Butchart Gardens Spring & Summer Bloom Highlights (1-9pax)
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Enjoy a private spring/summer highlights tour timed for Butchart Gardens at peak bloom - when paths burst with blossoms, roses, and vibrant colour in the Sunken, Japanese, and Rose Gardens. After your garden stroll, return to Victoria to explore historic Chinatown and snap photos near Fan Tan Alley. Next, stop at the Legislative Building for classic architecture and harbour views, then finish at the iconic Empress Hotel for elegant facade photos and a taste of Victoria's heritage. Comfortable pickup/drop-off, flexible pacing, and local stories included. Contact us to confirm your preferred date and time, and book early - peak season fills fast! Time spent at each attraction may vary depending on tour pace and pickup location. Travel time is included in tour duration. Admission to Butchart Gardens not included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Multiple photo opportunities throughout the tour
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cruise terminal pick-up and drop-off (cruise ship name required)
- Private vehicle and dedicated local guide
- Umbrella
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food, Drinks, and Snacks
- Please note that entry to Butchart Gardens is not included. Admission is paid on-site, with adult tickets priced at
Itinerary
Starting Point: Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal (Ogden Point Terminal)
Drive from Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal – 35 minutes Viewing time – 90 minutes Step into one of the world's most celebrated gardens, featuring breathtaking floral displays, peaceful pathways, and vibrant seasonal blooms spread across 55 acres. Enjoy a self-guided visit with plenty of time for photos and exploration.
Drive to Chinatown – 25 minutes Viewing time – 20 minutes Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown and stroll through the famous Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America. Discover historic buildings, colourful storefronts, hidden courtyards, and rich cultural heritage.
Drive to Downtown Victoria – 5 minutes Viewing time – 15 minutes Visit Victoria's iconic Inner Harbour, featuring the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel, the magnificent British Columbia Legislative Buildings, and the historic Steamship Terminal.
Drive to Fisherman's Wharf – 8 minutes Viewing time – 22 minutes Stroll along Victoria's vibrant floating marina, home to colourful float homes, local food vendors, fishing boats, and scenic waterfront views. Keep an eye out for the harbour seals that often visit the docks.
Return drive to Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Victoria Zero Emission Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If not already provided, please inform the supplier as soon as possible of your ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time, and departure time to ensure proper arrangements can be made.
- BC law requires children under 40 lbs (18 kg) to use a forward-facing car seat. Available upon request for an additional fee with advance notice.
- Children over 40 lbs and under 4'9" must use a booster seat. Up to two booster seats are available at no charge with advance notice.
How it compares in Vancouver Island
- Its from-price is 174% above the median of the 248 experiences we list in Vancouver Island.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a long, mountainous island off British Columbia, home to the capital Victoria, temperate rainforest and whale-watching waters.
Vancouver Island runs about 460 kilometres along the Pacific coast of British Columbia, with a spine of mountains, deep inlets and old forest. Victoria, the provincial capital at the southern tip, has the Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings and the Royal BC Museum. Nearby, Butchart Gardens fills an old limestone quarry with flower beds, and Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian mansion, stands on a hill in the city.
Top-ranked sights in Vancouver Island: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
Special offers in Vancouver Island
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
10% offFree cancellation
