Private Tour
Victoria Private Tour Visiting City and Butchart Gardens
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The tour is offered in Spanish.
Explore the best of Victoria, British Columbia, on a day tour full of history, nature and coastal charm. Start with a visit to the spectacular Butchart Gardens, a world-famous botanical garden with colourful flowers and themed landscapes. Then discover the picturesque Inner Harbour, Parliament, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The tour continues with a panoramic walk through Victoria’s historic centre, admiring its architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It ends with a view of traditional Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, with its famous Tan Alley Fan. An unforgettable experience that combines nature, culture and urban beauty in one day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers under the age of 12 must travel in a special seat (not available) due to provincial traffic regulations.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Butchart Gardens
Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
The Butchart Gardens
Discover the natural beauty of Butchart Gardens, a spectacular botanical garden located just outside Victoria. With more than 22 hectares of colorful flowers, ornamental trees and theme gardens such as the Sunken Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden, this place offers an unforgettable walk among perfectly manicured landscapes. Ideal for relaxing, taking photos and connecting with nature at any time of the year.
Inner Harbour
Enjoy free time in picturesque Inner Harbour, the heart of Victoria and one of its most iconic landmarks. Stroll along the seafront seawall at your own pace, explore attractions such as the British Columbia Parliament, the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel or the Royal Museum of British Columbia. You can also relax on a terrace, enjoy street performers or visit local shops overlooking the harbour.
Options
Pick up BC Ferries Victoria
Duration: 6 hours
Terminal pickup BC Ferries: We started Butchart Gardens for 2 hours. Then city center with 1.5 hours of free time and finally return ferry.
Note: This option is valid for groups of 2 to 4 people.
Pickup included
Single person tour
Personal Option: This option applies when the person travels alone ensuring their comfort and safety
Pickup included
Victoria City Tour: Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour & Chinatown
Duration: 4 hours
Downtown Hotels or Cruise: Hotels in the center or terminal of the cruise with 2 hours visit to the Butchart Gardens. Back to square one.
Note: This option is valid for groups of 2 to 4 people.
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Victoria Butchart Gardens
Jill W,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00the gardens were beautiful even this late in the season. We traveled in early October. Our guide, Ana Maria was wonderful.
Memorable tour in the City of Victoria and The Butchart Gardens
maryfS2712VV,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful private trip with Annamaria.. she was very knowledgeable and bubbly. She provided lots of information about many points of interest in the City of Victoria. She dropped us off at Butchart Gardens and made sure she took a beautiful picture of my husband and I before leaving us to enjoy the Butchart gardens. After picking us up from the Butchart Gardens, she continued driving us to more scenic points of interest in the city of Victoria. Her car was comfortable, clean, and her driving was very safe. She always had a smile on her face from the beginning to the end of the tour. Her English was impeccable, and I even practiced my Spanish with her. 10 star review for our tour guide!!! Thank you from Mary Helen and John Minar
What a joy it was to go...
Bernard H,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a joy it was to go on this excursion with Sonrisa tours. Ana was friendly, knowlegeable, accomodating, FUNNY, and made the experience one we will never forget.
Great day with Anamaria
Wanderer621410,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a beautiful trip with Anamaria. The pick up was on time and the tour was as described. The trip to the Gardens was excellent. Anamaria was a great and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended.
Friendly, Flexible, and Fun Way to See Victoria
I7417XBmichellel,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a great experience on a private tour in Victoria, BC with Anamaria. From the start, she made everything super easy—she met me right at the ferry when I came over from Vancouver, which took all the stress out of figuring out where to go. She’s not only really knowledgeable about the history of Victoria and all the places we visited, but she’s also just genuinely nice and easy to talk to. It felt less like being on a “tour” and more like hanging out with a local who loves sharing her city. The highlights were definitely Butchart Gardens and exploring around the harbor. Anamaria gave great background and stories about the places we visited, but what I also loved was that she gave me the freedom to wander and explore on my own too. It was the perfect balance of guided insight and personal time. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed, and personal way to see Victoria—whether you’re solo or with a small group—I can’t recommend Anamaria enough!
Great afternoon with AnnaMarie!
Traveler743384,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a terrific afternoon with AnnaMarie. She met us at the pre-arranged time, drove us to the fantastic gardens and gave us a local history lesson, pointed out landmarks, etc. on the way. She took us into the gardens and even snapped a few pix of us. We then headed downtown for a tour of Chinatown, Provincial building, waterfront, etc. She was very engaging, knowledgeable and a fun tour guide!
Grand Day at Butchart Gardens with High Tea Included
Mary F,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The was very informative. Butchart Gardens were lovely and the afternoon tea was superb. Marvelous day. Highly recommend!
Victoria review
Pathfinder716900,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna Marie was a great ambassador for the city and her wealth of knowledge was shared with us Would whole heartedly recommend her and the company
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