Off The Eaten Track Food Tours with Ferry
Victoria
Embark on a food tour with local expert guides who will show you where hip Victoria foodies go to eat, drink and shop in beautiful downtown Victoria. Tour through iconic neighborhoods and taste authentically local food along the way. Off The Eaten Track strives to showcase local and emerging businesses throughout all of their food tours.
Package Includes:
- Ferry Fare
- A Food Tour with Off The Eaten Track
Guided Tour Offerings
Downtown Food and City Tour
11:30am or 2:30pm (Daily)
Embark on a delicious walking tour of downtown Victoria to experience some of the best hidden culinary gems in the city. All of the stops are small businesses that the locals know and love. Historic sights include the Legislature Building, the Inner Harbour, The Royal Theater, bustling Fort Street and more. ​
Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Tour
11:00am or 3:00pm (Tuesday - Sunday)
Discover old streets with new eats on this fun and informative foodie walking tour that explores two iconic neighborhoods, Chinatown & Old Town. The tour will visit 6-7 of the best hidden gems in the city with an eclectic mix of culinary delights. Sights include Fan Tan Alley, Chinatown, and Market Square in Old Town. Learn more about the early days of Victoria’s history while visiting the best hip and modern cuisine in the city.
Eat Like a Canadian Tour
April 1 - September 30, 2026: 2:30pm (Daily) or 6:00pm (Thursday & Sunday only)
Welcome to Canada Eh! See some of Canada's most traditional dishes and the stories behind them. From local ingredients to historic dishes, this tour is the best way to experience Canadian culinary culture. Sip and savor local cuisine, explore the iconic Inner Harbour, and learn more about the history of Canadian dishes.
Evening Sip, Savor, Stroll Tour
November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026: 6:00pm (Wednesday - Sunday)
May 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026: 7:00pm (Wednesday - Sunday)
November 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026: 6:00pm (Wednesday - Sunday)
Indulge your senses in an unforgettable culinary adventure with a gastronomic journey that combines delectable bites, exquisite wines, and handcrafted cocktails across three of the city's most renowned restaurants.
Cozy Christmas Food Tour
December 1 - December 31, 2025: 1:30pm (Thursday - Sunday)
Get in the Christmas spirit with a festive guided culinary walking tour that celebrates indulgent holiday-themed samples from classic Victoria foodie businesses.
Downtown Food and City Tour
This 2-hour tour begins at the Steamship Terminal Building, beside our Victoria terminal (470 Belleville Street). Embark on a delicious walking tour of downtown Victoria to experience some of the best hidden culinary gems in the city. All of the stops are small businesses that the locals know and love. Historic sights include the Legislature Building, The Inner Harbour, The Royal Theater, bustling Fort Street and more.
The tour includes roughly 45+ minutes of light walking and is wheelchair friendly. Dairy allergies can not be accommodated. Dishes can include a BC wine tasting, sweet and savory pastries, a Korean corn dog, charcuterie, Middle Eastern cuisine, locally made truffles, and macarons. Please Note: Dishes may change due to availability.
Dietary Concerns: Food requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the tour. Please call Black Ball's packaging department at 877-386-2202 once you've made your booking.
Tour Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm or 2:30pm - 4:30pm.
Meeting Place: Steamship Terminal Building, beside our Victoria terminal (470 Belleville Street). Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
Ending Place: Bon Macaron (1012 Broad Street).
Price Includes: All food & beverage tastings and expert local tour guide.
Tour Highlights:
- 10+ samples of food & beverages from 7 local foodie stops.
- Sample various unique dishes including wine, pastries, macarons, cheese, and more!
- Guided tour of historic downtown with local tour guide.
- Get discounts at various stops with a Eat Like a Local Card.
Please Note: Gratuity is not included in the tour price. If you'd like to tip your guide, gratuities are accepted at the end of the tour (USD and credit cards accepted).
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to run. The tour can accommodate up to 14 people.
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Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Tour
Discover old streets with new eats on this fun and informative foodie walking tour that explores two iconic neighborhoods, Chinatown & Old Town. The tour will visit 6-7 of the best hidden gems in the city with an eclectic mix of culinary delights. Sights include Fan Tan Alley, Chinatown, and Market Square in Old Town. Learn more about the early days of Victoria’s history while visiting the best hip and modern cuisine in the city.
Tour includes roughly 45 minutes of light walking and is wheelchair friendly. Vegetarian option available. Dishes can include farm-to-table soup, South Indian cuisine, traditional Cantonese baked Char Sui buns, authentic Mexican taco, Thai dumplings, and local craft beer. Please Note: Dishes may change due to availability.
