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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.
“Best experience. Tour guide/driver was knowledgeable, courteous and efficient. Had amazing time. Recommend this tour.”
Victoria whale watching on a spacious heated catamaran with expert naturalists, plus a free high-res photo package.
“Everyone on the boat was so friendly and knowledgeable! They took time to answer all of our questions.”
Vancouver coach-and-ferry day trip to Victoria and Butchart Gardens with downtown sightseeing, timed garden time, and scenic Strait of Georgia rides.
“Great day spent in Victoria and Butchart Garden! Our tour guide Zack was very informative and a wealth of knowledge. The day exceeded our expectations.”
2-hour small-group food and history walk in Victoria, Canada, with tastings from Phillips Brewing to the Inner Harbour.
“Be aware of different start and end points. Great way to see a different "path" through the city and experience some of the diverse culture through food and stories. Highly recommend!”
3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.
“Beautiful experience with an outstanding crew. So enjoyed the history of the area we explored told by the most personable crew. Found a family of 10 Orcas who were idenfied by the crew who told us of their ancestry and life expectancy. A must do when visiting Victoria.”
Cruise from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and ferry, tour Butchart Gardens, then explore Inner Harbour in a full day.
“Dan was a wonderful driver and gave us a lot of information, especially about the return ferry journey. It was also good to learn more about BC while on board. We had a great crowd on the bus and a really pleasant day as everyone was mindful of the timings around each activity.”
Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with warm flotation suits, stable open boat, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“Was great saw whales, seals, and sea lions. Instructor was great knew what he was talking about. Would go again.”
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.
“Well versed in history of victoria.dressrd for the part .did not like getting locked in officers im claustrophobic lol”
Fast, small-group Zodiac whale-watching from Victoria with flotation suits, hydrophones, and top-tier whale-spotting odds.
“Amazing tour! We saw killer whales and humpback whales and we had an amazing time!”
Take the Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from downtown Victoria for easy round-trip transport, friendly driver narration, and flexible timing.
“Both Rob and Emily gave awesome information on our ride to the Gardens. They were friendly and fun! Super convenient to meet up in front of the Empress Hotel”
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.
“I’m not a “garden guy”, but my wife had Butchart on her Bucket List. We were on a green electric Gray Line - West Coast Sightseeing tour bus. Our driver, Alex, offered a wealth of information about the history of Vancouver and Victoria and the economy/housing market. He was outstanding.”
Vancouver to Victoria by BC Ferries, two hours at Butchart Gardens, plus downtown time to see the Empress Hotel.
“Our driver, Mark, was a Vancouver native and provided a lot of information on Vancouver, Butchart Gardens and Victoria along the drive. He was very personable and made the trip a pleasure.”
Take BC Ferries from Vancouver to Victoria for a guided Inner Harbour walk and free time, then visit Butchart Gardens.
“My wife and I took the tour and we both loved it. Going out on the ferry and back makes for a long day and it’s better to go on a shuttle so 1 can save up some energy. We came back at sunset and got some great pictures of ourselves.”
Covered Victoria whale watching with 360° decks, warm indoor cabin, marine naturalists, and photo-ready viewing for humpbacks and more.
“The naturalists were informative. Great whale sightings. Well worth the expense and would recommend.”
Victoria’s SpringTide whale watch on a 60ft Ocean Cruiser. Heated cabin, top-deck views, naturalists, and a 3-hour Salish Sea search.
“We had an awesome time, our grandchildren just loved the experience , we will definitely do it again. We were really impressed with Katie's knowledge of ocean life, and Aly’ s care for every one on board, both the girls were very professional, and of course so was the captain.”
