Seaside homes and Gardens Tour
Description
Come experience what makes Victoria special through our tour of the historic heritage neighborhood of James Bay and the spectacular Beacon Hill Park. Our guides will educate and entertain you with information about the history of our city, as it evolved from a small fur trading outpost to a booming gold rush town, to the present day capital of British Columbia. We have lots of stops for photos along the way, so be sure to bring your camera. Our guides are able to customize your tour based on what you want to see, feel free to inquire either before booking or while on tour about any wishes and we will do our best to make it happen. Contact us for other start times.
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Itinerary
Join us on a journey through Victoria's best neighborhoods, we will explore James Bay, home to many beautifully preserved heritage homes. Come find out why we are Canada's garden city as we ride past stunning residential gardens.
A quick stop to meet Emily Carr, one of Victoria's most famous artists. Find out about her and how she became one of Canada's best know female painters and writers. Her childhood home is now a beautiful museum. A tour through the house is not included as part of the tour due to time constraints, but can be added at the end if desired, admission is by donation.
Explore the city's biggest and most spectacular park. Home to over 100 different types of trees and thousands of flowers. More wedding photographs are taken here than in any other part of the city. Our guides will fill you in on the history of the park and some of the wildlife (deer, eagles, owls and peacocks are usually in the park, some are shy, while others come out and visit)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Let us know what hotel you are in and we will confirm if we can pick you up from there.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
We had an amazing 3 hour tour of gorgeous Victoria BC. Our operator Julie French was amazing. She is so passionate with everything about the city. Her knowledge of everywhere she took us was just amazing. We clicked with her from the beginning and it was like touring with a friend. She was funny and so polite to all traffic users on the tour. She just came across as a lady that loves life and loves what she does. The price may seem a little high but Julie is well worth every cent. If your looking for a thorough and amazing tour of Victoria, tell Victoria Pedi Cabs that you want Julie French. From Colin and Sharon, Brisbane, Australia
We were very pleased with the ability to see many different sites throughout the area on our 2 hour tour. Julie was offering many options and asked us to choose. She was very knowledgeable and interacted with us throughout our journey. Julie is a gem and we would definitely ask for her in the future. Best adventure of our trip to Victoria!
Luke was a fabulous guide! He was so knowledgeable about the local history-- from the architecture to the gold rush-- and so much more! He took us through Beacon Hill Park, which was also amazing, and at the end, he dropped us off at Fisherman's Wharf. We would highly recommend your company and Luke in particular! A+++
Melaina was AMAZING. She knew the history and all the special places and facts that made our tour absolutely charming! She’s also a VERY GOOD pedicab driver. We had so much fun. Totally worth it!
Met us right as we exited the cruise terminal and rode us around the most unique neighborhoods and downtown area. George was very knowledgeable and engaging.
We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide Paula !! She was ADORABLE & so knowledgeable on the history of the homes , gardens & downtown area !! We took a 2hr tour but could have definitely done the longer one!! Will definitely recommend to family & friends if they are planning a visit to VICTORIA BC!
We had an absolutely wonderful time experiencing all of the great landmarks and niche "real life Easter eggs" of James Bay. Even as someone who has lived in Victoria for almost a decade there was lots to learn and discouver.
Our tour exceeded expectations. My mom is hearing impaired so she would have difficulty hearing narration during big bus tours or hop on/off. This completely met our needs. Allen made sure to stop/turn so she could easily hear him. He told so many wonderful stories about the houses and Beacon Hill. We learned so much!
Julie provided the best tour. We enjoyed the tour with her due to her knowledge and great service. We recommend her service
Great tour. Interesting history and overview of Victoria. Perfect for a cool day. Our guide, Alan, was knowledgeable and appreciated the Emily Carr art and information.
