Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience
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Is Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience worth booking?
Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience is a 4-hour experience in Vancouver Island, Canada, from $706 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 88 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (88)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $706 per person
Enjoy a luxury city tour with your own personal guide and experience the beautiful and historical city of Victoria. Your guide will show you the major highlights and also some of the city's hidden gems. Enjoy a scenic dr
What you get
- Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver/guide
About this experience
Enjoy a luxury city tour with your own personal guide and experience the beautiful and historical city of Victoria. Your guide will show you the major highlights and also some of the city's hidden gems. Enjoy a scenic drive out to the Butchart Gardens. Over 100 years old, the gardens were once an old lime quarry now transformed into a piece of heaven. Even if you're not a fan of flowers, you will be amazed by the layout of the 55 acre estate. After the gardens, enjoy a scenic drive back to Victoria. This tour is great for those who want to experience all the major highlights in a short time. Please be advised that all sightseeing tours may be customized to the customers requests.
What's included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver/guide
Not included
- Admissions to Butchart Gardens
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Butchart Gardens
Explore of the worlds finest garden displays. This attraction is open year round and they do plant for the season. This is Vancouver Islands biggest attraction. This is an old Lime Quarry transformed into an amazing display of color and flowers, surrounded by a beautiful lush forest.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
Welcome to Canada's oldest Chinatown, home to the narrowest Alley in Canada, Fan Tan Alley.
5 minutes here
Craigdarroch Castle
We will stop by quickly to capture some quick photos of the exterior and talk about the Castles and its history. We are not scheduled to tour inside the castle.
10 minutes here
Beacon Hill Park
Drive through the cities largest inner city park. The park offers beautiful fountains, gardens, free roaming peacocks, and other birds, a petting zoo, and home to the worlds tallest totem pole, standing at 127' tall 7"
15 minutes here
Fisherman's Wharf
We will stop by quick to visit one of Victoria most unique houseboat communities. all the houseboats are built in their own unique architect and the wharf is home to some great little eateries such as Barbs Fish and Chips.
15 minutes here
Mile Zero
Stop at the start of the Trans Canada Highway on Vancouver Island at its most southern point.
3 minutes here
Government House
We will drive through the beautiful Estate of the Government House in Victoria. The grounds are made up of beautiful lush gardens. We will not be going into the house, we will just stop at the grounds for a quick visit and photos.
10 minutes here
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
We will stop at an appropriate location so you may take photos of the Parliament Building. It is just as beautiful at night as it is during the day as it is lit up with over 3000 lights outlining its beautiful architect.
5 minutes here
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
We will stop at an appropriate place to park where you make take some photos of the Historical Empress Hotel and talk about its history.
5 minutes here
Carr House National Historic Site
We will drive by Emily Carr's birth Place and stop for a quick photo and talk about the history quick as we are doing our Luxury City Tour.
3 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Van (6 to 14 Guests)
Van (6 to 14 Guests): This is for the group of 6-14 passengers Pickup included
SUV (Up to 5 Guests)
SUV (Up to 5 Guests) : This is for the group of 1-5 passengers Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Surfside Adventure Tours Ltd.
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- If you have not already specified, you must advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $706 to $962
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 31
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vancouver Island.
How much does Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience cost?
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Prices start at $706 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Vancouver Island usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Vancouver Island is not rushed.
Is Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 88 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Vancouver Island, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience?
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Around 31 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Vancouver Island can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Vancouver Island and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Vancouver Island within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Vancouver Island?
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On Outty we rank every Vancouver Island experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls, Victoria Guided Food and History Tour, Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver Island?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Vancouver Island?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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