Day trip

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

4.6  / 554 reviews
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Day trip
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour
4.6  / 554 reviews

From the light displays in downtown Victoria to the Magic of Christmas experience at the famous Butchart Gardens, this tour will put you in the holiday mood!

About this activity

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Veronica – United States

Bus could use a bathroom. There was not clear information on pickups, could be streamlined. It took a bit of time to collect all participants. Gardens were fabulous. Itinerary could use times, would have helped with meal planning. Dave Rogers was a good guide.

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Veronica – United States
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Leilani – United States

Dave Rogers was an excellent driver/tour guide! He made the tour very informative and exciting. He made sure everyone was picked up and dropped off as close to the itinerary as possible! Highly recommended tour!

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Leilani – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    20 pickup location options:

    GEC Granville Suites Hotel, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Blue Horizon Hotel, OPUS Vancouver, Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA, Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown, Georgian Court Hotel, Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, The Listel Hotel, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Sandman Suites Vancouver-Davie Street, The Burrard, Best Western Plus Sands, Hilton Vancouver Downtown, Canada Place, Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown, Century Plaza Hotel

  • Vancouver Downtown

    Guided tour, Scenic drive (30 minutes)

  • Ferry

    (1.5 hours)

  • Vancouver Island

    Guided tour, Scenic drive (30 minutes)

  • Downtown, Victoria

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

  • Victoria, British Columbia

    Free time, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Butchart Gardens

    Visit, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Vancouver Island

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Ferry

    (1.5 hours)

  • Vancouver

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • 20 drop-off locations:

    Sandman Suites Vancouver-Davie Street, Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown, Best Western Plus Sands, Canada Place, Blue Horizon Hotel, Georgian Court Hotel, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, OPUS Vancouver, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Century Plaza Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown, Hilton Vancouver Downtown, The Listel Hotel, Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, The Burrard, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA, GEC Granville Suites Hotel, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a scenic 1.5-hour ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands
  • Festive decorations of Government Street, Chinatown and the Inner Harbour
  • Experience the Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens
  • Plenty of free time to explore the architecture and artisan cafés of Victoria

Full description

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in downtown Vancover, and then board the boat at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to take a scenic 1.5-hour cruise around the Gulf Islands. Look for marine wildlife on the outdoor deck as you make your way to Schwartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Drop anchor to explore the provincial capital of British Columbia. Get a short introduction to Victoria and enjoy some free time to look inside the unique shops of Government Street and Chinatown. Stroll along the Inner Harbour and get amazing ocean views. Take souvenir photos of the festive decorations of the Victoria Parliament Building and Fairmont Empress Hotel. Continue to the botanical paradise of Butchart Gardens and wander through a series of themed gardens to see the Christmas lights and holiday wreaths. Hear carols being sung and much more to experience the Magic of Christmas. Return to Schwartz Bay for the bus and ferry journey back to Vancouver.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at Vancouver
  • Ferry ride around the Gulf Islands
  • Driver and guide
  • Entry to Butchart Gardens
  • Leisure time in Victoria
  • Meals
  • Driver gratuities

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Participants

Date

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup time

45 - 60 minutes before the activity starts.

Pickup included

Please contact the local partner by 7 PM the night prior to departure to confirm pickup time.

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Drop-off point
Same as pickup points.

Important information

Know before you go

  • Meals are not included.
  • Wear warm & wind proof clothes and good shoes for walking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 54 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Veronica – United States30 December 2023  – Verified booking
Bus could use a bathroom. There was not clear information on pickups, could be streamlined. It took a bit of time to collect all participants. Gardens were fabulous. Itinerary could use times, would have helped with meal planning. Dave Rogers was a good guide.
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Leilani – United States31 December 2023  – Verified booking
Dave Rogers was an excellent driver/tour guide! He made the tour very informative and exciting. He made sure everyone was picked up and dropped off as close to the itinerary as possible! Highly recommended tour!
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Jennifer – United States6 January 2024  – Verified booking
It was such a wonderful trip and effortless! Alex was VERY organized and knowledgeable, my husband and I really enjoyed ourselves. He was very informative and made wonderful suggestions. 10/10 experience
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Product ID: 50017

Activity provider:Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing

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