Victoria, BC: City Tour and Butchart Gardens Combo Tour

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Victoria, BC: City Tour and Butchart Gardens Combo Tour
Top rated
4.8297873 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8297873 out of 5 stars
47 reviews

Follow a local guide on a captivating city tour of Victoria, BC, followed by a visit to the iconic Butchart Gardens, a group of floral display gardens, in Brentwood Bay.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Look for a sightseeing van with "Island Time Tours" written on the side. Please be ready outside your hotel 15 minutes prior to departure time. Empress guests must wait near the front door of the lobby area. An Island Time Tours van will come into the circle driveway. Cruise ship passengers must have Cell # to co-ordinate pickup day of tour and mandatory pier fees apply

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Lynn – Canada

Marc was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our tour very much!!! Thanks Marc

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Elise – United States

Neil was great - very kind and accommodating. Great to have a quick drive around town and shuttle to Butchart Gardens.

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Itinerary

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    17 pickup location options:

    Inn at Laurel Point, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Fairmont Empress, Huntingdon Manor Hotel, Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, WorldMark Victoria, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, The Oswego Hotel, James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottages, FRS Clipper, Hotel Grand Pacific, Best Western Plus Inner Harbour, Helm's Inn, Royal BC Museum

  • Victoria, British Columbia

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Butchart Gardens

    Visit, Free time, Shopping, Walk, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

  • 17 drop-off locations:

    WorldMark Victoria, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Huntingdon Manor Hotel, Inn at Laurel Point, The Oswego Hotel, Fairmont Empress, Best Western Plus Inner Harbour, Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottages, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria, FRS Clipper, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Helm's Inn, Royal BC Museum, Hotel Grand Pacific, Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience a garden oasis enveloped in lush greens and colorful blooms
  • Visit the Butchart Gardens, designated a National Historic Site of Canada
  • Pass by the Government House, West Coast Castles, and Beacon Hill Park
  • Gain historical insights along the route, making your journey enriching
  • Enjoy convenient front door pickup from most Downtown Victoria hotels

Full description

Join a 1-hour guided city tour of Victoria and explore highlights and hidden gems of Victoria that bigger buses can't reach. Enjoy a hotel pickup and discover the oldest residential areas, funky Fisherman's Wharf, historical Beacon Hill Park, and magnificent oceanfront sights.

Be awe-inspired by one of Canada's West Coast Castles. Then, marvel at the grandeur of Government House where dignitaries from all over the world stay when visiting Victoria. Make a quick picture stop at Mile Zero where your journey across Canada begins.

Next, be whisked away to the iconic Butchart Gardens, a Canadian National Historic site. Take a leisurely stroll along the enchanting garden paths and spend 2.5 hours exploring vibrant blooms. Discover the secrets of the historical limestone quarry.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • 1-hour city tour
  • Butchart Gardens entry ticket
  • Food
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 10 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Mobility scooters
  • Intoxication
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Selfie sticks
  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Smoking indoors
  • Food in the vehicle
  • Handcarts
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Walking frames
  • Bags
  • Cooler
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Crutches
  • Scooter
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
  • Strong fragrances
  • Wearing a costume
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • There is no space for luggage, wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers
  • All passengers, including children, must wear a seatbelt
  • Cruise ship passengers must consider that a ship's itinerary can change and no refunds are issued for activities under 24 hours

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 47 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Lynn – CanadaOctober 30, 2024 – Verified booking
Marc was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our tour very much!!! Thanks Marc
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Elise – United StatesOctober 29, 2024 – Verified booking
Neil was great - very kind and accommodating. Great to have a quick drive around town and shuttle to Butchart Gardens.
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Sahar – United StatesOctober 16, 2024 – Verified booking
Amazing Tour with a Great Guide! We had a wonderful time on the Victoria, BC: City Tour and Butchart Gardens Combo Tour on October 16, 2024. Our guide, Mark, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable. The city tour was insightful, and Butchart Gardens were stunning. Mark’s expertise really added to the experience. Highly recommend this tour!

Product ID: 614372

Activity provider:ISLAND TIME TOURS LTD.

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