7 Canada History Tours Worth the Day

1.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

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

Join Andy of A Taste of Victoria Food Tours for a two-hour walk through Old Town and Chinatown. You’ll sample chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, and more while hearing personal stories about Victoria’s food, people, and past. Groups are limited to 12.

“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.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk about five to eight flat city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Expect Japanese karaage, Sicilian pasta, poutine, waffles, local beer or wine, and lively stories about Vancouver. The tour runs rain or shine for groups of up to 16.

“Kate, our guide was great! The wine and beer tasting along the way were good, but not enough information about each was given. The biggest disappointment was the food… not at all high end as was advertised. I do not think poutine is considered a high end in any cuisine.”

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3.Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour walk through Gastown. You’ll visit eight restaurants, taste six foods and two desserts, and sample four alcoholic drinks, with non-alcoholic choices available. Guides such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, and Connor mix local stories with practical food tips.

“Variety of food stops and tour guides descriptions of food were excellent.”

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4.Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

Start in Lower Town with a guide such as Luis, Marie, or Etienne, then walk through Old Quebec for five gourmet courses at four restaurants. Expect paired wine or beer, local history, a funicular ride, cobblestones, and a finish near Rue Saint-Jean.

“Surprisingly good! Carol was a phenomenal tour guide and gave us good tips of what to see that may suit our needs. The food were exceptionally good. The price of the tour is truly a steal!”

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5.Quebec City: Old Quebec Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 409 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

Follow a costumed Cicerone guide through Old Quebec for two hours of stories, architecture, and local history. Guides may appear as figures such as Champlain or Louis Hébert, leading you to Place Royale, Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame de Québec, and the Château Frontenac area in English or French.

“It was a great tour. Sylvia’s was a great guide and taught us the history of Quebec City. He was very informative and took time to answer all of our questions. We had a wonderful time.”

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6.Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec

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

Walk Old Quebec with a guide such as Lynn, Guy, Danielle, or Marie, stopping at four restaurants for five courses with wine, beer, or mocktails. You’ll see Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the city mural, Notre Dame Basilica, and the St. Lawrence views, with a funicular ride included.

“The restaurants were wonderful and the food and wine were delicious. The small group allowed you to get to know the others on the tour and the guide. It was a great time. Lynn was so friendly and knowledgeable and the time went by t[ fast.”

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7.Pete’s Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk through Saint John with longtime local Pete Ferguson, whose 2.5-hour tour blends Loyalist history, personal stories, rare photographs, local characters, and city landmarks. Expect an easy-paced route through Market Square, the City Market, King’s Square, Trinity Church, Prince William Street, and the waterfront.

“very informative and interesting. Learned a lot about Stain John. Walk did not involve the steep hills (we did the tour through the pedways)”

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