Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

Overview

Available languages

English

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

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

BC Ferries

Enjoy the beautiful scenery

1 hour 35 minutes • Admission Included

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

4.64

564 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

434

The only reason this...
Michael S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The only reason this wasn't five stars is because I wish we spent more time in Victoria. But honestly it was a great experience
Beautiful and charming Victoria and Butchard Garden
anonymousc240,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole trip is so much enjoyable. Our tour guide Mark is so informative and I learned from him about different story of places about Vancouver and Victoria and also the Butchard Garden is so beautiful and charming. If I have given the chance to come back I. will still choose going to a trip with your agency. Thank you so much especially to Mark our tour guide for the whole day.
A great tour guide & driver from Cancouver to Victoria.
helsper5,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved Dan our driver & tour guide for this tour- he was full of information & we really enjoyed his comments on real estate prices , climate & history . Great amount of time in gardens & Victoria.
We Learned a Lot
David H,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Justin 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.
Excellent day in Victoria
dgellman,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is an excellent way to relax and see Victoria and the gardens. The ferry ride is fun and allows you to get in the magnificent views of Vancouver. There is plenty of time to see the gardens. Our guide, Mark, was very informative and entertaining
Driver was knowledgeable and made the trip even more enjoyable.
Rebeca N,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
Long 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!
A must tour for visitors to Vancouver
TrinityHall,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Driver Mark did a great job. The trip was wonderfully organized. Highly recommended for other travelers. A must tour for anyone visiting Vancouver.
Day trip to Victoria.
bikeflight,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to see Victoria and Bouchart Gardens on a day trip from Vancouver. Our driver was very informative and made safety a priority.
Excellent tour day!!!!
TrailBlazer675383,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dan was the best tour guide I’ve ever come across. He went beyond the call of duty and he told us so many interesting trivia things about the area and the travelling that we were doing. He was absolutely the best!!!!