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The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular victoria tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Victoria whale watching on a spacious heated catamaran with expert naturalists, plus a free high-res photo package.
“Safe, clean, excellent naturalists on board, on-time, searched for whales (sited 2 humpbacks) but no luck on the Orcas.”
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!”
Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with warm flotation suits, stable open boat, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“It was excellent and everyone was super helpful! Easy to navigate, useful guide to information and payment. It was a spontaneous trip which was wonderful x”
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.
“Amazing Ghost Walks tour! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic storyteller. He was clearly very familiar with the history and stories, and he brought them to life in a way that was engaging, entertaining, and easy to follow. Great pacing, lots of personality, and just the right mix of history and mystery. A…”
Take the Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from downtown Victoria for easy round-trip transport, friendly driver narration, and flexible timing.
“Waiting in the rain was no fun! Could shelter in Empress and use washroom, hoping bus didn’t come too soon. Bus was 15 to 20 mins late and the other 3 passengers and myself got soaked. Narrative from driver fears interesting.”
Covered Victoria whale watching with 360° decks, warm indoor cabin, marine naturalists, and photo-ready viewing for humpbacks and more.
“Went with my partner for our anniversary trip! Jake and Ryan were very knowledgeable and passionate guides for the tour. They were also very humorous and a joy to have with us. We were able to see a bald eagle, a pair of sea otters named Waldo and Ollie, a bunch of sea lions, and…”
Victoria’s SpringTide whale watch on a 60ft Ocean Cruiser. Heated cabin, top-deck views, naturalists, and a 3-hour Salish Sea search.
“Great staff and well organized. We saw 3 humpback whales and a family of orcas! Would definitely recommend.”
Small-group Victoria city tour plus Butchart Gardens, with hotel pickup, 2.5 hours to explore, and photo stops.
“The tour was more than I expected. Tyco, our tour guide and driver, was great! He shared lots of stories about the history of Victoria, and took us to many neighboring areas that you wouldn't know existed. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to sit back, relax, and enjoy a ride…”
Victoria by pedicab from the cruise terminal: port pickup, 3 hours by bike through James Bay, parks, Old Town, and Chinatown.
“We arrived in Victoria on a rainy day at the cruise port greeted by John our pedicab host. It was not our first visit to Victoria but it was our first time to see its true beauty away from the tourist areas. John took us threw the neighborhoods, gorgeous gardens and most of all, the…”
Victoria zodiac whale watching in 3h20 with a small group, survival suit, and a free rebook if whales don’t show.
“It was so exhilarating! An absolute must do if you are visiting Victoria! Plan on getting wet, but seeing the whales in their natural habitat is incredibly breathtaking. An experience we will never forget and an item checked off our bucket list!”
3-hour Victoria whale watching cruise with expert naturalists on a whale-focused boat, with strong odds for orcas and humpbacks in the Salish Sea.
“Best whale watching experience I’ve been on . They are very informative and made sure we saw whale . We also got to see sea lions and seals. Was amazing. No issues at all with having my service dogies on board. They were so friendly about it.”
Cycle Victoria’s key neighborhoods with a guide, free stops at major sights, and loaner bikes. Choose pedal or upgrade to an e-bike.
“Tour guide and bikes were top notch. I upgraded to an e-bike (first time on e-bike) which worked better for my experience with some of the inclines in the tour and keeping up. The tour route was perfect and we saw and learned a lot about the city. We had so much fun we returned…”
2.5-hour Victoria walk and ferry: Chinatown, harbor sights, and local bites with beer samples, led by a small-group guide.
“Easy walking. Pleasant harbour taxi ride. 2 stops for snacks and local drinks. The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly”
A small-group Downtown Victoria food and city walk with enough tastings for lunch, local stories, and iconic Inner Harbour landmarks.
“This tour was the perfect combination of great food, exploring and history. Our guide was absolutely amazing. She provided us with so much information and was just lovely in general. The culinary stops were all top shelf and were very accomodating when it came to dietary restrictions. I would 100% recommend this tour.”
Winter zodiac whale watching from Victoria with flotation suits, hydrophone calls, and a certified marine naturalist on a 12-passenger boat.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
