Victoria Shore Excursion: Castles and Neighborhoods Bike Tour
Victoria, Canada
When you make port in Victoria, British Columbia, take a 2-hour cycling tour that explores the city’s atmospheric streets. Learn about the history of British Columbia’s capital as you pedal through neighborhoods like Fernwood, Chinatown and Cook Street Village; cruise along bike paths that wind through Beacon Hill and Moss Rock Parks; and visit the bustling Inner Harbour. Photograph famous attractions like Craigdarroch Castle, one of the tallest totem poles in the world and Victoria’s iconic architecture. This ride will show you why Victoria is one of the most livable and bike-friendly cities in Canada.
After your ship docks in Victoria, make your way to the meeting point to meet your guide. Pick out a cruiser bike that’s a good fit, strap on
your helmet and embark on a 2-hour journey exploring Victoria’s flat to
rolling terrain. Pedal your way through the city’s diverse landscape and
neighborhoods while listening to your informative guide detail the
history behind the iconic buildings. Downtown, you’ll cruise along the
bustling Inner Harbour, where you’ll watch seaplanes come in for a
landing on the glassy waters. Then you’ll venture through the iconic
Gates of Harmonious Interest, the entrance to the second oldest
Chinatown in North America. Victoria’s Chinatown is a designated
National Historic Site.
Decide for yourself if the beautifully
eerie Craigdarroch Castle is truly haunted or not. The historic,
39-room, Scottish Baronial mansion, built in the late 19th century, has
made star appearances in movies such as Little Women.
Relax
on the leisure paths through Moss Rock Park and along the scenic Dallas
Road waterfront. In Beacon Hill Park, you’ll see a totem pole that
towers to an astonishing 127 feet and 7 inches (39 meters); when it was
erected, in 1956, it was the tallest in the world. See what local living
is like in quaint residential neighborhoods like Cook Street Village,
which is lined with overflowing horse chestnut trees and small
mom-and-pop shops.
Gaze at the old houses and tree-lined streets
that fill Fernwood, one of Victoria’s most charming neighborhoods. It’s
home to many artists and families that congregate in the dynamic
community square, giving this area a pulsing sense of character and a
touch of quirkiness.
When the tour ends, your guide can recommend great local restaurants for lunch on your own.
Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Victoria port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
This is an awesome tour. Our guide Ian was super friendly and knowledgeable. Do yourself a favor and take this tour!
Review by: Sharon, October 2016
Great tour. Would recommend to anyone. Our guide Eric was informative and fun
Review by: Matthew O, May 2016
Eric was a great guide. We saw things we would have missed had we not gone on this tour. We also saw some of the other shop personnel while we were dining and they were so friendly and stopped to talk with us. It was a nice surprise that they remembered us.
Review by: Ann D, August 2015
We had a great time biking the neighborhoods of Victoria with our guide Nicole. We were a group of four 55-60, and the ride was very doable for all of us. Nicole was upbeat, and informative regarding the history of Victoria. We would definitely recommend this trip as we saw areas of the city we would not have found on our own.
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