About this experience
Enjoy the best of Victoria with a Local Guide.
Visit the Garden City and the Butchard Gardens in private luxury, and at a leisurely pace. Enjoy a 90 minute ferry ride through the spectacular Gulf Islands, be amazed by the beauty of Butchard Gardens, explore, discover, and learn Victoria's history, and her Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, BC Legislature Building, and Craigdarroch Castle. Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel on the Harbourfront.
(Note: This private tour is subject to availability of reserved ferry spot to Victoria and return).
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets Butchart Gardens
- Ferry rides (return)
- Private premium transportation and guide, and live commentaries
Not included
- Entrance tickets to Craigdarroch Castle. Ticket prices subject to change.
- English tea at the Empress Hotel. Price subject to change
- All other out of pocket expenses
- Guide gratuities not included but appreciated
Itinerary and highlights
At Butchard Gardens, be wowed by this oasis of lush green and colourful blooms, which is fifty-five acres of flowers, trees, pathways and creeks. Featuring a sunken garden, a world famous rose garden and a wonderful restaurant serving High Tea daily.
Enjoy a tour of this beautiful historic building where BC provincial laws are promulgated and enacted.
Enjoy and experience a delightful afternoon tea at this elegant Victorian hotel.
Have lunch at this historic wharf, browse artisans' art and craft, and see beautiful private floating homes.
Visit a historic castle built by one of the richest man in North American of the 1880s. Learn about its history, see the exhibits on display
Learn the history behind this oldest Chinatown in Canada, the historic quarter of Victoria, the contribution of the Chinese community, and walk through Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Victoria.
Meeting and pickup information
- Complimentary pick ups from hotels in Downtown Vancouver, and cruise ship terminal, Canada Place.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Beautiful Vancouver Explorer Tour And Shuttle
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children aged 5 and below travel for free but entrance tickets and ferry rides excluded
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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