Victoria BC City Highlights: 2-Hour Private Tour

See Victoria's ten landmarks in two hours without building the itinerary yourself

A private 2-hour guided tour of Victoria, BC covering ten city highlights including the Parliament Buildings, Inner Harbour, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park and Fisherman's Wharf, with stops for photographs at each. The route is customizable. You can linger at any stop or skip one and add another. Private transportation, a live guide and bottled water are included. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible and seats up to 4, 6 or 19 passengers depending on your group size.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Beacon Hill Park15m
2. Craigdarroch Castle15m
3. Victoria Chinatown15m
4. Victoria Inner Harbour10m
5. British Columbia Parliament Buildings10m
6. Fisherman's Wharf10m

Explore Victoria's top highlights

• See start of Canada's longest highway
• Visit Beacon Hill Park Totem Pole
• Tour Government House grounds
• Walk Craigdarroch Castle grounds
• Drive through Victoria's Chinatown
• Walk Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown
• View Fairmont Empress architecture
• Explore Victoria’s Inner Harbour
• Photo stop at British Columbia Legislature
• Visit Fisherman's Wharf waterfront

The experience

You have a few hours in Victoria and want to see the landmarks without spending the afternoon planning. The tour hits ten stops across the city: starting at the Mile Zero marker for Canada's longest highway, then moving through Beacon Hill Park to see the 127-foot totem pole carved from a single cedar tree. From there you'll drive past the Government House, walk the grounds of Craigdarroch Castle, and pass through Victoria's Chinatown, the oldest in Canada and second oldest in North America after San Francisco. A stop at Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America, sits tucked inside the same neighborhood.

The second half of the route takes you to the Fairmont Empress overlooking Victoria Harbour, then to the Inner Harbour itself, the city's most recognized waterfront, and a photo stop at the British Columbia Parliament Buildings with their detailed historic architecture. The tour ends at Fisherman's Wharf, where colorful floating homes line the water. Your guide narrates throughout, and you get out at each location to photograph it. The vehicle is air-conditioned and comes with bottled water.

If you want to spend an extra thirty minutes at one stop or skip a location entirely to add something else, you can make that choice on the morning of the tour. The route adapts to what matters to you. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available, and specialized infant seats can be arranged if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide providing narrated commentary throughout.
• bottled water.
• photo opportunities at each of the ten stops.
• the option to customize your route on the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

1-19 PassengersUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 21:00Mercedes Sprinter (or a comparable passenger van available) includes pickup

1-6 PassengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 21:00Range Rover Discovery (or a comparable 6-passenger vehicle available) includes pickup

1-4 PassengersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 26 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 21:00Tesla Model Y (or a comparable sedan available) includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day26 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 21:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Victoria Coastal Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving with a short window and want to see the main landmarks without spending time planning the route. The guide handles the driving and the sequence, so you move through ten stops in two hours and can adjust the pace if one location pulls you in longer.

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Top questions

What is the Mile Zero marker at the start of the tour?

Mile Zero marks the start of the Trans-Canada Highway, Canada's longest continuous stretch of road at 7,820 kilometers, running from ocean to ocean: one of the longest routes of this type in the world.

Can I go inside Craigdarroch Castle during the tour?

The tour includes a walk of the castle grounds and views of the architecture at no extra cost. Entry inside the castle requires a separate admission ticket you'd purchase on your own.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

You can book for up to 4 passengers in a private car, up to 6 passengers in a larger vehicle, or up to 19 passengers in a private luxury bus. Choose the option that fits your group size at checkout.

What is Fan Tan Alley and why is it worth seeing?

Fan Tan Alley is the narrowest commercial street in North America, located inside Victoria's historic Chinatown. It's jam-packed with history and culture, offering a step back in time while you're in the neighborhood.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the vehicle is wheelchair accessible and all areas and surfaces visited during the tour are wheelchair accessible. The tour suits all physical fitness levels.

Can I customize the stops on the day of the tour?

Yes, if you want extra time at one location or prefer to skip a stop and visit somewhere else instead, you can make that choice with your guide on the morning of the tour.