Victoria Downtown Doughnut Tour

Discover the sweet charm of downtown Victoria.

Your Victoria donut adventure begins at Empire Donuts, in the heart of downtown. Empire is known for its unique donuts in an intergalactic 50’s diner style shop. Located in a neighborhood rich with history, this tasty stop sets the stage for your delicious adventure. As you are enjoying their signature treats, your guide will regale you with stories of Victoria’s maritime heritage and its transformation from a colonial outpost into the vibrant capital of British Columbia.

Next, you’ll visit a charming café renowned for its decadent desserts, including some of the most flavourful and artistic in the city. As you savour these tasty creations, you’ll learn about the history of Victoria’s thriving coffee and bakery scene, which reflects the city’s blend of West Coast innovation and European traditions.

Next, the tour makes its way down to Government Street, taking in the Inner Harbour including the Empress Hotel and Parliament Buildings, eventually reaching the third donut spot, a local mom and pop shop for delightful donuts.

The tour wraps up at Friends and Family Bake in Chinatown’s Fantan Alley, Canada’s narrowest street. This cozy bakery features numerous Filipino treats, including doughnuts, and if you are lucky, you can see these delicious treats being made.  While enjoying these sweet delights, you can reflect on Victoria’s legacy as a city that cherishes its history while embracing new culinary trends, making it a perfect destination for food lovers and history buffs alike.

This tour is a delightful blend of Victoria’s stories and flavors, offering a unique glimpse into the city’s rich past and dynamic present through its most irresistible doughnuts.

• All doughnuts are included in your tour price.
• Entertaining, expert guide.

• 2 hours
• Walking distance: 3km 

• Available year-round Wednesday through Sunday at 10:00am & 1:00pm *
  * Subject to availability

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• Please make sure to include your dietary restrictions when you reserve your tour day / time with the tour provider and they will do their best to accommodate.
• This tour is outside, so please dress according to the weather.
• Tours run rain or shine. In the event your tour is cancelled due to extreme weather, you will have the option of a full refund or to reschedule your tour to another date.

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