About this experience
This private Victoria tour offers a refreshing change of pace, perfect for couples, seniors, and families. Designed around your interests, the tour combines local insight with comfort and flexibility.
Begin with a scenic drive through the countryside as you make your way to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy a self-guided stroll through vibrant floral displays, tranquil nature trails, and artistic garden spaces.
After the gardens, your private guide will lead you on a curated drive through Victoria’s highlights. Depending on your preferences, this may include historic Craigdarroch Castle, coastal neighborhoods, Canada’s oldest Chinatown, and the charming Inner Harbour.
This tour is designed to be enriching, and entirely private. Your guide will meet you at your hotel, cruise terminal, or if you're visiting on a day trip from Vancouver, at the BC Ferry Terminal, Harbour Air, or Helijet.
Our local guide understands how to make the most of your time, without rushing.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your 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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation, professional tour guide, luxury minivan, pick up and return in Victoria.
Not included
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
Itinerary and highlights
We’ll show you highlights of Victoria, from historical landmarks to scenic coastal spots. This tour is the perfect blend of nature, culture, and relaxation.
Maximize Your Visit: Butchart Gardens & Victoria Scenic Tour
Make the most of your time in Victoria with a relaxing drive through the scenic countryside of the Saanich Peninsula to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy views of rolling farmland, ocean vistas, and charming rural communities.
Along the drive, your knowledgeable local guide will share the fascinating history of the Gardens and how they came to be.
At the Gardens, enjoy up to 1.30 minutes to explore at your own pace. Walk through vibrant floral displays, tranquil ponds, and stunning themed areas like the Japanese, Rose, and Italian gardens.
Pass through North America's second oldest Chinatown. Enjoy how the asian culture blends with Victoria's historical buildings.
Your private tour with your knowledgable, local guide is catered to your schedule, pace, and interest. We drive you taking scenic roads with a chance to stop in special places to explore and photograph. Spend 90 minutes at least, at Butchart Gardens.
Parliaments Building, Empress Hotel, oldest Chinatown in Canada. We'll take a drive along fabulous coastal neighbourhoods on the Juan de Fuca Strait. As time allows we'll drive by Craigdarroch Castle and Government House, in a historical community. You'll learn interesting facts and hear great stories about Victoria and Vancouver Island on this tour that is specially designed to embrace culture, history, and heritage. When available, we can arrange to add more time to your tour on that day. Get the most of your trip to Victoria, BC and Southern Vancouver Island.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please provide 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
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- EV Tours
Meeting points and locations
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please tell me what time you would like to start your tour. I suggest 9:30am or 10:00am
- You must be able to get in and out of the vehicle unassisted.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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