Had a great tour of the Granville Public Market with Michael. There was an awesome variety of food…read moretasted from a Thai Entree, to pickles, to charcuterie, and plenty of desserts. Michael was friendly and did a great job of being informative, friendly, and keeping the tour moving/not holding up traffic. I will say compared to some of the other food tours we've been on, we didn't walk away as full as anticipated. We definitely got an entree to share between our group of three afterwards, but thanks to the food tour we knew where we wanted to go fairly quickly. All in all a great trip and a super efficient way to check out the market.

I'm a firm believer that the best way to get to know a city is through its food, and the Granville…read moreIsland Market tour definitely delivered! It was super fun, and in just two hours we learned a lot and tasted even more -- time flew by. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience engaging. I highly recommend it to anyone exploring the city (we even had some local Canadians on our tour, which says a lot!).

Did the gastown food tour with Dina…read more The good: -Dina was super awesome. Friendly, funny and super attentive kind spirit (I sound like such a hippie). We told her we were planning a picnic for the next day and not only did she tell us about Grandville Island and it's amazing market, she handwrote us a shopping list on what items to get for an amazing picnic(it was delish). - The food was awesome. We visited four places and each was pretty good. My favorite was the Meat and Bread sandwich. As someone who is trying to give up pork (and failing miserably) I just want to point out that two our of the four places had pork dishes, so if you have dietary needs/preference, let them know ahead of time so they can pick items to accommodate you (they partner with 8 different restaurants so there are plenty of food options). I also loved that many of the restaurants they choose partner with local farms. - My hubbie and I were lucky that we had an awesome group and everyone was super friendly and lovely. The bad: None! Final verdict: Will try to downtown when (not if) I return to Vancouver.

I love doing food tours when I'm in a new city as they offer me an opportunity to sample…read more(presumably) some of the best cuisine that the area has to offer. Carlos, the owner, was nice enough to let a friend and me join the Gastown tour at the last minute. We met our guide, Cassandra, as well as the other two people on the tour at the Waterfront train station. Our first stop - Rogue Kitchen and Bar - was at the station and then we walked several blocks down to "Blood Alley" for a "wine and cheese" tasting at Salt. That was followed by Caribbean cuisine at Calabash, and finally, modern Chinese food at Bambuddah. All of the tastings were paired with alcoholic beverages, or non-alcoholic drinks upon request. 1. Rogue Kitchen and Bar 3 local beers - red truck lager, fat tug IPA, and blue buck pale ale Fried Brussels sprouts Bang bang chicken Lobster mac and cheese 2. Salt tasting room Three wines or specialty fizzes (orange, guava, and black currant) Goat cheese, organic honey, sicilian salami, dried cherries, corned beef, and mustard. 3. Calabash Ginger beer, rum, nutmeg cocktail Chicken skewers, veggie/chicken/beef patties, plantain chips 4. Bambudda Tsui Hang which is a cold tea made with Budweiser syrup, iron buddha tea, and moondog bitters Chicken skin, duck bun and cherries, and rice pudding with banana puree, pineapples, and almonds. Although we had a nice time and great company, this tour wasn't the best value. It was very expensive - $105 CAD - as far as food tours go and there was little more to this 3-hour tour than just going from place to place to eat (and drink). Most tours include more information on the surrounding area, discussion (or tasting) of the local cuisine, and perhaps a chance to meet the chefs or to learn about the restaurants. Also, I think that the price should be cheaper for people who do not partake in the alcoholic offerings. So, -1 star for the value and -1 star for the guide.

Andy does a great job on this local food tour. He chooses a mix of local vendors that are places…read moreyou might not necessarily walk into on your own - but you'd be missing out if you didn't! He also balances the tour (about six stops) with anecdotes about the history of Victoria and how immigration built a food culture - adding immensely to the experience. Me and my vegetarian spouse both loved the tour. Highlights included an awesome and hearty meat ball and an Anjali Spring Roll with an amazing peanut sauce. You'll definitely feel full after the tour so plan on a lighter lunch and dinner!

A Taste of Victoria was a terrific tour for us, and Andy really made it so! He tells so much…read moreinteresting history and background not only of Victoria, but the various districts and even streets and alleys along the way. And he works hard to have six of the tastiest treats you'd want to try, ready at just the right time as you walk through Victoria. He even helped one shop prepare their Matcha lemonade for us when they were overrun with customers! Besides the lemonade, we had a fantastic meatball, terrific spring roll, Filipino pastry, delicious Korean fried chicken, and a top quality chocolate. We did NOT need to buy dinner that night, either. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Easily 5+ stars. We'd repeat this tour next time we come. Thanks Andy!!

We loved our food tour of Gastown with Taste Van Tours. Our guide Sean brought great energy and…read morelaughs throughout. The tour itself is paced really well with plenty of stops without feeling rushed. As a local it was really fun to try different restaurants around Gastown that I hadn't tried yet. I also loved hearing about the history of Gastown and the city I live in. A few highlights for me were the chicken karage at Guu - so hot and fresh and seasoned really well, the pasta at Brioche and the ice cream at Soft Peaks! I also really liked how you could switch between having wine or beer or a non alcoholic option. Really great variety and some good wines! Highly recommend checking out these tours if you're a local or visiting!

