Victoria Tour: Explore Butchart Gardens and Inner Harbour

Explore Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city on a narrated tour. Visit Butchart Gardens, Canada’s National Historic Site, and experience the stunning beauty of over 50 acres of floral show gardens.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vancouver Downtown - Pick up at selected hotels
  • BC Ferries - Enjoy the beautiful scenery
  • The Butchart Gardens - Enjoy two hours at the garden
  • Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada - Take pictures of the famous hotel
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Professional driver/guide provided
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Additional Information

Join us for a full day guided tour of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. The journey begins in downtown Vancouver, from where we head south, crossing the city and board a BC Ferry for a picturesque 90-minute crossing through the Georgia Strait and the Southern Gulf Islands.
Our tour resumes with a visit to the globally recognized Butchart…

Location
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
West Georgia Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Corazon_m
May 20, 2025
Life is beautiful ! - Amazingly beautiful and love the flowers at the Butchart Gardens . Wonderful place to live . Well kept and very impressive. We also had a very knowledgeable tour guide and driver, Mark .
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Malteser21
May 19, 2025
Although the day was long... - Although the day was long it wasn't tiring and Mark was a great guide pointing out places of interest along the way. He also had some good stories to tell.
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Meliea_l
May 19, 2025
Excellent Tour - This was a very well run tour with an excellent guide and driver. The timing was right on and our guide made the experience relaxing. We enjoyed all the sites he pointed out along the route. We learned a lot about Vancouver and Vancouver island.
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Ruth_n
May 19, 2025
Mark was a wonderful tour guide - The gardens are beautiful! Victoria was nice. Would have liked more time there but not sure how that could work.
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David
May 15, 2025
Amazing visit to Vancouver Island with a very knowledgeable tour guide - We booked this tour, knowing it would be a 12 hour day. The bus picked us up at our hotel (the Sutton Park) at 09.00 (exactly as stated on our booking). The guide introduced himself (Justin) and explained the itinerary for the day and the importance of timekeeping as we were booked on specifically ferries to and from the island. Justin provided a running commentary of very interesting facts as we passed locations. Justin gave us sufficient time at both Butchart gardens and the town of Victoria. The gardens were amazing (helped by the weather being warm and sunny). Justin made the whole tour fantastic. It did not feel like a 12 hour tour.
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Lariza_g
May 12, 2025
Must see - Very nice places visited, tour guide/driver very knowledgeable and kind, not boring considering is a whole day. The tour is well organized, is worth the money and time.
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Wendy_s
May 11, 2025
Indescribable sights - Be blown away by the beauty of the gardens. Dan our guide was very accommodating and very knowledgeable of the history etc from the minute you get on the coach.
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Relax26496970637
May 11, 2025
Wonderful trip to Victoria - One of the best excursions I have been on! Our guide and driver, Dan, was great! So interesting and informative, gave good recommendations too! Yes, it is a long trip, but one I would do again. Butchart Gardens is truly breathtaking and definitely a must see! Dan kept us informed of what was coming up so we didn't miss anything along the way.
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Malgorzata_s
May 10, 2025
The gardens are a must... - The gardens are a must see if you are in Vancouver area. The tour bus is a convenient way to go. Mark (the driver) and Justin were great.
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Artkiwi
May 9, 2025
A fantastic day tour - This tour was amazing and both of us would unconditionally recommend it if the guide was as good as ours - Justin from Whistler. This tour was chosen based on past recommendations, because it provided a timed itinerary and that the tour company was recognised as a local bus operator. However it was our tour guide Justin that made our day memorable. His commentary was extremely informative and covered everything from climate to local customs and cultures, including several amusing facts. We felt like we were friends by the end of the tour and he really did make a difference - his driving was excellent. It was a memorable day where we could relax . Thankyou. Janice Zaharko (Resident) & Sharon Johns ( visitor from New Zealand)
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From $197
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).