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Essence of Victoria: Private Tour of Nature, History & Coast

About this experience

Discover the hidden city and nature places, coastal communities and Victoria's Inner Harbour. Your local guide will drive you from one fascinating place to the next. You will visit landmarks like the oldest Chinatown and famous Empress Hotel, where on a private tour that is tailored to you. Walk, drive and enjoy the vibrant culture of Victoria, BC in city galleries and shops or just take lunch by the seaside as you take in of Vancouver Island.
If you are in Vancouver, enjoy this private tour when you plan your day trip to Vancouver Island. We'll meet you in Harbour Air, Helijet, or BC Ferry. Choose to explore historic castles, oldest Chinatown, Victoria's Inner harbour, and its migratory bird sanctuary coastline.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr
  • Private experience

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Victoria Drive & Explore Tour
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, experienced tour guide, luxury minivan, pick up and drop off in Victoria.
  • Bottled water

Itinerary and highlights

We'll make a stop here for photos and you'll see the talent totem pole in the world

We'll drive along Juan de Fuca strait to a view point and through the scenic route. We always stop where you wish to explore

We can drive by or you may enter the castle if you wish

We enter the grounds that have beautiful gardens and take photos. There is a small fashion museum there that is by donation

We'll drive by the marina, and the village where you may shop if you wish or get something to eat

We'll walk through the alleyways of Chinatown. Very Picturesque.

We can stop here or drive through

Inner Harbour with Legislative building

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please write the exact pick up location: include name of the Cruise Ship, name of the ferry like Clipper, or BC Ferry, flight number on Harbour Air Sea plane or International Airport, name of the hotel, or address in and around Victoria, BC where we will pick you up

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • EV Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please write the exact pick up location: include name of the Cruise Ship, name of the ferry like Clipper, or BC Ferry, flight number on Harbour Air Sea plane or International Airport, name of the hotel, or address in and around Victoria, BC where we will pick you up
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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