From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Overview
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13 hours
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Discover Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver on an easy full-day tour with round-trip transportation, BC Ferries tickets, Butchart Gardens admission, and a professional guide included.
Start with pickup from select downtown Vancouver hotels, then travel to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal for a scenic 90-minute BC Ferries sailing through the Gulf Islands. Enjoy coastal views from the deck and watch for marine wildlife along the way.
On Vancouver Island, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada with 55 acres of themed gardens, including the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and Italian Garden.
Continue to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital, for free time to explore the Inner Harbour, Government Street, Chinatown, the Parliament Buildings, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. An included downloadable Inner Harbour walking tour helps you make the most of your visit before returning by ferry and coach to Vancouver.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests may activate ticket in Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
With 40+ years of experience, Westcoast Sightseeing is Vancouver’s most trusted tour operator
What To Expect
Vancouver Downtown
Departure from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to board BC Ferries. Included is all transportation by coach.
BC Ferries
Enjoy a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria. Sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales.
Options
Victoria & Butchart Gardens
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Admission to Butchart Gardens with free time
Vancouver's most trusted tour operator with 40+ years of experience
Guided sightseeing in Vancouver and Victoria
Roundtrip BC Ferries cruise
Select downtown Vancouver pickup and drop-off
Downloadable Inner Harbour walking tour
Roundtrip transportation from Vancouver
Free time in downtown Victoria
Professional driver and guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Luggage transfer
Airport drop-off
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,927 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular Gardens, lovely city, delightful tour guide
Stephanie T,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide did an excellent job of chauffeuring us around for a very long day - almost 14 hours from hotel pickup, to Ferry, to Butchardt Gardens, to the lovely city of Victoria and back. He provided tons of information about Vancouver - the city and the island - the indigenous peoples who lived here for thousands of years, the economy, the government, the Gardens, the wildlife - you name it - he talked about it. He also gave several typical dad jokes. All in all a good day!
Awesome experience, and...
Harrison F,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience, and our tour guide, Anthony, was wonderful the entire time. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Vancouver area and looking for a day trip
Great trip and highly recommended!
H2185UHcarlam,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony was AMAZING! All of the drivers, guides and staff did an incredible job! Friendly, engaging, great communication and informative. Traveling from the city, on the ferry, and around the island was seamless and enjoyable.
14 Hours of torture!
Dale F,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00More time traveling than at stops. Not long enough to see everything at Butchart Gardens............
Great sightseeing experience
bethanyes2024,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a fantastic day! Anthony was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. 10/10 would recommend.
The Butchart Gardens are...
Maria C,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Butchart Gardens are well worth a visit and we enjoyed the town of Victoria on Vancouver Island. The ferry crossing went well.
Highly recommend this trip
bethlW7852HN,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip!! Anthony was our guide and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the area and so courteous. Highly recommend this excursion if you are wanting to see Butchart Gardens and they are amazing to see.
The best day
Dennis B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Driver was excellent She had great knowledge of the area Garden is beautiful I would like to have more time at the garden I did not need that long in Victoria
Excellent Tour!!
Z1416MGjackies,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent, and it was mostly because of Dave. The tour was very long with a lot of driving and ferry rides. Dave not only kept us entertained, his knowledge about Vancouver, Victoria, Island, Butchart Gardens, and the First Families was outstanding and beyond my expectations!
Beautiful gardens
Vicki S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There was a variety of landscape wonders, clean bathrooms and many food options. There is a nice gift shop also.
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