Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
Your journey begins in the picturesque Inner Harbour as you board your premium vehicle with black tie driver-guide, and discover some of Victoria’s most notable attractions.
Drive through the city's beautiful Beacon Hill Park admiring the local foliage and peacocks and enjoy a fully narrated tour of the Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site spread over 55 acres. Here, amidst an enchanting floral aroma, enjoy a 2-hour self-guided tour. Take a stroll through various themed gardens, including the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, and Sunken Garden.
Then, continue back to the city, past Old Town and through the Gates of Harmonious Interest into historic Chinatown, the second oldest in North America. Your tour concludes back in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, next to the iconic Empress Hotel and British Columbia Legislative Buildings.
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Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
What's included in Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens is a 121-year-old world famous 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. Created by Jennie Butchart, and still privately owned and operated by the family, The Gardens was designated a National Historic Site of Canada, in 2004 for its one hundredth birthday.
Inner HarbourPass-by Only
Your tour begins and finishes in the Inner Harbour, one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The harbour has had a long history, starting with its use by First Nations. Many vessels moor in the centre of this famous heritage city, just steps from its historic streets and distinctive architecture. During the summer months, the harbour is the focus of festivals, shows and music. The harbour also serves whale watching and ecotourism businesses, float planes, an International Ferry terminal with connections to Port Angeles, Bellingham and Seattle, and a water taxi service.
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic SitePass-by Only
Pass through the second oldest Chinatown in North America. This historic area is framed by the colourful Gates of Harmonious Interest and the streets are with lined with local shops and delicious snacks.
Inclusions
- Luxury transportation with friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide
- Admission to Butchart Gardens
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your tour will meet at the Experience Victoria Store at 911 Government Street, right next to Roger's Chocolates.
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Ticket Redemption
Your driver/guide will provide you with your Butchart Gardens admission ticket prior to entrance.
