Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

Overview

Available languages

English

13 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore Victoria's highlights on this small-group day trip from Vancouver. Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise to Vancouver Island and then take a sightseeing coach tour of downtown Victoria, followed by free time to explore at your own pace by foot. Your highlight will surely be world-famous Butchart Gardens, a stunning 55-acre (22-hectare) sprawl of floral gardens and a National Historic Site of Canada.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

BC Ferries

Enjoy a 90 minute scenic cruise across the Strait of Georgia aboard BC Ferries. Your mini-coach will drive right onto the ship.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Victoria

Enjoy some leisure time in the beautiful Victoria. Rich with art, history and architecture, there is plenty to see and do.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Admission to Butchart Gardens

Admission for the ferry

Professional driver / guide

Local taxes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please call to arrange)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Pickup points

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens

Pickup included

Reviews

4.71

2,242 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1773

353

Victoria and Butchart Gardens
Stasia T,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I loved the day trip to Butchart Gardens and Victoria. It was a lot of travel with the bus trip and ferry but I enjoyed these experiences too.
The Best
maryeA6651BI,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was a perfect tour for the area. Sam was the perfect guide. He knew all the details of the area, special facts, recommendations for dining, answers to all questions and so much more. He was so pleasant to deal with, through Butchart Gardens, Chinatown, Vancouver on and the ferry and off. It was a long day and exciting day for all of us and will be remembered pleasantly forever. Not only was Sam the best tour guide ever, he turned out to be a jack of all trades when our bus wanted to break down. He handled the issue with ease and got us another bus without any trouble at all. He was amazing. He even told jokes and did magic tricks.
Beautiful day
Safari00057731444,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice experience Derek Ralphs very nice and polite explains very well and us but comfortable he has answer to everything Ask Derek for a beautiful day
Great overview trip!
Kristin W,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My sister and I wanted to do a day trip to Victoria from Vancouver and realized it was much simpler to book an inclusive trip. We’re so happy we did, as it made getting to and from the things we wanted to see in Victoria much easier. Our guide, Derek, was very punctual and knowledgeable, which are two traits I find essential in a tour guide.
Long but worthwhile day trip!
sharonsN4732LW,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is a long day but very worthwhile! Our tour guide, Mark, was professional, funny, informative and provided all information we needed to make it a great day. The gardens are stunning and Victoria a quaint seaside capital city. We had fresh fish and chips at the Bard and Banker Hotel - definitely recommend a visit there.
Butchart Garden & Victoria
LNnomad,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kyle is amazing! He was kind, smart, energetic, an excellent driver and very experienced. He took care of our tour of 14 people from 8am to 10pm. Get ready for a long day and lot of walking- but it is worth it.
Victoria and Butchart gardens tour
Michael B,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day trip was as described in the package. The driver-guide (Derek Ralphs) was cheerful and informative. Warning - this a full day 0800-2130hrs on your feet, viewing the gardens and then downtown Victoria. But, worth doing, and we got a bonus on the ferry seeing a humpback whale. Thanks, Derek for making it an enjoyable day.
Definitely the Best Vancouver Island & Butchart Gardens Tour
Greg W,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fabulous excursion to Vancouver Island and Butchart Gardens! Our tour guide Sarah kept us entertained with her extensive local knowledge & stories as well as being the perfect host for the day. We did our research beforehand and this tour definitely deserves its award winning status. Thank you Sarah for making our trip such a memorable experience & looking after us so well. Lee & Greg
An enjoyable, very full day excursion
brist0lcelt,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Sam, our funny, bright, informative and enthusiastic driver/guide picked up 20 of us from our Vancouver hotel just before 8am. We headed for the ferry to Vancouver Island and arrived early enough to get on the 9am ferry, instead of the 10am one. That gave us an extra hour on the island. We drove to Victoria and we were given 3 hours free time. It really is a very nice city, with lots to see and do. It was then on to Butchart Gardens, enjoying the fantastic gardens for an couple of hours and then the coach back for the 7pm ferry to Vancouver, arriving at our hotel at 9.30pm, after the 90 minute ferry crossing. It was a very full, busy day, which we enjoyed a lot, aided by Sam’s jokes, information and magic skills. The scenery wasn’t bad either.
Always worth the visit
virgnutts,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Have been to Butchard Gardens before and it is always stunning no matter the season! But summer is a must! Went with some local gardener friends this visit which made all the difference to us non-gardeners.