Craigdarroch Castle Pedicab Tour

Craigdarroch Castle is a renowned attraction in Victoria. Participate in this pedicab tour for a distinct experience! Expert tour leaders will guide you through the Lt. Governor’s grounds, a place visited by Queen Elizabeth, and by some of Victoria’s ancient and colossal churches, including interior views of the castle itself.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Craigdarroch Castle - Craigdarroch Castle is an old Scottish baronial castle that sits atop Victoria’s highest point. Built in the late 1880’s for a wealthy coal baron, this castle displays the opulence of the late Victorian age. The castle is perched next to the Lt. Governor’s grounds where Queen Elizabeth has stayed during her visits to Victoria. The stunningly remarkable gardens offer mountain views, a Japanese garden, Rhododendrons, a classic English rose garden and a myriad of West Coast garden scenes.

You will also visit Victoria’s oldest and largest churches. The route passes by several character homes, offering guests a taste of Victoria’s charm.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from February through to November.

  • Government House - Government House, the Lt. Governor’s residence is where the Royal Family has stayed during their visits to Victoria. The stunningly remarkable gardens offer mountain views, a Japanese garden, Rhododendrons, a classic English rose garden and a myriad of West Coast garden scenes.

  • Victoria - FAQ’s

Are the pedicabs safe?

Yes, very safe. All the cabs are professionally manufactured by Main Street Pedicabs in Colorado, U.S.A. Safety features include disc brakes, seat belts and reinforced frames. Victoria is a very bicycle oriented town. On many streets, there are specially designed bike lanes. Guests constantly remark about how courteous drivers are towards cyclists and pedestrians.

The tour operator is proud to announce that they have a perfect safety record since they began operations in 2001.

Is there a motor underneath the cab?

No. The operators have the horse-like strength but they smell better! Besides that, they know how to avoid the hills. A one hour tour typically covers 10 kilometers (6-7 miles).

What's Included
  • 2.5 hour sightseeing tour in a pedicab
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Admission to the Castle (Optional but recommended)
Additional Information
  • Please put your desired departure time in the “special requirements field” when you book
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Non-motorized wheelchairs can be carried on board and assistance is given boarding and dismounting
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
Wharf Street
We can meet you by the Visitor Center on Government Street.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Gervanmarkvictoria
Aug 24, 2024
Pedicab Spectacular - As we reflect on our summer this far we would be remiss not to mention the fantastic pedicab tour of Victoria. A smiling and enthusiastic Sara S took us on a wonderful tour of Victoria. Her enthusiasm and knowledge about historic Victoria was mind boggling. Her shinning personality made this adventure a trip of a lifetime. Her compassion for her fellow Victorias and tourists alike was on display as she gave directions to lost tourists and locals alike. We highly recommend a pedicab tour and outstandingly recommend Sara S as your tour guide. Enjoy.
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Maria_t
Jun 17, 2024
Flawless -Alan is the man! - This was a fabulous experience! We had Alan as our driver and he was just wonderful. He showed us various sites around Victoria and gave us lots of interesting historical information. Very easy-going guy, takes good care of you by having blankets ready if needed, and really made the whole experience worthwhile. You definitely want to ask for Alan. Almost like having your own private guide. He was at least as much part of the experience as seeing Craigdarroch Castle.
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Leanne_m
May 24, 2024
Johnny was an excellent tour guide. Very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable and - Seeing the beautiful sites of Victoria and great inside knowledge of the area with recommendations of where to go.
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Clifforda530
Oct 20, 2023
Victoria pedicab experience - Kevin was our tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! He showed us many of the city secrets, like the tea cup tree, and the fairy houses. The Government House grounds, and the Castle, were amazing to see from the back seat of the pedicab! We were also introduced to an awesome fish & chip place called Finest at Sea. We would gladly go again, and ask for Kevin!
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Kimberlymu1406xg
Sep 20, 2023
Didn’t know what to expect we arrived in Victoria but we are so glad we took a PediCab tour - Soren Russow was a phenomenal guide. Extremely friendly, personable and easy to talk to. He is very knowledgeable and his role playing during the tour was fantastic. Our group feels he went above and beyond anything we have experienced on tours in other places. Soren is sincere and passionate about the tours which made our group feel at ease. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We did four hours and covered a LOT of ground. The price was fair and comparable to other excursions on the cruise. Soren is accomplished at photography and took some amazing pictures of our group. We highly recommend PediCab and further recommend requesting Soren as your guide.
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875charityc
Sep 18, 2023
Highly Recommend - Had an absolute blast with Soren and Julie. We had 3 couples. They took us around the residential areas to explore different trees and houses. We saw the worlds tallest totem pole. Soren played us a cool tune on a wooden instrument gifted to him. They told stories, showed us pictures. We saw the Lt Governor’s house and gardens, the Queen’s rose garden, the castle, Chinatown, Downtown stop at souvenir shop, and had a wonderful recommendation for dinner at the Commons. The trip is WELL WORTH the cost and highly recommended.
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Lynnmg3061qk
Sep 9, 2023
Castle tour was only part of a wonderful experience - Our guide Julie was fantastic! So much fun and very informative! We saw and learned so much on our tour. Thank you for a wonderful tour!
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Localdiner_8
Jul 18, 2023
Julie's Fantastic Pedicab Tour - This was the highlight of our trip! We had an amazing time with our host, Julie, who was super friendly, loves people, and knew lots of important facts about Victoria that you'll miss if you stick to the inner harbor. We loved Julie's spirit, exuberance, and love for people. My wife and I hated to leave her when our tour was over because we felt like we'd made a friend after spending three hours with her. We visited James Bay, Govt. House & Gardens, Craidarroch Castle, a waterfront park, Chinatown, and downtown. If you're interested in a Pedicab Tour, call and ask for Julie. You'll have an absolutely wonderful time! Julie is the best!
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Kay_d
Aug 27, 2022
A History from the past. - Seeing the castle was so informative and beautiful!! This was the first time to see it and my young granddaughters thought it was amazing. We had such a wonderful tour guide, I believe is name was either Allen or Brien. Hopefully you will know which was it . He made the tour even more enjoyable….
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Darbyschulz
Jul 18, 2022
Great tour! Request Alan!! - This was an amazing way to see Victoria!! Our guide, Alan was AWESOME!! Being 13th generation Canadian he had such a wealth of knowledge of the history of his beloved country that he shared with us. It is such a personal tour experience because it is just you and the driver (Alan) so you really learn a lot. He pointed out so many cool and unique things from buildings, horticulture and places in Victoria with historical significance. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and we know Alan was a HUGE part of that… I highly recommend requesting him if you can.
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