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Top Things to Do in Victoria

We compared all 52 experiences in Victoria so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 52 experiences from CA$ 7.20 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photos
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Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photosWhale watching boat tour in Victoria's Salish Sea aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran with expert guides and heated cabin for comfortable viewing.
2,820 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 26 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 215per person
Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local Tastings
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★Top rated
Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local TastingsGuided 2-hour food and history tour of Victoria starting at Phillips Brewing, with six local tastings and stops through Chinatown, Market Square.
2,271 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 115per person
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea Tour
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Best value
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea TourWhale watching tour from Victoria's Inner Harbour on a 12-passenger open-air zodiac with expert guide and all-weather suits included.
1,099 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 205per person

Recommended (7)

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local History
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Travelers' pick
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local History
993 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h
fromCA$ 24per person
Victoria - Butchart Gardens Shuttle: Fast Entry & Flexible Return
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Victoria - Butchart Gardens Shuttle: Fast Entry & Flexible Return
727 reviews
4.53★
Duration
3h–5h
fromCA$ 63per person
Victoria: City Tour & Butchart Gardens with Entry Ticket
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Likely to sell out
Victoria: City Tour & Butchart Gardens with Entry Ticket
691 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
fromCA$ 139per person
Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
598 reviews
4.64★
Duration
3h
fromCA$ 182per person
Victoria Whale Watch Tour: Salish Sea orcas & marine wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Victoria Whale Watch Tour: Salish Sea orcas & marine wildlife
580 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h
fromCA$ 189per person
Whale Watching Tour in Victoria: Zodiac Boat on the Salish Sea
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Travelers' pick
Whale Watching Tour in Victoria: Zodiac Boat on the Salish Sea
439 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h 20m
fromCA$ 192per person
Victoria Chinatown & Old Town Food Tour: Chef-Driven Tastings
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Travelers' pick
Victoria Chinatown & Old Town Food Tour: Chef-Driven Tastings
359 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h 30m
fromCA$ 129per person

Top rated (10)

Victoria donut tour: Four stops, pastries & Chinatown
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Victoria donut tour: Four stops, pastries & ChinatownDonut tour in Victoria starting at Empire Donuts with stops through downtown, Inner Harbour and Fan Tan Alley. Includes tastings and local history.
130 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Wed–Sun
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 101per person
Victoria Food Tour: Taste Canadian Classics at Fisherman's Wharf
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Victoria Food Tour: Taste Canadian Classics at Fisherman's WharfWalk through Victoria tasting poutine, Nanaimo bars, candied salmon and a Caesar cocktail with a local guide.
108 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 28 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 130per person
Victoria bike tour: Fernwood, Chinatown & Inner Harbour
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Travelers' pick
Victoria bike tour: Fernwood, Chinatown & Inner HarbourPedal or e-bike through Victoria's neighborhoods, parks and waterfront on a 2+ hour guided tour: learn the stories behind Craigdarroch Castle.
304 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 89per person
Victoria Bike Tour: Parliament, Craigdarroch Castle & Beacon Hill
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Victoria Bike Tour: Parliament, Craigdarroch Castle & Beacon Hill3-hour guided bike tour of Victoria covering Parliament Buildings, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park and Chinatown. Includes guide, helmet and bike.
145 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 114per person
Victoria: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour & Salish Sea Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Victoria: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour & Salish Sea WildlifeFeel the rush of open-air whale watching near Victoria, spotting orcas and sea lions on a fast Zodiac ride. Includes gear, expert skipper, and 3-hour adventure.
289 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 169per person
Victoria: Beacon Hill Park Horse Carriage Tour & Waterfront
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Victoria: Beacon Hill Park Horse Carriage Tour & Waterfront60-minute horse-drawn carriage through Beacon Hill Park, Salish Sea waterfront & James Bay. Small groups (max 4), professional guide, warm blankets. Since 1903.
111 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 310per group
Victoria: Cowichan Valley Wine Tour & 3 Wineries with Lunch
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Likely to sell out
Victoria: Cowichan Valley Wine Tour & 3 Wineries with LunchSix-hour wine tour from downtown Victoria through Cowichan Valley with tastings at three wineries, cheese farm, and picnic lunch. Small groups with local guide.
168 reviews
4.85★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 5 Mar 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 215per person
Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour: Local Hidden Gems
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Travelers' pick
Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour: Local Hidden GemsWalk downtown Victoria's hidden food spots with a local guide: BC wine, Korean corndog, seafood chowder, chocolate and more from small businesses off the tourist trail.
341 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 125per person
Victoria: Zodiac Wildlife Tour with Whale & Sea Lion Sightings
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Victoria: Zodiac Wildlife Tour with Whale & Sea Lion SightingsThree-hour zodiac tour from Victoria's inner harbour spotting orcas, humpbacks, sea lions and eagles. Marine naturalist guide, full cruiser suit provided.
236 reviews
4.84★
Duration
3h
Every day
12:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 172per person
Victoria walking tour with food tastings and harbour ferry
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Travelers' pick
Victoria walking tour with food tastings and harbour ferryWalk through Victoria's Chinatown, Market Square and Bastion Square while tasting 3–4 bites of local food, sipping craft beer and a signature cocktail.
316 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day except Friday
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 99per person

