Victoria Private Tour Visiting the 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.
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
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
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
What‘s Included
Butchart Gardens
Meals
Pickup points
Inner Harbour Airport
Victoria Canada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent attention and service in both English and Spanish with human warmth!
carlosfN1405XV,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent attention and service that made the visit memorable! Ana María and Iván are excellent hosts, knowledgeable about the places to visit, and their warmth makes you feel completely at ease and secure! An excellent option in both English and Spanish to visit and learn about the city and its surroundings!
The best tour ever
Jaibez R,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna Maria was the best tour person ever! It was very intimate, educational, and just speechlessly amazing!!! I highly recommend this tour you won’t regret it. It was our favorite out of all the excursions we had!
Excellent Tour.
Kimberly H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great driver. On time and flexible with tour. She provided additional information regarding the area too.
Victoria BC experience
922faithf,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anamaria who was our guide was very knowledgeable, affable and accommodating; truly great tour guide; gave clear detailed directions re: meeting place; she waited for us on our own time as we tour the gardens; the Butchart Gardens was amazing; the tulips were in bloom and it was beautiful. The sunken gardens were like a fairy tale. Thank you, Anamaria:-)
5 star tour in Victoria
Scott D,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Annemarie, our guide, was wonderful. She was very flexible with the time that we needed. Her recommendations on Butchart Gardens when we were there was spot on. Our entire four hour tour was wonderful. We liked Victoria so much that we’re thinking of coming back for a week in the summer.
Good tour!
Linda C,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable and cordial. She was very helpful and full of knowledge about Victoria and Canada. My only complaint was a major miscount the meeting place which stressed me out.
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.
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!
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