Top Victoria Half-day Tours

Explore the beautifully historic center of Victoria, then trade downtown streets for the flower-lined paths of Butchart Gardens on a half-day, private tour of the city. You'll start with a trip to Fisherman's Wharf, then see the Parliament Buildings, the Empress Hotel, Beacon Hill Park, and Craigdarroch Castle, following scenic roads through the Vancouver Island countryside. With departures throughout the day, this tour of Victoria highlights is priced per vehicle, and can be tailored to your private group of up to seven people.

Hike through Vancouver Island's towering rainforest on a private, guided hike from Victoria that explores a fascinating ecosystem. You'll see waterfalls, native plants, and some of the world's tallest and oldest trees, walking alongside a guide as you watch for Vancouver Island's native wildlife. With pickup and drop-off in downtown Victoria or the cruise port, this private hiking tour includes roughly two hours of hiking time, and can be tailored to your schedule.

Get in the holiday spirit with a winter frolic under the Christmas lights display at Butchart Gardens and around Victoria. This private tour will highlight some of the lights hung for the holidays on the way to and from the Gardens. Each December, Butchart Gardens decorates with thousands of lights hung on the property. There is ice skating, hot drinks, and carollers to help set the winter wonderland scene.

This private tour of Butchart Gardens is geared toward anyone who desires a more personalized look at one of the world’s finest gardens. Walk among the fragrant displays and recreated historical fountains and soak up the scenery of the Saanich Peninsula. Skip the hassle of organizing your own transport from Victoria; your guide offers the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off. The itinerary is fully customizable; admission is not included.

We provide private, small group tours in our large deluxe van for a more intimate experience. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or preferred location and take you on a scenic drive to wine country 15 minutes outside Victoria. Visit three venues in the Saanich Peninsula and sample from 3-5 tastings at each location. Enjoy the beautiful orchards, vineyards and mountain views. Relax on the way back to Victoria after a great day of tastings!

Many cruise ship tours arrive later in the day. If the sunlight is gone, one of our most popular activities is this excellent pub tour. There are numerous pubs on Vancouver Island. They are home to tasty beers, good food and a friendly dose of local colour. Come on out and enjoy a pint! Our limousine seats 8 comfortably and is a great way to get around. Or if the gang is all here our 20 passenger vans will fill the bill. Departure time is flexible and reservation seating at pubs is arranged by us.

Go with Dimitri your friendly, knowledgable, and local guide who has been providing world class tours for over 16 years with thousands of happy customers. Join us as we visit Victoria's most beautiful and famous attractions including castles, heritage buildings and sites, gardens, and much more; all from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour is fully narrated with interesting stories and historically-relevant accounts that will create an unforgettable experience that you will tell all your friends about!

Enjoy a high-flying way to immerse yourself in British Columbia’s spectacular scenery: this small-group zipline adventure is the perfect introduction to the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty. Depart from Victoria, and take a shuttle to the facility. After an introduction, grab your gear and go for an all-terrain vehicle ride. Then, make the most of the ziplines: soar 150 feet (46 meters) off the ground, at speeds of up to 40 mph (64 kph). Try eight ziplines, walk across suspension bridges, and admire the rainforest location.

We provide a personal experience with a friendly, professional tour guide in a large luxury 14 passenger van!

Private transportation to the Cowichan Valley vineyards with just your friends/family! We will take your private group in our comfortable, deluxe 14 passenger van. Relax as we take you on a very scenic drive to the beautiful Cowichan Valley, stopping halfway to enjoy the absolutely breathtaking mountain and ocean views from 1200 feet. Sample wines at a minimum of 4 award winning wineries (5 venues if time permits). We have selected 4 great venues but will customize to your preferences! Rate is for private transportation for 6 hours. Tastings are additional and vary from $5-12 Please note due to COVID-19, for safety reasons we are only able to accommodate up to 6 passengers at this time.

We will pick you up anywhere in the Victoria area.  We will visit, Beacon Hill Park, the grounds at Government House, Craigdarroch Castle, Mount Tolmie, the Oak Bay Marina, Chinatown, Olde Victoria, the Empress Hotel, our Inner harbour area and Fisherman's Wharf. and much more.  We stop for picture taking on our tour, you get to walk around and experience Victoria and all the beauty we have to offer.

Make this Christmas one to remember with this tour to Victoria and Butchart Gardens from downtown Victoria. Travel to Butchart Gardens to explore the holiday-themed lights, including a 12 Days of Christmas display. Mosey on through the neighborhoods of Victoria to see some of the best residential displays in the city, and then end the night with a visit to Inner Harbour to get you in the spirit of Christmas with more views of festive lights.

We are the only original classic Black London Taxi - an Austin FX4. We cater to small groups of 2 or 3 people The taxi has a divided privacy window separating the driver from the passengers which is kept closed during the 2020 season. Masks are provided and the taxi is thoroughly cleaned between tours.

Go with Dimitri your friendly, knowledgable, and local guide who has been providing world class tours for over 16 years with thousands of happy customers. Join us as we visit Victoria's most beautiful and famous attractions including castles, heritage buildings and sites, gardens, and much more; all from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour is fully narrated with interesting stories and historically-relevant accounts that will create an unforgettable experience that you will tell all your friends about!

