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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

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Begin your tour with a 90-minute cruise aboard BC Ferries. With scenery so jaw-dropping, you won’t want to blink. Relax and enjoy the voyage through Active Pass and the Gulf Islands. Explore the Inner Harbour of British Columbia's capital city of Victoria, named after the British monarch Queen Victoria and visit the breathtaking Butchart Gardens, 22 hectares (55 acres) of meticulously manicured beauty. This tour delivers a royally spectacular day-trip to remember.

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In Brief

Location:

Vancouver, Canada

Country:

Canada

Duration:

12 hours

Operates:

Daily

Highlights:

Comprehensive tour by bus/coach

All entrance fees included

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Fully narrated tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Departure from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to board BC Ferries

Stop At: BC Ferries, 11300 Patricia Bay Highway Suite 500, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 3S8 Canada

Enjoy a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria. Sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, British Columbia V8M 1J8 Canada

Arrive at Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island and continue to the enchanting botanical paradise of Butchart Gardens. Wander through a series of themed gardens, highlighted by the massive Sunken Garden and dancing fountain. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia Canada

The City of Victoria boasts many impressive architectural wonders, including the iconic Parliament Buildings and the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. Visit the unique shops and cafes of Government Street and Chinatown. Stroll along the Inner Harbour for prime ocean views, and enjoy some free time to take in this culturally significant city.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: BC Ferries Swartz Bay (Victoria) Terminal, 11300 Patricia Bay Hwy, Sidney, BC V8L 3S8, Canada

Later this afternoon, return to Vancouver onboard BC Ferries once again.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Return to downtown Vancouver (or surrounding area) this evening.

Inclusions

Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - BC Ferries
Entry/Admission - The Butchart Gardens
Entry/Admission - BC Ferries Swartz Bay (Victoria) Terminal

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Departure Point

999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C8, Canada

Traveler pickup is offered
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing will pick up from most downtown Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver and Burnaby hotels. Please provide the hotel information at the time of booking. Guests must contact Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing by 7 pm the night prior to departure to confirm pick up location and time.

Returns To

Returns to original departure point

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Booking Information

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Terms

This trip is fully refundable up to 96 hours prior to the commencement of your trip.

Booking Terms and Conditions

When you book this trip, you need to read and accept the terms and conditions for booking our day trips in excursions.

Hotel Pickup

When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:

What if my hotel is not listed?
That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.

What if I have not yet booked a hotel?
Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.

What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?
Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you complete details and directions to the tour/activity departure point.

Scoring an average traveller rating of 5 out of 5 based on the last 24 recent reviews

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It was an excellent and enjoyable trip. Ed our tour guide was great and told us a lot about the history etc regarding the Ferries and about Victoria, Gardens. Etc”

Caroline M • Submitted 02 Oct 2019

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Loved this tour. I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel and did not have to worry about getting some place to get to the ferry boat. The ferry boat was long but enjoyable. The gardens were beautiful and Victoria was interesting to visit. My husband and I greatly enjoyed this tour.”

jacquinorton5 • Submitted 17 Sep 2019

“

The experience was excellent the tour guy and driver ALEX was very knowledgeable and give us tips about how we can get the maximum from the time that was given to us, in general beautiful trip great experience highly recommended”

Livan H • Submitted 03 Sep 2019

“

I booked the tour the last minute, practical just the night before the tour but was able to get on the tour. The tool guide (Nathan) was very professional and knowledgeable about the history of Butchart Gardens, Victoria, Vancouver and BC in general which was great for my experience during the tour. The gardens were breathtakingly beautiful and Victoria was gorgeous. Must see.”

Helen P • Submitted 12 Aug 2019

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Our trip to Butchart Gardens was absolutely the most beautiful place in the world, Our driver was not at all knowledgeable about the "Gardens" or the Victoria area.He did point out a cornfield and some lamas, In Victoria he let us out of the bus and made NO suggestions of what to see or where to go. Our driver, Kevin , apparently, didn't know the area and disappointed many of the travelers on the.bus, ALL of our other bus trips were interesting and we were happy to "tip" accordingly.”

Karen K • Submitted 18 Sep 2018

“

Great day out exploring Vancouver Island. Well worth it Picked up on time at 8am from our city centre hotel. Some initial confusion as our names were not on the list, but quickly resolved !! Our driver and guide was Dave and he proved to be very helpful, friendly and full of useful insights. A drive through the Vancouver suburbs and Richmond took us to the ferry port. After a short wait we caught the 10 am ferry to Vancouver Island, a 90 minute cruise through the Gulf Islands, very pretty. From here a short drive to Butchart Gardens, where we had two hours to explore this world famous experience. Beautiful and stunning could describe the displays and setting. You have to see it to appreciate it. Also plenty of opportunity to eat, drink and shop, in what is a very well laid out attraction. Another short drive to Victoria, state capital, and a three hour opportunity to explore. Plenty of walks, cafes, restaurants and historic buildings and parks. Our return journey to the port gave a further insight into life on the island. The ferry departed at 7pm and the return journey was spectacular as the sun set against the mountains and forests. Opportunity as well on the ship to grab a meal or a snack/drink. We eventually were dropped off at the hotel at 9.30pm, its a long day but well worth it. Thank you to Dave our driver and guide.”

jg2829 • Submitted 08 Sep 2018

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Dave picked us up on time. The drive to the ferry was narrated. The ferry ride was comfortable. Butchart Gardens was wonderful. We had more than 2 hours to take in the many many gardens and we photographed to our delight! We enjoyed Chinatown as well as downtown Victoria. Having 3 hours on our own allowed us to explore the pier, eat a nice meal, take pictures of the government buildings. This tour offered much for the money we spent and we believe it helped us see alot in one day. Dave was a great tour guide. We recommend this tour!!!”

