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Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience

92 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 92 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Victoria, Canada
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

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

  • Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local driver/guide
  • Admissions to Butchart Gardens
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

Welcome to Canada's oldest Chinatown, home to the narrowest Alley in Canada, Fan Tan Alley.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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"
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mile Zero

Stop at the start of the Trans Canada Highway on Vancouver Island at its most southern point.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carr House

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.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Victoria & The Butchart Gardens:Deluxe City and Garden Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Pickup and drop-off in Victoria
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local driver/guide
  • Admissions to Butchart Gardens
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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