Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience
Overview
Experience Victoria with the best of both worlds, a professional driver and a dedicated local step-on guide providing live commentary throughout the journey. You'll enjoy engaging stories, local history, and insider knowledge from departure to return.
Travel by land and sea as you journey from Vancouver through the spectacular Gulf Islands before arriving in Victoria. Explore the city's historic streets at your own pace or join the optional guided walking tour to discover hidden gems, fascinating history, and iconic landmarks with your guide. Then, enjoy skip-the-line admission to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, where you'll have time to wander through breathtaking themed gardens. Take advantage of countless photo opportunities showcasing British Columbia's dramatic coastal landscapes
To keep you refreshed throughout the day, complimentary bottled water is provided for all guests. Rain or shine, we've got you covered with complimentary umbrellas.
What's Included
- Bottled water At least x2 water bottles per guest available per trip
- Exclusive postcard souvenir
- Booster seat available upon request
- Butchart Gardens (skip-the-line tickets)
- For days with 8 passengers or less, we send a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van with a driver-guide for a more personalized experience.
- Optional Victoria walking tour
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach
- BC Ferries round-trip tickets
- 2025 Prevost H3-45 Passenger Coach
- Wheelchair available upon request
- Step-on Guide
- Lunch Plenty of lunch options during break in Victoria
- Meals Breakfast and dinner options available on BC Ferries
- Multiple languages (check-out our private tours for multilingual options)
Meeting and Pickup
We will contact you the day before with a precise pickup time within the window of 7:25-8:00 AM. Please be ready outside the front door of your hotel, and call us if you need any assistance with your pickup. Due to the ferry schedule, we cannot wait for late parties.We pick up from all hotels in the downtown Vancouver area. If you do not see your hotel listed, or if you are staying in the Greater Vancouver area (North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby), please contact us at the phone number provided in your ticket so we can arrange a pickup location.
What To Expect
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Vancouver (pass by)
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Arrivals
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Victoria
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Government Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mile Zero (pass by)
The Butchart Gardens
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Swartz Bay Terminal
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Vancouver (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Foldable wheelchairs can be stored in the undercarriage. Wheelchair available upon request.
- Coach buses kneel for easier entry and exit.
- Water bottles provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5538426P1
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