Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

4.8(650)14 hFree cancellationBy Discover Canada Tours

About this activity

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous for the historic Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings and beautiful Butchart Gardens. Upon leaving Vancouver, you will take a scenic ferry ride from the Vancouver mainland through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. From here, you will have a driving tour to Victoria, and of Victoria’s downtown area featuring the Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and the historic Chinatown. There will be free time to explore downtown Victoria at your own pace. Then on to the internationally renowned Butchart Gardens. Today the garden showcases 55 acres of themed garden displays, including a Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden. Wind down your day with the scenic return sailing aboard BC Ferries and then back to where your tour began.

What's included

✓Roundtrip Ferry aboard BC Ferries
✓All Fees and Taxes
✓Onboard entertainment & commentary throughout
✓Admission to the Butchart Gardens
✓Mini-coach transportation (Max 24 passengers)
✓Experienced, friendly, and fun Driver-Guide

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Gratuity
✕Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Meeting and pickup

Please meet us at the covered benches, in front of the Vancouver Convention Centre, next to the Flyover Canada Ticket Booth, 15 minutes before departure and meet your Discover Canada Tours guide (wearing bright green). Your guide will be guiding you to the correct bus.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests 16-18 years of age may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
Anyone 15 or younger must have a parent or guardian travel on the trip with them.
No booster seats available.
The tour still operates when it rains and no refunds will be given within the 24 cancellation policy.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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