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Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

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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

1

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
2

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

Summer 2026

Reviews

4.81

524 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent!

    Jan C,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent service and value. Our tour guide Rene is funny, informative and helpful. Will recommend it.

  • Amazing Butchart garden tour

    Jumana M,

    Aug 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our driver/guide Rene was very good and kept us all totally entertained during the long drives. It was a long day

  • Wonderful, full day with Rene!,

    Linda S,

    Aug 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Rene was excellent! Funny, entertaining and very knowledgeable!! The ferry ride was beautiful. Everything was timed and organized brilliantly!,

  • A greet weekend with Bernie

    Dennis A,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My wife and I took the tour and we both loved it. Going out on the ferry and back makes for a long day and it’s better to go on a shuttle so 1 can save up some energy. We came back at sunset and got some great pictures of ourselves.

  • Wonderful trip to Vancouver Island

    Susan R,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful way to see Vancouver Island, Victoria and Butchart Gardens. Simple beautiful trip without the hassle of doing it all yourself. Meghan was a wonderful tour host. Very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time!

From CA$302.00

4.81
524 reviews
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