The 3 Best Food and History Tours in Canada

1.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking from Phillips Brewing to Victoria’s Inner Harbour with Andy, tasting chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, and more. The route links Chinatown, Market Square, Government Street, and Bastion Square. With a maximum of 12 people, it feels personal, though you should plan for a separate walk back to the starting point.

“This was a great food tour. The guide was knowledgeable about Victoria's history and the food selections he made were really good. There was a selection of both savory and sweet. The food was tasty and the restaurants were locally owned and operated with history and significance, not tourist traps. He was engaging in his presentation and stories, and was welcoming to all.”

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2.Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

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

Start at Waterfront Station and follow an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, or Connor through Gastown. You’ll visit eight restaurants for six food tastings, two desserts, and four beer or wine samples, with non-alcoholic choices available. Expect cobblestones, local history, stairs, and enough food to reshape your dinner plans.

“Chirag was an amazing guide who kept us entertained with both local knowledge and fun narratives. The food stops were delicious , even tasting the local staple of Poutine. We would highly recommend this your tour to anyone wishing to have an immersion experience of food, drinks and history.”

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3.Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec

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

Walk through Old Quebec with guides such as Lynn, Guy, Danielle, Marie, and Luis, stopping at four well-regarded restaurants for five courses with wine, beer, or mocktails. Along the way, see Place Royale, Petit-Champlain, the city mural, Notre-Dame Basilica, and the St. Lawrence views from Terrasse Dufferin. Groups are capped at 12.

“Very recommended, delicious food, we like this kind of tours because we don’t have time to research and look for the best and most local restaurants. They do it for you. It is an opportunity to learn the history not only about the city but about the food our guide Guy ia very knowledgeable and friendly giving advice for other places to visit. Very high quality food and restaurants we did go back.”

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