Enjoy the best of Victoria with a Local Guide.
Visit the Garden City and the Butchard Gardens in private luxury, and at a leisurely pace. Enjoy a 90 minute ferry ride through the spectacular Gulf Islands, be amazed by the beauty of Butchard Gardens, explore, discover, and learn Victoria's history, and her Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, BC Legislature Building, and Craigdarroch Castle. Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel on the Harbourfront.
(Note: This private tour is subject to availability of reserved ferry spot to Victoria and return).
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Entrance tickets Butchart Gardens
✔ Ferry rides (return)
✔ Private premium transportation and guide, and live commentaries
✖ Entrance tickets to Craigdarroch Castle
✖ English tea at the Empress Hotel
✖ All other out of pocket expenses
✖ Guide gratuities not included but appreciated
Pickup Locations
1. Canada Place, Vancouver
2. Pan Pacific Vancouver
Additional Info: Complimentary pick ups from hotels in Downtown Vancouver, and cruise ship terminal, Canada Place.
Itinerary
1
The Butchart Gardens
At Butchard Gardens, be wowed by this oasis of lush green and colourful blooms, which is fifty-five acres of flowers, trees, pathways and creeks. Featuring a sunken garden, a world famous rose garden and a wonderful restaurant serving High Tea daily.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
Enjoy a tour of this beautiful historic building where BC provincial laws are promulgated and enacted.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
Enjoy and experience a delightful afternoon tea at this elegant Victorian hotel.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Fisherman's Wharf
Have lunch at this historic wharf, browse artisans' art and craft, and see beautiful private floating homes.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Craigdarroch Castle
Visit a historic castle built by one of the richest man in North American of the 1880s. Learn about its history, see the exhibits on display
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
Learn the history behind this oldest Chinatown in Canada, the historic quarter of Victoria, the contribution of the Chinese community, and walk through Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Victoria.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children aged 5 and below travel for free but entrance tickets and ferry rides excluded
