Chocolate in Victoria, served with a walking plan. This tour strings together six local shops and pairs each stop with a short story about how chocolate connects to France, trade, and the way the city tastes today. I like that you get both drinking chocolate and multiple totally different sweets, so you’re not just eating the same thing six times.

You also get a real sense of place: starting near 1311 Blanshard St and then moving through Downtown Victoria, Government Street, and past big landmarks like the Fairmont Empress and the Parliament Buildings. One consideration: it’s not a sit-down tasting. You’ll cover 2–3 kilometers on uneven city streets and stairs, and it’s not suitable for severe dairy allergies.

Key Reasons This Tour Works So Well

• A rare-bar start at The Chocolate Project that gives you context before you start tasting
• Drinking chocolate + a truffle pairing that feels like a proper dessert meal, not a snack stop
• Downtown Victoria walking time so the “tour” part is more than just moving from one counter to the next
• French influence explained through sweets so your chocolate comes with meaning, not just sugar
• A Nanaimo Bar finish at Off The Eaten Track that ties the whole experience to a Victoria classic

Entering Victoria Chocolate at The Chocolate Project

You begin at 1311 Blanshard St at The Chocolate Project, and that first stop matters. It’s where the tour turns chocolate from a treat into a lesson. You’ll sample rare and harder-to-find chocolate bars, then you’ll get a short introduction to how chocolate is harvested and made—enough background to make the later tastings more interesting.

This is also a smart opening because it sets expectations. If you’re the type who likes to know what you’re tasting—why something is sweeter, why another bar feels different—you’ll enjoy the flow. And if you don’t care about the science, you’ll still appreciate the variety of bars early on, because it gives your palate a baseline.

Practical note: that first sampling is only about 10 minutes, so pay attention early. Once the walking starts, you’ll be in that “keep moving, keep tasting” rhythm the whole tour.

Government Street to Downtown: Walking as Part of the Flavor

After the first tasting, the group strolls along Blanshard and Fort, then heads into Downtown Victoria. You’ll get a guided walk segment that’s roughly 15 minutes, and it’s a key piece of why this tour feels like a Victoria experience, not just a chocolate crawl.

Downtown Victoria is pedestrian-friendly, and Government Street is the kind of street you’ll want to revisit later. The tour gives you a guided pass through the area, plus time to notice the storefront vibe—so even when you’re full, you’ll still have that mental map of where everything is.

Why this matters for value: without this walking component, you’d just be buying sweets from multiple counters. With the walking, you end up with a short list of places to return to on your own. I also like that the tour includes landmark sightlines later (like the Fairmont Empress and Parliament Buildings), because it helps you connect dessert stops to the city around them.

Main drawback: if you get antsy with walking, this might feel like you’re always half-enjoying and half-waiting for the next sample.

Chocolate & Co: Drinking Chocolate Plus a Truffle

The second “wow” stop is Chocolat & Co. This is where you’ll have a truffle plus a lovely serving of drinking chocolate. It’s a classic move for a chocolate tour because it shifts the texture: bars earlier, then creamy and melty tastes here.

This is also a good place to slow down for a minute. The tour tasting is about 10 minutes, but the flavors themselves do the heavy lifting. Drinking chocolate tends to feel richer and more comforting than a bar, and that makes the later tastings easier to enjoy. You get to reset your palate rather than charging straight through sweetness.

One practical tip: drinking chocolate can be warm. Wear layers and plan for it. You don’t want to overheat when you step back outside.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this is the stop you’ll likely remember most. In fact, it’s been named as a favorite by people who did this tour.

Bon Macaron Patisserie: Quirky Chocolate Macarons

Next up is Bon Macaron Patisserie for quirky chocolate macarons. This is a fun pivot because macarons aren’t just “another chocolate dessert.” They’re delicate, with a different bite and a more precise sweetness level. That makes the tour feel varied and avoids that sugar-monotone feeling you can get on less thoughtful tastings.

The tasting here is short—about 10 minutes—so you’ll want to show up ready to actually taste, not just chat. Think of this as palate variety training.

The potential drawback: macarons are lighter than, say, ice cream or truffles. If you show up extra hungry, you might want more than the sample provides. The good news is you’ve got more stops ahead.

Chocolats Favoris: Chocolate Ice Cream and Sauce

Then comes Chocolats Favoris, and yes, it’s described as Quebec-based. Here you’ll sample chocolate ice cream dipped in chocolate sauce. This is the stop that brings the “dessert” feeling full circle.

Why it’s a smart mid-to-late tour choice: ice cream cools you down physically after walking and helps your taste buds reset between rich chocolate moments. Also, sauce-dipped dessert lets you experience chocolate in multiple forms—creamy ice cream texture plus thicker chocolate coating.

The tour also frames this stop in the bigger story: French culture’s influence on Canadian sweets. Even if you’re not a chocolate historian, you’ll likely notice the stylistic cues in these European-leaning desserts. That’s the hidden value here. You’re tasting an idea of how chocolate preferences traveled and changed.

Possible consideration: this is dairy-heavy. If you have any concerns beyond severe dairy allergies, you’ll want to manage expectations and ask your guide about what’s used.

