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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour

FromCA$256.8
10 hours
Vancouver, Canada

About this activity

Experience the beauty of Victoria and Butchart Gardens on this full-day tour from Vancouver, featuring a scenic ferry ride, guided garden tour, and free time to explore Victoria's highlights.

Highlights

  • Scenic ferry ride across the Strait of Georgia
  • Explore the stunning Butchart Gardens
  • Discover Victoria's historic Inner Harbour
  • Stroll through downtown Victoria's charming streets
  • Visit the iconic British Columbia Legislature Building

Full description

Discover the enchanting city of Victoria and the world-renowned Butchart Gardens on this unforgettable day trip from Vancouver. Begin your adventure with a scenic ferry ride across the Strait of Georgia, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and surrounding islands. Upon arrival in Victoria, embark on a guided tour of the meticulously manicured Butchart Gardens, where you'll be immersed in a kaleidoscope of vibrant flowers and lush landscapes. After the garden tour, enjoy free time to explore Victoria's historic Inner Harbour, stroll through the charming streets of downtown, and visit landmarks such as the British Columbia Legislature Building. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration, ensuring a memorable experience for all travelers.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip ferry transportation from Vancouver to Victoria
  • Guided tour of Butchart Gardens
  • Free time to explore Victoria's Inner Harbour and downtown area
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour operates seasonally; verify availability for your intended travel dates.
  • Confirm the departure time and location from Vancouver to ensure timely arrival.
  • Be aware that the tour may involve walking on uneven surfaces; plan accordingly.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for garden paths and city streets.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic architecture.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as conditions can vary.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

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Trip to The Butchart gardens and Victoria

The Butchart gardens are absolutely stunning. Beautifully designed with wonderful colours. Our driver and guide Anthony was extremely helpful and provided so much local information to make the day enjoyable.

parnell_family_12Sep 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great Excursion

The driver was great and he provided a lot of important information. It was a long day, but worth it!

Robert_CSep 28, 2026VIATOR

Greg was great

Brilliant driver very informative would recommend to a friend just a shame half our party took illl and couldn’t paticipate

Michael_CSep 28, 2026VIATOR

It was a pretty long day...

It was a pretty long day but our Driver/Guide Andrea was amazing! She’s extremely knowledgeable and I learned so much about the history of Vancouver and Victoria while we were traveling to our destinations. The gardens are beautiful and the day just flies by

Autumn_KSep 21, 2026VIATOR

Vancouver island

A really good trip your Alex the driver guide was amazing as a driver and knowledge of the area the gardens are amazing the tour well organized

John_BSep 20, 2026VIATOR
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