
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
- Rating
- 4.0(17 Viator reviews)
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Departure
- Departs Victoria
Where this tour starts
- Departs Victoria
- Victoria area guide
- Meet at the start point
- Operator's meeting-point note on Viator:
This Tour begins at the Inner Harbour, in front of the Empress Hotel, on the lower causeway. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading
About this experience
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.
Description written by the tour operator and published on Viator. Check inclusions, meeting points and age limits on the Viator page before booking.
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