COMBO Victoria City Tour & Butchart Gardens & Entry Tix

Experience the enchantment of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens with our evening shuttle service. Immerse yourself in the Magic of Christmas, stroll through beautifully illuminated gardens, enjoy carollers, carousel ride, hot chocolate, and discover the 12 days of Christmas displays.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Butchart Gardens - Butchart Garden entry ticket
    Air conditioned Vehicle NEW
    Local entertaining guide Small groups 14 or less
    2.5 hours garden time
    Reserved seat Garden map- Many languages.
    What’s in bloom today Tips on what to do and where to find things?
    Commentary along route - early days of Butchart Gardens till present HOTEL DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
  • Skip the big bus lines!

ZERO STORAGE SPACE, NO WALKERS ,WHEEL CHAIRS, STROLLERS ETC.

Offered are several departure times and return times. You choose time of reservation.

8:30am - beat the rush of the crowds

10am

Noon

2pm

4pm starting July 15 till Sept 2, 2018

Starting June 15th we offer night departure at 6:30pm

Depart sharply from Butchart Gardens at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm   9:35pm. times only available until September 2nd, 2018. 

35 minute transfer time
**Saturday fireworks display nights we depart 15 minutes after

What's Included
  • City Tour with knowledgeable local guide, showcasing key spots of Victoria
  • Hotel pickup downtown Victoria or convenient location on route (not Air B&B)
  • Local guide shares history and tips for the gardens
  • 10am City Tour followed by Gardens at 1pm (June start: Gardens first then City Tour)
  • 3 picture hop-out opportunities during City Tour
  • Butchart Gardens entry ticket
What's Not Included
  • We do not provide transportation for SMALL children due to car seat and seatbelt regulations.
  • We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages
  • No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office.
  • NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN OUR VEHICLES PLEASE.
Additional Information

Experience the best of Victoria with our unique combo city tour and Butchart Gardens adventure! We offer a hotel pickup service, so you can relax and enjoy the journey right from your front door.

Our tour is not just about transportation; it’s about creating memorable experiences and capturing stunning Instagram-worthy pictures along the way. During the one-hour city tour, we’ll take you to key picturesque spots in Victoria, showcasing the city’s beauty and charm.

But the highlight of the tour is our visit to the iconic Butchart Gardens. With your entry ticket included, you’ll have the freedom to explore this world-renowned garden at your own pace. (2.5 hours)

Join us for a city tour and Butchart Gardens adventure like no other. Book your spot now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

We keep our groups small, with a max of 14 people.
Tour ~ 4.5 hours
10am & (6pm- starts June) - City Tour first then Gardens
1pm starts in June- Gardens first followed with City Tour

  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • All riders must use a seatbelt
  • We do not provide transportation for SMALL children due to car seats and seatbelt regulations
  • We have zero storage for wheelchairs or strollers or large packages
  • No space for luggage. If you have luggage, please leave it with your hotel bellman. Alternatively, luggage may also be left in our office.
  • To ensure a return seat, please advise your driver of your return time
  • Minimum age is 5 years as our vehicles require seatbelts.
  • Ensure you know your pickup location or call to confirm same. We pickup 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Location
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Douglas_b
Aug 2, 2024
Great tour, great tourguide - Marcus was an encyclopedia of information about everything and everyplace on this tour. The tour by itself would be good, but having a great tourguide makes it better.
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Donna_a
Aug 2, 2024
Excellent Experience - Jim was a great tour guide on the city tour. He was knowledgeable and amiable. He answered all the questions asked of him and was happy to take the extra time for all of us non-Canadians. Then the Butchart Gardens were absolutely stunning, as expected.
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Craig_s
Jul 25, 2024
Great Victoria/Bugtchart Gardens Tour - Jim was a great tour guide and driver! Friendly and very knowledgeable! The Victoria BC tour was informative and the drive to and from Bugtcardt Gardens was very convenient. He picked us up at our hotel!
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Marcia_k
Jul 23, 2024
Our Victoria vacation - My Husband and myself booked a tour with Colleen on our second day in Victoria. Upon arrival at our location, she made us feel Immediately welcomed. The trip around Victoria was insightful and Colleen was very knowledgeable on the history and significance of all the places we visited. For me, hearing about the history of Craigdarroch Castle was an highlight for me. After the city tour, we headed out to the Butchart Gardens. Once we turned off the main highway, the drive in was very scenic and calming. Every so often Colleen would throw in a story and gave us a chuckle. When we finally arrived at our destination, she gave us instructions on what to do and how to get back to the bus. We had 2hrs and a bit on our own, which was enough time to enjoy the spectacular display of flowers and sit down for a nibble. As we headed back to Victoria, I was reminded that sometimes there is more to life than where you are, and so many times we miss all the little details that it has to offer. Us spending our vacation in Victoria was a great choice! Colleen, next time we will go on one of your Winery Tours😉 Thank you for a great time! Brent & Marcia
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Denisa_d
Jul 21, 2024
Wonderful - Visit to the Butchart Garden was a wonderful experience for all us, seeing all those flowers and the amazing landscape was really breathtaking. We’re also grateful that we we’re pick up on our hotel. and we enjoyed the city tour as well!Thanks to our tour guide Mark Who is very knowledgeable and very accommodating , thanks to him we learned the history of Victoria!!!
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Lavonnew327
Jul 19, 2024
Amazing customer service - Our guide, Jim, was friendly, knowledgeable, and saved us time at Buchart by knowing how to get around the construction in the area. The City part of the tour was informative and much more in-depth than I thought it would be. We had 2 hours at Buchart which was just enough time to enjoy its beauty. An aside: I forgot my souvenir bag in the van and they had another driver come by that evening and drop it at our hotel - amazing customer service. I would definitely use Island Tours again!
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Sandy_a
Jul 15, 2024
Lovely City of Victoria - Mark, our tour guide, was an exceptional guide. He was so knowledgeable about the city of Victoria and Butchart Gardens. I highly recommend this experience and request Mark!
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Judy_r
Jul 13, 2024
Great tour - Picked us up on time at our hotel Tour guide was cheerful and informative Very good value Was waiting for us on arranged time
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Rosalind_t
Jul 13, 2024
Great trip - Excellent time at Butchart gardens. Seeing totem poles. Our guide was very informative. Lots of information about life in Canada.
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Johanne_o
Jul 17, 2024
Great combo tour but not enough time at Butchart Garden. Very friendly driver-guide! - Great combo tour. Jim, our driver and guide, was very professionnal, polite, courteous, punctual and generous in comments. He's been living in Victoria for obver 30 years now and knows and love this city. It shows. He took us to areas where we not have thought to visit. Drives safely. Excellent sense of humour. We really had a good time with him. Butchart Garden is so very nic to see. Our only disappointment is that we had only 2 hours to visit it (55 acres). We arrived at 12:00 and grab a quick bite to eat (that still took time...waiting in line for service and cashier...july), then hurried up to go over the 55 acres of beauty. Not enough, 3 hours would have been much better. When you come from the other end of the country and know that you will not have the opportunity to see it again, you wish to visit it without having to hurry up. 2 hours including lunchtime was not enough for us...time to see but also time get the feel of this lovely place. We almost had to run in the end to ensure we would be on time for the bus. A bare minimum of 2.5 hours would be better. If I were to do it again: we would opt for another tour and go on by ourselves by bus or cab. Aside from this, the rest of this excursion was fun and appreciated.
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