1 Day Guided Tour in Victoria with Butchart Gardens
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1 Day Guided Tour in Victoria with Butchart Gardens
By First Express Travel
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Ages 0-120, max of 24 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- BC Ferry round-trip tickets between Vancouver and Victoria
- Driver/guide
- The Butchart Gardens -Admission tickets
- Entry/Admission - Tsawwassen
- Entry/Admission - The Butchart Gardens
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 14538 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2B1, CanadaPick-up Time & Location: 06:50am - Burnaby 4538 Kingsway & Willingdon Crystal Mall
- Option 26311 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2, CanadaPick-up Time & Location: 07:15am Vancouver 6311 Cambie near 48th Ave
- Option 3Yaohan Centre (No. 3 Road) - Lot #988, 3700 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3X2, CanadaPick-up Time & Location: 07:30am - Richmond Yaohan Centre(3700 No.3 Rd)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 342119P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- The total duration includes trasportation.
- We don't have infant seats on the bus and infants are not required to sit on laps, we will still provide a normal seat to infants. Parents could bring their own infant seats
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 342119P3
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- florisc20250 contributionsImpressive experienceEasy communication and efficient arrangement. The tour guide was professional and took good care of all guests. It was an impressive experience for my friends and I,Written January 15, 2025
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- kennya7080 contributionsA Taste of Europe in the Pacific Northwest!A little bit of Europe in the Pacific Northwest! Totally worth the tour and trip if you are in the area. My bf and I's first time in Vancouver and Seattle and we decided to trek out of our comfort zone to visit Leavenworth and so glad we did! As a international traveller, it was great to use First Express Travel and lean on them for their travel expertise to ensure we made it to all the sites and attractions and just get to see everything during our 1 week stay in the area.Written December 2, 2024
- stephaniehB2914IX0 contributionsJust Go!What a wonderful tour and visit to Victoria and Vancouver Island at such a great price. Here visiting Vancouver and BC for the first time from Miami and my bf and I thought it would be easy and fun to hop on a tour with First Express Travel. We were not disappointed. Highlight of the trip was for sure Butchart Gardens and the Inner Harbour. Pro Tip: make sure you go on a sunny day as Victoria and the surrounding area really shines during the day.Written October 15, 2024
- K3279FXtracyl0 contributionsExcellent Leavenworth Tour for my parents!My mom and dad came to visit from Quebec for a week and I decided to put them on a tour to Leavenworth as it was their first time. They absolutely loved the trip and it was so easy to sign them both up at such a well priced tour. Best thing was since they were busy having fun and travelling to Seattle and Leavenworth, my husband and I were still able to go to work and continue on with our normal life!Written October 7, 2024
- patricad3030 contributionsMagicalMy partner and I had an amazing 4-day guided tour to Yellowknife with First Express Travel. The 3-night hotel stay was comfortable, and we loved exploring Old Town and Great Slave Lake. The highlight was Day 3 when we witnessed the breathtaking Aurora Borealis—it was truly magical! The guides were fantastic and ensured we had the best views. The trip was seamless, and we highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for an unforgettable Northern Lights experience.Written October 2, 2024
- Stuck-nomo0 contributionsTerrible tour by trafalgarTrafalgar is terrible. Company policies are written for them not the consumer. Help is nonexistent . Take a gray hound bus. Faster, cheaper and you see the same things.Written September 18, 2024
- ericmY8800BR0 contributionsUnforgettable Northern LightsI recently joined First Express Travel Centre’s 4-Day Guided Tour to Yellowknife, and it exceeded all expectations. The Aurora Borealis viewing was absolutely breathtaking, with our guide ensuring we had the best spots and insights into the science behind the lights. The tour was well-organized, with comfortable accommodations and a perfect mix of sightseeing and relaxation. The staff were professional, friendly, and made the entire experience feel personalized. If you're looking for an unforgettable Northern Lights adventure, I highly recommend this tour!Written September 16, 2024
