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Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

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Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings
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Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings
Sample a variety of local beers
This past Saturday our family group met Elton of West Coast Brewery outside at Swan's Hotel & Brew Pub downtown Victoria. From the time of our initial meeting with Elton we assured us of a good evening ahead - a statement he surpassed. We first headed to the market square where we experienced the new craft brewery Whistle Buoy - we live in Victoria and we're surprised to learn of this brewing company - and what a great surprise it was. One of the beers was a cranberry beer...whoa..and I actually enjoyed it! We had a couple of other unique selections offered by one of the owners - I believe Isaiah. Elton too had a tasty surprise for us, while we were there. (Treat from Glen Wood Meats) From there we headed to Varsha - where we had unbelievably Great East Indian Food paired with some local beer samples Then we had a special treat during our walk to our final stop (which you'll have to find out yourself on the tour) then back to Swans...where we sampled some beer right from the VAT !! Elton provided a wonderful evening for us and we scored big points with our visiting family, all who enjoyed. Thanks Elton...we'll be back!
This was officially the 10th brewery tour that I have been since becoming @crafttourist on Instagram and it was easily the best. Having a passionate guide like Elton who seems to be adored by everyone at the local breweries makes for a very welcoming experience. His knowledge of the long history on craft beer in Victoria is extensive and he is more than happy to share. This tour we hit Driftwood, Lighthouse, Moon Under Water and Swans but they do go to lots of other breweries. I highly recommend hitting up West Coast Brewery Tours if you want a safe trip around to great breweries and want to learn plenty more than you would on a self guided tour.

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Overview

Raise a glass to Victoria’s thriving craft beer culture on a guided brewery tour! Join a local beer-loving guide on a unique brewery tour the city’s finest boutique and small-batch breweries. Ride aboard a ‘brew bus’ to discover the hippest, hoppiest spots where locals go to enjoy a cold one, and sample seasonally inspired pilsners, porters, IPA’s and more.
  • A guided tour of three craft breweries in Victoria, British Columbia
  • Learn about brewing process and meet the brewers
  • Enjoy worry-free transportation on the brew bus
  • All craft beer and tasting fees are included
  • Take home a commemorative brewery glass and digital group photo
  • Private VIP back of the house access to the breweries

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This tour grants you private back-of-the-house access to three Victoria breweries.
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Professional "beer nerd" guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
All craft beer and tastings fees at breweries
Light refreshments (bottled water, granola bars, etc.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and drink
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Departure Point

254 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada

Clipper Ferry Terminal 254 Belleville Street - Victoria Inner Harbour

Departure Time

12pm (please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in)

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Minimum drinking age is 19
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • notification for service animals must be provided 48 hours in advance to best accommodate your specific needs
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • OPERATED BY West Coast Brewery Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Victoria Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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  • "A word of caution: you may want to have a small meal/snack beforehand, as no food is available until the third Brewery - at least on this itinerary." See review

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OCNORB
, Oct 2019
This tour was fantastic the guide (beer nerd ) Elton was awesome very knowladgeable of beer and how it is produced the beers tasting venues were great. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour.
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A Great and Entertaining Afternoon Tour!
378kayet
, Jun 2019
The meeting place was odd (Clipper Ferry Terminal), but the address was correct - and our Guide/Driver (Chris) loaded up his 9 passengers, and we left right on time at 12 noon. He introduced himself and asked each oh his guests to do the same, and then he outlined the tour. We visited three Craft Breweries, and the beer-making process was explained in depth, during our behind the scenes tour in two of the three places. We were given a small (2 oz/60 mls) glass at each location, and we were offered 5 or 6 samples at each brewery! A word of caution: you may want to have a small meal/snack beforehand, as no food is available until the third Brewery - at least on this itinerary. If you like a fun time, and good beer, then this is a great choice in Victoria.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2019
Thanks for the reivew. The Clipper has been a central meeting spot for us for many years but hopefully it worked alright for you. Happy you enjoyed the the multiple stop and many samples as well. Cheers!
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Learned A Lot
Seaside12272833803
, May 2019
Had an amazing time on this tour. Elton was super knowledgeable and passionate about the craft of small craft brewing. We learned a lot about the process and history of brewing in Victoria. We got to sample a ton of beer and more than a dozen styles. Highly recommend.
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icon Response from Host , May 2019
Thank you for the review! It was my pleasure - you guys were super fun to tour around! Look forward to seeing you out on tour next time you are in Victoria "craft beer capital of Canada!"
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Excellent Tour Guide I would recommend...
Linda J
, Dec 2017
Excellent Tour Guide I would recommend this tour to anybody who wants to try craft beer
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Great experience. Very informative...
Deborah T
, Jan 2017
Great experience. Very informative. Knowledgeable tour guide
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Please consider putting a good stop...
Marie
, Aug 2016
Please consider putting a good stop at the 2nd stop. By the time we got to the 3rd stop, we desperately needed food.
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We had such a great time on our...
Rebecca A
, Jun 2015
We had such a great time on our tour! Everyone we met was so nice and so knowledgeable about craft beer. If you enjoy beer and are in Victoria this is a must do!
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Great time, tasted a lot of interesting...
Michael S
, Jun 2015
Great time, tasted a lot of interesting craft beers. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable.
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