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Victoria’s City Highlights & Butchart Gardens Private Tour

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Victoria’s City Highlights & Butchart Gardens Private Tour
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Explore the Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site, and Victoria's #1 Tourist attraction. Then, discover the heart of Victoria on a private city tour with a visual history as we go.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please be ready at your pick up location 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. Pick up times can vary depending on traffic.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    23 pickup location options:

    James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottages, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Hotel Rialto, Strathcona Hotel, The Parkside Hotel & Spa, Ogden Point Terminal Pier B, Swartz Bay (Victoria) Ferry Terminal BC Ferries, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria, Victoria International Airport, The Oswego Hotel, Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, Red Lion Inn & Suites Victoria, Swans Hotel, Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour, Arbutus Inn, Inn at Laurel Point, Huntingdon Manor Hotel, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Hotel Grand Pacific, Embassy Inn Hotel, Fairmont Empress, Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

  • Electric car

    (30 minutes)

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    Butchart Gardens

    Sightseeing, Self-guided tour (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Electric car

    (30 minutes)

    Chinatown, Victoria

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (15 minutes)

    Optional

    Victoria, British Columbia

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (30 minutes)

    Optional

    Fairmont Empress Hotel

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (15 minutes)

    Optional

    British Columbia Parliament Buildings

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (15 minutes)

    Optional

    Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (15 minutes)

    Optional

  • 23 drop-off locations:

    Victoria International Airport, Hotel Grand Pacific, Embassy Inn Hotel, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, Inn at Laurel Point, The Parkside Hotel & Spa, Fairmont Empress, Swartz Bay (Victoria) Ferry Terminal BC Ferries, The Oswego Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria, Huntingdon Manor Hotel, Strathcona Hotel, James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottages, Ogden Point Terminal Pier B, Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Hotel Rialto, Red Lion Inn & Suites Victoria, Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, Arbutus Inn, Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour, Swans Hotel, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Butchart Gardens, Victoria's #1 Tourist attraction
  • North Americas Second Oldest China Town
  • BC legislative building, Empress Hotel, Inner Harbour, Fan Tan Alley

Full description

On your private tour, we head to the Butchart Gardens, Victoria’s #1 attraction and designated National Historic Site, and has over one million visitors per year. Nestled in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, the Butchart Gardens is a 119-year-old marvel of a 55-acre display garden. Even today, it remains a cherished family-owned treasure. Explore the rich history behind how Jennie Butchart transformed her husband's abandoned lime quarry into this world-famous horticultural masterpiece. Then embark on an immersive journey through the heart of Victoria and explore the city's iconic landmarks, and historical narratives. Dive into the allure of Victoria's Inner Harbour, intertwined with tales of the gold rush era. Explore the fascinating stories behind the majestic BC legislative building, the regal Empress Hotel, and the historic Chinatown, a living testament to the depth of Canada's heritage.

Includes

  • Private Luxury Transportation/ Wifi/ Bottled water/ Umbrellas use/ Small snacks (mints, gum, mini chocolate bars)
  • Food/ Beverages/ Personal Expenses/ Souvenirs/ Gratuities

Select participants and date

Participants

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Touching plants

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of ground to cover.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Umbrellas for use on tour if required.
  • The gardens are open year-round, but the floral displays vary by season.
  • Photography is allowed, but drones and selfie sticks are not permitted.
  • Child car seats:
  • By BC law, children under 40lbs (18kg) are required to be buckled into a full forward-facing car seat. This can be provided for a fee with advance notice.
  • Children over 40lbs and under 4’9″ must use a booster seat. Two can be provided with advance notice at no charge.

Product ID: 715078

Activity provider:Olynpix Tours & Transportation

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