Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
Description
Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry ride across the Georgia Strait through the Southern Gulf Islands. Discover the stunning Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with over 50 acres of vibrant floral displays. Spend two hours exploring themed gardens like the Sunken and Rose Gardens at your leisure. Then head to downtown Victoria, passing through Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the picturesque Inner Harbour. Enjoy free time to explore historic landmarks like the Empress Hotel or Royal BC Museum, stroll the harbor, or relax at a café. This tour blends natural beauty, cultural sights, and relaxing travel, making it a perfect day trip for visitors to Vancouver.
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Itinerary
Departure from Downtown Vancouver with pick up at selected hotels.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery on a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria as you sail through the Gulf Islands. Take in the breathtaking coastal views from the outdoor decks and keep an eye out for marine wildlife, including eagles, sea lions, and whales.
Explore the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada, with two hours of free time. Stroll through the beautifully themed Rose, Japanese, Italian, and Mediterranean Gardens, and marvel at the breathtaking Sunken Garden, the estate's iconic centerpiece.
Discover the charm of Victoria with ample free time to explore as you wish. Admire iconic landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress Hotel, browse the unique boutiques and restaurants along Government Street and in historic Chinatown, or stroll the picturesque Inner Harbour for stunning ocean views.
Finish your day with a scenic ferry ride back to Vancouver, where you can relax, enjoy the coastal views, and reflect on a wonderful day of exploring.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- English only
- Washroom on board
- Luggage storage on board
- Pets are not permitted on our tour buses
- Foldable Wheelchairs permitted
- Air conditioned vehicle
Reviews(600)
Our guide - Dan - was outstanding!!!! A wealth of knowledge, super clear with time and instructions. I enjoyed this trip tremendously. It was exactly what I wanted. Thank you
We had a great time. The tour operator Mark was knowledgeable.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear that you had a great time with Mark.
The gardens were stunningly beautiful and Victoria did not disappoint. The trip is long so be prepared for that. Our guide Mark provided great history of the gardens and area to keep us entertained. Worth the day but a long day for travel by bus and ferry.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the gardens and your time in Victoria. We're happy to hear Mark's stories and local history helped make the journey more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
I was wavering between skipping Victoria & Butchart Gardens or going and I am so glad I did!! Our driver on June 9th (maybe Marc??-a native from Vancouver) was super friendly and knowledgeable, making the bus ride more enjoyable. I felt like I had enough time to explore Butchart Gardens and loved all the flowers and foliage. If you’re on the fence, just do it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear that you had a great time with Mark and found the trip so worthwhile. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.
Sorry to be so succinct. But, here it goes: The gardens were beautiful The gelato great The bus ultra comfortable And the driver Deion was super professional, attentive and a great driver. A 10 tour
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the gardens, gelato, comfortable ride, and your driver's professional service. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon.
Excellent tour and our tour guide was amazing. Recommended a great restaurant to eat at while on Victoria Island. Highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy you enjoyed your tour and our guide's recommendation.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept it very interesting! He even recommended a great restaurant!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad you enjoyed your tour and our guide's recommendation.
This was such a great trip but did make it a long day.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, we're happy you had a great time!
Mark was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the areas we went through and very funny. Butchart gardens was magical and lots to see. Downtown victoria was beautiful and we found a good restaurant.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that Mark helped make your day enjoyable with his knowledge and personality. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future.
It was great, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, we had a Fantastic time
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you had a fantastic time. It's wonderful to know that your guide's knowledge and commentary helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We really appreciate that you took the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
