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Small Group Victoria City Tour with Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

Starting From From $235.81 per person Current Project Expedition rate
12 Hours 30 Mins 3.96 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Big Bus Tours Ltd
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Tour begins at 9:20 am. & Have yourself a merry little Butchart Gardens Christmas! Your journey begins with a 90-minute cruise aboard BC Ferries. Bundle up and enjoy the spectacular views from the outdoor viewing deck or simply relax and enjoy the voyage through the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Gulf Islands. Discover the charming city of Victoria where Christmas lights adorn the Fairmont Empress, the Parliament Buildings, and even the boats docked in the Inner Harbour. Next up are the Butchart Gardens Christmas displays! Traditional carolers greet you as you stroll along with the festive poinsettias, dainty snowdrops, and through the Twelve Days of Christmas displays featuring thousands of glittering lights. Watch out for mistletoe!

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Enjoy a scenic 1.5hour cruise through the Gulf Islands & Active Pass
  • Explore Victoria City tour by Government Street, Chinatown, Inner Harbour decorated for Christmas
  • Leisure time to enjoy Victoria’s rich architecture, enchanting ocean views, and artisan cafes
  • Visit Butchart Gardens
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

FAQs - How long is the tour? The round trip tour length is between 12 & 13 hours depending on the season. - How long will we spend on BC Ferries? It takes about 90 minutes on the BC Ferries to reach Vancouver Island from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Onboard amenities include a self-serve restaurant, kid’s entertainment area and washrooms. - How much time will we spend at Butchart Gardens? You will have approximately 1.5-2 hours of free time in the Butchart Gardens depending on the departure time, with the 8:30 departure offering the most time at the gardens. - How much free time will we have in Victoria? During the Winter season, guests will have approximately 1.5 hours of free time in Victoria.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Victoria

Boating.

Continued

Victoria

City/Town Tour.

Continued

Vancouver

Sightseeing at Butchart Gardens.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

BC Ferries cruise through the Georgia Strait Tour Victoria’s Inner Harbour including Fairmont Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings, Chinatown, Downtown & Beacon Hill Park The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens, a sparkling botanical wonderland Ample leisure time to relax and discover Victoria Hotel pick up option

Not Included

Driver Gratuities Food/Drink

Restrictions

This holiday season tour is available Dec 1-Jan 2 only.

Meeting & Pickup

We offer hotel pick ups at most Downtown Vancouver hotels. Our main meeting location is at 999 Canada Place Way, Welcome Kiosk. We do not offer pickups in Richmond. Update: Due to ongoing construction on Beatty Street and surrounding road closures, our tour buses are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off service at the following downtown hotels until further notice: Georgian Court Hotel - 773 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4 Hotel Blu - 177 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0N3 Hampton Inn - 111 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2A8 For all guided tours, we kindly request that guests staying at the above-listed hotels meet us at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown – 180 W Georgia St (lobby entrance).

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

We offer hotel pick ups at most Downtown Vancouver hotels. Our main meeting location is at 999 Canada Place Way, Welcome Kiosk. We do not offer pickups in Richmond. Update: Due to ongoing construction on Beatty Street and surrounding road closures, our tour buses are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off service at the following downtown hotels until further notice: Georgian Court Hotel - 773 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4 Hotel Blu - 177 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0N3 Hampton Inn - 111 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2A8 For all guided tours, we kindly request that guests staying at the above-listed hotels meet us at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown – 180 W Georgia St (lobby entrance).

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

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