Private tour in Victoria Elizabeth V

Native and Heritage Island Gardens

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Elizabeth V.

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These are the things I enjoy most and want to share with you on your visit to Victoria, British Columbia: Exploring new and fascinating places, discovering gardens and heritage buildings, tasting a local dish by the sea, exploring the maze of streets on Antique Row and China Town, and sharing good stories. You will be enchanted by the city of Victoria, situated at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, a place rich in ecological splendour, with history kept alive in its many heritage buildings and harbours. Victoria is the unique place I chose as my home because I love and appreciate a place keen on protecting nature and animals, and a place that promotes culture and the art as well as the acknowledgement of its First Nation people. This region of the world is spectacular. The climate is the mildest in Canada. Our summers are never too hot and winters temperatures rarely freeze. The magical beauty of Salt Spring Island, my favourite summer tour, is only a short ferry ride from Victoria. It is a fantastic place to explore, especially with me, your local guide who knows the scenic routes and very special places in this beautiful part of the world. I love my work and I invested in a beautiful van, comfortable and with big windows. I have excellent driving skills and have a license that would let me drive a bus. Both vehicles are passenger licensed. My aim is to make you the visitor, have a wonderful experience doing and seeing things that interest you and that will give you wonderful memories of your trip to Victoria and Vancouver Island. The parks, beaches, gardens, the spectacular landscape and quaint colourful communities inspire my tour plans that I set out to create especially with you in mind. I take time to create a tour that is personalized just for you and your people so that you see and do what you like and at your pace. Take a look at my garden, Island, and city tours and feel free to choose the places that most attract you. I will take you there by the most scenic routes in and around Victoria, BC, Vancouver Island, and on Salt Spring Island. I can conduct tours in fluent Spanish too. I am a full time tour guide in beautiful Victoria, BC. I own a comfortable mini van that is Passenger Licensed (PT#72124) I customize your tour to suit your schedule, interests, and pace. Places you want to visit, can be included and planned for your tour. For example, you may choose to go to Butchart Gardens and visit Vineyards as well. You may wish to go for a hike and take in historical waterways. I have been a tour guide for over 11 years and have conducted hundreds of customized tours for visitors that come from all over the world. I am also able to provide the tour in Spanish and in Hebrew.

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Elizabeth V.

Overview of your Victoria tour

This is an extraordinary private tour of Victoria BC gardens. Most visitors only experience Butchart Gardens. But on this tour we drive to different beautiful gardens in Victoria, BC. Enjoy seeing various districts of Vancouver Island on your Native and Heritage Gardens Tour. Visit the Queen's Home of Government House and walk around the spectacular grounds of native flowers and giant trees. In your private tour of Victoria, BC, we will visit a baronial Scottish castle by the sea with the oldest Japanese gardens in Canada. As time allows and because choices abound, I will present you with the opportunity to choose to visit different beautiful gardens, such as the house that belonged to a prince and princess and who for years cultivated an amazing garden - called Abkhazi. On our gardens tour I suggest a special place for lunch, or we can pick up and take sandwiches to enjoy a picnic overlooking Juan de Fuca strait.

Recent Reviews

Rebeca C.Spain
September 2018

El tour con Elizabeth fue estupendo. Ella es una persona muy agradable y con un español perfecto. Nos llevó a visitar los jardines y la ciudad. Una pena que llovió y no pudimos andar por la ciudad pero aun así ella intentó que viésemos en coche todos los lugares destacados. Una maravillosa experiencia en Victoria. UN 10 PARA ELIZABETH, 100% recomendable .

Susi W.United States
September 2017

Excellent tour of Victoria and Buchert Gardens. Elizabeth knows the area well and has a great personality.

Alice M.United States
May 2014

Elizabeth is a 5 star plus, kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and welcoming guide. As a member of the Worldmark condo club, I cruise, visit & walk Victoria & Bouchart gardens a couple of times a year. I asked for & received a customized driving garden tour that did not include routine but wonderful Victoria outings. I got that plus the fabulous company of the warm & friendly Elizabeth. Our tour seemed more of one prepared and delivered by a dear friend rather than that for a client. We Loved Elizabeth.

Your Victoria tour itinerary

-The oldest Japanese Gardens in Canada - -Mediterranean garden by a baronial Castle -The gardens at Government House - This is the Queen's representative's house -Abkhazi Gardens - Home to a prince and princess and very unusual garden and story

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

My comfortable van sits 5 passengers besides myself, the driver (we can add one child for a total of 6 people). I can organize a vehicle a for larger group. Ask me for a quote.

What's included
Other: Driving to the different gardens across Victoria and in the outskirts of Victoria through scenic roads, parking fees, my expert guided private tour in a comfortable vehicle.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission fees, food. Pick up and drop off at BC Ferry in Swartz Bay: $128 CAD Cruise Ship Passengers pay dock pick-up fee: $8 per cruise ship passenger If needed, car seats for children are available and the rental per child seat is $30.00 for the tour. Please specify age and weight of the child. http://www.bcaa.com/road-safety/child-passenger-safety/overview/bc-child-passenger-law
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Meeting location

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Choose where we are meeting in and around Victoria: Hotel (name - address), Cruise ship, HarbourAir or HeliJet Terminal.

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Art And Culture
History
Tour reference number
98741
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Victoria best suited for?

This private tour in Victoria is perfect for travellers who are passionate about gardens and history. It's ideal for those who want to explore beyond the popular Butchart Gardens and discover a variety of beautiful gardens across Victoria, BC. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a light activity level.

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