- andrewsK40UW0 contributionsEpic TripTravel agency offers both 1 day and 2 days tours. We opted for the 2 days as we wanted more time to spend at each location and on the island. Glad we did as it was a blast. Highlight of the tour were Butchart Gardens and the Malahat Skywalk. If you have not been to Victoria nor the island, and want to get all the sites in without managing logistics, scheduling and such - this is the tour to be on!Written September 10, 2024
- wilsonwA1900FP0 contributions10/10What an epic and incredible trip! Our family went with the 5 star hotel option and although more expensive, I think it was totally worth it. Excellent and professional tour guide that was experienced and made the trip smooth and engaging. I feel the 2-day tour is the perfect amount of time and provides a lot more room for travelers to really experience both Vancouver Island and the beautiful City of Victoria. 10/10Written September 4, 2024
- S5692WCnathank0 contributionsLifechanging SightsMake sure you bring your cameras and newish cell phones because you going to need them when the aurora borealis shines through at night! Just an amazing sight and my gf and I travelled all the way from Poland to see this - totally worth it!Written August 28, 2024
- nicbridgenb0 contributionsAmazing Rockies tour through the beautiful parks.We had an extraordinarily brilliant experience with a great group of people. Our tour guide Ryan Churchill and driver Mr Yee made the trip welcoming and educational. The sites were amazing of the Parkes and lakes. Banff and sun peaks ski resort were gorgeous.Written August 26, 2024
- SarahMSydney0 contributionsToken Westerner’s reviewerI had concerns about booking a non refundable trip, especially given the cost. Not sure why there is no option to cancel, but we took the chance that we wouldn’t have to change our plans. Good communication straight away regarding purchasing additional excursions and a pre paid meal plan. Requested more info regarding menu choices, but not available. Straight away it was obvious that this tour is very much geared towards the Asian travellers. The mandarin commentary seemed to overwhelmingly outweigh that of the English, and the choices for meal was predominately Asian cuisine if you paid upfront. If not, you had to scramble to fend for yourself to source an alternative and be back at the bus in time to leave at the designated time. The places we went to were pretty awesome, with the exception of the ginseng factory - not our thing, but it was a lot of coach time with early starts and late nights and it often felt rushed especially when people couldn’t be bothered turning up at the correct time. Repeatedly it felt that we, as the English speaking couple, were only told what was going on as an after thought. The supposed ‘company policy’ of moving seats everyday was just plain annoying, even more so when a group refused on the second last day (guess where they were seated). The hotels included were decent, but none included breakfast and you dont get time to enjoy any of the amenities. We really enjoyed the places we visited, but would definitely do it under our own steam or with another company if we were to do it again in the future just to slow down the pace, have time to look around the towns and generally feel more included. Tour guide was good, but a $120 enforced tip (listed as a service charge) isn’t right. Pay your people appropriately - we shouldn’t have to compensate your staff for long hours after we have already paid for our trip! There is also no pick up or drop off to hotels in downtown Vancouver, so an additional cost to the tour. If you are a nationality other than Chinese, I would recommend looking at other optionsWritten August 21, 2024
- anthonymL1150BQ0 contributionsBeautiful placeGreat tour, spectacular scenery. Gary the tour guide and Nelson the driver were excellent and we were kept busy all day.Written August 17, 2024
- charlenemV2502FI0 contributionsBanff and beyondI found the Rocky Mountains Tour to be an excellent value, with decent hotels and an unforgettable night stay in Banff. It's a must-visit destination in Canada, with breathtaking scenery at lake Louise. Our tour guide was helpful, and the bilingual commentary in both Mandarin and English ensured everyone had a fantastic experience and felt well taken care of.Written August 15, 2024
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Paul N
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Aug 2024 • Couples
Vancouver island 1-day tour was great. Island’s natural beauty is stunning, our guide was fantastic, sharing great insights along the way, and itinerary was well-balanced. great experience!
