Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria
Description
"City Highlights, The Butchart Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Wine Tasting, and the Craigdarroch Castle" This package is the best of Victoria, We will start out by going to the Butchart Gardens early to avoid the crowds, and you will have up to 2 Hours to explore the gardens and gift shop. We then go to the Butterfly Gardens, followed up with a local wine tasting at Church and State Winery. You will then have the option to have lunch at their Bistro, or we may have a simple lunch at the Red Barn Market where they make the best sandwiches on the island. From there we will enjoy a scenic country drive back to Victoria to make our way to the historical Craigdarroch Castle. We will then follow up with a city highlights tour visiting some of most beautiful sites of the city such as the Lieutenant Governor's Estate, the Beacon Hill Park, Mile 0, Fisherman's Wharf House Boat Community, and Canada's oldest Chinatown. We will take the time for photos at the Inner harbor.
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Itinerary
You will get to enjoy the word famous Butchart Gardens. This is a 50 acre estate transformed form an old lime quarry to an amazing display of plants and flowers, in a forested setting. This is one of the most beautiful places you will ever visit, no matter what time of the year.
Taste some of the best local wines on Vancouver Island at their beautiful facility overlooking the vineyard on the Saanich Peninsula. You may also take the time to enjoy lunch at their bistro on their patio over looking their vineyard.
The Butterfly Gardens is an indoor tropical setting with an a variety of tropical birds, plants, and insects. Very neat place to visit,
Go back in time while you tour the home of the wealthiest employer in Western Canada form the late 1800's. The Castle is refurnished in the fashion the family lived back in the late 1800;s, and filled with lots of literature about the families history.
We will drive through the largest inner city estate of 31 acres of beautiful gardens. We are not allowed in the house but we will enter the property and stop for photos and explore some of the beautiful grounds.
We will drive through the cities largest inner city park. The park offers beautiful gardens, wild birds such as mallards geese, peacocks, and a small petting zoo. The park is also home to the worlds tallest totem pole standing at 127' tall 7"
We will take the time to drive through Canada's oldest Chinatown, which is also home to Canada's narrowest alley way Fan Tan Alley.
Stop by to see Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf. Home to some very unique houseboats, local eateries such as Barbs Fish and Chips, and a few more..
We will stop to get photos of the beautiful Parliament Buildings. The Parliament is just as beautiful at night as it is during the day. It is lit up with over 3000 lights outlining the buildings beautiful architect.
We will stop at Mount Tolmie to enjoy some panoramic views overlooking Victoria and the surrounding area.
We will take the time to stop for photos of the beautiful and historical Empress Hotel. We will also learn of it history.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer free pick up at any hotel in Victoria There is a Cruise Port Passenger Pick Up Fee for guests arriving by Cruise Ship.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(23)
Fatih was our guide and he was excellent. We had a wonderful tour of Victoria. I highly recommend this tour.
Alan was great and very knowledgeable. Very attentive and tailored the day to our interests. A great experience in Butchart gardens. We were almost the only people in the gardens. A couple cider tastings and then the high points of Victoria. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much, John! I’m really glad you enjoyed your day on the Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria. It was a pleasure customizing the experience to match your interests and creating a relaxed, flexible day without the bus crowds. I’m especially happy you were able to experience Butchart Gardens with fewer people around—that always makes it even more memorable. The cider tasting and exploring the highlights of Victoria and Vancouver Island sound like a perfect mix! I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure in the future. Warm regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Alan and his company was fantastic. Picked our group of 6 up at airport and transported us to hotel. Next day we did a city snd garden tour. Since he was dropping us off a ferry terminal, he transported us and our luggage around. Took care of us with water all day and took us by wonderful market to get lunch. Learned so much about Victoria. Highly recommended and will use again
Thank you so much, Gina! It was a real pleasure taking care of you and your group throughout your visit. I’m glad everything—from the airport transfer to the Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria—came together smoothly and comfortably. I’m happy you enjoyed exploring the city, the gardens, and that local market stop along the way. It means a lot to hear you found the experience both informative and enjoyable. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation—I’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime! All the best, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
We had an awesome day with Alan. He was the perfect guide. Highly recommend this tour. His timing was perfect.
