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Great bus driver with...
Great bus driver with lots of good information! Made the drive not seem so long. Also loved that we could buy our garden tickets at the kiosk when checking in
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria
At a glance
- Duration
- 3–5 hours
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 715 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria
- Meeting point
- Please proceed to the Sightseeing Victoria Kiosk, on the sidewalk in front of the Fairmont Empress hotel. Please check in 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.
Description
Don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, Victoria's most famous attractions. Butchart Gardens has 55-acre garden of colourful and aromatic flowers is a popular attraction in Victoria that should not be missed. Situated just a 35-minute drive from downtown Victoria, the Butchart Gardens are made for relaxed strolling with 55 fragrant acres of flowers, landscaped theme gardens, streams and lily ponds to visit. We’ve got you covered! Join Sightseeing Victoria for your fully narrated round-trip transportation between Downtown Victoria, and The Butchart Gardens. Round-Trip Transportation included . Purchase your gardens admission at our kiosk upon check-in! This will accelerate your entry into the gardens! Return times first come, first serve for hourly departures from June to September. Return times in shoulder season months are 3 hours from downtown departure.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 13 times a day, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $45
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $34
- Child (ages 5–12)
- $19
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- $0
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:21 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Butchart Gardens
Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria’s ‘gem’ is the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, National Historic Site of Canada. This privately owned 55-acre display garden is located just 35 minutes north of downtown. The visit won’t be complete without a stop in the Seed & Gift Store filled with unique gifts and souvenirs, or a snack or meal in one of the on-site restaurants. The Rose Carousel with 30 hand-carved animals will be sure to delight children (and adults) of all ages. See ButchartGardens.com for more information.
What's included
Included
Only Transportation
Not included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
715 reviews
How it compares in Victoria
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 101 tours in Victoria
- Starting price $45 is 46% below the typical $83 for tours of similar length in Victoria
Excurgo comparison of 101 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Butchart Gardens offers wheelchair hire for a fully refundable $10 deposit. If a passenger is in their own collapsible wheelchair, but not completely confined to it and are able to board the bus unassisted, the chair can be stored as luggage. If a passenger is confined to a wheelchair, please advise at time of booking and wheelchair access will be requested.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria take?
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria lasts about 3–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Victoria experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
How much does The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria cost for children?
Children aged 5–12 pay from $19, adults from $45.
Can I cancel The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please proceed to the Sightseeing Victoria Kiosk, on the sidewalk in front of the Fairmont Empress hotel. Please check in 15 minutes prior to your tour start time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(715)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Nice trip to Bushart Gardens
Nice bus and well informed driver. She made the 40 minute drive interesting with stories about prominent Victorians over the years.
Operator response
Thanks so much for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. Your feedback means a lot to our team!
J
Convenient way to get to and from Butchart Gardens
Very easy to find where to get on and off and meet again to return. Convenient to also buy tickets to the Garden from the kiosk so you don’t have to wait in line at the Garden. Also nice to receive a 45 minute narrated tour there and back. Buses leave on the hour.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so glad you had a positive experience, and we truly appreciate your support!
I
Best Option for Gardens
Amazing Express shuttle. Such a better option than the pricey cruise excursion. Loved our darling driver and tour guide on the bus. Such a great value. I love that we were on our own and catch shuttle as we desired What a great day.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words and support! We really appreciate it and hope to see you again soon!
R
Texas loves Butchart Gardens!
Great and easy to access or tickets through the app! The gardens are amazing!
Operator response
Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your kind words and support.
A
Great guide!
The tour guide, Sarah, was great! She filled the time between Victoria and Butchart Gardens with lots of interesting facts and stories. She was an excellent driver and had a good voice, easy to listen to. Excellent!
Operator response
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're happy to know you had a great experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to share it!
Y
Great day out
Fantastic gardens. Accessible pathways. The coffee shops has a great selection of sandwiches and cakes. The coach transfer makes getting there easy, and the option of an hourly return journey gives you flexibility.
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you had a great experience with us.
R
Confusing instructions but overall a great trip
The meeting place for the ticket redemption point indicated in the instructions page of Viator is quite confusing for new travellers not familiar to the place. There’s really no kiosk when you arrive early. However, it was a comfortable trip overall.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your feedback!
J
Informative and Convenient Ride
The bus driver Sara gave all sorts of historical info about the area-she was great. The gardens were spectacular. The only issue was that the instructions told us to go to an address across the street in the back of the Empress Hotel to redeem our tickets and there was no one there. We went out to the front of the hotel where the bus was and they scanned us there without issue. Maybe the instructions need to be updated (for those of us that follow instructions!)
Operator response
Thank you Sharing your feedback We are very glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and we hope to see you again!
M
Beautiful gardens and quality location
A lovely self guided morning spent in beautiful gardens. Easy to navigate with a helpful plant guide available. Well worth the visit. The bus driver gave a guided explanation of the gardens, Victoria and some Canadian life on the way to and from the gardens. This added to the experience.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback! we are so glad you enjoyed the Gardens, Hope to see you again next time.
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