Victoria Deluxe Tour: Private Butchart Gardens Experience
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17 Ratings
Victoria
Experience the beauty of Victoria on a private tour that includes a visit to the stunning Butchart Gardens. Explore the city's highlights, from Fisherman's Wharf to Chinatown, before immersing yourself in the floral displays and tranquil gardens. Don't miss the panoramic views from Mount Tolmie!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Butchart Gardens - Stroll along walkway and enjoy 55 acres of beautiful gardens at your own pace. Relax on a bench and enjoy the scenery. Visit the gift shop, have some coffee or lunch!
- Chinatown - Drive through the main street or take a short walk through Fan Tan Alley the narrowest alley in Canada.
- Inner Harbour - Take a leisurely walk, take photos of the historic landmarks, shop if you like!
- Craigdarroch Castle - We will stop and admire this historic Scottish Baronial Mansion from the outside.
- Fisherman’s Wharf - Stroll along the walkway and admire the eclectic collection of floating homes and food kiosks, gift shop. Grab an ice cream cone if you like!
- Mount Tolmie Park - Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Victoria and surrounding ocean vistas and mountain views.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Transport by air conditioned private vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Admission to Butchart Gardens - $41.50 and can be purchased online or at the gate
Additional Information
Join us for an intimate exploration of Victoria and a transport service to the stunning Butchart Gardens! Roam around Fisherman’s Wharf, a vibrant assortment of colourful houseboats and dining venues. Take in the sight of the iconic Legislative buildings and the grand Empress Hotel situated at the delightful inner harbour. Explore the historic Old Town Victoria and Canada’s first Chinatown, complete with a stroll through Fan Tan Alley. Unwind as we head on to the stunning Butchart Gardens. Stroll amongst the magnificent floral exhibits, taking in the wonderful Sunken Garden, Rose Garden (when in bloom), as well as the Italian and Mediterranean Gardens. Experience the serenity of the Japanese Gardens. Our next destination will be Mount Tolmie where you can marvel at the breathtaking panoptic vistas. We’ll pass through quaint neighborhoods, and make a stop to view the exterior of the Craigdarroch Castle and Government House (where the Royals reside when in town).
*Kindly note entrance fees to Butchart Gardens are separate. Tickets are available for online purchase or at the gate.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- One fold up wheelchair can be accommodated providing there are 10 passengers or less and accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time, number of children under age 10
- Dress code is casual
- Wheelchair can be accomodated with groups of 10 or less.
Location
Fairmont Empress
Government Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Olga_s
Feb 27, 2024
Relaxing and informative - Thank you very much for relaxing and informative experience. We saw different neighbourhoods and scenic views of the ocean. We asked questions and received answers also very attentive service. Thank you again
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Linda_m
Jul 28, 2023
Amazing tour and tour guide!! - Our tour guide Linda was amazing!! She was an expert in everything Victoria. When we let her know that no one in our group had been to Victoria before, she came up with a plan for us to see the highlights. We toured the downtown area, Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown and visited Craigdarroch Castle. She brought us to Mt Doug so we could see the amazing panaramic views of the San Juans Islands and the coast of Washington state. Unfortunately, it was cloudy so we couldn't see the Olympic Mountains or Mt Rainier but the view was beautiful anyway! She brought us to Butchart Gardens and allowed us to tour for as long as we wanted. We spent about 1 1/2 hours and saw most of the Gardens. Linda provided a great tour of Victoria and the history of the area!! All six of us were pleased with the tour and would highly recommend it!!
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Susan_p
Jul 2, 2023
Since we arrived and... - Since we arrived and departed via ferry, we were limited on our time. But our guide, Melanie, stayed flexible. We were most interested in Butchart Gardens and spent all of our limited time at the gardens. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, and while we spent all of our limited time there, we could easily have spent considerably more time. The roses were in full bloom, and the rose garden itself can mesmerize you for an hour or more, but there is much more than that to see and experience. A must stop for anyone on the island!
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William_d
Jul 1, 2023
Victoria, BC - There is nothing better than having a local show you around this beautiful city. Thank you Melanie for sharing your Victoria with us!
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Lynn_b
Jun 26, 2023
The Buchart Gardens were so beautiful and it was such an enjoyable trip for our family of friends. - Linda had soooo much knowledge of the Victoria area and shared it in her gentle style. We recognized several of the areas of Victoria that she took us to later in the evening when we went on a water taxi pub crawl. Very fun Victoria experience.
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Susan_w
Jun 17, 2023
Melanie was great travel... - Melanie was great travel guide for Victoria especially at Butchart Gardens. She's an Island girl knowledgable about not only city but entire island. Enjoyable afternoon
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Dani_l
Jun 15, 2023
Fabulous way to spend a day on Vancouver Island. - Linda was the fabulous tour guide. Catered to our every whim. Very knowledgeable and was able to give us a real feel for the history of Vancouver island. Butchart gardens are awesome. Our favorite was the Rosegarden which we went around about three times. You gotta stop and smell the roses.
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Lena_f
Jun 12, 2023
Great for a small group - Melanie was a great guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. It was nice in a private group as we were able to ask questions. Highly recommend.
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Cheryl_h
May 30, 2023
Linda was friendly and... - Linda was friendly and obliging as we changed her usual tour. She was informative and we had a great time.
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Carol_h
May 14, 2023
Key to the city of Victoria!! - Linda treated us to an extensive tour of Victoria. We had a wonderful time enjoying all the history and views she shared with us. At Buchart Gardens she collected a scooter for me and helped with reservations for afternoon tea. The gardens were amazing!!! She even answered questions after the tour for a wonderful dessert. We would highly recommend this tour to everyone,
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