Ross Fountains at the Butchart Gardens
The Empress Hotel
The Government House

Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Half-Day Tour

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240 minutes (Approx.)
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Enjoy a luxury city tour with your own personal guide and experience the beautiful and historical city of Victoria. Your guide will show you the major highlights and also some of the city's hidden gems. Enjoy a scenic drive out to the Butchart Gardens. Over 100 years old, the gardens were once an old lime quarry now transformed into a piece of heaven. Even if you're not a fan of flowers, you will be amazed by the layout of the 55 acre estate. After the gardens, enjoy a scenic drive back to Victoria. This tour is great for those who want to experience all the major highlights in a short time. Please be advised that all sightseeing tours may be customized to the customers requests.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local driver/guide
  • Admissions to Butchart Gardens
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • If you have not already specified, you must advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made

What's included in the package

Itinerary

The Butchart Gardens

Explore of the worlds finest garden displays. This attraction is open year round and they do plant for the season. This is Vancouver Islands biggest attraction. This is an old Lime Quarry transformed into an amazing display of color and flowers, surrounded by a beautiful lush forest.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Chinatown

Welcome to Canada's oldest Chinatown, home to the narrowest Alley in Canada, Fan Tan Alley.

Craigdarroch Castle

We will stop by quickly to capture some quick photos of the exterior and talk about the Castles and its history. We are not scheduled to tour inside the castle.

Beacon Hill Park

Drive through the cities largest inner city park. The park offers beautiful fountains, gardens, free roaming peacocks, and other birds, a petting zoo, and home to the worlds tallest totem pole, standing at 127' tall 7"

Fisherman's Wharf

We will stop by quick to visit one of Victoria most unique houseboat communities. all the houseboats are built in their own unique architect and the wharf is home to some great little eateries such as Barbs Fish and Chips.

Surfside Adventure Tours

Enjoy a private Luxury City Tour around Victoria and the Butchart Gardens with your own private driver and tour guide.

Admission Ticket Included

Mile Zero

Stop at the start of the Trans Canada Highway on Vancouver Island at its most southern point.

Government House

We will drive through the beautiful Estate of the Government House in Victoria. The grounds are made up of beautiful lush gardens. We will not be going into the house, we will just stop at the grounds for a quick visit and photos.

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

We will stop at an appropriate location so you may take photos of the Parliament Building. It is just as beautiful at night as it is during the day as it is lit up with over 3000 lights outlining its beautiful architect.

Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

We will stop at an appropriate place to park where you make take some photos of the Historical Empress Hotel and talk about its history.

Carr House

We will drive by Emily Carr's birth Place and stop for a quick photo and talk about the history quick as we are doing our Luxury City Tour.

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

We will pick up at the YYJ Victoria International Airport, and the B.C. Ferries as well. There is an additional cost for this service so please inquire for rates.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 29 reviews

What do other 29 guests say about Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Half-Day Tour

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Paul_H
5
Oct 2023
Even late in September, there were a lot of flower beds in bloom. The grounds are immaculately maintained and the Japanese garden was very peaceful.
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ncfoodieRaleigh_Nc
5
Sep 2023
Excellent tour to give you the overview highlights of Victoria. Helps you to see where you want to explore in more depth. Also provided time to explore the beauty of Butchart Gardens. Sandy was very engaging and made for a fun experience.
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Laurine_S
5
Aug 2023
Our Tour guide was awesome! She treated us like friends- all six of us were very happy with everything!

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local driver/guide
Not Included
  • Admissions to Butchart Gardens
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • If you have not already specified, you must advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made