Garden Tours · VICTORIA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 victoria garden tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride from near the Fairmont Empress to Butchart Gardens in about 35 minutes, with drivers such as Sarah, Rob, and Emily often providing lively Victoria commentary. You get about three hours to explore, then return by shuttle. Garden admission costs extra.
“Very good driver Sharing a lot of Information and also tellung funny Stories also good gibt’s how to visit the garden”
See Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Fisherman’s Wharf, and nearby neighborhoods with a local guide, then explore Butchart Gardens for 2.5 hours. Small vehicles, reserved seating, hotel pickup, garden admission, and several departure times make this a practical choice for a short stay.
“Gardens are wonderful. At least two hours needed to explore the gardens. One of the most beautiful anywhere”
Walk through a warm tropical conservatory in Victoria, where up to 70 butterfly species fly freely among flowers, ponds, and waterfalls. You’ll also see frogs, tortoises, iguanas, flamingos, birds, koi, tropical fish, and an insectarium. Plan on 45 to 120 minutes.
“We enjoyed the butterfly garden on our way into Butchart gardens. The fish and turtles were a pleasant surprise.”
See Butchart Gardens, Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Victoria’s harbor sights with a private guide such as Alan, Lee, Phil, or Richard. You get hotel pickup, live commentary, and a flexible half-day route, but garden admission costs extra.
“Sandy was wonderful!! Knowledgeable and friendly and personable. Lovely day with her! I recommend her highly!”
Pick a season, a palace or a glasshouse.
