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Historical Walking tour through Victoria, British Columbia (handicapped accessible)

The tour lasts 3 hours

Available in English

Description

Our walking tour begins in Victoria's Inner Harbour with visits to the BC Legislature, Royal BC Museum and Thunderbird Park (Totem Park). The tour continues to the Empress Hotel and up Government street towards Bastion Square and the site of the original Fort Victoria. After visiting Bastion Square, the tour continues towards Wharf st and makes it way to Market Square and finally China Town.

The walkng tours are designed for those with mobility issues in mind, the entire route is wheel chair accessible with no stairs. There are designated storytelling stops with seats in shaded areas and approximately 4 water and bathroom locations.

Guide: Richard

Guiding since 2026

I am long time resident of Victoria, a retired secondary school teacher and BC Historian. I am a published author and member of the Storytellers Guild of Canada. I enjoy sharing stories my city, its colonial beginnings and its evolution into the #1 tourist destination in Canada.

8 stops

1.7 km walking

3 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroI will meet you at the Victoria Visitor Centre with a Yellow umbrella :-) Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Legislative Assembly of British ColumbiaWalk through BC Legislature grounds, seated presentation, water stop

2

Outside visit

Royal BC MuseumWalk through museum, seated presentation, water and washroom stop.

3

Outside visit

Thunderbird ParkTotem Park (Mungo Martin story)

8 stops

1.7 km walking

3 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroI will meet you at the Victoria Visitor Centre with a Yellow umbrella :-) Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Legislative Assembly of British ColumbiaWalk through BC Legislature grounds, seated presentation, water stop

2

Outside visit

Royal BC MuseumWalk through museum, seated presentation, water and washroom stop.

3

Outside visit

Thunderbird ParkTotem Park (Mungo Martin story)

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 4 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.