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The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular victoria & vancouver island tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Ferry to Victoria plus included Butchart Gardens and free Inner Harbour time, with pickup in Vancouver and live guide commentary.
“It’s was amazing! We had a great time! The driver was fantastic! Chinatown was beautiful. The ferry ride had a beautiful view.”
Victoria whale watching on a spacious heated catamaran with expert naturalists, plus a free high-res photo package.
“Professional and well-educated guides. They tried very hard to help us find whales. They sent pictures afterwards which was nice. Nice Relaxing view hours.”
Vancouver coach-and-ferry day trip to Victoria and Butchart Gardens with downtown sightseeing, timed garden time, and scenic Strait of Georgia rides.
“Tim was our guide. The tour route and stops were great, as expected. But Tim Hansen, with his constant commentary, stories, and factoids, made the entire trip so interesting. Plus, one of the guests lost their passport at a stop, and Tim helped them get it back quickly without stopping the tour. He made the…”
2-hour small-group food and history walk in Victoria, Canada, with tastings from Phillips Brewing to the Inner Harbour.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The food was great, and Andy was very engaging and informative. Highly recommended!”
3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.
“It was beautiful. We saw two orcas and plenty of seals. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the boat was very nice.”
Cruise from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and ferry, tour Butchart Gardens, then explore Inner Harbour in a full day.
“Visiting Butchart Gardens at this time of year was the best! Dan was an excellent host providing interesting commentary on the way. We would thoroughly recommend people do this when visiting Vancouver.”
Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with warm flotation suits, stable open boat, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“I went with this tour group because the boat is at boat level. It was hard to find whales in the afternoon. If i were to do it again, I would choose the whale company on the Wharf on the larger boat that everyone stills low on water.”
A 1-hour after-dark ghost walking tour in Victoria, BC with live local storytelling, historic stops, and a chill factor, for about $17.31.
“Kristia was a great ghost storyteller! She was mindful of the noises around and made sure everyone could hear her clearly. She answered questions about the city and was very knowledgeable! Thank you for a memorable tour! I would highly recommend to those that enjoy these kinds of tours. I try to do them in…”
Fast, small-group Zodiac whale-watching from Victoria with flotation suits, hydrophones, and top-tier whale-spotting odds.
“Our guides, the equipment and the atmosphere was great!”
Take the Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from downtown Victoria for easy round-trip transport, friendly driver narration, and flexible timing.
“There are buses leaving the garden every hour, which makes it very easy to plan your day around this visit. The gardens were beautiful. If you’ve ever wondered why someone might spend a vacation day wandering around gardens, you should visit this place. It’s spectacular.”
From Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens in one day: a Gulf Islands ferry cruise, guided stops, skip-the-line gardens, and free time in Victoria.
“Very nice day. Guide was knowledgeable (last name Rogers?) And friendly”
Vancouver to Victoria by BC Ferries, two hours at Butchart Gardens, plus downtown time to see the Empress Hotel.
“Well worth the trip to see Butchart gardens and Victoria. Best to do a tour and not try this on your own. Mark, our tour guide, was awesome.”
Take BC Ferries from Vancouver to Victoria for a guided Inner Harbour walk and free time, then visit Butchart Gardens.
“It is worth the investment. So much nicer to turn over driving ... all logistics ... over to someone very familiar with finding their way around. Our guide was incredibly knowledgable and professional.”
Covered Victoria whale watching with 360° decks, warm indoor cabin, marine naturalists, and photo-ready viewing for humpbacks and more.
“Please bring gloves hat an a coat. It was so cold. They should definitely tell u when u book the trip. But so worth.”
Victoria’s SpringTide whale watch on a 60ft Ocean Cruiser. Heated cabin, top-deck views, naturalists, and a 3-hour Salish Sea search.
“Thought this would just be a shot in the dark, but ended up seeing two separate Orca pods. I would suggest using whale watching in Victoria over Juneau if you are on a cruise. As you will see plenty of Humpbacks from your ship. In Victoria it seems the ability to see orca is greater.”
