The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria
Overview
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Don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, Victoria's most famous attractions. Butchart Gardens has 55-acre garden of colourful and aromatic flowers is a popular attraction in Victoria that should not be missed. Situated just a 35-minute drive from downtown Victoria, the Butchart Gardens are made for relaxed strolling with 55 fragrant acres of flowers, landscaped theme gardens, streams and lily ponds to visit.
We’ve got you covered! Join Sightseeing Victoria for your fully narrated round-trip transportation between Downtown Victoria, and The Butchart Gardens. Round-Trip Transportation included . Purchase your gardens admission at our kiosk upon check-in! This will accelerate your entry into the gardens!
Return times first come, first serve for hourly departures from June to September. Return times in shoulder season months are 3 hours from downtown departure.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Butchart Gardens offers wheelchair hire for a fully refundable $10 deposit. If a passenger is in their own collapsible wheelchair, but not completely confined to it and are able to board the bus unassisted, the chair can be stored as luggage. If a passenger is confined to a wheelchair, please advise at time of booking and wheelchair access will be requested.
What To Expect
The Butchart Gardens
Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria’s ‘gem’ is the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, National Historic Site of Canada. This privately owned 55-acre display garden is located just 35 minutes north of downtown. The visit won’t be complete without a stop in the Seed & Gift Store filled with unique gifts and souvenirs, or a snack or meal in one of the on-site restaurants. The Rose Carousel with 30 hand-carved animals will be sure to delight children (and adults) of all ages. See ButchartGardens.com for more information.
Options
Butchart Gardens Tour
What‘s Included
Only Transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
652 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Does not include tickets to garden!
Julie L,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is only the shuttle ride-does not include tickets! Shuttle tide was fine-the driver’s stories made it enjoyable. Drop off and pick up was on time.
Beautiful
julainneb2016,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Such a beautiful place. We have been before and wow is it way more expensive than before. Worth the visit.
Awesome Tour!
Graeme J,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent and well infomred drivers, specifically the 8pm driver on our tour, wonderful Gentleman! Thank you
Beautiful Place
Barerfooter2018,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful garden and such a beautiful place. A must see. We’d go back. Very friendly staff.
One of the Best Gardens in the World!
R299SMsusieh,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bouchard Gardens is not to be missed! You cannot take a bad photo and the gardens are immaculately kept. Our guide told us they employ 70 full time gardeners! It is breathtaking.
Easy transfer
Marjory R,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very easy way to get to the gardens
The commentary by our...
Lori C,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The commentary by our driver and guide made the experience of the gardens much more enjoyable. As a result of the guidance received, we felt we understood the best way to approach touring the gardens, which otherwise would have been overwhelming, and we had a better understanding of the history of how the gardens came to be.
Well worthwhile
Gillian A,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of information given by driver en route and clear instructions about return times and locations. Lots of tips provided to get the best out of the vidit
Great Ride
Donna M,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver, Rob, was both fun and informative. He was truly a wealth of knowledge. We met outside the Empress and had the opportunity to pre-purchase our tickets to the garden, which was a nice feature. The double decker bus was clean and comfortable. The gardens are beautiful!
Shuttle
Martha V,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff were friendly and helpful. The bus was clean and the bus driver was very knowledgeable about the Victoria, BC and she added humor to her story telling. Really enjoyed learning from her.
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