Victoria: City Highlights and Butchart Gardens Tour

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Victoria: City Highlights and Butchart Gardens Tour
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Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
124 reviews

Enjoy all that Victoria has to offer on this half-day tour. Visit the Butchart Gardens, and drive-by Chinatown, Inner Harbour, BC Legislative Buildings, Royal BC Museum, and the Empress Hotel.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Colleen – United States

Our tour was scheduled at the same time as the Pride Parade so there were road closures in the area the tour was supposed to go. Our guide, Jim, did a great job adjusting to this and took us to a few interesting areas in town before heading to Butchart Gardens (which were fabulous). He then took us to the downtown sights after. Jim had lived in the area for 70 years so was very knowledgeable. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour.

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Richard – United States

Our guide Jacob was so nice and courteous, it was a nice tour. , Learned a lot about the city and gardens

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    911 Government St

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Butchart Gardens

    Visit (2 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    911 Government St

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Watch the colourful blooms of the gardens of Victoria dance in the breeze.
  • Get an overview of Victoria's highlights with its history and architecture.
  • Enter the Gate of Harmonious Interest to see Canada's oldest Chinatown.
  • Drive through Beacon Hill Park, the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system.
  • Explore the Butchart Gardens at your own pace for a duration of 2 hours.

Full description

Experience Victoria's top sights and the world-famous Butchart Gardens on this luxurious tour.

Tour Highlights:

- Beacon Hill Park: Begin your journey through the lush and scenic Beacon Hill Park.
- Butchart Gardens: Enjoy a narrated drive to Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site. Experience a 2-hour self-guided tour of themed gardens, including the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, and Sunken Garden.
- Historic Chinatown & Old Town: Explore North America's second oldest Chinatown, passing through the Gates of Harmonious Interest, then journey through Old Town, with its rich history and architecture.
- Inner Harbour: View the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, the Royal BC Museum, and the majestic British Columbia Legislative Buildings.

Why Choose Us?

- Premium Comfort: Travel in a premium vehicle with leather seats and a black tie driver-guide.
- Expert Narration: Enjoy engaging, fully narrated tours that bring Victoria's history to life.
- Cruise Line’s Primary Operator: Entrusted with their valued guests
- Victoria largest and most affordable tour company: High volume means extra savings for you.
- Sustainability certified: Locally owned, community driven, proudly Travelife Certified and Biosphere committed.

Book now to experience Victoria's beauty and history in style!

Includes

  • Quaint and comfortable roundtrip transportation
  • Narrated drive-by tour of some of Victoria's most historic gems
  • 2-hours self-guided at the Butchart Gardens
  • Butchart Gardens admission
  • Food and snacks

Meeting point

Meet at the Experience Victoria Store and our friendly tour directors will show you to the bus to begin your tour.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Meet at the Experience Victoria Gift Shop and enjoy 15% all products in store.
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From $88 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 124 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Colleen – United StatesJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour was scheduled at the same time as the Pride Parade so there were road closures in the area the tour was supposed to go. Our guide, Jim, did a great job adjusting to this and took us to a few interesting areas in town before heading to Butchart Gardens (which were fabulous). He then took us to the downtown sights after. Jim had lived in the area for 70 years so was very knowledgeable. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour.
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Richard – United StatesJuly 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Jacob was so nice and courteous, it was a nice tour. , Learned a lot about the city and gardens
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Mary – United StatesJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was great, where to meet the tour was confusing. Once we figured out where to meet the tour everything was fantastic.

Product ID: 663028

Activity provider:
Experience Victoria

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