Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience
Overview
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13 hours
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This tour is an elevated experienced offered by STAR Sightseeing.
New Coach Buses with air conditioning, power points at every seat and an on board washroom.
Professional driver plus a dedicated Step-On Guide for a more personalized and elevated experience.
Interactive 4D experience.
Optional Guided Walking Tour.
Loaner Umbrellas.
Exclusive Collector Series Souvenir.
45 years experience w Star Chauffeured Services.
Times are all estimates which can change due to circumstances outside our control, such as traffic, ferry schedules, and weather conditions.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Foldable wheelchairs can be stored in the undercarriage.
Coach buses kneel for easier entry and exit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip the line
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Food and beverages are not included on this tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
By land and by sea, experience the scenic beauty of British Columbia’s rugged coastline, famous Butchart Gardens and the beautiful City of Victoria with an elevated fully guided tour. Departing from Vancouver, you will head south to Tsawwassen terminal, where you will board a BC Ferries vessel for a 90-minute journey through the majestic Gulf Islands. Keep your eyes on the lookout for marine wildlife such as bald eagles, sea lions, and whales, that can frequently be observed in their natural habitat.
Victoria
After arriving at Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island, enjoy a scenic drive to the Province of British Columbia’s capital City of Victoria, known for its architectural landmarks, scenic inner harbour and abundance of flower beds and hanging baskets. You will have the chance to see key attractions in the city including the iconic Parliament Buildings and the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel. You will have free time to visit the unique shops and cafes along Government Street and the culturally rich area of Chinatown. Feel free to take a stroll along the Inner Harbour to soak in breathtaking views and a glimpse into the local culture.
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Elevated Experience indeed
MzReiyce B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Joel and Josen were great tour guides. Josen was very efficient at picking the best possible routes to get us to and from all our stops. Joel was very funny, had great energy and a wealth of information about our destination and much more. It was such a pleasure touring with them. I would definitely recommend them ! Thank you again for a great day. From Jasmine 😃
Awesome Tour
Jim H,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Joel was a great guide, professional and interesting. He did a great tour. The drivers, especially Mo, were great too.
Buchart and Victoria tour
Eric W,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The journey is definitely part of it and for anyone that has t experienced a drive on boat ferry it is definitely interesting! Quality shuttle, clean and comfortable..Joe did well by keeping us informed to the sites and neighbors we drove through on the way…everyone was prompt on pickup and drop off..it was an all day excursion from 8am to almost 9pm but it was worth it so I didn’t have to deal with the all the logistics :) Buchart was gorgeous even in the fall and wasn’t super busy, my native to Vancouver friend learned a few things too and Victoria was very quaint coastal town, although we spent most of our time at beacon hill park and the shoreline rock hunting on the beach! That was our choice though but Joe had his own walking tour of Victoria that we were not a part of so can’t say anything about that. They had some umbrellas to distribute as well but the real rain kept itself away most of the day with just some light sprinkles. Thanks again Joe!
Quick, but great visit to...
Kimberly Y,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Quick, but great visit to Victoria. The Butchart Gardens were beautiful. Well worth the trip. Our guide, Joel, not only provided a ton of information, but also provided comedy. He and Mohammad, our driver, were so much fun. I highly recommend the tour.
Wonderful tour
Karen M,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was great. We travelled on a luxurious bus and had a great drives and tour guide.The weather was perfect and the gardens were so beautiful.
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