Vancouver Botanical Gardens & Museum Private Explorer

5.0
(3 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You will visit the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Museum of Anthropology, and Queen Elizabeth Park. Enjoy and see and experience the colours of the seasons - spring, summer, and fall.

At the VanDusen Botanical Garden, you will explore and learn about plants from every corner of the world, from the lowlands and highlands, from the rainforests and deciduous species; learn and understand the fragile ecosystem and First Nations influence.

At Queen Elizabeth Park, see the florals of the season, have a photo session with the Photographers, watch the fabulous Dancing Water fountain.

Next, the Museum of Anthropology, view exhibits of historic totem poles, and ethnographic objects come from around world, including the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

You will take a short walk over to the Nitobe Memorial Garden, via the Asian Centre and its Japanese landscaped garden and architecture.

This tour is best from May till October.

What's Included

Private guide and transportation
Tickets to the Nitobe, VanDusen Botanical Gardens, and museum. Tickets subject to changes
Other out of pocket expenses, souvenirs
Food and drinks
Gratuities for guide, up to discretion, highly appreciated

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore and learn about plants from every corner of the world, from the lowlands and highlands, from the rainforests and deciduous species; learn and understand the fragile ecosystem and First Nations influence.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    See Japanese flora and visit the authentic tea house. See Cheery Blossoms in spring, and Fall Colours in autumn.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    At the Museum of Anthropology, see and learn world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada, including original carved totem poles, First Nations longhouses, and craftworks of masters like Bill Reid and Susan Point.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Stroll the manicured gardens of the Little Quarry and the Main Quarry. Watch the fabulous Dancing Waters fountain. Take photo shots with the Photo Session, a bronze figurative sculpture of a man photographing three people, by J. Seward Johnson, Junior.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Beautiful Vancouver Explorer Tour And Shuttle

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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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