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Historical Chinatown Walking Tour
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Historical Chinatown Walking Tour
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- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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What you can expect during your visit
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Delve into the colorful past of Canada’s oldest Chinatown, in Victoria, British Columbia. This guided walking tour will lead you through the streets and storied allies of the historic neighborhood, as your historian/guide tells you the fascinating, sometimes tragic tales of the people who helped build the city and shape Canada as well as modern China.
- Get an immersive tour of Victoria’s Chinatown based on historic research
- Learn about the history as you discover all contemporary Chinatown offers
- Mobile listening aids help you hear the guide clearly
- Tour is approximately 90 minutes. Please dress for the weather
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What's Included
Local guide
If visiting the Tam Kung Temple, an optional donation of $1/person is recommended
Gratuities
Departure & Return
1681 Government St , 1681 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 0A1, Canada
3 Fan Tan Alley , 3 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 3G9, CanadaWe meet in front of the Bright Pearl Statue (big metal ball) near the corner of Fisgard and Government Streets in the heart of Chinatown.
10:30 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No health restrictions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- OPERATED BY Walking Tours by Discover the Past
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Historical Chinatown Walking Tour?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Historical Chinatown Walking Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Historical Chinatown Walking Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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John Adam's was a great...
Lauren_W
, May 2022
Absolutely THE BEST!
Diane H
, Nov 2019
Great tour, which turned out to be private for my son and I only- very, very informative, funny, so patient in answering our many questions. Extra touches like meeting some of the shopkeepers added another layer of personal history that showed a lot of love and respect for not just the historic Chinatown, but the current residents, too.
Excellent Way To Learn
Deanna_B
, May 2019
We enjoyed this tour, led by Chris, on a recent visit to Victoria. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Chinatown and clearly has a great relationship with current residents and business owners. We learned so much about the area that we would have overlooked had we not taken the tour. We'd highly recommend it!
John was a wonderful tour guide and...
Quin S
, Jan 2018
The guide, Chris, was outstanding...
Terry J
, Aug 2017
Chinatown occupies a small part of...
Katejmn
, Jul 2017
Chinatown occupies a small part of Victoria, but our history expert/tour guide kept us informed for 1 1/2 hours. I feel like he must be a college professor because he spoke so knowledgably and eloquently about Chinatown and how its residents have contributed to society over the years. He even bought us some Chinese pastry treats from a Chinese restaurant for us all to taste. I wish I could remember his name, but I know that he and his father run a local tour guide service and I suspect that it must contract out to Viator. I have taken quite a few Viator trips and this one rated at the top of my list.
I highly recommend this tour. Chris...
Drake R
, Jun 2017
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