Crrshield • Submitted 07 Aug 2018

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This tour provided an enjoyable Ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria and back at the end of the day. We had plenty of time to experience Butchart Gardens and all of its beauty. We then had a short tour of the city of Victoria and plenty of time to explore the city on our own to see the sights and/or eat. The ferry also provided food both going and coming back. Very enjoyable - would definitely recommend. Good dollar value as well.”

Jeanne C A • Submitted 10 Jul 2018

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Great tour. I highly recommend.”

Kimberly M • Submitted 21 Oct 2017

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What a place...Victoria and Buchart. The ferry crossing was great and the tour well organised, next time I’ll stay overnight because there is so much to see!”

Denise D • Submitted 20 Oct 2017

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Would highly recommend this tour if the Butchart Gardens are on your bucket list! Had a wonderful day, the gardens were amazing and then enough time to enjoy Victoria.”

Sandra P • Submitted 04 Oct 2017

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Good way to get to Vancouver island and see the main sites. long day. great guide but no negatives to report”

Florence Anne M • Submitted 29 Sep 2017

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Jeff was one of the best tour guide I ever had. Being native to BC he was able to share both history. Loved it.”

Christine S • Submitted 29 Sep 2017

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The guide was very good and shared interesting information. The tour was also very good and covered the sights and sounds of Victoria. There was enough time to see the gardens at leisure.”

Sabiha Z • Submitted 19 Sep 2017

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We enjoyed this trip very much. We only had one day to spend in Vancouver and we're glad we were able to see and experience so much! Our guide, Hermann, was very knowledgeable and informative and his great sense of humour was a delight!”

Suzanna v • Submitted 06 Sep 2017

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Top notch. Very pleasant experience. Our tour guide Gordie did a great job with all his local knowledge.”

MAUREEN S • Submitted 05 Sep 2017

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Il was a wonderful tour. Thé bus driver was vert nice and gave a lot of informations.”

Helene S • Submitted 03 Sep 2017

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Had a great trip to Vancouver Island and Victoria. The Buchart Gardens were just amazing and everything I thought they would be and more. Two hours there was just enough - could have had more. The bus driver/tour guide was very good and able to give a good commentary and explained things very well. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

Sue W • Submitted 26 Aug 2017

“

Excellent tour, well designed and well executed. Driver/guide Andy was excellent This is the only way we could have seen so much in one day. I would highly recommend”

Jennifer B • Submitted 22 Aug 2017

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I thought that the trip was all it was cracked up to be. I had been to the gardens prior and enjoyed it even the second time. Our driver was great. he was friendly, very humorous and i really enjoyed his personality and sense of humor. His name was Jeff. i loved the ferry ride both ways. it is a great trip and the viator was great. we also took the on/off bus and it was very nice also. vancouver is a great city. just wish i would afford to live there but almost nobody can, unless you are asian. good job viator. Jeff was great and made the trip very enjoyable, especially to me.”

Robert G • Submitted 22 Aug 2017

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This was an amazing trip. Beautiful weather helped, but our guide was very friendly and gave us lots of valuable information. I would highly recommend this tour. Price was right and we were picked up at our hotel and brought back that evening.”

Linda L • Submitted 17 Aug 2017

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Our guide Terry was the best. Very helpful and well informed.”

Matthew H • Submitted 11 Aug 2017

“

This was a great day tour to Vancouver Island to visit Victoria and Butchart Gardens -- which were absolutely stunning! We wished we'd had more time at the Gardens and would have given up some time in the city of Victoria to stay at the Gardens longer -- but there's only so many hours in a day! We also enjoyed the ferry ride to and from Vancouver Island. Jeffrey, our tour guide, kept us all entertained with knowledge and a sense of humor sometimes a wee bit more of the humor...LOL!. We highly recommend this Viator tour to anyone wanting to make a day trip to Victoria and Butchart Gardens...well worth the price!”

sharsteck • Submitted 01 Aug 2017

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We took this day trip to Victoria and the weather was beautiful. Our guide Andy was great! He was very informative all along the way to the ferry. The Ferry held 500 vehicles! you would ever know it. There were ample seating both indoors and outside. Plenty of food on board. Out first stop was a the gardens for 2 hours. Plenty of time to go through the entire gardens for the non-gardener. I am sure if you are a gardener, it would not be enough time. There were places to get food and gift shop. You could purchase seeds to take to other countries they package it to accommodate going through customs. Then we went to the old part of Victoria for about 2 1/2 hours. Again, plenty of time to walk around, get a meal or just enjoy the beautiful weather on the harbor. Since the ferry is 40 minutes outside of Vancouver, it is a 90 minute ferry ride and then another 20 minutes to the gardens and another 20 minutes to the city center, most of your time is spent traveling. However, We are a do it yourself kind of travelers and we would rather leave the driving to this tour group. Our driver, Andy was excellent and very accommodating. We would recommend this trip to others.”

Pamela W • Submitted 31 Jul 2017