

  • 3m
Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown, where heritage gates, shops and cultural stories fill the streets.

Bard & Banker

  • 3m
Pass the Bard & Banker, an ornate former bank building now a pub on Government Street.

Rogers' Chocolates

  • 3m
Pass Rogers' Chocolates and the former Windsor Hotel, two heritage façades with sweet and storied pasts.

Inner Harbour

  • 3m
Enjoy Inner Harbour views of boats, landmarks and the waterfront bustle.

Statue of Captain James Cook

  • 3m
Pause at the former site of the Captain James Cook statue, removed in 2021, to reflect on Victoria's changing public history.

Fairmont Empress

  • 3m
Admire the Fairmont Empress's grand harbour-facing façade, a landmark of Victoria's railway era.

Emily Carr Statue

  • 3m
Meet the Emily Carr statue and discover the Victoria artist's enduring connection to BC's landscapes.

The Netherlands Centennial Carillon (Pass by)

Hear the Netherlands Centennial Carillon above the Royal BC Museum, a gift from BC's Dutch community.

Royal BC Museum

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
View the Royal BC Museum from outside; its changing exhibitions require a separate admission ticket.

Thunderbird Park

  • 5m
Admire Thunderbird Park's carved poles and Indigenous art beside the museum.

Helmcken House

  • 5m
See Helmcken House from outside, one of BC's oldest surviving homes; occasional open houses are separate.

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

  • 5m
Admire the Parliament Buildings and their grounds from outside; indoor tours depend on opening hours and security.

Queen Victoria Statue (Pass by)

See the Queen Victoria statue and nearby Cenotaph on the legislative grounds, two reminders of BC's public history.

Confederation Garden Court

  • 5m
Look for the tucked-away statue and gardens at Confederation Garden Court.

Steamship Terminal

  • 5m
View the Steamship Terminal's grand stone columns, recalling the harbour's days as a Pacific gateway.

CJCG+P6 Victoria

  • 5m
Watch ferries cross the harbour and consider the links they make between Victoria and neighbouring communities.

David Foster Harbour Pathway

  • 5m
Follow the David Foster Harbour Pathway for shoreline views and a chance to spot marine life.

CJFF+P9 Victoria

  • 5m
Pause at Songhees Point for harbour views and a connection to the Lekwungen peoples' enduring presence.

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

  • 5m
Pass the Coast Victoria Hotel's marina and watch the mix of pleasure craft along the waterfront.

Government Street

  • 3m
Stroll Government Street's heritage storefronts, independent shops and old-world architecture.

Fisherman's Wharf

  • 5m
Explore Fisherman's Wharf's colourful float homes and working-waterfront atmosphere from the public walkways.

Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada (Pass by)

Take another look at the Empress Hotel's Château-style exterior, recognized as a National Historic Site.

Location

Activity location

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    Centennial Square
    • 1 Centennial Square
    • V8W 1P6, Victoria, Canada, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Centennial Square
    • 1 Centennial Square
    • V8W 1P7, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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