Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Included

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.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Summer 2025

Reviews

4.81

446 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

394

great overview of...
Elizabeth D,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
great overview of victoria and Butchart. it's a long day but some nice down time on the ferry. there was together time in the bus and self exploration at the destination after introduction time by tour guide.Ben was fantastic. great wit and knowledgeable!
Beautiful Garden
Victoria C,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Stunning garden! I could have stayed all day! The fountains were so pretty. The paths were clear and the Gelato was great
Byron’s tour is amazing!!
George H,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Byron was our tour guide. He was great!! He did not take the “typical “ bus routes and showed us some amazing countryside. Gave a lot of the history of both Vancouver and Victoria. This tour takes an earlier ferry than most giving you more free time to explore Victoria and have lunch. Byron recommends what local eating establishments are the best. We tried red fish blue fish and it was great. Small outdoor fish shack overlooking the water. Great food and view. Watched airplanes come and go on the water while we ate. By going to Butchart Gardens last many of the other tour buses were leaving as we got there so much less crowded. Byron told us things to watch for in the Gardens. On the ferry ride home let us know about the lounge area that was available for only $6.00 with complimentary soft drinks and hot drinks. Food available if desired. It was great back there!! Thanks Byron for a great day. Highly recommend. Both Victoria and The Gardens are spectacular!
Beautiful gardens
ANNE H,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful gardens. Flowers were all in bloom. Tour gave us sufficient time to walk through but I would have liked another 30 minutes.
Choice your tour operator wisely!
P R,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Destination was great, really enjoyed Victoria and the Butchard Gardens are amazing. Our day was soured by tension on our bus over seating. Other guests had moved to where we were sitting so without fuss we took another seat only to end up being verbally abused and yelled at by another passenger. Our tour guide was literally standing behind the person, said nothing just let him go in with it until his wife stopped him. We felt incredibly unsafe and felt our driver was pathetic in not steeping in. As I said earlier - great destination just I’d suggest another tour operator (Westcoast Sightseeing are fabulous) not Discover Canada tours.