Victoria: City Highlights and Butchart Gardens Tour

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Victoria: City Highlights and Butchart Gardens Tour
4.6310678 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6310678 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
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Enjoy all the highlights that Victoria has to offer on this half-day tour. Visit the Butchart Gardens, Chinatown, Inner Harbour, BC Legislative Buildings, Royal BC Museum, and the Empress Hotel.

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Duration 4 hours
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Sonya – Canada

Nothing:). Jacob was an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed our experience immensely.

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Kiking – Switzerland

We booked a tour to the Butchart Gardens and the Highlights in Victoria. Michael, our driver and guide, drove us to Butchart and picked us up 2 hours later. Then he drove us to Victoria for the City highlights. The whole Tour lasted 4.5 hours then he drove us back to the cruise terminal. I highly recommend this tour not just for cruisers but also for everyone visiting Victoria. Michael is kind hearted and knows everything that you need to know about Victoria. Thank you Michael and thank you beautiful Victoria. Cheers!!!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    911 Government St

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    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

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Commentary by guide
  • Tour of Butchart Gardens
  • Expedited entry to Butchart Gardens
  • Food and snacks
  • Butchart Gardens entry ticket

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

  • Pre-purchase your tickets to Butchart Gardens at the Experience Victoria Store for expedited entry.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 103 reviews

Review summary

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

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Sonya – CanadaMay 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Nothing:). Jacob was an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed our experience immensely.
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Kiking – SwitzerlandMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
We booked a tour to the Butchart Gardens and the Highlights in Victoria. Michael, our driver and guide, drove us to Butchart and picked us up 2 hours later. Then he drove us to Victoria for the City highlights. The whole Tour lasted 4.5 hours then he drove us back to the cruise terminal. I highly recommend this tour not just for cruisers but also for everyone visiting Victoria. Michael is kind hearted and knows everything that you need to know about Victoria. Thank you Michael and thank you beautiful Victoria. Cheers!!!
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Paula – CanadaMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Very comfortable van .It is a small group.The guide showed us a lot of different places .It was very good value His name is Michael Zenger.-Thankyou for a good time!

Product ID: 663028

Activity provider:Experience Victoria

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