Private tour in Victoria Michele D

Victoria City Highlights and Butchart Gardens

Tour #547010
5 (25)

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 6 people

4 hours 30 minutes

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Victoria tour:

This is an excellent Tour for first-timers to Victoria in a limited amount of time. Or those travelers who simply want the lay of the land and great information to explore more extensively later. Or even Locals who are curious about the history of the architecture and the people who shaped Victoria into what it is today. During this fully narrated tour, you will visit all the best attractions in the city and visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Learn some history, fun facts, and great stories. The Butchart Gardens are not just for garden enthusiasts. It is a masterpiece of flora and fauna. You will learn how, over 100 years ago, Jennie Butchart transformed an unsightly lime quarry into a Magical Garden. CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR: Add time for lunch at the beautiful former home of Jennie and Robert Butchart. Visit Butterfly Gardens or tour the interior of the Craigdarroch Castle. Inquire with me for details.

Your Victoria tour itinerary

The following stops may be in a different order depending on pick up locations STOPS: Inner Harbour, BC Legislative Building & Empress Hotel China Town - Oldest in Canada and a wander through the infamous narrow Fan Tan Alley. Fisherman's Wharf - quirky and colorful gem-colored float home neighborhood Butchart Gardens - this stop will be 1. 5 hours. NOTE: If you have mobility issues, I recommend pre-booking a scooter before your tour date. Details are on the Butchart Garden site. DRIVE THROUGH/BY: Thunderbird Park (Indigenous story poles & history) Craigdarroch Castle - a baronial bonanza castle built in 1908 by Victoria's legendary Coal Baron Robert Dunsmiur Government House - the official residence/offices of the Lt. Governor (representative of the Crown). And the surrounding historic neighborhood - Rockland Beacon Hill Park, the world's tallest totem pole, and Mile Zero with a tribute to Canadian legend Terry Fox.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

2025 Honda Odyssey Touring Van. Comfortable seating for up to 7 passengers. The guide/driver has a microphone so all passengers can hear the commentary throughout the tour. All modern features such as cell phone chargers, AC etc.

What's included
  • Other: Professional Guide, Water, snacks and Umbrella if required
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Admission to Butchart Gardens. Prices for 2023 range from $20 - $40 Admission to Craigdarroch castle if you are extending the tour time is approx. $20/adult.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Tickets: Butchart Garden admission ranges from $20 for youth to $42.00 per adult
Meeting location

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Harbour Air, Clipper or Black Ball ferry terminal, Cruiseship Port, Hotels, or private residents within the Great Victoria area. If you need a pick-up at the International Airport or BC Ferry terminal please note that travel time is calculated into the tour time unless otherwise arranged.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

5

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(25)

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 6 people

Duration:

4 hours 30 minutes

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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up to 6 people

Duration:

4 hours 30 minutes

Transportation:

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Free cancellation up to 15 days before your tour

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