Written August 15, 2024
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Kaori
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Jul 2023 • Couples
We are tourists from Osaka and joined him for a one-day tour to Victoria. The trip was wonderful. The highlight of the trip was Butchart Gardens with its scenery and many photo opportunities. We are very grateful to our guide for his professionalism and friendly service. Our visit to Victoria made our stay in Canada special. We highly recommend this tour to Japanese people who are planning a trip to Victoria.

Written August 7, 2023
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Kevin C
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Jun 2023 • Couples
My wife and I decided to take a short trip to Vancouver, and as part of our itinerary, we booked a one-day tour to Victoria, which also included a visit to the stunning Butchart Gardens. It turned out to be an excellent decision! Not only were the sights breathtaking, but our driver/tour guide, Andrew, truly enhanced the overall experience.
Written June 29, 2023
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Nancy P
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Apr 2023 • Couples
The charming city of Victoria offered a perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, and the Butchart Gardens were simply stunning with their vibrant colors and fragrant blooms. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and provided interesting insights throughout the tour. It's definitely a must-do excursion for anyone visiting Vancouver Island.
Written April 25, 2023
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Linda M
Upper Darby, PA20 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The tour was predominantly mandarin. Beware of the pick up points. Our pick up point was not in a very good part of town. When the taxi driver dropped us off he told us to be very careful.
We requested a safer drop off but was told he could not change the drop off. However several mandarin speaking clients requested different drop offs and he accommodated them.
Also we did not get to see much of Victoria. We saw a couple statues but we drove through it and by the the English translation was spoken we had passed it.
I would not recommend. I signed up for an English spoken tour but it was a mandarin tour we very little English.
We requested a safer drop off but was told he could not change the drop off. However several mandarin speaking clients requested different drop offs and he accommodated them.
Also we did not get to see much of Victoria. We saw a couple statues but we drove through it and by the the English translation was spoken we had passed it.
I would not recommend. I signed up for an English spoken tour but it was a mandarin tour we very little English.
Written July 31, 2023
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Abbey S
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Jul 2023 • Family
Tour guide Andrew was awesome! He made the Victoria tour so much fun with his humor and information. I highly recommend booking with First Express Travel because of their great customer service!
Written July 18, 2023
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Macy C
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Aug 2024 • Friends
Visiting Vancouver and my friend recommended me join a Victoria Tour to see Butchart Gardens and all the other iconic sites on the island. Fantastic trip and just so productive as I was able to take it all in with a full day.
Make sure you are well rested the night before because the day is long. Try and take advantage before the summer ends because when the fall comes it will be rainy and not as fun.
Highly recommend if you are visiting Vancouver and Victoria for a short stay and want to see everything.
Make sure you are well rested the night before because the day is long. Try and take advantage before the summer ends because when the fall comes it will be rainy and not as fun.
Highly recommend if you are visiting Vancouver and Victoria for a short stay and want to see everything.
Written August 23, 2024
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Anderson
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Ken took pics of everyone, and he was really nice and knew a ton about the city's history. He made sure the schedule was smooth, so the trip was easygoing. The highlight was definitely the Butchart Gardens!
Written August 17, 2023
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Jamie
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Jul 2023 • Family
What an awesome tour! It was an absolute blast and such a fun-filled day!! Ken was our guide, and let me tell you, he was absolutely fantastic. He had so much information to share and managed to keep the whole tour lively, entertaining, and educational. His enthusiasm for the tour and the area really made the day extra special!
Written July 18, 2023
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Aubrey
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Aug 2023 • Couples
My wife and I had a delightful experience during our tour of Victoria. The city is truly enchanting, and our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. It was amazing to discover that numerous major attractions located just across the street from Inner Harbour.
Written August 10, 2023
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Nandoo
Perth, Australia
Hi Can we take the return ferry the next day as we would like to stay overnight in Victoria. If yes that can we take the ferry anytime the next day?
Written August 11, 2024
What does it mean that the tour is available in Mandarin and English? Are there two leaders? Or is it led in one of these and the other has translations available via tapes?
Written May 4, 2022
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