4 Food and History Tours in Canada Worth Booking

1.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82Our pick

Join Andy from A Taste of Victoria Food Tours for a two-hour walk through Old Town, Chinatown, and the Inner Harbour. With no more than 12 people, you’ll sample chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, beer, and other local bites while learning how Victoria’s food and neighborhoods developed. Tastings can add up to lunch.

“Andy was an excellent guide - friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the local food scene. The food was really good and varied. The walk was very manageable, easy pace and not too far between stops. Recommend if you're looking for a fun, tasty way to explore Victoria.”

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2.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk about five to eight flat city blocks through Gastown with an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Stop at local eateries for six to seven food tastings, three to four drink tastings, and stories about Vancouver’s early days. Expect a full meal, several seated stops, stairs, and rain-or-shine operation.

“A fun history tour with drinks and chow. Learned a lot about the Gastown District and really enjoyed the diversity of food we tasted.”

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3.Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour walk through Gastown. Guides such as Sean, Rachel, Kate, and Connor mix local stories with six food tastings, four alcoholic drinks, two desserts, and non-alcoholic choices at a series of restaurants. Expect cobblestones, stairs, poutine, wine, beer, and a full stomach.

“Sean our guide was fun and gave us great info about the city as well as getting us from place to place to sample their signature food or drink. Highly recommend.”

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4.Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

You’ll walk through Old Quebec with a guide such as Lynn, Guy, Marie, Danielle, or Luis, stopping at four restaurants for five gourmet courses with wine, beer, or mocktails. The route includes Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the funicular, Terrasse Dufferin, City Hall, and Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral. Come hungry and wear good walking shoes.

“Carole provided so much good historical information along with the culinary tour. She also had many recommendations for other restaurants to try during our stay in the city. What a nice afternoon. Thank you!”

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