Victoria Royal Tour: Explore British Columbia's History

Embark on a royal tour of Victoria, British Columbia and discover the captivating history of the capital. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Vancouver Island, explore charming old town and China town, and marvel at the iconic Empress Hotel and Legislative building.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The Capital Tour takes you through Victoria’s history of becoming British Columbia’s capital, also known as the Garden City. We begin from the side of the Legislative Buildings in the Inner Harbour - a beautiful piece of architecture that defines the cityscape. We continue by establishments that call to city’s past as well as recount it, notably the…

What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the rhythmic sounds of hoof beats while taking in the natural beauty of Beacon Hill Park. The stunning scenery will ignite your imagination as you hear stories from the past and present. Enjoy an extended view of the Salish Sea and Olympic Mountains, showcasing the true splendor of the Pacific Northwest. Discover local stories from…

Location
600 Menzies St
Menzies Street
Departure Point: On the corner of Menzies and Belleville Streets, under the Green Umbrella. Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kristie_s
Oct 4, 2025
Great tour! - Absolutely best tour and the company was amazing to work with. We only had a short time in Victoria but we got to see so much in the time we had!
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William_w
Sep 24, 2025
Worth every penny - This ride was the best thing that happened to us on our 10 day cruise. We were joined by new friends we met on the ship. The carriage was delightful and the tour guide very informative and personable. It was the perfect ending to our cruise.
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Marni_s
Sep 14, 2025
Magical and romantic, royal tour with a history lesson! - Our Guide was absolutely wonderful, Hannah! Even though we had been on other tours within the city, Hannah added so much more to this experience with her extreme knowledge and experience. We learned many new things while enjoying a beautiful ride in a carriage, guided by our gorgeous horse Donner!
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Ricky_b
Aug 15, 2025
Beautiful scenery... - Beautiful scenery knowledgeable guide would recommend. The guide was very friendly and informative and the ride was very smooth.
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Jamie_h
Jul 24, 2025
We booked a 75 minute... - Lydia did a fantastic job being our carriage guide! Fender, our sweetie pie horse, was so good! Book this tour!!!
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Hayley_a
Jul 20, 2025
Perfect family excursion - Our tour was the perfect amount of history without any forced, awkward humor or over-talking. We learned a lot from our knowledgeable and capable guide, Sophia. Everyone in our crew, from ages 12-73, thoroughly enjoyed the tour and views of the city it provided.
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Dennis_l
Jul 20, 2025
Great time - Very friendly staff. Friendly horses. Knowledgeable driver and great storyteller. Saw some beautiful houses with amazing histories.
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Marlena_b
Jul 19, 2025
Carriage Ride - Very cold at night . Difficult to hear the narrator. Not enough of the city was seen. Took us thru a dark park and residential neighborhood
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Melinda_h
Jul 10, 2025
Great Guide - Broken Carriage - Juliet was a wonderful guide. Unfortunately, the carriage lost a rubber about 30 minutes into our 75 minute experience and needed to return to the “Pit”. Thankfully, we were able to return to our ship directly from the horse station. We were offered additional time after the horse could be transferred to another carriage, but were were worried about getting back to the ship in time.
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Chrisdecker
Jul 7, 2025
You CANNOT fit 6 people in this carriage - When I book the trip, it said there was room for six. When we arrived, the carriage would only hold four. They did not offer any explanation or compensation so two of our party members had to go find something else to do because they also would not offer a refund on anything booked through Viator. Additionally, nothing on the agenda was covered and due to a parade in town they dropped us off in a completely different location in a city we’d never been to before. Do not recommend.
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From $276 (Per Vehicle)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).