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Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

City centre Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

By VoiceMap
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Price is CA $16 per adult
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Features
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore Victoria’s history from its indigenous roots to the Victorian Era at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.

• Take in the Inner Harbour where the city got its start and Victoria’s Chinatown which was once known for gambling and opium trade
• Hear from producer Michele Davis whose passion for Victoria inspired her to lead guided tours – and to carefully craft this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Activity location

  • Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
    • 812 Wharf Street
    • V8W 1T3, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
    • 812 Wharf Street
    • V8W 1T3, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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City centre Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $16.23 x 1 AdultCA $16.23
Total
Price is CA $16.23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Inner-Harbour Pathway (Pass by)
The tour starts with a walk along the harbour where you'll hear how the city got its start.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Pass by)
The tour makes a brief stop in front of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. You'll learn about its architect, the building and more before continuing.
Emily Carr Statue (Pass by)
The tour briefly stops in front of the Emily Carr Statue. You'll learn about Emily Carr and why she's being honoured before you continue on the walk.
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada (Pass by)
The tour stops briefly in front of the Empress Hotel. You'll learn about the hotel before continuing on the walk.
Bastion Square (Pass by)
The tour stops briefly in Bastion Square. You'll hear about the square and then you'll have the opportunity to explore it before continuing with the tour.
Old Town (Pass by)
The tour takes you through a portion of Old Town Victoria. You'll learn about the early development of the town while you walk.
Fan Tan Alley (Pass by)
The tour takes you through Fan Tan Alley. You'll learn about its unique history.
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site (Pass by)
The tour takes you through Victoria's Chinatown. You'll learn about the area's history and the history of Chinese immigrants that call it home.
Government Street (Pass by)
The tour takes you down Government Street and points out a number of historical buildings and unique shops.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDestination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
    • 812 Wharf Street
    • V8W 1T3, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDestination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
    • 812 Wharf Street
    • V8W 1T3, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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