Guided Walking Tours
Victoria B.C.
We are best known for our spine-tingling Ghostly Walks, but at Discover the Past Walking Tours we also offer a full suite of fun and insightful History Tours as part of our guided walking tours Victoria BC experience. These tours run during the day-time. John Adams, Victoria’s pre-eminent historian, leads our team of exceptional storyteller guides.
Ghosts, History, and Hidden Stories: Victoria’s Walking Tours
Ghostly Walks
Behind Victoria’s veneer of old-world charm, beautiful gardens, and afternoon tea lies the darker past. On our guided walking tours Victoria BC, experience spell-binding tales of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, love, humour, hangings, and murder from the city’s best storytellers.
Victoria History Walks
Explore with us as we weave together the characters, landmarks and facts of Victoria’s most intriguing moments, bringing history to life. Our thoroughly researched tours uncover the compelling stories that make up the history of our fair city. Our routes criss-cross downtown Victoria and other fascinating neighbourhoods.
Chinatown Walks
Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada and an area of local, national and international historic importance. Enjoy the vibrancy along the crowded sidewalks and narrow alleys as we uncover Chinatown’s story. Heritage Chinese commercial buildings – the largest number from the 1800s in any city in North America provide the backdrop for our guided walking tours Victoria BC as we follow in the footsteps of gold miners, merchants, and revolutionaries.
School Walking Tours
From spine-tingling ghost tours to in-depth cultural adventures in Chinatown or a custom tailored program, we offer a wide range of school tours to suit all needs.
Visites en français
Cette année, Discover The Past est fière de vous présenter son tout nouveau programme de visites guidées en français.
Victoria’s Queer Culture Walk
Celebrate the vibrant queer characters of Victoria’s past and their connection to the present.
Additional In-Person and Virtual Offerings
In addition to our regular public tours, we offer a variety of guided walking tours Victoria BC designed for private groups, corporate events, and custom experiences. Whether you want an intimate tour with friends and family, an educational outing for students, or a themed exploration of Victoria’s history, our expert guides tailor each experience to your group’s interests and schedule.
Private Group Tours
Explore Victoria with friends and family.
Student Tours
Discovery for students of all ages.
Events
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Live Zoom Tours
Not Currently Available
Watch Anytime Tours
Not Currenty Available
Speaking Engagements
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Why Book with Us!
We’re a family run company who’ve been offering walking tours of Victoria, British Columbia since the 1960s. Founded by local historian, John Adams, we pride ourselves on creating informative, entertaining tours that leave our guests delighted.
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