Victoria City Sightseeing Tour and Butchart Gardens from Victoria

Take a narrated sightseeing tour of Victoria aboard a British double-decker bus and visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. You'll combine two of Vancouver Island's most popular tours in one package, with the option of taking the two tours together or on separate days.

Take a narrated sightseeing tour of Victoria aboard a British double-decker bus and visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. You'll combine two of Vancouver Island's most popular tours in one package, with the option of taking the two tours together or on separate days.

You'll see the very best of Victoria on your grand city tour, and have a unique view of Victoria's downtown shops, exclusive residential areas and scenic vistas from onboard an English double-decker bus. During your tour, your experienced driver-guide will provide a fascinating commentary on Victoria's rich history.

Highlights on your tour of Victoria include:

• City Center
• Chinatown
• Antique Row
• English-flavored Rockland area
• Exclusive Uplands and Oak Bay residential areas
• Marine Drive, passing through Victoria's beautiful residential areas with spectacular views of the coastline and the Olympic Mountains

The highlight of the second part of the tour is the 1.5-hour visit to the lovely Butchart Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Here you will see the Sunken Garden, the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the English Rose Garden and the magnificent Ross Fountain, all linked by spacious lawns, streams and lily ponds. Your time at Butchart Gardens is unguided, so you are free to explore at your leisure.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Departure Time:

June 1 to August 30, 2009
Hourly from 10:00am to 2:00pm

August 31 to October 18, 2009
10:00am, 12:00pm

October 19 to November 1
12:00pm

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

Click the link below for a price quote on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

Additional information

Inclusions:

• City tour
• Entrance fee to Butchart Gardens
• Local taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.