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
537 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
well organized, but too little attractions, too much transport
Pawel A,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
4.0012-13hrs trip just to see two places. Gardens were worth the visit, but i'd trade 30m there for more time in Victoria - 1h15m is hardly enough for a few photos and a quick bite. 5min walking distance at most. The whole trip was conducted very well though. The real highlight was the history, background and other commentary by our guide/driver Justin: on-spot, informative and funny!
Well worth the trip to...
Suzanne B,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well worth the trip to see Butchart gardens and Victoria. Best to do a tour and not try this on your own. Mark, our tour guide, was awesome.
Victoria and Butchart Gardens
Melinda C,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great trip. Mark, our driver and guide was on time and took care of everything. We enjoyed his commentary and in all, it was just a great day. Well worth the money
Butchart Gardens w/Mark
David R,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our driver, Mark, was a Vancouver native and provided a lot of information on Vancouver, Butchart Gardens and Victoria along the drive. He was very personable and made the trip a pleasure.
Too much transport time
Priyanka N,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
3.00Most of the day is spent on the bus and ferry. Total of 3 hours in garden and Victoria. The garden was beautiful but the overall trip was not the best use of time.
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