Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
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Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver!
Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry ride across the Georgia Strait through the Southern Gulf Islands. Discover the stunning Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with over 50 acres of vibrant floral displays. Spend two hours exploring themed gardens like the Sunken and Rose Gardens at your leisure.
Then head to downtown Victoria, passing through Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the picturesque Inner Harbour. Enjoy free time to explore historic landmarks like the Empress Hotel or Royal BC Museum, stroll the harbor, or relax at a café. This tour blends natural beauty, cultural sights, and relaxing travel, making it a perfect day trip for visitors to Vancouver.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
English only
Washroom onboard
Luggage storage on board
Pets are not permitted on our tour buses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What To Expect
Vancouver Downtown
Pick up at selected hotels
BC Ferries
Enjoy the beautiful scenery
Options
Royal Victorian Excursion RV1
Full Day driver narrated sightseeing tour to Victoria including BC Ferries; the Butchart Gardens; Victoria orientation tour. A "must-see" while visiting Vancouver.
Reviews
563 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We Learned a Lot
David H,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Justin did a great job. He didn’t just tell us about the sights, he educated us on the history and current state of life in Vancouver and Victoria. It was a long day but he kept our interest and kept things fresh throughout.
Driver was knowledgeable and made the trip even more enjoyable.
Rebeca N,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a long day, but it was incredibly enjoyable. The gardens were beautiful, and we had a great time at the waterfront. Our driver/guide was excellent; they were very knowledgeable and made the trip even more enjoyable.
Butchart Gardens day
Lynn P,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Long way to the gardens, but an adventure, nonetheless. I didn’t read carefully enough about the duration of the trip. It was a pleasant bus ride to the ferry, back on the bus to the gardens. Pick up was 8:50am, made it to the gardens at 1:05 for 2 hours, then back on the bus to the ferry to town arrival at 9pm. Very nice day, and our driver was excellent!
Driving with Justin
tnappo,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Exceptional trip, especially thanks to our guide/bus driver Justin! One of the absolute best guides we’ve ever had in our travels…
Highly recommend
KR C,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day. Mark is a great guide. Learned and saw so much about the area and it's history.
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