Victoria City Tour & Butchart Gardens
The Best of Victoria in One Day
Start with Victoria's most iconic landmarks, then spend the afternoon surrounded by 55 acres of world-famous gardens. Butchart Gardens admission included.
Duration
5-hour tour
Adult/Senior
$139
Youth (13–17)
$93
Child (5–12)
$55
Victoria's Most Complete Tour Experience
This is our most popular tour — and for good reason. In a single day you'll experience the very best of Victoria: a guided city tour past the Parliament Buildings, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park, and the Inner Harbour, followed by a full afternoon at the world-famous Butchart Gardens.
Your Butchart Gardens admission ticket is included in the price. All you need to do is show up — we handle the driving, the tickets, and the commentary.
Departure Times
Part One
Victoria City Tour
Your guide will take you through Victoria's most iconic neighbourhoods and landmarks, sharing the history and stories that make this city so special.
- BC Parliament Buildings
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Beacon Hill Park
- Inner Harbour & Empress Hotel
- Chinatown & Fan Tan Alley
- Oak Bay Village
- Scenic Marine Drive
Part Two
Butchart Gardens
Spend the afternoon exploring 55 acres of breathtaking gardens — the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, and Italian Garden. Your admission ticket is included in the tour price.
Butchart Gardens is one of Canada's most visited attractions. Spring and summer bring spectacular blooms; the gardens are beautiful throughout the season.
What's Included
Included
- Professional local guide
- Butchart Gardens admission tickets
- Air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle
- Pick-up just outside the Victoria cruise terminal — short walk
- All taxes and fees
Not Included
- Gratuities (appreciated)
- Meals & beverages
- Personal purchases & souvenirs
- Food options at the gardens: Coffee Shop, Blue Poppy Restaurant, or Fine Dining Room (allow 1.5 hrs — not compatible with our tour times)
Good to Know
- This is a 5-hour tour — suitable for cruise passengers within their port time frames.
- Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended for Butchart Gardens.
- Tour operates March through October. Contact us for availability on specific dates.
Ready to Explore Victoria?
Adult / Senior
$139
Youth 13–17
$93
Child 5–12
$55
Butchart Gardens admission tickets included in all prices.
Not suitable for cruise passengers with same-day sailings — this is a full-day tour.