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From Vancouver: Butchart Gardens & Victoria Sightseeing Tour

4.6131387 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6131387 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
Activity provider:Discover Canada Tours
From Vancouver: Butchart Gardens & Victoria Sightseeing Tour
4.6131387 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6131387 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
Likely to sell out

Enjoy a full day discovering the best of Vancouver Island with a tour of the city of Victoria followed by a visit to the Butchart Gardens.

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Duration 14 hours
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Gloria – United States

It was a very good day to see the Vancouver Island. The town of Victoria was very beautiful. The Butchart Gardens was awesome.

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Nancy – United States

Kim was an amazing guide. She went to school in Victoria and worked at Butchart gardens. She gave interesting commentary and suggestions on places to go from Vancouver to Victoria and back. She also gave very clear directions on what time and where to meet her after each stop. It was an enjoyable and stress free way to see Victoria and Butchart Gardens. As a side note, Kim has an amazing voice. I thought maybe she worked in radio or something too. She doesn't.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    999 Canada Pl

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Ferry

    (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (75 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Victoria, British Columbia

    Guided tour, Bus tour (30 minutes)

    Victoria, British Columbia

    Guided tour, Walk (45 minutes)

    Optional
  • Timeline stop icon

    Victoria, British Columbia

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Butchart Gardens

    Photo stop, Walk (105 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Ferry

    (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    999 Canada Pl

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic round trip coastal ferry ride across the Strait of Georgia
  • Take a sightseeing tour of downtown Victoria
  • Enjoy some free time to explore downtown Victoria's shops, restaurants, and bars
  • Explore the beautiful Butchart Gardens

Full description

Discover Victoria, the capital of British Columbia on a guided tour from Vancouver. See the Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings and beautiful Butchart Gardens.
Upon leaving Vancouver, take a scenic ferry ride from the mainland through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. From here, you will embark on a driving tour to Victoria.
Upon arriving in downtown Victoria, join a driving tour and discover Victoria’s downtown area featuring the the Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0, and historic Chinatown. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown Victoria at your own pace.
Next, visit the internationally renowned Butchart Gardens. This National Historic Site began with an exhausted limestone quarry that was transformed into the now picturesque Sunken Garden. Explore 55 acres of themed garden displays, including a Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden.
Wind down your day with the scenic return sailing trip aboard BC Ferries, and then back to where your tour began.

Includes

  • Deluxe mini-coach transportation
  • Roundtrip ferry transportation
  • Experienced and friendly driver-guide
  • Entrance to Butchart Gardens
  • Onboard entertainment & commentary throughout
  • Discount on optional activities
  • All taxes and ferry fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Please meet us at the covered benches, in front of the Vancouver Convention Centre, next to the FlyOver Canada Ticket Booth, at the roadside 15 minutes before departure and meet your Discover Canada Tours guide (wearing bright green).

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Water

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place in rain or shine
  • There is a contactless check-in process. Details of the exact check-in process will be given to you on the day of your departure
  • Onboard entertainment and commentary is provided throughout the tour
  • A discount is available for optional activities
  • Taxes and ferry fees are included
  • Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included
  • Some dates we start at the Butchart Gardens and then make our way to Downtown Victoria
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From $220 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 137 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Gloria – United StatesSeptember 22, 2024 – Verified booking
It was a very good day to see the Vancouver Island. The town of Victoria was very beautiful. The Butchart Gardens was awesome.
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Nancy – United StatesSeptember 10, 2024 – Verified booking
Kim was an amazing guide. She went to school in Victoria and worked at Butchart gardens. She gave interesting commentary and suggestions on places to go from Vancouver to Victoria and back. She also gave very clear directions on what time and where to meet her after each stop. It was an enjoyable and stress free way to see Victoria and Butchart Gardens. As a side note, Kim has an amazing voice. I thought maybe she worked in radio or something too. She doesn't.
M
Michele – September 8, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide Bernie was fabulous, professional, organized, informed. A great guide. Couldn’t ask for more. Broken ferry made it a very long day but that was out of your control. Overall a great day and we saw everything we wanted in Vancouver Island and Victoria. Checked off the bucket list.

Product ID: 397149

Activity provider:Discover Canada Tours
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  • Butchart Gardens

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