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5 hours
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Experience the best of Victoria with our unique combo city tour and Butchart Gardens adventure! We offer a hotel pickup service, so you can relax and enjoy the journey right from your front door.
Our tour is not just about transportation; it's about creating memorable experiences and capturing stunning Instagram-worthy pictures along the way. During the one-hour city tour, we'll take you to key picturesque spots in Victoria, showcasing the city's beauty and charm.
But the highlight of the tour is our visit to the iconic Butchart Gardens. With your entry ticket included, you'll have the freedom to explore this world-renowned garden at your own pace. (2.25 hours)
Book your spot now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
We keep each tour departing with 12 or less people.
Tour ~ 5 hours (Includes transportation time)
10am. option - *City Tour first then Gardens & (*6pm option)
1pm option- Gardens first followed with City Tour
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
All riders must use a seatbelt
We do not provide transportation for SMALL children due to car seats and seatbelt regulations
We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages
No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office.
To ensure a return seat, please advise your driver of your return time
Minimum age is 5 years as our vehicles require seatbelts.
Ensure you know your pickup location or call to confirm same. We pickup 15 minutes prior to departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
City Tour with knowledgeable local guide, this tour is designed to showcase key spots of Victoria
10am City Tour followed by Gardens. OR 1pm Gardens first then City Tour
Hotel pickup downtown Victoria NOT ALL, or convenient location on route. Not Air B&B
Local guide will share the history of the gardens on route, and tips on how to best use your time in the gardens
3 PICTURE HOP OUT OPPORTUNITIES DURING CITY TOUR PORTION
BUTCHART GARDENS ENTRY TICKET
We do not provide transportation for SMALL children due to car seat and seatbelt regulations.
We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages
No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office.
NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN OUR VEHICLES PLEASE.
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The Butchart Gardens
Butchart Garden entry ticket *Air conditioned Vehicle *NEW *Local entertaining guide *Small groups 14 or less 2.5 hours garden time *Reserved seat *Garden map- Many languages. *What's in bloom today *Tips on what to do and where to find things? *Commentary along route - early days of Butchart Gardens till present *HOTEL DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE * Skip the big bus lines! ZERO STORAGE SPACE, NO WALKERS ,WHEEL CHAIRS, STROLLERS ETC. Offered are several departure times and return times. You choose time of reservation. 8:30am - beat the rush of the crowds 10am Noon 2pm 4pm starting July 15 till Sept 2, 2018 Starting June 15th we offer night departure at 6:30pm Depart sharply from Butchart Gardens at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm ** 9:35pm. ** times only available until September 2nd, 2018. 35 minute transfer time **Saturday fireworks display nights we depart 15 minutes after
Victoria
Experience the beauty and charm of Victoria with our one-hour narrated city tour! Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour is designed to showcase the key spots that are perfect for capturing Instagram-worthy pictures. What sets our city tour apart is our commitment to providing a more intimate and personalized experience. We use smaller vehicles that allow us to provide front door access. This means you won't miss out on any of the stunning views or photo opportunities. During the tour, our guide will share fascinating stories and historical facts about the city, giving you a deeper understanding of Victoria's rich culture and heritage. You'll visit iconic landmarks, charming neighborhoods, and hidden gems that make Victoria truly special. Whether it's the picturesque Inner Harbour, the famous Parliament Buildings, or the colourful Fisherman's Wharf, you'll have plenty of opportunities to capture breathtaking pictures that will make your Instagram feed stand out!
Pickup included
454 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
susansJ4433AD,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Marcus with abbbbbsolutely fabulous. He was so knowledgeable of the city's history and plants. We enjoyed hearing the back story of every site and the history of people who helped make Victoria what it is today. We were fascinated with every detail he shared.



bC1154AD,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Tyco was very informative and conversational throughout the trip. He made an effort to connect with everyone on the tour which made the city tour an enjoyable experience. The gardens were beautiful and definitely worth the visit, even in the rain!
Gale W,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
The BEST way to experience Victoria and the gardens. We visited at the very end of the fall tour season, so had a smaller group that felt like a private tour. Our guide, Tyko, was very knowledgeable, willing to answer questions, and entertained us with so much information! We enjoyed getting to see some of the city sites without needing to navigate traffic, and the fall leaves in the gardens were beautiful. Our favorite is the Japanese garden, and it did not disappoint! 10/10 would recommend!
Joseph K,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide Mark was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He had shared so much information with us , he was amazing.
myrna s,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
Tour director is witty and knowledgeable. Happy to answer questions; very friendly and courteous also.
Gourds99,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a great experience getting a tour of the city and then going to butchard gardens. Our host was wonderful.. He had a lot of knowledge about unusual things in Victoria. We had two and a half hours at the gardens and wandered around by ourselves which was great. The weather was perfect. Would definitely recommend this tour.




U3881HAstephanied,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
What an amazing tour. The tour guide was so full of historical knowledge it kept the tour interesting the entire time. Would highly recommend





agchuyler,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
I had heard about these gardens previously, but could not have imagined how gorgeous and scenic these gardens are. It's like a world marvel, and we visited when the seasons were turning, so there were no roses in bloom. That did not take away from the wonderful experience. There was great chowder on site to purchase along with a tea shop and restaurant. I wanted to buy all the fine napkins etc from the gift shop...and the vintage carousel was also a treat! A must see for sure!




louannt297,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very informative tour around the city and coastline of the island. Enjoyed Butchart Gardens highly recommend seeing the gardens when visiting Victoria Island. The whole tour was excellent.
elizabethsO7332NM,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nice not having to drive as Victoria was a lot bigger than we expected & traffic heavy at times. Fast track entry into the gardens was a bonus & a nicely balanced tour at reasonable price
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