Zach was our tour guide for Taste of Vancouver! He was the best! It was a rainy day but he made it…read morefun and kept us as dry as possible! Learned so much about hidden gems! Thanks from Virginia!

Not only can you not lose because this is a FREE tour...but you will gain so much interesting info!…read more I'm sure hopping on and off a bus would be just fine, but for us, with just one short day in this vast city, we were looking for a quick connection, and that's exactly what we got on this recent Sunday. We met our tour guide, Ali at the designated time (11am) at the designated place, and 20 or so of us enjoyed an incredibly interesting walking tour of Chinatown. There is no way we would have gotten the feel for this city had we not taken this tour. Several folks were repeat tour guy visitors, so they must have enjoyed those as well. Our group had folks from several countries. It is a relaxed tour at a pace that is just right...not too fast and not too slow. Seriously, just right! And absolutely everyone in our group was happy to hand over generous thank you tips. Well-deserved. Ali was kind enough at the end of the tour to guide anyone who wanted dining suggestions or directions. For us, he was even kind enough to let us walk along with him since we were heading in the same direction. As a result, we were fortunate enough to get an extended tour, as he remained a wealth of Vancouver info as we went along. Highly recommend!

I love FREE, Culture, history, and having a tour that rolls all 3 together…read more We took the Free Downtown & Chinatown Tour with Alex. She pointed out some places of interest, told us the history of Chinatown, took us to a herbal store, and ended the tour at the Chinese Gardens. The tour was over 2 hours, and she gave suggestions for lunch. I love these type of tours because they are given by people who have lived there for a good amount of time, and who are passionate about what they are presenting. She was no exception.

Best tour do not hesitate and just book!!!! If i could give 10 stars I would.  No disrespect to any…read moreof the other bigger tour groups with a lots of reviews but THIS is the tour to do!  I'm so glad that everything else was booked because we (party of 4) Literally had the entire boat for ourselves so it was a private tour at the same prices of the other tour companies. Zack took an incredible amount of time for our tour and gave us a personalized adventure.  We were also blessed to see whales, porpoise, urchins, starfish,  seals, sea lions. He knew all the places to go and gave such an amazing insight of the different islands and mountains. He also gave us snacks and beverages from locally sourced places. Literally we could not have asked for better and it was even more amazing than we could have imagined.  When we come back we will ONLY book here.

We had the absolute best time on the Oyster Farm Tour! If we could give it 10 stars we would. From…read morethe moment we walked on the dock, Captain Zach welcomed us on board, and made is feel comfortable and safe, he even had a scavenger hunt game prepared for our toddler! Once we were on our way, the learning began! Did you know that oysters are one of the most sustainable forms of aquaculture? Or that one little oyster filters a bathtub of water per day, keeping our oceans clean, pristine, fresh and beautiful? We learned so many incredible facts about his family oyster farm, the innovation they are adding to the industry, oysters as a species and the local aquaculture. The boat has both inside cabin space and outside deck space, making it great to enjoy the sea breeze and spray, but also shade from the hot sun. Captain Zach has an incredibly deep knowledge of the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound, pointing out mountains, islands, bays and even rock formations, and added a depth of history to everything he shared. His passion to share this area of Vancouver Island is contagious! We saw a pod of dolphins, sea lions, eagles, all sorts of waterfowl. At no moment did we feel rushed, it was a beautiful leisurely day on the water - that also kept at 3 year old happy and engaged all day - and ended with the a delicious feast of oysters. We all had a blast and can't wait to be back.

Had a wonderful time with Erik last week doing the Modern Chinatown Tour. Exploring the history of…read moreold Victoria while enjoying a variety of fresh, delicious and locally produced treats was an amazing experience! A great gift idea or enjoy for yourself!

Our guide Erik was an expert on all things food in the Chinatown area. He knew each of our tasty…read moretreat vendors intimately and shared the stories that enhanced the food while the food most certainly enhanced the stories. Do not miss this tour.

Tour on May 29. Enjoyed learning and eating. We learned about Chinese culture and immigration to…read moreCanada. Ate Chinese barbecue, Chinese baked goods, learned about tea, and had a good late lunch of dim sum. Bob arranged tour with Kenson, who was friendly and knowledgeable. Great way to spend 4 hrs in Vancouver

I have mixed feelings regarding this tour. I learned a lot about the contributions, discrimination…read more& the hardships the Chinese went through as Canada was building their country. I found Thomas a very knowledge, patient, & informative about both the culture, traditions & food. I found Bob (the tour company owner) over baring & rude to us at times.

Marina was fabulous. They kept a big group fully captivated, safe and left us wanting more. Highly…read morerecommend!

Great tour!!! We did the Stanley Park walking tour, which was super fun. Aislynn is a fantastic…read moretour guide! My wife and I had a great time learning about the secrets of the park as well as the history of the interactions between First Nations and the early colonists. Aislynn has an engaging ability to tell stories. 10/10

Outstanding day and wonderful tour guide. Leif is a pleasure to spend the day with. He picked us…read moreup, took us to the caves, then bought us a fantastic lunch, then waterfall and old growth forest trails. We highly recommend!

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