Butchart Gardens Tours
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from CA$ 142
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Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full Day★ 4.62 (3,082) · 13h
Best priceVictoria: City Tour & Butchart Gardens with Entry Ticket★ 4.89 (661) · from CA$ 142
Top ratedVancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Skip-the-Line★ 4.93 (473) · from CA$ 298
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2 to 5 hours (3)
Victoria & Butchart Gardens: City Tour with Garden EntryYou get picked up in a private vehicle, driven past the island's best viewpoint, spend 90 minutes exploring Butchart Gardens' four distinct garden sections, then tour Victoria's main neighborhoods from Chinatown to the waterfront. Entry to the gardens and bottled water are included; the air-conditioned vehicle and fixed route mean you're not arranging transport or timing yourself around public schedules.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Butchart Gardens and Victoria's main neighborhoods without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself — the private vehicle and fixed route handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the sights.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens City Tour: 55-acre gardensYou’ll wander Victoria’s historic streets with a local guide, stroll through Butchart Gardens’ peaceful paths, snack on fresh seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf, and snap photos at castles and Parliament buildings. Expect small surprises—like peacocks or sweet salmon—and time to soak up real city life alongside classic sights.
Victoria: Butchart Gardens & Beacon Hill Park TourYou're picked up at the cruise terminal and driven to five Victoria landmarks — Butchart Gardens (with nearly two hours to explore 55 acres), Beacon Hill Park with its iconic totem pole, Canada's oldest Chinatown, the Inner Harbour, and Fisherman's Wharf with its floating homes and seals. A private guide handles the route and timing, water and umbrellas are included, and you're back at the ship with time to spare.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Victoria and want to see the city's main gardens and landmarks without arranging transport or timing yourself — the private pickup and fixed route mean you're back at the ship on time, and the guide handles the logistics so you focus on the stops.
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverYou board a ferry at your hotel pickup, spend 90 minutes crossing the Strait of Georgia, get a guided tour of Victoria's downtown, then have free time to explore on foot before heading to Butchart Gardens' 55 acres of gardens. Entry to the gardens and ferry are included, and you return by evening without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Butchart Gardens from Vancouver without renting a car or buying separate ferry and entry tickets — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are done.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry Day Trip from VancouverYou travel from your Vancouver hotel to the ferry terminal, spend 90 minutes on the water watching for wildlife, explore Butchart Gardens at your own pace for two hours, then have free time in downtown Victoria to see the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, and landmarks like the Empress Hotel. The return ferry gets you back to Vancouver by early evening, with all transport, garden entry, and hotel drop-off included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Victoria and its gardens without arranging your own ferry tickets, navigating the terminal, or figuring out timing — the fixed schedule and included transport let you focus on the actual day instead of logistics.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverYou board a coach at Canada Place, ride BC Ferries through the Gulf Islands to Victoria, walk the Inner Harbour and Chinatown with your guide, then explore Butchart Gardens' 55 acres on your own before sailing back to Vancouver. Ferry, gardens entry, and driver-guide are all included; you return by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Vancouver without a car who want to see Victoria and Butchart Gardens in a single day with transport and entry handled. Plan for a full day out—you leave Canada Place in the morning and return around 9:30pm, which is what makes fitting both the ferry crossing and the gardens possible.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverYou take a round-trip ferry through the Gulf Islands, spend the afternoon exploring Butchart Gardens at your own pace, then walk through Victoria's Chinatown, Inner Harbour, and Beacon Hill Park before ferrying back to Vancouver. Entry, ferries, guide, water and a snack are all included, so you're not stopping to buy tickets or figure out timing. Plan for a full day out—you leave early and return in the evening, which is what makes fitting all five stops into one trip possible.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Victoria's main attractions in one day without arranging ferries, park tickets, or driving yourself—the fixed itinerary and included entry are what make fitting five stops into a single trip possible. Plan for a full day out, leaving early and returning in the evening.
Vancouver to Victoria: Seaplane & Butchart Gardens Day TripYou fly from downtown Vancouver to Victoria by seaplane, spend two hours walking through Butchart Gardens at your own pace with admission included, have free time to explore Victoria's waterfront and shops, then fly back to Vancouver the same afternoon. The day includes return airfare, bus transport to and from the gardens, and a driver's commentary on both routes. Arrive 40 minutes early for check-in.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Vancouver who want to see both the coast from the air and a major garden attraction without arranging separate transport or tickets. The full day—flight, gardens, free time, and return flight—means you leave downtown and come back downtown, with everything in between handled.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip with Ferry & SnacksYou’ll cross to Victoria by ferry with snacks in hand, wander Butchart Gardens’ blooming paths, pass through lively Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park, then stroll Victoria Inner Harbour before sailing home at dusk. Expect small surprises—a guide’s local stories, quiet garden moments—that make this day trip linger long after you’re back.
Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Garden TourYou board a BC Ferry in Vancouver, cross the Georgia Strait watching for wildlife, spend two hours walking 55 acres of Butchart Gardens, then explore Victoria's Inner Harbour and downtown on your own schedule before returning by evening ferry. The tour includes hotel pickup, ferry tickets, garden entry, and a live guide—no separate bookings needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Vancouver Island highlights in one full day without arranging your own ferry tickets, garden entry, or transport—the guide and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you free to actually look at the water and the gardens instead of logistics.
Vancouver to Victoria: Butchart Gardens & BC Ferries Day TripYou board a ferry in Vancouver, cross the strait for 95 minutes, spend 75 minutes walking through Butchart Gardens' 55 acres, then have 2.5 hours loose in downtown Victoria to eat, walk, and explore on your own before ferrying back. The day includes garden entry, both ferry tickets, a professional guide, and transport by coach—which means you're not driving, not navigating, not timing yourself.Is it for me?Right for anyone leaving Vancouver for a day who doesn't want to drive to the ferry, figure out the garden timing, or navigate Victoria alone—the schedule handles all three, and you just show up at the meeting point and follow along.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from VancouverYou travel by small-group van from Vancouver across BC Ferries to Victoria, spend 1.5 hours exploring the 55-acre Butchart Gardens at your own pace, then visit Chinatown's Fan Tan Alley, Fisherman's Wharf, the Inner Harbour, and Government Street with free time at each stop. Ferry tickets, garden admission, water, and snacks are included; the whole day runs full-length with a professional driver handling navigation and timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Victoria and the Butchart Gardens in one day without renting a car, navigating the ferry yourself, or spending time on logistics — the small-group van and included ferry tickets are what make a full island day possible from Vancouver.
Butchart Gardens Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 15 bookable options for Butchart Gardens Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at CA$ 142. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 8,680 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 15 of the 15 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Butchart Gardens Tours cost?
Prices start at CA$ 142. There are 15 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 15 of the 15 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full Day is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 3,082 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
