I recently took the new Vistas and Views Tour and it was fantastic! It was a rainy February day but it didn't matter, because the views were still awe-inspiring and the food was outstanding.
Our guide Holly was so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, answering some tough questions while also providing some memorable stories. At each restaurant, the staff welcomed us warmly and the food was really good.
At the first stop, the outstanding food was equally matched by a waterfront view of the inner harbour including Victoria's famous Parliament Buildings and Empress Hotel. Most people see brussel sprouts on a menu and keep moving on, but I was really happy with my savoury choice, as they were absolutely delicious, pairing nicely with a refreshing lager.
Next, after a brisk and scenic walk across the intriguing "Blue Bridge", we settled into the architecturally-beautiful confines of a historic bank building-turned-restaurant to enjoy a tasty pint and one of the best bowls of pasta I've had in recent memory. The pesto prawn linguini was amazing! We sat in a cozy room that looked like an old study and it had a patio with a unique vista perspective as well.
The final stop on the tour featured a delicious chocolate rum tart and an unmatched birds-eye view of downtown Victoria. From up there, we could see almost anywhere in the city and on a clearer day, across to the Olympic mountains of Washington State. We even spotted where we had started the tour across the harbour, which was a nice full-circle way to end this great little adventure.
I highly recommend taking this tour. The food, drinks, and views were all very enjoyable!