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Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
13 to 14 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Victoria is a must-visit for travelers to the British Columbian coast. But many miss out due to concerns about ferries and getting around. With this day tour, you can let the experts handle all of the logistics. You’ll be picked up in Vancouver and whisked over tho Vancouver Island by ferry. There you will explore the Butchart Gardens before a larger tour of the city, which includes stops at Fisherman’s Wharf, the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and Chinatown.
- Hassle-free day trip to Victoria: No need to worry about ferry timetables and driving
- Includes roundtrip BC Ferries tickets and admission to Butchart Gardens
- Get insights into local Victoria history and culture from your guide
- Includes free time to explore Victoria at your own pace
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What's Included
Experienced, friendly, and fun Driver-Guide
Deluxe coach transportation
Roundtrip Ferry aboard BC Ferries
Onboard entertainment & commentary throughout
Great discount on optional activities
Admission to the Butchart Gardens
All Fees and Taxes
Food and drinks
Gratuity
Departure & Return
1025 Canada Pl , 1025 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C, Canada
This activity will end right where it started.Please meet us at the covered benches next to the road 15 minutes before departure and meet your Discover Canada Tours guide (wearing bright green).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Guests 16-18 years of age may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
- Anyone 15 or younger must have a parent or guardian travel on the trip with them.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No booster seats available.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- OPERATED BY Discover Canada Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Great tour
Sylvia_C
, Jun 2022
A lovely experience with an outstanding guide.
Claudia_G
, Jun 2022
Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour was a great experience, since we started our way to the Ferry station. Our guide Kim shared very interesting information all the way, she was knowledgeable, funny and approachable. The ferry trip was quite enjoyable, outstanding views and good options for breakfast. Once in Victoria Kim offered a free walking tour along Government street, visiting landmarks and iconic shops. We also had free time for walking and shopping. We finished the day at Butchart Gardens, a magnificent site full of nature and flowers. A lovely experience with an outstanding guide.
Amazing Victoria
Patricia_Z
, Jun 2022
A Masterpiece of Art
Kenneth_F
, Jun 2022
Rain and Ferry Delay, but Still had a good time
Ariel
, Jun 2022
Booked this tour for the first weekend in June. There were a few delays caused by the ferry so be aware. We met early near the Canada Place. The address to meet up is incorrect, so take note that there’s a stand in front of Canada Place that’s the true meet-up place. If you base it off the address, you’ll be in the wrong place so make sure to read through all the directions. Once we found the check-in spot, we were greeted by Rene, our tour guide, and Dahlia, a student intern in the programming department. They wear a bright lime green jacket. We got to the ferry around 8ish only to learn that the 9am ferry was cancelled, and that the 10am ferry was already booked. Unfortunately, we had to wait till 11am to get on the ferry. As you can imagine that put us behind 2-3 hours. It’s not the companies fault but it cut our visit to Victoria short from 4 hours to 1.5 hours. Unfortunately, rain was also in the forecast. We missed it in Victoria but it came down in Butchart Gardens. The gardens were still lovely, but likely because we came early in the season and it was cold and rainy, the rose gardens (and other flowers) were not in bloom. Upon on return to Vancouver, Rene offered to drop each of us off at our hotels on the way back to Canada Place. That was really nice because my sisters and I were planning to walk back. Overall, I’d say give them a try but if there are delays because of the ferry, there’s no refund available. My only recommendation if this could be possible is to switch the order of the trip- if we could’ve gone to the gardens first when it wasn’t raining (and then Victoria afterwards) would’ve been better. I’m not sure if we had timed tickets for the gardens, but adding some flexibility in case of rain would be nice. Also, I really liked Rene but at one point in the trip, Rene pulled one of the attendees aside while we were waiting for the ferry to unload. It should’ve been a private conversation but it wasn’t… because we were in the unloading dock, and there were lots of cars around, it echoed and I could still hear their conversation. so I would just suggest if convos like that need to be done, that they do it in a place where no one can hear. Nothing bad was said just don’t feel like it was a convo anyone else should’ve been privy to.
A long day but worth it.
David_S
, Jun 2022
Gardens and Victoria trip
earl_l
, Jun 2022
Great tour and tour guide!
Deborah_H
, May 2022
Butchard Gardens were spectacular. We only had one day to see Victoria and the Gardens and this tour made it very easy. Meghan was fantastic guide, very engaging, friendly, and provided an atmosphere for all the passengers to engage with each other.
