Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
We spend the first hour of this private tour on a brief City Tour that includes Chinatown, the Inner Harbour and Craigdarroch Castle. We then take a pleasant drive to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, which are about a 30 or 40 minute drive north of Victoria.
Admissions to the Gardens are included and your guide will get you a garden map and take you to the iconic sunken garden, which was the first part of the garden to be developed, early in the 20th Century. Guests are able to explore these beautiful gardens at their leisure. Followed by a lovely afternoon high tea at the Gardens. Garden admissions and high tea are included in the tour. If you love nature and flowers then you will love this private tour - just you with our fun and informative guide! Max. 4 pax
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Inner Harbour
We spend some time at the iconic Inner Harbour, where the Empress Hotel is located, the marina and the seaplane terminal.
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
Victoria's historic Chinatown is fascinating and we experience the historic Chinese Public School as well as Fan site of former gambling dens and opium factories.
Options
Butchart Gardens and City Private Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Traditional afternoon high tea is included
Pickup points
Fairmont Empress
721 Government Street, Victoria Canada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mr&Mrs
T8158KDchristineg,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide, Graham, was very knowledgeable and kind. He took us to the castle and gardens. We had high tea at the gardens and had fun conversing. Highly Recommend!
Great tour!!
Happiness04509353299,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide and the destinations were terrific! The High Tea was the finale and was so tasty! Highly recommend this tour and guide!
Lovely Day Out
KLANE22,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just a lovely day out with personal and wonderful service. Graham was the perfect host! Butchart Gardens were definitely a highlight of our time in Victoria. Excellent!
Victoria and Butchart Gardens
topdoc4,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We enjoyed seeing the sights of old Chinatown and Inner Harbour before heading to Butchart Gardens for a wonderful visit and ending with a delicious high tea experience. We had a great day.
Tour of Victoria and buchart gardens.
allengL984WE,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Graham was an outstanding guide who we enjoyed very much. We had a wonderful tour! Would highly recommend this company.
Exceptional Tour
peggy2100,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Graham was exceptional and provided excellent communication with us. We liked that he included the cost for admission of Butchart Gardens and afternoon tea, which was AMAZING and he handled it all.
Exceptional tour
Margaret H,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Graham was an excellent tour guide for our cruise stop to visit Butchart Gardens and see other Victoria sights. Loved that he includes admission to the gardens and high tea reservations. It was all exceptional.
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