The 4 Best Victoria Garden Tours

1.The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Ride from downtown Victoria to Butchart Gardens with Gray Line drivers such as Sarah, Rob, and Emily, who often provide lively commentary along the way. You get round-trip transportation, about three hours in the gardens, and hourly return departures. Admission costs extra.

“Got inspired to purchase the seeds from the gift shop. I was told shouldn’t have problem at customs. How ever if u declare - you must pass additional screening.”

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2.COMBO Victoria City Tour & Butchart Gardens & Entry Tix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $106Top rated

Combine a one-hour narrated tour of Victoria with 2.5 hours at Butchart Gardens. Your English-speaking local guide handles the driving, entry ticket, city photo stops, and return transfer. Small vehicles, flexible departure times, hotel pickup, and garden tips make this a practical choice for cruise visitors and first-time visitors.

“The BEST way to experience Victoria and the gardens. We visited at the very end of the fall tour season, so had a smaller group that felt like a private tour. Our guide, Tyko, was very knowledgeable, willing to answer questions, and entertained us with so much information! We enjoyed getting to see some of the city sites without needing to navigate traffic, and the fall leaves in the gardens were beautiful. Our favorite is the Japanese garden, and it did not disappoint! 10/10 would recommend!”

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3.City Highlights and Butchart Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 148 reviews · from $86

See Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, and Old Town by comfortable vehicle, then spend two hours exploring Butchart Gardens on your own. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Hamish, Jacob, and Jim add local history and practical tips. The tour costs $86 and includes garden admission.

“Great, the young driver was very informative and interesting to listen to, with lots of information about Victoria. The gardens were amazing and we had plenty of time to explore them.”

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4.Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip + Butchart Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · from $504

Fly by Harbour Air from downtown Vancouver to Victoria’s Inner Harbour, ride a narrated coach to Butchart Gardens, then spend about three and a half hours exploring Victoria before flying back. The $504 price includes return airfare, garden admission, and ground transport. Bring photo ID and check in 40 minutes early.

“It was a good flight that took me to one of the most beautiful gardens in the World!”

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