4h Butchart Gardens and Victoria City Private Tour
Description
Experience Victoria your way on a fully private tour designed exclusively for your group. No crowded buses, no strangers. Just personalized service, private transportation, and a dedicated local guide focused entirely on you. This 4 hour private experience combines the world famous Butchart Gardens with Victoria’s most iconic sights. Explore the stunning floral displays and peaceful pathways of this National Historic Site before discovering the charm of downtown Victoria, the Inner Harbour, historic Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, and colourful Fisherman’s Wharf. Choose the perfect private vehicle for your group with options for up to 4 guests, 6 guests, or 19 passengers in our private minibus. Wheelchair accessible options available. Enjoy live guided narration, local stories, flexible stops, and the comfort of private transportation throughout your tour. Perfect for families, couples, cruise guests, and small groups seeking a more personal Victoria experience.
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Itinerary
The Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site renowned for its stunning floral displays, themed gardens, and tranquil ambiance. This vibrant attraction is a must-see, offering endless photo opportunities and a serene escape.
Victoria’s Inner Harbour, an iconic symbol of the city and a must-visit location. The blend of natural beauty, historic architecture, and human activity creates a harmonious environment.
Drive though Victoria's historic Chinatown. It is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the second oldest in North America after San Francisco.
While visiting historic Chinatown, step back in time and walk Fan Tan Alley. Fan Tan Alley is the narrowest commercial street in North America jam-packed with history and culture.
Experience the charm of Fisherman's Wharf, where colourful floating homes and vibrant marine life create a picturesque waterfront. Stop for a bit to eat at one of the famous floating eateries.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Important** Cruise ship passengers must inform the tour provider of the cruise ship they will be arriving on at time of booking or within 7 days of the tour date, to ensure you are picked up at the correct dock in a smooth, timely manner. After booking you can send a message through Viator. We will message you through Viator, or WhatsApp if you have provided your out of country phone number, closer to your tour date.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child Seats, by BC law, children under 40lbs (18kg) are required to be buckled into a full forward-facing car seat. This can be provided for a fee with advance notice. - Children over 40lbs and under 4’9″ must use a booster seat. Two can be provided with advance notice at no charge.
- Travelers must be able to get in and out of private transportation, contact us for full accessibility option
- Travellers must be able to walk long distances in Butchart Gardens.
- Wheelchairs are available at the Gardens with refundable deposit
Reviews(22)
Victoria Coastal Tours was an excellent addition to our cruise itinerary. Considering the value... price per person combined with the quality of the tour and the guide. This was a total winner for us. We had a 12 person group with multiple generations (ages 15 to 98) and 2 family members requiring mobility assistance. Ken, our guide, handled us with great care, including breakdown and setup of a scooter and wheelchair and a clear desire to be a gracious host and careful driver. One of the added surprises was a video screen in the Sprinter van and PPT-style presentation which added visuals to his thoughtful narration of the drive to gardens about the city of Victoria. The gardens were beautiful, even more than expected. Another unexpected treat was a stop at a vista which allowed a 360 degree panoramic view of Victoria and the surrounding areas. A highlight of our day in Victoria. I would recommend his company to anyone as he made us feel like we were with an old friend. Great job Ken, many thanks and best of luck. We can't wait to get back to Victoria.
We had an amazing 4-hour private tour in Victoria with our group of 9 during our cruise stop. It was the perfect way to see the highlights of the city without feeling rushed. Our tour guides were Chris and John, and they made the experience truly memorable. The tour was very well organized. We visited the beautiful Butchart Gardens, which was definitely the highlight of the day. The gardens were stunning, peaceful, and full of beautiful flowers and scenery. We had enough time to walk around, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. After Butchart Gardens, we explored Victoria’s local highlights, including the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, the tallest totem in the world and the Empress Hotel. The views were beautiful, and Chris and John shared many interesting stories about the history, culture, and landmarks of Victoria. They even showed us pictures to help us better understand the places we were visiting, which made the tour much more engaging and educational. For a group of 9, having a private tour made a big difference. The pace was comfortable, transportation was convenient, and we didn’t waste time waiting for a large group. Chris and John were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend this tour for families, cruise passengers, or anyone visiting Victoria for a short time. It was one of the best ways to experience this beautiful city in just a few hours!
We had an amazing 4-hour private tour with Chris and John in Victoria with our group of 9 during our cruise stop. It was the perfect way to see the highlights of the city without feeling rushed. The tour was very well organized. We visited the beautiful Butchart Gardens, which was definitely the highlight of the day. The gardens were stunning, peaceful, and full of beautiful flowers and scenery. We had enough time to walk around, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. After Butchart Gardens, we explored Victoria’s local highlights, including the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, and the Empress Hotel, the Tallest Totem in the world. The views were beautiful, and we learned a lot about the history and culture of Victoria. For a group of 9, having a private tour made a big difference. The pace was comfortable, transportation was convenient, and we didn’t waste time waiting for a large group. It was a great balance of sightseeing and relaxation. Highly recommend this tour for families, cruise passengers, or anyone visiting Victoria for a short time. It was one of the best ways to experience the city in just a few hours!
The most beautiful kept and lush garden and landscape I’ve ever seen!! We had a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and a great help!!
It’s a ride to Butchart Gardens and back to wherever you want to be dropped off, but fisherman’s wharf shuts down around 8:30-9:00 pm so we just walked back to the ship from there.
Thank you for your feedback. This tour is designed to combine a visit to the world famous Butchart Gardens with a guided drive through Victoria's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and scenic waterfront areas. We understand that every guest has different expectations, and we are sorry to hear the experience felt more like transportation than the immersive tour we strive to provide.
A local owned and operated company that takes pride in giving you a wonderful experience. Ken our driver is passionate about his home of Victoria and will fill you up with local knowledge. We took the Sprinter van with only 6 passengers, and we couldn't have had a better time. Support local business!
Thank you for your kind words and support of local business! It was a pleasure sharing Victoria with you. We're thrilled you enjoyed the experience, and we appreciate your recognition of our passion for creating memorable tours.
You get to see an overview a Victoria, relaxing, and easy. The gardens are awesome. Were able to get out and walk around.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour and had time to explore Victoria and the beautiful Butchart Gardens. We appreciate you choosing to tour with us.
Very personal tour seeing a number of sites making you feel like a local. Also flexible with the tour guide willing to adjust to make it work best for us.
Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed the personal feel of the tour and the flexibility to tailor the experience to your interests. We appreciate you choosing to explore Victoria with us.
It was a nice relaxed overview of Victoria with plenty of time devoted to Butchart Gardens. Our guide also modified the tour to avoid things we’d already seen.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the relaxed tour and the time spent at Butchart Gardens. It's great to hear your guide was able to tailor the experience around places you'd already visited.
Interesting, informative, pleasant, and friendly. Worth the time and effort spent exploring the city and surrounding area. Beautiful!
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you found the tour informative and enjoyable. Victoria is a beautiful city, and we're happy you had the opportunity to explore and experience it with us.