Gardens or paradise?
Gulay_G
, May 2022
Charming Inner Harbor and a good sampling of Victoria
Susan_H
, May 2022
Victoria Inner Harbor is a charming little area. Lots of food, shopping, history… and of course, the harbor! Could have had a little more time here.
Butchart Gardens was just okay for me. In May it seemed like a lot of the same flowers, albeit beautiful. I was hoping to see more variety of flora. Could have spent less time here.
The trip over and back was a long trek, but having researched that ahead of time it was nice to leave all the travel details up to the tour company. However, the additional detour to drive through the Inner Harbor was completely unnecessary to me, and I would have rather had that extra time to explore on my own.
Our tour guide, Meghan was chatty and informational.
It’s a long day… so be prepared for that, and you’ll enjoy every minute.
Beautiful Victoria
Arthi_r
, May 2022
Our tour guide Kim did an amazing job of explaining the sights on Vancouver island as we drove toward Victoria. Kim took us to interesting parts of Victoria and we had time to explore on our own. We took pictures in front of the famed Empress hotel. Butchart garden was beautiful and Kim had done a great job of the garden orientation before we reached Butchart. We walked through the sunken garden, Japanese garden and the vibrant colors of different flowering bushes and plants was so enjoyable including the fountain with the hills in the background.
Perfect day trip
Virginia_D
, May 2022
Our tour guide, Rene, was exceptional!! He was very informative and entertaining. This made the experience the best! The gardens were spectacular! Really enjoyed them. Amount of time in each place was perfect. And the weather cooperated with little to no rain!
1 traveler found this review helpful
The flowers were breath...
Richard_W
, May 2022
Awesome Day Trip to Victoria & Butchart Gardens
Michelle_S
, Apr 2022
It was a well thought out...
Ayanfeoluwa_O
, Oct 2021
It was a well thought out day trip. Our guide, Joe Bitgood was fantastic, great knowledge and interest in the history and modern history of Vancouver, Victoria and BC. And then you get to go on a ferry through a very beautiful part of the world.
Great day out; beautiful gardens.
Chris_B
, Sep 2021
A great day visiting the beautiful gardens and Victoria. Our guide was attentive and knowledgeable. Be prepared for a long day out and if you want a quicker return journey back to Vancouver have a look at seaplane options.
Great tour! Don't hesitate to book
Alla
, Sep 2021
Wonderful opportunity to spend a day in Victoria with a few hours inside beautiful Butchard Gardens with this tour operator. It is a full 13 hour day but Meghan (our tour guide/driver) made it perfect. Viator has a similar slightly shorter tour listed, but I'm so glad we picked this one based on great reviews. If you only have a day to spare, don't hesitate to book this tour, as every little detail it taken care of: from getting the priority boarding on the ferry to excellent restaurant recommendations from Meghan while you're there.
Little tip: take advantage of happy hour (starts at 4pm) in most restaurants. Timing of the tour departure back to Vancouver was perfect for it too. Great day in Victoria and well organized! Thank you Meghan and Discover Canada Tours!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Over our expectations
Douglas
, Sep 2021
The gardens were absolutely stunning, every variety of flowering and non-flowering plant imaginable. Our guide, Ian, was great for our entire day, very informative and personable. The ferry ride was interesting as well as many places on Victoria Island. Great fun but just prepare yourself for a long day. We left at 8:15 am got back to Vancouver about 9:00 pm.
Response from Host , Sep 2021
Thank you for travelling with us and Ian to Victoria. Although it is a long day - with so much to see and do, it typically goes by quite fast. We agree the Butchart Gardens are stunning and worth the visit. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed travelling with Ian. He is a fantastic guide and we are lucky to have him as part of our team. Thanks again for travelling with us.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Butchard garden tour
Amal
, Aug 2021
Burchard garden was the best. Our tour guide Ien was very helpful and funny. He made our tour more fun and interesting to learn.
Response from Host , Aug 2021
Beautiful Victoria
Jeff
, Aug 2021
Trip to Victoria is really worth it. Butchart Garden is amazing and Victoria downtown is beautiful. The Ferry also gives you a chance to appreciate the sea and on our way back we enjoyed a great sun-set view. Really recommend this trip to anyone.
Response from Host , Aug 2021
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