Book private tours of the museum gallery, heritage buildings or walking tours.

Available Year Round

Gallery Tour

Get the inside perspective on our exhibits with a guided Gallery tour. The tour takes 45 minutes.  The cost is a flat rate of $65 for up to 10 guests. Each additional guest costs $6.50 up to a tour maximum of 25 people.

Available Seasonally

Bastion Tour

See the inside of Nanaimo’s most recognizable landmark! The tour takes 30 minutes plus walking time. The cost is a flat rate of $100 for up to 10 people. Each additional guest costs $10 up to a maximum of 25 people.

Lantern Tour

Brave the dark and creepy on a lantern-lit walking tour downtown! Theme options vary depending on the year, but may include ghosts and/or true crime. The Lantern Tour takes 90 minutes and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 12. The cost is a flat rate of $300 for up to 20 people. Each additional guest costs $15 up to a maximum of 25 people. Private tour availability is extremely limited in October.

Cottage & Locomotive Tour*
The 1890s miner’s cottage and steam locomotive are some of Nanaimo’s hidden gems. The tour takes 45 minutes (includes walking time to and from the cottage, cottage and locomotive). The cost is a flat rate of $100 for up to 10 people.  Each additional guest costs $10 up to a maximum of 15 people.

* The Cottage & Locomotive tour is not available at this time.

All tours must be booked in advance. For more details, please contact Steph Kveton at (250) 753-1821 or [email protected]