Essence of Victoria: Private Tour of Nature, History & Coast

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About this activity

Discover the hidden city and nature places, coastal communities and Victoria's Inner Harbour. Your local guide will drive you from one fascinating place to the next. You will visit landmarks like the oldest Chinatown and famous Empress Hotel, where on a private tour that is tailored to you. Walk, drive and enjoy the vibrant culture of Victoria, BC in city galleries and shops or just take lunch by the seaside as you take in of Vancouver Island.

If you are in Vancouver, enjoy this private tour when you plan your day trip to Vancouver Island. We'll meet you in Harbour Air, Helijet, or BC Ferry. Choose to explore historic castles, oldest Chinatown, Victoria's Inner harbour, and its migratory bird sanctuary coastline.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: EV Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation, experienced tour guide, luxury minivan, pick up and drop off in Victoria.
Included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Beacon Hill Park

10 min

We'll make a stop here for photos and you'll see the talent totem pole in the world
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

15 min

We'll drive along Juan de Fuca strait to a view point and through the scenic route. We always stop where you wish to explore
Craigdarroch Castle

20 min Admission not included

We can drive by or you may enter the castle if you wish
Government House

15 min

We enter the grounds that have beautiful gardens and take photos. There is a small fashion museum there that is by donation
Oak Bay Village Arts

20 min

We'll drive by the marina, and the village where you may shop if you wish or get something to eat
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

15 min

We'll walk through the alleyways of Chinatown. Very Picturesque.
Fisherman's Wharf

10 min

We can stop here or drive through
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

Passing by

Inner Harbour with Legislative building

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
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
Hotel Zed Victoria
The Magnolia Hotel And Spa

and 31 more pickup points

Please write 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

Please provide your hotel name and address, specify our meeting place. At the cruise ships: name the ship, look for your guide with a sign and your name where your exit the ship.