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Casual Local Haunts Private Tour of Victoria, BC

About this experience

Discover Victoria through the eyes of a local on this private tour that invites you to explore the city's charming neighbourhoods, scenic coastal routes, and historical sites.
Stroll through Old Town and Canada’s oldest Chinatown, where independent shops and cafés showcase the city's cultural diversity. Enjoy the tranquil gardens of Beacon Hill Park, featuring the tallest free-standing totem pole, and visit the elegant grounds of Government House. This customizable experience allows you to set the pace, capture memorable photos, and enjoy leisurely meals at your favorite spots, making it perfect for day-trippers from Vancouver or cruise ship visitors.

Highlights:
- Private guided tour tailored to your interests
- Explore Old Town and historic Chinatown's heritage
- Visit Beacon Hill Park and Government House grounds
- Scenic drives and opportunities for dining and photography

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr
  • Private experience

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Casual Local Haunts Private Tour of Victoria, BC
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Private luxury vehicle
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • entry fees to the gardens

Itinerary and highlights

On this PRIVATE TOUR, travellers will explore Victoria from three perspectives—its hidden gardens, its seaside beauty, and its historic city streets—guided by a private driver who tailors the pace and stops to your interests. Stroll the ceremonial gardens and pathways at Government House, pause at quiet shoreline spots where driftwood and sea views set a peaceful scene, and wander heritage lanes filled with unique shops, galleries, and cafés.
Along the way, there is time for relaxed photography, browsing, or simply enjoying the rhythm of local life. This experience blends nature, ocean views, and cultural highlights, offering a well-rounded sense of Victoria’s character in just a few hours.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will pick you up at your location, hotel, Harbour Air, HeliJet, BC Ferry, Clipper, cruise ship. Just let us know where and the meeting time and your guide will be there with a sign and your name.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • EV Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is stroller accessible. Let us know if you have a folding wheel chair or walker. Guests should be able to enter and exit the vehicle independently or with assistance from a companion.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will pick you up at your location, hotel, Harbour Air, HeliJet, BC Ferry, Clipper, cruise ship. Just let us know where and the meeting time and your guide will be there with a sign and your name.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
This tour is stroller accessible. Let us know if you have a folding wheel chair or walker. Guests should be able to enter and exit the vehicle independently or with assistance from a companion.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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