Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
Overview
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Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous for the historic Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings and beautiful Butchart Gardens. Upon leaving Vancouver, you will take a scenic ferry ride from the Vancouver mainland through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. From here, you will have a driving tour to Victoria, and of Victoria’s downtown area featuring the Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and the historic Chinatown. There will be free time to explore downtown Victoria at your own pace. Then on to the internationally renowned Butchart Gardens. Today the garden showcases 55 acres of themed garden displays, including a Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden. Wind down your day with the scenic return sailing aboard BC Ferries and then back to where your tour began.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests 16-18 years of age may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
Anyone 15 or younger must have a parent or guardian travel on the trip with them.
No booster seats available.
The tour still operates when it rains and no refunds will be given within the 24 cancellation policy.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Great discount on optional activities
Roundtrip Ferry aboard BC Ferries
All Fees and Taxes
Deluxe coach transportation
Onboard entertainment & commentary throughout
Admission to the Butchart Gardens
Experienced, friendly, and fun Driver-Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuity
What To Expect
Canada Place
Please meet us at Canada Place for a fun-filled daytrip to Victoria. Your bus and tour guide will be waiting for you.
A 45 minute drive from downtown Vancouver to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. While we are waiting to get on the ferry, enjoy the little ferry terminal market.
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Summer 2025
Summer 2026
Reviews
560 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour guide was awesome
Shari B,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Butchart Gardens is spectacular and the town of Victoria is quaint. Do not miss checking out The Empress hotel.
Be careful-very very careful with your booking
Cynthia D,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00What a joke! I’m sure the trip was great but we never got to go. I was told by Viator we could be dropped off at our hotel. The company running the trip said they never pick up or drop off anywhere but the port. After several hours both thru email and on the phone, we were never able to reach a resolution so we weren’t able to go. No big deal $200 down the drain!
Kim the guide was...
Kathleen P,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kim the guide was exceptional. She was the driver and tour guide. Raised in the area she was very knowledgeable.
Fantastic
Lisa N,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The excursion was well worth the money and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Just be ready for a long day
As a tourist visiting...
Joseph G,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00As a tourist visiting Vancouver, I wouldn't know any other way to see Victoria and see The Butchart Gardens other than taking a tour. However, I don't think I would recommend it. It would be better to spend a couple of days in Victoria to enjoy it's charm. If you only have the day from Vancouver, than this might be the only option. The sights in Victoria, the walking tour, and the Gardens were very nice, but as I mentioned there is too much driving and wait time. We left Vancouver at 8am and got to the ferry pier by 8:50, but we were scheduled on the 10am ferry so we killed an hour at the ferry terminal. On the way back, in Victoria, we arrived at the ferry terminal before 6pm, but had to wait for the 7pm ferry. When you add up the travel and wait time, you wind up with 7+ hours of wait, ferry, and drive time, about an hour+ of driving around Victoria, and a few hours to walk Victoria and see the gardens. It was an exhausting day and I wouldn't do it again, but not because of the tour or the guide, but because now that I know, I would spend a couple of days in Victoria instead of the tour.
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