Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria
Description
This 2-hour tour is perfect for those visitors on a tight schedule. Visit some of Victoria's top attractions - including Fisherman's Wharf house boat community, the historical shopping district, Canada's oldest Chinatown, and Beacon Hill Park to view beautiful flowers, Peacocks, and the world's tallest Totem Pole. Journey through the Lieutenant Governor's Estate, then view the exterior of the Craigdarroch Castle. You will enjoy panoramic views from the highest viewing point in Victoria overlooking the San Juan Islands and Victoria itself. Pass though the larger estates to view some of Victoria finest homes as you make your way to Oak Bay Marina to visit the local harbor seals. Enjoy a nice seaside drive back into downtown.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We drive through Chinatown and learn about its history and visit Fan Tan Alley.
We just stop by to view the exterior and grounds and learn about the history of Emily Carr
We just stop by to view the exterior and grounds and talk about the history of the Dunsmuir family.
We just stop by and walk the beautiful grounds and gardens and talk about its history.
We drive through the whole park, and stop for photos and walk the beautiful gardens and encounter peacocks and other free roaming wildlife. They also have a petting zoo, and we also stop at the Worlds Tallest Totem Pole.
We stop here for photos and learn about the surroundings.
We atop by for photos and learn of its history, some guests request to walk through it 8f permitted.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your Guide will greet you outside of the arrivals doors, at the port holding a greeting sign with your name on it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Reviews(40)
Alan was very nice, accommodating, and informative!
Quickly said, Alan A. of Surfside Adventure Tours was an outstanding selection to provide me with my first exposure of Victoria. Super courteous, flexible, accommodating to questions and requests. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a tour of Victoria / Vancouver Island!!
Thank you so much, Ron! I’m really glad you enjoyed your Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria and that it was a great introduction to the city. It was a pleasure showing you around the highlights of Victoria and Vancouver Island while keeping the experience flexible and informative. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and I’m looking forward to seeing you again for your next tour in April! All the best, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Our guide was good. He was knowledgeable and shared a lot of information. Nice to avoid the tourist bus.
Thank you, Mark! I’m glad you enjoyed your Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria during your Norwegian Encore cruise stop. Your guide was Richard, and I’m happy to hear he made the experience both informative and enjoyable. For guests arriving by cruise ship with limited time at the port, it’s always nice to explore Victoria in a relaxed, private setting and avoid the larger bus tours. Evening tours can be especially peaceful and a great way to experience the city before heading back on board. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on a future Alaska cruise visit to Victoria! Best regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
If you do the tour during the day it’s kind of the same. We did the pedal cycle during the day so we saw everything on the night tour…not the drivers fault. However it was beautiful at night !
Thank you for your feedback, Virginia! I’m glad you still enjoyed the Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria and got to experience how beautiful the city looks at night—the evening lights really create a different atmosphere. I completely understand your perspective, especially after already exploring Victoria during the day. While many of the highlights are the same, the night tour offers a more relaxed and scenic view of the city. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back to Victoria and Vancouver Island for a different tour next time! Kind regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
This was a wonderful experience, Nima was very informative and gave us history of Victoria, and was very friendly.
Thank you so much, Kay! I’m really glad you had a great time on the Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria. Nima is a wonderful guide, and I’m happy to hear he made the experience both informative and enjoyable with his knowledge of Victoria’s history. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Victoria and Vancouver Island again in the future! Cheers, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Very nice experience! Driver was very accomodating and friendly and even picked us up early. We got to feed the peacocks at the park and got to go and walk around multiple spots without feeling rushed. Overall would do again!
Thank you so much, Chanell! I’m really glad you had such a nice experience on the Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria. Richard was your guide/driver, and I’m happy to hear he made the tour comfortable, flexible, and enjoyable for you. Feeding the peacocks at the park is always a fun highlight, and I’m glad you had time to explore different spots without feeling rushed. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back again on your next visit to Victoria and Vancouver Island! Best, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
This tour was fantastic. This was a great way to see Victoria. Our guide was fantastic. He was pleasant, easy going and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much, Beth! I’m really glad you enjoyed your Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria during your cruise stop. It’s a great way to make the most of your limited time at the port, and I’m happy you had a wonderful introduction to the city. It was a pleasure showing you around and sharing the highlights of Victoria and Vancouver Island before you continued your journey. I truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back again—perhaps on a longer visit next time! Take care, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Highly recommend Surfside Adventure Tours! We had a 4 hour stop in Victoria BC while on a cruise. The 2 hour luxury tour was perfect. Alan was extremely responsive and courteous through the whole process. He was as very reachable via phone and helped me answer a bunch of questions during the booking process. The day of the tour he was there 30 mins before I was able to disembark and was waiting for us right outside the terminal with a sign. The van was clean and spacious and all 13 of us (including 7 children) felt comfortable and safe. The tour itself was amazing. Alan was very knowledgeable and friendly. His tour really gave us a feel of how amazing and beautiful Victoria is. We drove by the main sites and were able to get off the car in a beautiful garden. The kids had a lot of fun as did the adults feeding the peacocks and smelling beautiful roses. Then we had some time to go souvenir shopping and have some local snacks. As we rode back to the port, we saw the HUGE line for the shuttle back. I felt at peace as I knew for sure we would get to our cruise on time comfortably. The price is also amazing! All in all an amazing experience with Alan and Surfside adventure tours. Definitely a must if you want a safe, reliant and comfortable experience at affordable prices while visiting Victoria BC!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! I’m really glad we were able to make the most of your limited time at the port during your Alaska cruise stop in Victoria, BC. The Two-Hour Luxury City Tour is designed exactly for guests like you who are visiting by cruise ship and want to experience the highlights comfortably and efficiently. It was a pleasure welcoming your group right off the ship and making sure everything ran smoothly—from the early pick-up to getting you back on time for your departure on the way back to Seattle. I’m especially happy to hear the kids enjoyed the gardens, peacocks, and those special little moments along the way. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. I’d love to welcome you back for a longer visit to Victoria and Vancouver Island next time! Take care, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Alan was very knowledgeable and knew all the beautiful sites of Victoria! He offered to take pictures of our family along the tour and even took us to a popular ice cream shop we asked about. What a great overview of Victoria leaving us wanting to come back to see more! Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Carleen! I’m really glad you enjoyed your Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria and had a great overview of the city. It was a pleasure showing you the beautiful sights and helping capture those special family moments along the way. I’m happy we made that ice cream stop happen too—always a fun addition! 😊 Your kind words mean a lot, and I’d love to welcome you back to Victoria for a longer visit next time. Take care, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Alan was a fantastic tour guide and so kind, knowledgeable, and fun. We enjoyed seeing Victoria BC this way since we had limited time on shore with our cruise. Customizable and comfortable car ride with time to get out and explore.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and that we could make the most of your limited time in Victoria. It was a pleasure sharing the city with you in a relaxed and personalized way. I appreciate you choosing to spend part of your cruise stop with Surfside, and I hope to see you again on a future visit! All the best, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
