2 Christmas Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $203Our pick

Spend a full day traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by BC Ferries, with time for Government Street and the Inner Harbour before the Christmas lights at Butchart Gardens. Guides such as Dave Rogers, Leslie, Andy, and Gordie are known for lively local stories, practical help, and safe driving.

“The Christmas lights were amazing to see!! Great tour to get a feel for Victoria and Vancouver island. Lots of local knowledge from our guide.”

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2.1 hour City Tour & Butchart Gardens: Christmas – Entry included!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100Best value

Start with a one-hour Victoria sightseeing tour, then ride to Butchart Gardens for its Twelve Days of Christmas lights and carols. Island Time Tours provides round-trip transport, garden admission, and route commentary. Guides such as Colleen and Marcus add local stories along the way.

“Awesome light displays with the central theme of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Our guide Colleen was terrific, full of information and a great personality with lots of helpful tips!”

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