Lowest price (10)

Victoria City Walking Tour: Parliament & Chinatown
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Travelers' pick
Victoria City Walking Tour: Parliament & ChinatownWalk Victoria's Inner Harbor, Parliament Buildings and historic Chinatown on a 3-hour guided tour with a local guide who shares the city's history.
232 reviews
4.61★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromCA$ 7.20per person
Victoria Butterfly Gardens: Indoor Tropical Jungle & Rescued Wildlife
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Victoria Butterfly Gardens: Indoor Tropical Jungle & Rescued WildlifeStep into Victoria Butterfly Gardens for a lush indoor jungle, thousands of butterflies, rescued animals, and insectarium entry, admission ticket included.
95 reviews
4.57★
Duration
45m–2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 21per person
Victoria Harbour 75 min Boat Tour: Fisgard Lighthouse & Seals
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Travelers' pick
Victoria Harbour 75 min Boat Tour: Fisgard Lighthouse & SealsCruise Victoria's Inner Harbour past Parliament and cruise ships to Fisgard Lighthouse on a 75-minute tour with live local guide.
57 reviews
4.89★
Duration
45m–1h 15m
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 45per person
Malahat SkyWalk Tickets: 250m Tower & Spiral Slide near Victoria
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Malahat SkyWalk Tickets: 250m Tower & Spiral Slide near VictoriaThe 10-story spiral tower rises 250 metres above the Salish Sea with 360-degree views of islands, fjords and mountains. Includes forest walkway and spiral slide.
136 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromCA$ 50per person
Pickle Pub Crawl Victoria: Harbour Ferries Between Drinks
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Pickle Pub Crawl Victoria: Harbour Ferries Between DrinksPub crawl through Victoria's Inner Harbour by scenic ferry, visiting waterfront bars with live music, a brewery restaurant, and local guide leading the way.
148 reviews
4.64★
Duration
3h
Sat and Sun
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 65per person
Victoria City Highlights Bike Tour for Cruise Guests
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Victoria City Highlights Bike Tour for Cruise GuestsCycle through Victoria's neighborhoods, parks and waterfront with a local guide, passing Parliament Buildings, Craigdarroch Castle.
36 reviews
4.64★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 5 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 89per person
Victoria to Vancouver: Bus & Ferry Transfer with Flexible Drop-Off
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Victoria to Vancouver: Bus & Ferry Transfer with Flexible Drop-OffLet a local driver handle the journey from Victoria to Vancouver by coach and ferry, with flexible drop-off points including downtown, airport, and cruise terminal. Easy booking.
172 reviews
4.59★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Free cancellationfromCA$ 91per person
Kayaking Victoria Harbour: Seals, eagles and the Empress Hotel
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Kayaking Victoria Harbour: Seals, eagles and the Empress HotelPaddle through Victoria Harbour on a 2.5-hour guided kayak with a professional instructor, spotting seals and eagles while the BC Parliament Buildings.
69 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 4 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 105per person
Victoria Harbour Kayaking: Sunset Paddle with Wildlife
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Victoria Harbour Kayaking: Sunset Paddle with WildlifePaddle Victoria Harbour at sunset on a guided 2.5-hour kayak tour through the Inner Harbour, Upper Harbour and Gorge Waterway, spotting seals.
41 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 120per person
Victoria BC City Highlights: 2-Hour Private Tour
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Victoria BC City Highlights: 2-Hour Private TourPrivate 2-hour tour of Victoria's ten highlights (Parliament Buildings, Inner Harbour, Craigdarroch Castle, Chinatown) with a guide.
105 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
26
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 144per person
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Victoria at a glance ✓ 2026-11-07

  • Most booked: Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photos, CA$ 215 (3h 30m, 4.93★ · 2,820).
  • Top rated: Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local Tastings, CA$ 115 (2h, 4.97★ · 2,271).
  • Best value: Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea Tour, CA$ 205 (3h, 4.85★ · 1,099).

Of the 52 experiences: 51 with free cancellation, 48 with instant confirmation, 15 with hotel pickup and 39 bookable last-minute.

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