Fully narrated tour of Butchart Gardens and Saanich Peninsula

3.7
(15 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visit one of the finest gardens in the world on this guided, 3-hour tour from Victoria, British Columbia. Walk among the fragrant displays and carefully recreated historical fountains while enjoying some of the best scenery the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. This fully narrated, small-group tour is fully customizable to private groups. Please note: admission to Butchart Gardens is not included.

What's Included

Private tour of Butchart Gardens from Victoria
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver and guide
Fully narrated tour
Butchart Gardens entrance fee
Transportation to/from Ferry terminal, cruise terminal, or airport ($5 per person fee)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Victoria
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The Butchart Gardens draw more than a million visitors to the Saanich Peninsula every year to experience world-class gardens and incredible scenery. Designated a National Historic Site due to its international acclaim, the gardens offer vibrant displays of verdant plant life and scenic pathways, allowing visitors incredible opportunities to explore graceful fountains, recreated Japanese temples, and renaissance-inspired displays. 

This 3-hour tour starts with a pickup from any Victoria-based hotel or lodging. After meeting the driver and tour host, travel through 30 minutes of strikingly lush, natural scenery en route to the gardens. The guide will intersperse bad jokes and personal anecdotes with a careful narration of the history and details of the Saanich Peninsula. He/she will provide the necessary context to truly understand the Butchart Gardens, helping travelers appreciate the unique qualities that make the displays a national treasure. Admission to Butchart Gardens is not included.

The elaborate gardens include an incredible diversity of recreated landscapes from all over the world, such as the Japanese Garden, English Rose display, and the Italian Star pond, featuring a statue of Mercury. Take approximately 90 minutes to smell the naturally perfumed air and photograph the bright colors before heading back to the guide to solicit a recommendation for the best place to eat lunch.  

After completing the visit, ride back to Victoria to a centrally located hotel or bed and breakfast for a complimentary drop-off or airport/ferry exchange.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
  • The tour inside the gardens has an additional entrance fee and is self guided as required by Butchart Gardens management.
Supplied by Kiki Shuffle / Adanac Transportation

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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