Dietary Concerns: Food requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the tour. Please call Black Ball's packaging department at 877-386-2202 once you've made your booking.
Tour Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm and 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
Meeting Place: This 2-hour tour begins at Maiiz Nixtamal (540 Fisgard Street), a 20-minute walk from our Victoria terminal. Guests should look for the tour guide wearing a name tag lanyard and branded clipboard. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
Ending Place: Whistle Buoy Brewing (Market Square).
Price Includes: All food & beverage tastings and expert local tour guide.
Please Note: Gratuity is not included in the tour price. If you'd like to tip your guide, gratuities are accepted at the end of the tour (USD and credit cards accepted).
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to run. The tour can accommodate up to 14 people.
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Chocolate and Churches Tour
A tour created for chocoholics! Victoria is a mecca for talented chocolatiers and turns out we also have some gorgeous places of worship. Indulge in some sinful chocolate while learning about some of the most historic churches in the city. The tour conveniently meets at the Steamship Terminal Building, beside our Victoria terminal, and ends a few blocks away.
Visit historical architecture, meet local business owners, learn how chocolate is made, get amazing insider tips about where to eat next, and avoid tourist trap eateries with the help of a local guide.
This tour is vegetarian. Dairy or nut allergies cannot be accommodated. Tastings include an assortment of chocolates and chocolate dipped treats from two iconic Canadian Chocolatiers (Roger's Chocolates & Chocolats Favoris), an assortment of chocolate macarons, a unique savory dish, a chocolate tart from one of the city's most famous bakery, and a mind blowing drinking chocolate from a modern chocolate collective.
Dietary Concerns: Dairy or nut allergies cannot be accommodated on this tour.
Tour Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Meeting Place: The Steamship Terminal Building beside our Victoria terminal (470 Belleville Street).
Ending Place: Chocolate & Co (703 Fort Street).
Price Includes: All food & beverage tastings and expert local tour guide.
Tour Highlights:
- 8 chocolate samples including a chocolate cream, macarons, a mole sauce, a chocolate tart, a decadent drinking chocolate, and more.
- 6 foodie stops at unique locally owned businesses.
- Guided tour of Victoria including Government Street and Downtown.
- A historical tour of three historic churches including St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, Christ Church Cathedral, and St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
Please Note: Gratuity is not included in the tour price. If you'd like to tip your guide, gratuities are accepted at the end of the tour (USD and credit cards accepted).
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to run. The tour can accommodate up to 14 people.
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Eat Like a Canadian Tour
Welcome to Canada Eh! See some of Canada's most traditional dishes and the stories behind them. From local ingredients to historic dishes, this tour is the best way to experience Canadian culinary culture. Sip and savor local cuisine, explore the iconic Inner Harbour, and learn more about the history of Canadian dishes. Tour includes 7 culinary stops and live commentary from a local expert tour guide.
Tour includes roughly 1 hour of light walking and is wheelchair friendly. Vegetarian option available. Gluten or shellfish allergies can not be accommodated. Dishes can include traditional Indigenous Bannock, local seafood, poutine, Hawaiian pizza, a Nanaimo Bar, a maple syrup tasting, chocolates from Canada’s oldest Chocolate shop, and a BC Wine tasting. Please Note: Dishes may change due to availability.
Dietary Concerns: Food requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the tour. Please call Black Ball's packaging department at 877-386-2202 once you've made your booking.
Tour Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm.
Meeting Place: Finest At Sea (27 Erie Street). Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early, and meet the guide in front of the building next to the food cart.
Ending Place: Rogers' Chocolates (913 Government Street).
Price Includes: All food & beverage samples and expert local tour guide.
Please Note: Gratuity is not included in the tour price. If you'd like to tip your guide, gratuities are accepted at the end of the tour (USD and credit cards accepted).
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to run. The tour can accommodate up to 14 people.
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Evening Sip, Savor, Stroll Tour
Indulge your senses in an unforgettable culinary adventure with a gastronomic journey that combines delectable bites, exquisite wines, and handcrafted cocktails across three of the city's most renowned restaurants.
The tour includes roughly 30+ minutes of light walking. Vegetarian option available. Dairy allergies can not be accommodated.
The tour starts at L’Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro for a unique wine and cheese pairing experience led by their expert staff. A great opportunity to try some rare cheese paired with BC and international wines. After a short stroll along Fort Street the tour visits The Courtney Room. Here we will sip on a curated cocktail paired with some farm-to-table cuisine from their award winning chefs. A lovely meander down Government Street brings the tour to our final stop at the
stunning Q at the Empress restaurant. Nestled inside this historic hotel, the tour ends with their famous Gin & Tonic cocktail paired with some exquisite desserts made by their renowned pastry chefs.
