Private Tour Countryside Drive to Butchart Gardens & Victoria

4.8 (9 reviews) 5 hours Private tour

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Sunken garden — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Tour Countryside Drive to Butchart Gardens & Victoria, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This private Victoria tour offers a refreshing change of pace, perfect for couples, seniors, and families. Designed around your interests, the tour combines local insight with comfort and flexibility.

Begin with a scenic drive through the countryside as you make your way to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy a self-guided stroll through vibrant floral displays, tranquil nature trails, and artistic garden spaces.

After the gardens, your private guide will lead you on a curated drive through Victoria’s highlights. Depending on your preferences, this may include historic Craigdarroch Castle, coastal neighborhoods, Canada’s oldest Chinatown, and the charming Inner Harbour.

This tour is designed to be enriching, and entirely private. Your guide will meet you at your hotel, cruise terminal, or if you're visiting on a day trip from Vancouver, at the BC Ferry Terminal, Harbour Air, or Helijet.

Our local guide understands how to make the most of your time, without rushing.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: EV Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private transportation, professional tour guide, luxury minivan, pick up and return in Victoria.

Not included

Not included: Admission to Butchart Gardens

Itinerary

Inner Harbour

10 min

We’ll show you highlights of Victoria, from historical landmarks to scenic coastal spots. This tour is the perfect blend of nature, culture, and relaxation.
The Butchart Gardens

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Maximize Your Visit: Butchart Gardens & Victoria Scenic Tour

Make the most of your time in Victoria with a relaxing drive through the scenic countryside of the Saanich Peninsula to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy views of rolling farmland, ocean vistas, and charming rural communities.

Along the drive, your knowledgeable local guide will share the fascinating history of the Gardens and how they came to be.

At the Gardens, enjoy up to 1.30 minutes to explore at your own pace. Walk through vibrant floral displays, tranquil ponds, and stunning themed areas like the Japanese, Rose, and Italian gardens.
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

Passing by

Pass through North America's second oldest Chinatown. Enjoy how the asian culture blends with Victoria's historical buildings.
Victoria Capital Regional District

1 h 30 min

Your private tour with your knowledgable, local guide is catered to your schedule, pace, and interest. We drive you taking scenic roads with a chance to stop in special places to explore and photograph. Spend 90 minutes at least, at Butchart Gardens.

Parliaments Building, Empress Hotel, oldest Chinatown in Canada. We'll take a drive along fabulous coastal neighbourhoods on the Juan de Fuca Strait. As time allows we'll drive by Craigdarroch Castle and Government House, in a historical community. You'll learn interesting facts and hear great stories about Victoria and Vancouver Island on this tour that is specially designed to embrace culture, history, and heritage. When available, we can arrange to add more time to your tour on that day. Get the most of your trip to Victoria, BC and Southern Vancouver Island.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
Red Lion Inn & Suites Victoria
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Inn at Laurel Point
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour
Surf Motel
Robin Hood Inn And Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel And Suites
Hotel Victoria
Best Western Plus Inner Harbour

and 39 more pickup points

Please provide the exact pick up location: include name of the Cruise Ship, name of the ferry like Clipper, or BC Ferry, flight number on Harbour Air Sea plane or International Airport, name of the hotel, or address in and around Victoria, BC where we will pick you up

Using your ticket

Tuesday Country Roads to Butchart Gardens and City Tour

Please email us after you have booked this tour: [email protected] Thank you

Cancellation

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please tell me what time you would like to start your tour. I suggest 9:30am or 10:00am
You must be able to get in and out of the vehicle unassisted.