Your private tour takes you to beautiful heritage and scenic places. Learn interesting stories from your guide. From Totem Poles park to the oldest China Town in Canada. Explore Victoria's Inner harbour with famous Empress Hotel, venture on a drive along spectacular Juan de Fuca Strait, and visit colourful Fisherman's Wharf. Our local guides are warm and welcoming and very knowledgable. Take time to browse through unique and eclectic shops near in Oak Bay village or Downtown Victoria. We will be driving from one exciting place to another, with suggestions and a chance to walk and photograph, or sit and take in the city at your leisure. You will learn some interesting facts and hear stories (if you'd like), about Victoria, British Columbia's history and culture. This tour is customized for your interests and your. This private tours are personalized to your interests and activity level for a great overview of the city of Victoria, British Columbia and Vancouver Island.

Treat yourself to a private tour just for you, family and friends, with an expert, local guide in a comfortable van. Enjoy a scenic drive along the countryside to world renowned Butchart Gardens and learn about Vancouver Island and the garden's history. You'll have ample time to explore the Gardens. Enjoy lunch at a fabulous local restaurant by the sea. Afterwards your guide will drive you to Victoria's seaside communities and historical neighbourhoods of mansions. You'll see Craigdarroch Castle, China Town, Fisherman's Wharf and Victoria's Inner Harbour

Enjoy a private tour with just your friends/family! We will pick you up in our modern, comfortable, large, passenger van. Relax as we take you on a very scenic drive to the beautiful Cowichan Valley, stopping halfway to enjoy the absolutely breathtaking mountain and ocean views from 1200 feet. We will visit 3 unique wineries (more if time permits). We have chosen the wineries but if you have a preference for other wineries, please let us know and we will try to accommodate your request.

A 3.5 hour tour of Victoria, featuring a full 3 course progressive dinner, including local beer and wine, city highlights and an insiders look at the spirit of Victoria. Your local hosts will guide you through three walking tours to see the sights, tastes, and history of this beautiful city. Complimentary transportation to and from the Ogden Point cruise terminal or a local hotel can be arranged upon request. Tour includes, appetizers, local beer and wine, main entrée, dessert, coffee/tea, digestifs, all from several of Victoria's finest restaurants in a progressive dinner format. This is the way we show off our city to our friends and family who visit, and we look forward to sharing it with you. Food allergies and vegetarian options can be accommodated with advance notice. Gratuities are not included in the price and are optional.

Experience the highlights of Victoria by taking part in our Victoria Half-Day tour! This 5-hour sightseeing tour includes: Scenic photo opportunities at Mount Tolmie & Cormorant Point, a visit to Butchart gardens, guided tour of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, and 75 minute Victoria Harbour & Gorge Cruise*. It’s the perfect way to see and experience the best Victoria has to offer! *In the event the Victoria Gorge Cruise does not operate, you will be provided with a refund for the boat cruise portion of your tour. The remainder of the tour will operate as usual.

Our professional historian is able to include many significant sites not offered in other tours. Enjoy the tour in our rare 1997 Bentley New Turbo R Exl built by Rolls Royce. Only 823 were built, all between 1995-97. Our Butchart Gardens and City Tour covers some of the main attractions in Victoria, the city of flowers, and the world-famous gardens located 15 miles outside of the city. For over a century, Butchart Gardens has been the premier attraction for travelers visiting Victoria. Enjoy BUTCHART GARDENS, a one and a half hour stop for a unique and remarkable experience, including 900 varieties of flowers and 120 varieties of trees. This finely crafted tour includes more attractions than we can list in the "What to Expect" section.

Our professional historian is able to include many significant sites not offered in other tours. Enjoy the tour in our rare 1997 Bentley New Turbo R Exl built by Rolls Royce. Only 823 were built, all between 1995-97. Our Grand City and Butchart Gardens Tour covers all the main attractions in Victoria, the city of flowers, and the world-famous gardens located 15 miles outside of the city. For over a century, Butchart Gardens has been the premier attraction for travelers visiting Victoria. Enjoy BUTCHART GARDENS, a one and a half hour stop for a unique and remarkable experience, including 900 varieties of flowers and 120 varieties of trees. This finely crafted tour includes more attractions than we can list in the "What to Expect" section.

Our professional historian is able to include many significant sites not offered in other tours. Enjoy the tour in our rare 1997 Bentley New Turbo R Exl built by Rolls Royce. Only 823 were built, all between 1995-97. Our Grand City with High Tea at Butchart Gardens Tour covers all the main attractions in Victoria, the city of flowers, and the world-famous gardens located 15 miles outside of the city. For over a century, Butchart Gardens has been the premier attraction for travelers visiting Victoria. Enjoy BUTCHART GARDENS, a two and a half hour stop for a unique and remarkable experience, including 900 varieties of flowers and 120 varieties of trees, as well as a classic British Style High Tea with mouth-watering scones, delicious pastries, savory chowder, exquisite tea sandwiches, sumptuous desserts, and a selection of fine teas. This finely crafted tour includes more attractions than we can list in the "What to Expect" section.