Dietary Concerns: Food requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the tour. Please call Black Ball's packaging department at 877-386-2202 once you've made your booking.
Tour Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm (November - March) 7:00pm - 9:30pm (April - October).
Meeting Place: The tour will meet inside L'Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro (1028 Blanshard Street). Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
Ending Place: Empress Hotel (721 Government Street).
Alcohol Policy: Guests must be 19+ in order to attend this tour and must bring government ID on the tour. Non-alcoholic beverages can be substituted in for the same cost.
Please Note: Gratuity is not included in the tour price. If you'd like to tip your guide, gratuities are accepted at the end of the tour (USD and credit cards accepted).
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Cozy Christmas Food Tour
Get in the Christmas spirit with a festive guided culinary walking tour that celebrates indulgent holiday-themed samples from classic Victoria foodie businesses. The tour starts at the historic Steamship Terminal Building and ends in the heart of downtown on Douglas and Fort. The tour visits four fabulous foodie destinations including Rogers’ Chocolates, Bon Macaron, Crust Bakery, L’Apero Wine + Cheese Bistro, and Chocolat & Co. The tour also stops at four local shops for a chance to pick-up a thoughtful gift with an exclusive discount for our guests only! Eat, drink, and be merry on this fun, festive foodie guided tour.
This tour includes 30 minutes of light walking. This tour is vegetarian. Dairy allergies can not be accommodated. Dishes include: Spiced savory nut mix, peppermint bark, macarons, gingerbread cookies, decadent raclette, truffles, and a festive drinking chocolate.
Dietary Concerns: Food requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the tour. Please call Black Ball's packaging department at 877-386-2202 once you've made your booking.
Tour Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Place: Steamship Terminal Building, beside our Victoria terminal (470 Belleville Street). Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
Ending Place: Chocolat & Co (703 Fort Street).
Price Includes: All food & beverage tastings and expert local tour guide.
Tour Highlights:
- 8+ culinary samples including sweet and savory treats from 5 local foodie stops.
- 4 shopping stops at locally owned businesses.
- Guided tour of historic downtown with local tour guide.
- Get discounts at various stops with a Eat Like a Local Card.
Please Note: Gratuity is not included in the tour price. If you'd like to tip your guide, gratuities are accepted at the end of the tour (USD and credit cards accepted).
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to run. The tour can accommodate up to 14 people.
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The Victoria Chocolate Tour
Victoria is a chocolate lover's paradise, blending historic chocolatiers with trendy tasting rooms to create a sweet haven.
Join in on a delectable journey as you explore the indulgent world of rich chocolate treats, visiting 7 local businesses that are sure to make your taste buds dance with delight!
Visit historical architecture, meet local business owners, learn how chocolate is made, get amazing insider tips about where to eat next, and avoid tourist trap eateries with the help of a local guide.
This tour is vegetarian. Dairy or nut allergies cannot be accommodated. Tastings include an assortment of chocolate samples including truffles, macarons, ice cream, rare chocolate bars, chocolate tarts, cream-filled chocolates, and a decadent drinking chocolate.
Dietary Concerns: Dairy or nut allergies cannot be accommodated on this tour. Food requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the tour. Please call Black Ball's packaging department at 877-386-2202 once you've made your booking.
Tour Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Meeting Place: The Chocolate Project (1311 Blanshard Street).
Ending Place: Off The Eaten Track (470 Belleville Street).
Price Includes: All food & beverage tastings and expert local tour guide.
Tour Highlights:
- 9+ chocolate samples including truffles, macarons, ice cream, rare chocolate bars, chocolate tarts, cream-filled chocolates, and a decadent drinking chocolate.
- 7 foodie stops at unique locally owned businesses.
- Guided tour of Victoria including Government Street and Downtown.
Please Note: Gratuity is not included in the tour price. If you'd like to tip your guide, gratuities are accepted at the end of the tour (USD and credit cards accepted).
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to run. The tour can accommodate up to 14 people.
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A restaurant & cafe serving simple farm-fresh mains and snacks in an airy, bright Victorian house.
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An authentic West Coast experience, located in downtown Victoria on the edge of the Inner Harbour.
Inn at Laurel Point
An authentic West Coast experience, located in downtown Victoria on the edge of the Inner Harbour.
Inn at Laurel Point
An authentic West Coast experience, located in downtown Victoria on the edge of the Inner Harbour.
