Victoria City Tour & Butchart Gardens

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: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Butchart Gardens - Butchart Garden entry ticket
    Air conditioned Vehicle NEW
    Local entertaining guide Small groups 14 or less
    2.5 hours garden time
    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…
What's Included
  • City Tour with knowledgeable local guide, showcasing key spots of Victoria
  • Hotel pickup downtown Victoria or convenient location on route (not Air B&B)
  • Local guide shares history and tips for the gardens
  • 10am City Tour followed by Gardens at 1pm (June start: Gardens first then City Tour)
  • 3 picture hop-out opportunities during City Tour
  • Butchart Gardens entry ticket
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

Discover the finest of Victoria with our exclusive city tour and Butchart Gardens combo adventure! Enjoy the convenience of our hotel pickup service, allowing you to unwind and savor the journey from your doorstep.
This tour is more than just transportation; it’s about crafting unforgettable experiences and capturing stunning, Instagram-worthy photos…

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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G5123vhbarbaram
Mar 14, 2026
Island Times tour with Tyco - I went on a tour with Island Times Tours. It was a city tour and a trip to Butchart Gardens. My guide Tyco was excellent!!! He has so many interesting facts and great stories to share. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour so interesting.
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Brooksbrian12
Mar 13, 2026
Good afternoon - Dry professional. Good knowledge of city . Very amicable. Wish they had better room for handicap storage.
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Anita_s
Mar 8, 2026
Great guide and Wonderful Tour - The tour was wonderful, our guide Tyco shared many interesting facts and stories about Victoria. He toured us around the city in a safe and leisurely way which was very enjoyable, and then we headed to the Butchart Gardens for a lovely long walk through the spectacular vistas. Thanks for a wonderful time!
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Helen_g
Dec 25, 2025
Sight seeing through Victoria's harbor neighborhood - The tour was more than I expected. Tyco, our tour guide and driver, was great! He shared lots of stories about the history of Victoria, and took us to many neighboring areas that you wouldn't know existed. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to sit back, relax, and enjoy a ride around the harbor neighborhoods of Victoria. And then to be taken to Butchart Gardens to see the amazing Christmas lights through out the garden, what a treat! It was a fun day!
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Climber32076403876
Dec 24, 2025
Impressive and awesome tour - I had a really great time!! The tour guide told us lots of interesting history and stories of Victoria. The Christmas Butchart Garden is impressive and awesome.
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Susansj4433ad
Nov 10, 2025
Outstanding Outing of Victoria ! - Marcus with abbbbbsolutely fabulous. He was so knowledgeable of the city's history and plants. We enjoyed hearing the back story of every site and the history of people who helped make Victoria what it is today. We were fascinated with every detail he shared.
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Bc1154ad
Nov 7, 2025
Beautiful city and gardens - Tyco was very informative and conversational throughout the trip. He made an effort to connect with everyone on the tour which made the city tour an enjoyable experience. The gardens were beautiful and definitely worth the visit, even in the rain!
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Gale_w
Oct 31, 2025
The BEST way to... - The BEST way to experience Victoria and the gardens. We visited at the very end of the fall tour season, so had a smaller group that felt like a private tour. Our guide, Tyko, was very knowledgeable, willing to answer questions, and entertained us with so much information! We enjoyed getting to see some of the city sites without needing to navigate traffic, and the fall leaves in the gardens were beautiful. Our favorite is the Japanese garden, and it did not disappoint! 10/10 would recommend!
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Joseph_k
Oct 27, 2025
Excellent TOUR! - Our guide Mark was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He had shared so much information with us , he was amazing.
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Barbg162
Mar 15, 2026
Tour of Victoria and Butchart gardens - Nice tour. Couldn’t hear it all because microphone wasn’t always working. Very informative pleasant guide.
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From $102
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).