Private Tour Countryside Drive to Butchart Gardens & Victoria

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.

Itinerary

1. 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. (10 min)
2. 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. (1h 30min)
3. Pass through North America's second oldest Chinatown. Enjoy how the asian culture blends with Victoria's historical buildings.
4. 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. (1h 30min)