Butchart Gardens Evening Exploration: Shuttle and Entry
4.9
83 Ratings
Central Saanich
Experience the enchantment of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens with our evening shuttle service. Immerse yourself in the Magic of Christmas, stroll through beautifully illuminated gardens, enjoy carollers, carousel ride, hot chocolate, and discover the 12 days of Christmas displays.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Butchart Gardens - Butchart Garden entry ticket
    Air conditioned Vehicle NEW
    Local entertaining guide Small groups 14 or less
    Longer TIME in gardens Reserved seat
    Garden map- Many languages. What’s in bloom today
    Tips on what to do and where to find things? Commentary along route - early days of Butchart Gardens till present
    *HOTEL DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
  • Skip the big bus lines!

ZERO STORAGE SPACE, NO WALKERS ,WHEEL CHAIRS, STROLLERS ETC.

Offered are several departure times and return times. You choose time of reservation.

8:30am - beat the rush of the crowds

10am

Noon

2pm

4pm starting July 15 till Sept 2, 2018

Starting June 15th we offer night departure at 6:30pm

Depart sharply from Butchart Gardens at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm   9:35pm. times only available until September 2nd, 2018. 

35 minute transfer time
**Saturday fireworks display nights we depart 15 minutes after 

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup downtown Victoria or convenient location on route (excluding Air B&B)
  • Local guide sharing history and tips for the gardens
  • Holiday music on the return trip
  • Candy Cane treat
  • Entry ticket to the gardens included
What's Not Included
  • We do not provide transportation for SMALL children due to car seat and seatbelt regulations.
  • We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages
  • No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office.
  • NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN OUR VEHICLES PLEASE.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens, made possible by our evening shuttle service available throughout December. Simple and convenient, our transport will collect you from your Victoria downtown hotel and take you directly to this must-see location. The cost of your entrance to the gardens is covered so that you can immediately enter the holiday wonderland.
Enjoy the sights of the enchantingly lit gardens, sprinkled with sparkling lights, and let yourself be swept up in the holiday cheer!
As you wander, be charmed by the cheerful Christmas carollers spreading cheer with their melodious voices.
Delight in a ride on the fantastical merry-go-round and create everlasting memories.
Savour a hearty hot chocolate or snack that will fill you with warmth. And stay alert for the 12 Days of Christmas installations found throughout the gardens.
Off we go!

  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • All riders must use a seatbelt
  • We do not provide transportation for SMALL children due to car seats and seatbelt regulations
  • We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages
  • No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office.
  • To ensure a return seat, please advise your driver of your return time
  • Minimum age is 5 years as our vehicles require seatbelts.
  • Ensure you know your pickup location or call to confirm same. We pickup 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Location
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stevegz4540dl
Mar 25, 2024
Marcus on fire - Marcus was good fun & told great stories about Victoria & surroundings. He was a horticulturalist so he did a great intro to the Butchart Gardens. Went for 4.5 hours end to end. Easy comfy tour
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26elizabethem
Mar 15, 2024
Awesome tour! - The guide was awesome! Super comfortable bus for transportation and even better views! Super easy way to see Victoria. Definitely cost effective for seeing all the stops!
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823phyllisb
Mar 6, 2024
Remarkable💖💖 - The trip was excellent but most of the credit must go to our tour guide. He was very informative and went above and beyond.
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Tatianasc4680dk
Jan 20, 2024
Wonderful experience - Strongly recommend for any age! Very creative, amazing light decorations! You will need near two hours to walk throw all path.
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Discover47374692710
Jan 7, 2024
Christmas lights - Riding the minibus was an efficient way to get to and from the Gardens, and the timing of the visit was great - it was dark enough to see the light displays when we arrived. There was enough time to follow the paths to hunt for the theme displays, visit the gift shop, and get a snack without rushing.
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Graham_h
Jan 4, 2024
Great experience - Always love Butchart Gardens. The tour was the perfect amount of time and our guide (not in the gardens) was knowledgeable, professional and friendly.
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Judy_b
Jan 2, 2024
Very nice - First time we ever took the tour. It was really nice to hear about various subjects about the City and the gardens
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Tanya_n
Dec 31, 2023
Lots of lights, even more fun!! - We had a lovely trip with our guide Marcus from Island Time Tours who gave a good history of Victoria and the Butchart Gardens. Once we got to the gardens, it was beautifully lit up with so many lights and different Christmas decorations! I would recommend this to everyone!
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Anna_s
Dec 31, 2023
Great, amazing memories - Such an amazing experience from the start to the end! Our tour guide, Marcus was funny, knowledgeable, and appeared to truly love his job! We got great pics and want to definitely come back! If you're on the fence, don't be, book now! My 14 year old even enjoyed the evening, which can be a chore sometimes lol
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Anonymous
Dec 29, 2023
A must do if in Victoria for the holidays - What a glorious way to experience the holidays in Victoria. I’ve seen a lot of light displays, some at major botanical gardens, but this was on another level. Just spectacular! Our tour guide, Marcus, had lots of great stories and history of Victoria and the gardens, and made the drive to and from very entertaining.
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