Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver
Overview
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13 hours
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Explore Victoria's highlights on this small-group day trip from Vancouver. Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise to Vancouver Island and then take a sightseeing coach tour of downtown Victoria, followed by free time to explore at your own pace by foot. Your highlight will surely be world-famous Butchart Gardens, a stunning 55-acre (22-hectare) sprawl of floral gardens and a National Historic Site of Canada.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
BC Ferries
Enjoy a 90 minute scenic cruise across the Strait of Georgia aboard BC Ferries. Your mini-coach will drive right onto the ship.
Victoria
Enjoy some leisure time in the beautiful Victoria. Rich with art, history and architecture, there is plenty to see and do.
Options
Victoria and Butchart Gardens
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Admission to Butchart Gardens
Admission for the ferry
Professional driver / guide
Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please call to arrange)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,269 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Is it worth the travelling time?
Alan S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The town of Victoria and the gardens are both well worth visiting. Victoria has a very nice relaxed vibe and the gardens are simply stunning. As per all these trips from Vancouver there is around 8+ hours of travel and only 4 hours of sightseeing. This was on a day when traffic was good and there were no delays. The bus used to transport us was not very comfortable, with the air con either on and too noisy, or off and the bus very stuffy. The seats are passed their best and not very comfortable. Our guide/driver gave a lot of information out whilst driving, very factual but in my opinion could be less detailed, keeping to the main point. The guide also repeated instructions multiple times in a manner that you would speak to a young child, which was quite off putting. If you don’t mind the extended travel times involved (13.5 hour day for us) for relatively short time in some lovely places, then this may be suitable. If I was in Vancouver again I would book 2 nights (minimum) to really explore this part of the Island.
Worry free way to see...
Susana W,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Worry free way to see Victoria and Butchart Gardens with all the transportation (bus & ferry) arranged.
Wonderful full day
Deb P,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Zack was awesome, sharing a lot of history, and pointing out landmarks. He is a good driver too. We had a great time at the Empress Hotel enjoying a scrumptious high tea. The Butchart Gardens are not to be missed. What an amazingly beautiful experience. Highly recommend this tour.
Day trip to Victoria from Vancouver
susanosorio,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day trip for those with limited time. Includes all the transport needed, and gives you ample time to get a good look of the gardens and Victoria. Highly recommend
Zac was a wonderful host!...
Barbara G,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Zac was a wonderful host! 5 stars for him. The problem was we were told 9 am pickup but he came at 8:30 and we weren't able to finish our breakfast.
The trip to Vancouver...
Sue L,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip to Vancouver Island was very long and a lot of the trip is traveling to and from the island. But Vancouver Island was beautiful. Our guide Tim was great at showing us the wildlife including a quick stop to see the rookery of herons. He showed us the points of interest to and from our hotel.
Good snapshot of victoria
rachelsH3682OZ,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a busy day with lots of coach travel but Rodrigo our driver was excellent. Lots of information and back ground re the places we drove through. Trip on ferry was great as we had wall to wall sunshine . It gives a taster for the island and would love to go back for longer
Great trip!
Erin M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful trip to Victoria and Butchart gardens. Tim was a great tour guide! He had extensive knowledge about the areas we visited and his jokes kept us laughing. It was a long day but didn't feel like the 13 hours it was. Highlights were Government Street and the architecture of Victoria, Butchart Gardens' Sunken Garden and Japanese Garden, and the ferry ride back to Vancouver with Mt Baker and the snow covered BC mountains in the distance. Thanks for a great day!
Tour was great, but not accommodating for my friend having hearing issues.
Joan S,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Wished we had more time in Gardens and less time on Victoria. Been to Victoria via cruises but never had time to get to see the gardens. Tour director was fine for me. However, It would have been nice if my friend with hearing issues could have been accommodated by being able to sit closer to the front. I did bring issue up with driver, usually with most tours the front seats are for people who need accommodations. He then ridiculed her for getting his name wrong. Well, she didn’t hear what his name was.
Day trip with guide Zac
Eddie F,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pick up on time. Great tour guide/driver Ver informative and helpful weather light rain not a problem. Zac guided us to location of complementary wheelchairs at Haden’s.
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