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A Taste of Victoria Food Tours Reviews
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"If you do one thing in Victoria BC, take A Taste of Victoria Food Tours. Victoria BC has SO many locally owned and sourced foods that it's almost impossible to try them all. But you can make a dent on the #1 rated food tour in Victoria BC!" - The Way Away, Travel and Lifestyle
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"If you’re looking for a combination of food and history while walking around the beautiful city of Victoria, this is the tour for you. While the food was delicious, we equally loved learning about the history of Canada’s oldest Chinatown, as well as the many buildings." - Must Do Canada
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"I spent a morning exploring the scene with local foodie Andy, who runs A Taste of Victoria Food Tours. Highly recommended, the two-hour tour begins in the new Victoria Public Market (you could spend the whole two hours and more there), and heads under the Harmonious Gates into the old Chinatown, through the Old Town and to the Inner Harbor. A highlight was the tiny La Tana Bakery tucked into an alley, owned by Claudio, an immigrant from Italy, who delivers his scrumptious fresh breads by bicycle." - Sasha Paulsen, Napa Valley Register
"Professional foodie and “Victorian” Andy, has distilled participation in food tours around the world
into A Taste of Victoria Food Tours, a perfect introduction to the city’s culinary hidden gems." - Maria Sonnenberg, Florida Today, USA Today
into A Taste of Victoria Food Tours, a perfect introduction to the city’s culinary hidden gems." - Maria Sonnenberg, Florida Today, USA Today
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"Led by the sole owner of the tour company, Andy guided the group along an enlightening two hour walk with stops to explain fun facts, and how the history of the city ties into our tasting experience. He has been leading locals and tourists on this tour for 6 years, after being inspired by taking food tours in 52 different countries himself. Andy is a bit of an ambassador in town and always receives a warm welcome while strolling to different venues through the Public Market, Chinatown, Old Town and the Inner Harbor." "How to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Victoria, B.C." By Jill Weinlein, Luxe Beat Magazine
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"I loved experiencing a couple truly hidden gems in the city and in-between each plate we had a wonderful walking tour where it was great to learn about not only the food and what makes the local vendors so endearing, but about the actual city you’re walking through. Victoria is an impressively walkable city, so this is an excellent option if you want to explore and eat while learning a little bit of history." - Vancouver Island Bucket List
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"I'm a huge fan of food tours in any city. You learn so much about the culture and cuisine of a place. Owner Andy is passionate about food and Victoria, and his A Taste of Victoria Food Tour showcases both with some serious gusto." "Planning a Fabulous Girls Getaway" By Claudia Laroye - The Travelling Mom
"Not only do you sample delicious food, but you get to see places in Victoria you may not even know existed! (This was definitely the case for us). Plus, you get a fantastic history lesson along the way. Andy, the tour guide and owner of a Taste of Victoria, is extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he has done his research, and his love for the city shines through. As well, it was awesome to see the mutual respect and admiration between Andy and all the shop owners we were introduced to." Kim - Vancouver Island View
"One of the stand out features of this tour is your guide and owner of A Taste Of Victoria Food Tours … Andy. In all the walking tours my wife and I have enjoyed over the years, none has been more informative and historically interesting than with Andy. With a vibrant personality and extensive knowledge of the local history, accompanied with the excellent venues visited along the way, made for a wonderful walking food tour in the city!"- Robert Tellier, Gr8 Travel Tips
"Food tours have become one of our favorite ways to begin our time in a new place, because we’ve found that through the food you can learn so much about the culture and the history of that place. We have been on a number of food tours, but A Taste of Victoria Food Tours has been our very favorite!" - Hudson Crider, Best Things to Do In British Columbia, Hudson and Emily
"Our tour guide, Andy, walked us through Chinatown, Old Town, and the Inner Harbour. We loved this experience. It was nice to walk around the city while learning about the history, and best of all, we were stopping for food and drinks along the way! Our tour guide Andy was super friendly, and we met another couple who walked around taste testing and exploring with us. We tried meatballs, olive oils, perogies, craft beer, bread, tea, and chocolate!" - Eating and Drinking with my Hubby in Canada's Most Romantic City, by Jamie Dunlop Khau, Styling the Inside
"A Taste of Victoria Food tour is run by a history/foodie buff named Andy who started this niche tour company in 2016. Weaving Victoria’s food, culture, and history together, Andy takes the gluttonous travelers from the Victoria Public Market to Chinatown, and through old town out to the Inner Harbour. Every tour will be different, as he works with over 10 different vendors. On the day my friend Aubrey and I went, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, plus had no need for lunch afterwards!" - Exploring the Best Things to do in Victoria, B.C. - by Emily Kydd, See Her Travel
"Owner Andy takes folks on a two hour stroll of history and tasty nibbles through the heart of Victoria. It begins at the Victoria Public Market and includes stops throughout Chinatown including Fan Tan Alley, then on to Market Square, Government St., the Inner Harbour Causeway and Parliament Buildings. But best was some fascinating tidbits of information, such as the famed Empress Hotel that is sinking!" - By Yvette Cardozo, The Real Food Traveller
"Notre guide qui est aussi le fondateur du tour, Andy, vie à Victoria depuis 23 ans. Il connaît très bien la ville, son histoire et les bons spots . Attendez-vous à de nombreuses découvertes wow 🤩. Andy ne vous raconte pas l’histoire de Victoria, il vous y fait goûter et vous l’a fait vivre. Nous avons visiter différents quartiers. Ce fut vraiment très intéressant!" - Marylaine Simard, Conseillère en Voyages, Voyages Gaby
"Thank you so much for the tour. It was the highlight of our fam trip to Victoria!" - Kyla Kavanagh, Clipper Vacations
"Our day exploring Victoria’s food scene with A Taste of Victoria began at the city’s Public Market, something I didn’t even know existed. According to Andy, neither do many locals. Recently established in the old Hudson’s Bay building, the Victoria Public Market is based on the Chelsea Market in New York. Although not as big, Victoria’s market does impress. With its emphasis on supporting and showcasing Vancouver Island’s local farmers, bakers, brewers, and butchers, the Victoria Public Market is the freshest place to eat on the Island...." - Exploring A Foodie Weekend in B.C.'s capital, by Shaun Robertson, This Life in Trips
See his excellent full-tour review here
See his excellent full-tour review here
"Can’t decide on just one culinary destination? Check out A Taste of Victoria Food Tours, a two-hour walking tour where you’ll sample food and beer at eight of the city’s culinary hotspots – in Victoria Public Market, Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown and beyond." - Weekend Getaway: There's something for everyone in Victoria, BC, by Jennifer Foden, Yellow Pages
"...we headed back to downtown Victoria for our food tour with A Taste of Victoria. Here are some of the highlights from the tour. Andy, our tour guide was very fun and informative. He was also a local who lives in the heart of Victoria, so he told us all the secrets of Victoria." - Weekend Getaway: 36 hours in beautiful Victoria, BC - by Truong Nguyen, Eat Seattle
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"Food in any city is shaped by its residents. A good food tour artfully weaves history and eating, and Andy is one of the best food tour guides in the business. He owns and manages "A Taste of Victoria Food Tours" which has cultivated a healthy worldwide foodie following. By Christene Myers, "Where is Cookie?"
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