Overview
Enjoy a luxury city tour with your own personal guide and experience the beautiful and historical city of Victoria. Your guide will show you the major highlights and also some of the city's hidden gems. Enjoy a scenic drive out to the Butchart Gardens.
Over 100 years old, the gardens were once an old lime quarry now transformed into a piece of heaven. Even if you're not a fan of flowers, you will be amazed by the layout of the 55 acre estate. After the gardens, enjoy a scenic drive back to Victoria.
This tour is great for those who want to experience all the major highlights in a short time. Please be advised that all sightseeing tours may be customized to the customers requests.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
Live commentary on board
Local driver/guide
Admissions to Butchart Gardens
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• If you have not already specified, you must advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the consecutive days selected.
What to expect
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The Butchart Gardens
2 hours
Explore of the worlds finest garden displays. This attraction is open year round and they do plant for the season. This is Vancouver Islands biggest attraction.
This is an old Lime Quarry transformed into an amazing display of color and flowers, surrounded by a beautiful lush forest. -
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
5 min
Welcome to Canada's oldest Chinatown, home to the narrowest Alley in Canada, Fan Tan Alley.
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Craigdarroch Castle
10 min
We will stop by quickly to capture some quick photos of the exterior and talk about the Castles and its history.
We are not scheduled to tour inside the castle. -
Beacon Hill Park
15 min
Drive through the cities largest inner city park. The park offers beautiful fountains, gardens, free roaming peacocks, and other birds, a petting zoo, and home to the worlds tallest totem pole, standing at 127' tall 7"
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Fisherman's Wharf
15 min
We will stop by quick to visit one of Victoria most unique houseboat communities. all the houseboats are built in their own unique architect and the wharf is home to some great little eateries such as Barbs Fish and Chips.
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Surfside Adventure Tours
4 hours
Enjoy a private Luxury City Tour around Victoria and the Butchart Gardens with your own private driver and tour guide.
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Mile Zero
3 min
Stop at the start of the Trans Canada Highway on Vancouver Island at its most southern point.
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Government House
10 min
We will drive through the beautiful Estate of the Government House in Victoria. The grounds are made up of beautiful lush gardens. We will not be going into the house, we will just stop at the grounds for a quick visit and photos.
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Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
5 min
We will stop at an appropriate location so you may take photos of the Parliament Building. It is just as beautiful at night as it is during the day as it is lit up with over 3000 lights outlining its beautiful architect.
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Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
5 min
We will stop at an appropriate place to park where you make take some photos of the Historical Empress Hotel and talk about its history.
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Carr House
3 min
We will drive by Emily Carr's birth Place and stop for a quick photo and talk about the history quick as we are doing our Luxury City Tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Vancouver).
Additional Information
- If you have not already specified, you must advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Half-Day Tour
Can I cancel Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Half-Day Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver/guide
What's not included?
- Admissions to Butchart Gardens
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Butchart Gardens, Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Surfside Adventure Tours, Mile Zero, Government House.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Surfside Adventure Tours Ltd.
