Things to do in Vancouver Island, Canada: The Best Beer Tastings & Tours

December 14, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Vancouver Island, Canada including Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour, Private Local Libations Tour, Victoria, BC, Victoria Guided Food and History Tour, Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings, Pedal Pub Crawl Downtown Victoria, Private Pub Tour on Vancouver Island, Brewery and Distillery Tour.
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1. Victoria Craft Beer and Distillery Tour

Victoria, Victoria, Victoria Capital Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canadian Craft Tours
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Join a fun group and enjoy a 3.5 hour tour of Canadian craft beverages departing from downtown Victoria. You'll visit two breweries and one distillery. Your trip includes round-trip transportation, all of your tastings and a behind-the-scenes look at one of our stops.

Inclusions: Local guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Custom pick up locations

Reviewed By heatherrK9457SR

Great experience and lots of fun with Scott! Got to check out three Vancouver craft breweries. Experienced different types of beers and food. Was cool to be a tourist in our own town and enjoy being driven around to the various locations. Highly recommend!

2. Private Local Libations Tour, Victoria, BC

Beyond the City Tours
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Customized private tour sampling award-winning, locally crafted wines, spirits, beers and ciders. On this full-day tour, you'll discover four local producers. Stops will be selected based on your drink preferences and availability. There are plenty of food options available thoughout the day and lots of time to relax and enjoy the stunning views.

Inclusions: Tasting fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By jocelynz460

We were lucky enough to get a Saturday wine tour at short notice due to others changing dates ????. The trip was well organised with 4 excellent wineries visited, each with their own unique speciality wines. Our host Marianne had great knowledge of the area and allowed us to take our time where needed. Exceptional service and quality for the day .... would highly recommend to others.

3. Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas St #6, Victoria, BC V8W 0C1, Canada A Taste of Victoria Food Tours
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4.9 based on 699 reviews

This 2-hour tour begins at the Victoria Public Market and includes stops at The Harmonious Gates of Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Trounce Alley, Government St., the Inner Harbour, and the Parliament Buildings.  Depending on the day, there are between 6-8 tastings along the route as we discuss the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C.  Tastings can include bread, macarons, meatballs, pierogies, southern biscuits, spring rolls, tea, chocolate, craft beer, and much more!

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By SKprairiemom

This was a fantastic way to see some of downtown Victoria from someone who lives and loves what he does - Andy lives right down by the harbour/Chinatown and knew so much about the area. Stops were each unique and places we’d seen on our previous strolls but hadn’t considered going in! COVID protocols followed and while not necessarily good for business, the smaller group made for a very personal experience - 5/5!

4. Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

254 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada West Coast Brewery Tours
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4.9 based on 47 reviews

Experience Victoria’s buzzing beer scene firsthand on a guided craft brewery tour with tastings. Victoria is home to nearly a dozen local craft breweries, all with their own spin on lagers, porters, pilsners and more. This 3-hour tour will take you through a rotating list of Victoria’s best brew spots to cheers to new friends.

Inclusions: Professional "beer nerd" guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, All craft beer and tastings fees at breweries, Light refreshments (bottled water, granola bars, etc.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Additional food and drink, Gratuities

Reviewed By stuffys2019

This tour was amazing. Elton was on point with the tour. It was nice to have a personable excursion.

5. Pedal Pub Crawl Downtown Victoria

470 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada The Rolling Barrel
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4.8 based on 51 reviews

The Rolling Barrel provides one of the most unique, fun, social activities in Downtown Victoria. The fun and personal touch of our drivers get the party started and ensures everyone has a great time. To give the best experience we take each of our groups into the pubs where seating is reserved and ensure everyone is taken care of before we roll out to our next stop. Our drivers can take song requests and memorable photos to top off the trip. Have an experience like no other on The Rolling Barrel as you sing, wave and laugh through the beautiful streets of Victoria and the inner harbor.

Inclusions: Bike tour , Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Shareable appetizers for 4 guests at 2 stops, Music, Reserved seating at each stop

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By Maureen G

Our group would never have thought to throw axes at a target, but we did and it was really fun. Along with stopping for appys and drinks at two pubs, a fun way to spend a couple of hours together. Our host John was great.

6. Private Pub Tour on Vancouver Island

Victoria, Victoria, Victoria Capital Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Kiki Shuffle, Adanac Limousine & Van Service, and Tours of Victoria
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4.7 based on 3 reviews

Many cruise ship tours arrive later in the day. If the sunlight is gone, one of our most popular activities is this excellent pub tour. There are numerous pubs on Vancouver Island. They are home to tasty beers, good food and a friendly dose of local colour. Come on out and enjoy a pint! Our limousine seats 8 comfortably and is a great way to get around. Or if the gang is all here our 20 passenger vans will fill the bill. Departure time is flexible and reservation seating at pubs is arranged by us.

Inclusions: We will arrange reserved seating at the pubs.

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Gells1950

With a cancelled vacation due to COVID, we thought this would be fun for the family to take a limo tour of our own ‘back yard’. Keith was down to earth, right on time, and it was a fun experience for the family!

7. Brewery and Distillery Tour

Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours, E Dock, Campbell River, BC, Canada Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours

Join us as we visit some of the best Brewery's and Distilleries the Comox Valley and Campbell River have to offer. Sample a flight from each brewery and decide which is your favorite, let your taste buds try something new! Discover about the process of how beer and spirits are created. Whats Included: - lunch, - a flight at two breweries, - a tasting and tour at one distillery, - transportation in our 15-passenger Ford Transit Van

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By mariemM5196KP

A great day on the water, with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide! Our group was in town for a training camp and we needed an activity to blow off some steam and this was it. We booked a private tour so it was just our group. The booking agent was super accommodating and helped us book the right tour for our group. The guide was fun and knowledgeable of the different species we were looking for (and found!) but also of the area. We all learned something. Also, what we really liked was that there is a carbon-neutral program that helps offset the tour's carbon footprint.

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