Thank you so much, Dave! I’m really glad you had an awesome day on the Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria. It was a pleasure guiding you and making sure the timing and flow of the day worked perfectly. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back for another Victoria private tour in the future! All the best, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Fantastic, nothing was a problem, Alan was great, had loads of knowledge about the area, was so flexible with what we wanted to do, it was a great day
Thank you so much, Margaret! I’m really glad you had such a great time on the Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria. It was a pleasure spending the day with your group and making the experience flexible and enjoyable for everyone. I’m happy you enjoyed the local insights and exploring the area—it truly is a special part of Victoria and Vancouver Island. Thank you again for your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Alan is a wonderful tour guide, knowledgeable of the area and an excellent communicator, willing to make adjustments on the go when we requested. We had a full day tour of Victoria and surrounding area that was great. Don’t miss the Buttchart Gardens, simply incredible!
Thank you, Ron! I truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure spending the day with your group and showing you around Victoria and beyond. I’m glad the flexibility and communication made the experience even better—and I couldn’t agree more, Butchart Gardens is a must-see! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you all the best in your future travels! Warm regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Our Australian family of four found ourselves in Victoria for a few days and wanted to see as much as we possibly could with the limited time that we had available. As we didn't have a car, we booked several private full day tours with Surfside Tours. Alan was a great guide, tailoring the itinerary to our interests. He was very accommodating and genuinely tried to fill the time with things that would be of interest to our group. My son and husband are keen kite surfers and they really appreciated being taken to the beach to watch the locals kite. We also thoroughly enjoyed the castle tours and could have easily spent even more time in Craigdarroch than we had allowed. Finishing the day with the Christmas lights at Butchart Gardens was just perfect. Thanks again for a great few days Alan! Hopefully we'll see you again in the Summer one year.
Hi Belinda, Thank you so much for this wonderful review as well! It was an absolute pleasure spending multiple days with you and your family, making the most of your time in Victoria. I’m so glad the tours felt personalized and that you all enjoyed the mix of activities. Taking your son and husband to watch the kite surfers was a fun stop at Clover Point and Ross Bay—it’s always great when a little spontaneous detour adds something memorable! I’m happy to hear that you loved the castle tours—Craigdarroch is such a treasure, and I agree, you could easily spend hours there! And ending the day with the festive lights at Butchart Gardens really is the perfect way to wrap things up. I truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you all again, perhaps in the summer for a whole new adventure! Kind regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Alan was AMAZING!!! The tour was fantastic, van was very nice and comfortable, Alan was very informative and fun!! We saw everything Victoria had to offer and more. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
Thank you so much, Dawn! I truly appreciate your kind words and am thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour. It was an absolute pleasure showing you around Victoria and sharing everything this beautiful city has to offer. I’m glad you found the van comfortable and the experience both informative and fun—that’s exactly what I aim for! Your recommendation means the world to me, and I hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Warm regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Beautiful gardens to see with autumn colors and still plenty of flowers for the season. Fewer tourists so we take our time to admire and soak up the place!
Chère Maryline, Merci infiniment pour votre avis si chaleureux ! Je suis ravi d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié les magnifiques Jardins Butchart lors de notre Ultimate Group Package Tour de Victoria. C’est vrai qu’avec les couleurs d’automne, les jardins offrent un spectacle absolument saisissant, et je suis heureux que vous ayez pu profiter de cette atmosphère paisible pour vous imprégner pleinement de ce lieu enchanteur. Votre satisfaction et votre émerveillement sont notre plus belle récompense. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour d’autres découvertes autour de Victoria ! Bien à vous, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
Alan was an incredible tour guide and customized our day to our delight. Really made this an easy, fun and enjoyable introduction to Victoria for our six female cousins. Very personable and knowledgeable guide.
Hello Jane, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I’m glad to hear that you and your cousins enjoyed your introduction to Victoria. It was a pleasure to customize the day to your preferences and make it a fun experience for such a close-knit group. I’m thrilled you were staying in a gorgeous Airbnb—it’s always nice to have a comfortable base to explore from. The connections you all shared really added to the experience, and I loved hearing your stories throughout the day. I appreciate your kind words about my knowledge and approachability. I hope to welcome you all back for more adventures in the future! Thank you, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours
