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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
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1,860 Ratings
Vancouver
Embark on a majestic day-trip from Vancouver to Butchart Gardens. Cruise through stunning scenery, explore Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the meticulously manicured gardens. A royally spectacular experience awaits!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vancouver Downtown - Departure from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to board BC Ferries
- BC Ferries - 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.
- The Butchart Gardens - 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.
- Inner Harbour - 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.
- Swartz Bay (Victoria) Ferry Terminal BC Ferries - Later this afternoon, return to Vancouver onboard BC Ferries once again.
- Vancouver Downtown - Return to downtown Vancouver (or surrounding area) this evening.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service for most downtown Vancouver hotels.
- Knowledgeable driver/guide at your service.
- Enjoy engaging live commentary while on board.
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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.
For hotel pick up, please be ready in the lobby 45 minutes prior to tour departure time.
We are celebrating 40 years of sharing our stunning cityscape, urban beaches, and coastal rainforests with our guests. Our expertly curated guided tours offer a special and safe experience.
Location
Canada Place
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk. Please arrive 30 minutes before posted tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(1860 Ratings)
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Bill_k
Aug 2, 2024
A long, but wonderful, excursion. - My wife is an avid gardner. She LOVED Butchart Gardens! I loved downtown Victoria and its culinary choices.
Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and even entertaining. We had a good group, with no stragglers. (I'm sure Anthony has that mastered, which is why it was that way.)
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Gary_l
Aug 2, 2024
Awesome trip. Highly recommend - Both Victoria and the Gardens was great 😊.Anthony was a great tour guide with of expertise and knowledge. Really enjoyed tour
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John_k
Aug 1, 2024
Beautiful and very clean gardens - Sunken Garden was beautiful
Driver/guide did a great job
Ferry and bus rides are long, but necessary
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Reisekunst2011
Jul 31, 2024
Long tour, but so worth it! - If you have a whole day to spare, don’t hesitate to take this tour. Jack, our awesome and knowledgeable guide, kindly drove us through some scenic roads while sharing entertaining and interesting facts and trivia about the various sites. The Butschart Gardens and Victoria are a colorful destination that should not be missed while the ride on the Ferry provides you with unbelievable views that one could only dream about.
Take the time to do the tour. You won’t regret it!
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Francis_l
Jul 31, 2024
Perfect Day Tour to see Victoria and the gardens. - Our tour guide was excellent and provided a wealth of information for us to learn about the area and its rich culture. Plenty of time at every stop, never felt rushed. Ride and transfers were all effortless and comfortable. We really enjoyed this full day tour and not having to drive and explore all these sites on our own.
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972arleighs
Jul 31, 2024
Victoria and Butchart Day Trip - An excellent trip. Butchart was fantastic.
Jack was amazing, He gave us the max—so many details great details on Vancouver, Victoria, & Buchart: History, Anecdotes, What-Where-When, etc. Awesome day
. Kudos to Grey Line and many thanks to Jack who made the day so special.
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Rithia_b
Jul 30, 2024
Butchart Gardens Tour - Tour guide was organized and engaging. Tour informative. Very nice tour of Victoria Island, as well.
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Joanr_s
Jul 30, 2024
An excellent tour of Vancouver, Bouchard, Gardens, and Victoria! - Our tour guide was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and personable. He made the entire day go smoothly and we had fun. I would highly recommend this tour for everyone
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Theresa_c
Jul 30, 2024
Fun - Our tour guide Herman was informative, professional and an outstanding driver. Enjoyed our trip and would do it again.
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Todd_s
Jul 31, 2024
Nice tour, but bad logistics - Mix up in picking us up. Wrong hotel. Confusion regarding pick up time
Had to take a cab to Ferry terminal and meet tour inside. Cost an extra $115.00 dollars.
Company marketing folks need to do a better job with informing guests properly
Tour guide Alex did great job and made trip very informative.
Alex agreed to drive us to the right hotel following the tour.
Advice. Make sure you confirm your pickup point and time.
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