Rogers’ Chocolates and Victoria Cream: Oldest Chocolatier Energy

After Chocolats Favoris, the tour heads to Rogers’ Chocolates, Canada’s oldest chocolatier. You’ll sample a trio of chocolates, including the famous Victoria Cream.

This is one of the best stops for people who like both tradition and flavor. The trio format means you’re not stuck on one profile. And featuring Victoria Cream gives you a distinctly Victoria connection—something you can name later when you’re trying to remember what you ate.

What you’ll also pick up at this stage: you’re not just getting a list of sweets. You’ll be learning about the history of chocolate making and its economic impact on Victoria. That helps explain why chocolatiers and dessert shops took root the way they did. Chocolate isn’t only comfort food here—it’s also part of local commerce and identity.

If you care about ethical sourcing or locally made products, this tour’s approach tends to fit that curiosity. One review specifically called out local and ethically sourced goodies, which aligns with the idea that you’re tasting more than just sugar.

Fairmont Empress, Parliament Buildings, Steamship Terminal: Short Stops, Big Context

Between tastings, you’ll get guided pass-by moments near major Victoria landmarks. You’ll pass the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, then you’ll stop at the Steamship Terminal area for another tasting segment.

These parts are brief—think about 10 minutes for the Empress pass, then smaller pass-by time for Parliament—but they do two things. First, they give you quick orientation if it’s your first day in town. Second, they keep the tour feeling like a Victoria city walk rather than a series of counters.

If you’re traveling with someone who wants both food and sightseeing, this structure is a good compromise. You don’t have to choose one.

Off The Eaten Track Finish at 470 Belleville St: Nanaimo Bar Payoff

The tour ends at Off The Eaten Track tasting room at 470 Belleville St. The final stop is a Nanaimo Bar—one of Canada’s most famous desserts.

This ending makes sense. After tasting bars, drinking chocolate, macarons, and ice cream, you finish with something Victoria-coded and layered. Nanaimo Bar tends to land well because it’s familiar for many people and because it brings the experience back to place, not just to chocolate in general.

Also, this finish is a nice moment to slow down. You’ll have done the walking and the learning, and now you can just enjoy the last bite.

Price and Value: What $65 Buys You in 2 Hours

At $65 per person for about 2 hours, you’re paying for three things: guided storytelling, structured movement through Downtown Victoria, and multiple tastings.

Here’s what makes the value feel real rather than pricey:

• You’re sampling from six local businesses, not one or two.
• You’re getting both knowledge and variety: rare bars, drinking chocolate, truffles, macarons, ice cream, a trio of chocolates, and Nanaimo Bar.
• The tour also includes an Eat Like a Local discount card, which can help if you plan to keep eating after the tour.

Could you buy the same desserts yourself cheaper? Maybe—depending on what you pick. But you wouldn’t get the same guided path and you’d likely lose the context and the smooth order of tastings that keeps your palate from crashing.

If you only want one dessert and zero walking, this isn’t the cheapest option. But if you want a “first-day in Victoria” experience that gives you direction for future exploring, it’s a strong value.

Who Should Book This Chocolate Tour (and Who Should Skip It)

This tour is best for you if:

• You like variety and enjoy tasting different chocolate formats.
• You want a light history angle, including how French culture influenced Canadian sweets and what chocolate meant economically in Victoria.
• You enjoy walking in a walkable downtown area and want a built-in excuse to explore Government Street.

It’s not a great fit if:

• You need a fully seated experience. The route includes stairs and 2–3 kilometers of walking.
• You have a severe dairy allergy. The tour is not suitable for severe dairy allergies, and most of the tastings are dairy-based.

Quick practical advice: wear comfortable shoes. Bring a reusable water bottle. And because it runs rain or shine, pack for weather changes so you don’t spend the tour thinking about being cold or damp.

Also, one small reality check: it’s described as wheelchair accessible, yet it’s also not suitable for people with mobility impairments. If you use a wheelchair or mobility device, you’ll want to think carefully about the stairs and the walking distance.

Should You Book the Victoria Chocolate & Bakery Tour?

If this is your first time in Victoria and you want a chocolate-focused day plan that also gives you a mental map of Downtown and Government Street, I’d book it. The best part is the mix: you get drinking chocolate, a truffle, French-influenced sweets, and a Victoria finish at Off The Eaten Track. You also leave with more than food—you leave with stories and a route you can repeat on your own.

Skip it if dessert is nice but you don’t want to walk. Also skip if dairy allergies are severe. But for everyone else, it’s an easy win: two hours, six stops, and a sweet education you can actually taste.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and where does it end?

The tour starts at 1311 Blanshard St at The Chocolate Project. It finishes at 470 Belleville St at the Off The Eaten Track tasting room.

How long is the Victoria Chocolate & Bakery Tour?

It runs about 2 hours.

How much does it cost?

The price is $65 per person.

What do I need to bring?

Bring comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes, plus a reusable water bottle.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes, it takes place rain or shine.

Is it safe for people with dairy allergies?

It is not suitable for guests with severe dairy allergies.

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