Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends
Description
Weave your way along Victoria’s picturesque streets by bicycle as you learn about the history of British Columbia’s charming capital on this 2+ hour tour. Explore neighborhoods like Fernwood, Chinatown and Cook Street Village; cruise along bike paths through parks such as Beacon Hill and Ross Bay; and pass by the glistening waters of the buzzing Inner Harbour. See Craigdarroch Castle, one of the tallest totem poles in the world and Victoria’s famous breathtaking architecture. This ride will show you why Victoria is one of the most bike-friendly and most livable cities in Canada.
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This is where our tour starts, in the historic Huntingdon Manor.
Learn the history of the Parliament and the scandalous story of its architect!
This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping.
You will stop at China Town and walk down the second oldest China Town in the world, next to San Francisco's China Town. Explore China Town with history and stories from out Tour Guide. Walk down Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in North America.
Fan Tan Alley is the narrowest street in North America. Lined up with former opium & gambling dens, turned into trendy shops and restaurants.
A trendy and funky community. You will learn about the history of Fernwood and other attractions in this neighbourhood. You will ride up and through Fernwood on your way to Craigdarroch Castle.
Learn about the history of Craigdarroch Castle and the coal baron who built it as a gift to his wife when she agreed to move from Scotland to the wilds of the West Coast. The stop gives insights into the early days of the province and the attempt to recreate English society in the New World.
Stop at the Government House and learn about the history, stories. The voluntary gardeners which keep up the grounds and gardens here. Learn about what the Lieutenant Governor does for Victoria, BC. Hosts members of the Canadian Royal Family, as well as foreign royalty and heads of state. She is also tasked with fostering national unity and pride.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and houses throughout the elegant Rockland neighbourhood. Riding down from The Governors House.
In Beacon Hill Park we introduce our guests to the Indigenous presence in Southern Vancouver Island, touching on the local First Nations (the Lekwungen), the early Metis settlers, and the current urban Indigenous community in Victoria.
This is where the Tour will end and you can disembark from your bikes. Hand helmets off to the Guides or Shop Staff for sanitization. Chat with guide regarding any other attractions or destinations you would like to see or experience.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(286)
We were visiting Victoria for a couple of days and wanted to see the city highlights wiht an experienced guide. We loved this tour, it fit the bill perfectly. Mike was a fantastic guide and we learned a ton about this beautiful city.
The weather was not agreeable but our tour was still fun!
A very pleasant afternoon. We used the tour as a means to get an overall sense of Victoria, which was achieved. As a bonus, we got some fresh air and exercise on a beautiful day.
Great tour of the city! Saw many highlights. E-bike was easy and fun. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
We had a lovely e-bike tour with Jo. She entertained us with numerous stories of the beautiful city of Victoria and some of its most notorious citizens.
What a great morning see what Victoria has to offer. Very bike friendly city and I learned so much about its history and saw so much I would have missed otherwise. Defintely recommend
This tour was well worth our time. It was informative, entertaining, active…we rode throughout the city and into historical neighborhoods. Great scenery. Victoria is a very bike-friendly town.
Michael was excellent as a tour guide. Went the extra mile, kept us safe, with many tidbits of information about Victoria. Highly recommend.
Our tour guide Mike was brilliant. We saw a lot of the major sites in the city. He was very knowledgeable and ensured we were safe at all times, always checking on everyone. He even gave information about other things to do in the city once we had finished our tour and we had lunch on his recommendation at Finest by the Sea and then took the water taxi to West Bay and walked back. We would never had known to do this without Mike. The equipment was first rate and was well maintained. I would thoroughly recommend doing this tour if you are able.
Samuel was a great guide- knowledgeable and fun. I had a great time in his company given I was lucky to be the only guest on the tour. It was an easy ride around the city, made easier with the e-bike. I'd highly recommend this tour to those without mobility/accessibility considerations.
