Private Tour
75-Minute The Royal Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the melodic hoof beats as your eyes indulge in the natural ecosystem of Beacon Hill Park. The beautiful landscape will capture your imagination as you are told stories of then and now. Featuring an extended experience overlooking the Salish Sea and Olympic Mountains portraying the true beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Engage in local tales of the historical James Bay neighborhood.
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
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Capital Tour takes you through Victoria's history of becoming British Columbia's capital, also known as the Garden City. We begin from the side of the Legislative Buildings in the Inner Harbour - a beautiful piece of architecture that defines the cityscape. We continue by establishments that call to city's past as well as recount it, notably the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Oldest Church, and St. Anne's Academy. We then enter into one of the capital's most beautiful attractions: Beacon Hill Park. Experience the melodic hoof beats as your eyes indulge in the natural ecosystem of Vancouver Island, along with a plethora of beautifully landscaped garden beds. We then take a quiet walk through the heritage homes of James Bay - the neighbourhood of Victoria's past and present - before heading up Government Street into the downtown core. Here you will see the Old Town, with displays of former banks and places of trade, along with the unique Chinatown. We proceed along the inner harbour and past the majestic Empress Hotel, soaking in views of the original steamship terminal, waterway, and Legislative Buildings before returning to the carriage stand.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Tour escort/host
Driver/guide
Gratuities
Options
75-Minute The Royal Tour
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking tour...without the walking
CNE978,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is such a lovely, low-key way to see some interesting and historical neighborhoods of Victoria. We were comfortable in the carriage and our tour guide, Hannah, led a great talk and answered all of our questions. I would recommend this tour for folks with limited mobility - you feel like you're doing the pace of a walking tour but in comfort.
Great tour!
WilliamF450,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see beautiful Victoria. Our guide was nice, fun and informative. She took time to show us both the interesting and the historical areas, and it was a nice, leisurely pace.
Great tour!
Kristie S,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely best tour and the company was amazing to work with. We only had a short time in Victoria but we got to see so much in the time we had!
Worth every penny
William W,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This ride was the best thing that happened to us on our 10 day cruise. We were joined by new friends we met on the ship. The carriage was delightful and the tour guide very informative and personable. It was the perfect ending to our cruise.
Magical and romantic, royal tour with a history lesson!
Marni S,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide was absolutely wonderful, Hannah! Even though we had been on other tours within the city, Hannah added so much more to this experience with her extreme knowledge and experience. We learned many new things while enjoying a beautiful ride in a carriage, guided by our gorgeous horse Donner!
Beautiful scenery...
Ricky B,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery knowledgeable guide would recommend. The guide was very friendly and informative and the ride was very smooth.
We booked a 75 minute...
Jamie H,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lydia did a fantastic job being our carriage guide! Fender, our sweetie pie horse, was so good! Book this tour!!!
Perfect family excursion
Hayley A,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was the perfect amount of history without any forced, awkward humor or over-talking. We learned a lot from our knowledgeable and capable guide, Sophia. Everyone in our crew, from ages 12-73, thoroughly enjoyed the tour and views of the city it provided.
Great time
Dennis L,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly staff. Friendly horses. Knowledgeable driver and great storyteller. Saw some beautiful houses with amazing histories.
Carriage Ride
marlena b,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Very cold at night . Difficult to hear the narrator. Not enough of the city was seen. Took us thru a dark park and residential neighborhood
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