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Victoria Private Tour Visiting the City and Butchart Gardens

4.9(17)Victoria1 hour
VIATOR4.9(8)TRIPADVISOR4.9(9)

Description

The tour is offered in Spanish. Explore the best of Victoria, British Columbia, on a day tour full of history, nature and coastal charm. Start with a visit to the spectacular Butchart Gardens, a world-famous botanical garden with colourful flowers and themed landscapes. Then discover the picturesque Inner Harbour, Parliament, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The tour continues with a panoramic walk through Victoria’s historic centre, admiring its architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It ends with a view of traditional Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, with its famous Tan Alley Fan. An unforgettable experience that combines nature, culture and urban beauty in one day.

Tour Options

Pick up BC Ferries Victoria
  • Duration: 6 hours Terminal pickup BC Ferries: We started Butchart Gardens for 2 hours. Then city center with 1.5 hours of free time and finally return ferry. Note: This option is valid for groups of 2 to 4 people. Pickup included
Victoria City Tour: Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour & Chinatown
  • Duration: 4 hours Downtown Hotels or Cruise: Hotels in the center or terminal of the cruise with 2 hours visit to the Butchart Gardens. Back to square one. Note: This option is valid for groups of 2 to 4 people. Pickup included
Single person tour
  • Personal Option: This option applies when the person travels alone ensuring their comfort and safety Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

Discover the natural beauty of Butchart Gardens, a spectacular botanical garden located just outside Victoria. With more than 22 hectares of colorful flowers, ornamental trees and theme gardens such as the Sunken Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden, this place offers an unforgettable walk among perfectly manicured landscapes. Ideal for relaxing, taking photos and connecting with nature at any time of the year.

120 min

Enjoy free time in picturesque Inner Harbour, the heart of Victoria and one of its most iconic landmarks. Stroll along the seafront seawall at your own pace, explore attractions such as the British Columbia Parliament, the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel or the Royal Museum of British Columbia. You can also relax on a terrace, enjoy street performers or visit local shops overlooking the harbour.

Pass by

Panoramic tour of Victoria’s charming centre, where you can admire its historic architecture, vibrant streets and iconic buildings. You’ll pass shopping areas, local cafes and places like Bastion Square and the bustling public market. You’ll also cross historic Chinatown, Canada’s oldest, known for its narrow Tan Alley Fan. This part of the tour is non-stop, ideal to enjoy from the comfort of the vehicle while knowing more about the history and unique character of the city.

Highlights

Butchart Gardens

What's included

Included
Butchart Gardens
Not included
Meals

Pickup Locations & Times

Our company does NOT offer pick-up or transportation from Vancouver. We can also pick up from hotels in the Victoria area, except in Sooke. Feel free to request pick-up points within the city of Victoria. Our company does NOT offer pick-up or transportation from Vancouver. We can also provide pick-up at hotels in the Victoria area, except in Sooke. Feel free to request pick-up locations anywhere within the city of Victoria.

Traveller Ratings

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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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passengers under the age of 12 must travel in a special seat (not available) due to provincial traffic regulations.

Reviews(17)

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Susan_L
August 6, 2026
Great, relaxing way to experience the best sites in Victoria

Lovely male tour guide who actually arrived early at our meeting point. Drove us to Butchart Gardens pointing out interesting sights along the way. Gave us tips for how to best tour in terms of the garden map and was there waiting when we finished; no delays. Drove us around town and relayed both historic and modern points about the city. Excellent experience overall and I would recommend them. Sonrisas Tours.

Operator response

Thank you very much. Ivan enjoyed showing the city to you

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Adam_B
July 30, 2026
Annemarie was very nice...

Annemarie was very nice and personable. She made sure we had a great time and did exactly what we wanted to do. She gave us a great start in the gardens and helped us plan out our afternoon. I’d recommend her tour to anyone looking for a private option when in Victoria.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words

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Ira_L
July 28, 2026
Family Adventure

Wonderful moderator (Annamarie) and driver. Provided great history and pointed out many important areas

Operator response

Thank you for choosing us

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K3892IQkyleb
July 21, 2026
Great experience

We had a wonderful experience with Anna Maria. She was very knowledgeable about the area and friendly. Everything went to plan, and we wouldn't hesitate to use her as a guide again in the future!

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words. Happy to help in the future!

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carlosfN1405XV
May 27, 2026
Excellent attention and service in both English and Spanish with human warmth!

Excellent attention and service that made the visit memorable! Ana María and Iván are excellent hosts, knowledgeable about the places to visit, and their warmth makes you feel completely at ease and secure! An excellent option in both English and Spanish to visit and learn about the city and its surroundings!

Operator response

Gracias por confiar en nosotros. Fue un placer ser parte de su experiencia.

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Jaibez_R
May 25, 2026
The best tour ever

Anna Maria was the best tour person ever! It was very intimate, educational, and just speechlessly amazing!!! I highly recommend this tour you won’t regret it. It was our favorite out of all the excursions we had!

Operator response

Thank you for choosing us! Your kind words inspire us to keep doing better.

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Kimberly_H
May 11, 2026
Excellent Tour.

Great driver. On time and flexible with tour. She provided additional information regarding the area too.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words

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922faithf
May 7, 2026
Victoria BC experience

Anamaria who was our guide was very knowledgeable, affable and accommodating; truly great tour guide; gave clear detailed directions re: meeting place; she waited for us on our own time as we tour the gardens; the Butchart Gardens was amazing; the tulips were in bloom and it was beautiful. The sunken gardens were like a fairy tale. Thank you, Anamaria:-)

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words

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Scott_D
May 7, 2026
5 star tour in Victoria

Annemarie, our guide, was wonderful. She was very flexible with the time that we needed. Her recommendations on Butchart Gardens when we were there was spot on. Our entire four hour tour was wonderful. We liked Victoria so much that we’re thinking of coming back for a week in the summer.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words. It will be great to see you in summer

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Linda C
April 29, 2026
Good tour!

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and cordial. She was very helpful and full of knowledge about Victoria and Canada. My only complaint was a major miscount the meeting place which stressed me out.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words. The season has just started, and the pickup procedures at the cruise port have recently been put in place. We truly appreciate your understanding.

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