Craigdarroch Castle Pedicab Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience one of Victoria’s most iconic landmarks the most memorable way: by pedicab. This guided tour takes you through beautiful heritage streets to Craigdarroch Castle, with a special stop at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor’s grounds, a peaceful garden setting that tour buses can’t access. Along the way, your professional guide shares the stories behind Victoria’s grand architecture, local history, and the people who shaped the city. Then step into Craigdarroch Castle and admire its stunning woodwork, stained glass, and Victorian era details as the past comes alive.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission to the Castle (Optional but recommended)
- 3 hour sightseeing tour in a pedicab
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Professional tour guide
What's not
- Gratuity (optional)
- Food and Drink
Itinerary
Craigdarroch Castle is an old Scottish baronial castle that sits atop Victoria's highest point. Built in the late 1880's for a wealthy coal baron, this castle displays the opulence of the late Victorian age. The castle is perched next to the Lt. Governor's grounds where Queen Elizabeth has stayed during her visits to Victoria. The stunningly remarkable gardens offer mountain views, a Japanese garden, Rhododendrons, a classic English rose garden and a myriad of West Coast garden scenes. You will also visit Victoria's oldest and largest churches. The route passes by several character homes, offering guests a taste of Victoria's charm. This tour is seasonal and only operates from February through to November.
Government House, the Lt. Governor's residence is where the Royal Family has stayed during their visits to Victoria. The stunningly remarkable gardens offer mountain views, a Japanese garden, Rhododendrons, a classic English rose garden and a myriad of West Coast garden scenes.
FAQ's Are the pedicabs safe? Yes, very safe. All the cabs are professionally manufactured by Main Street Pedicabs in Colorado, U.S.A. Safety features include disc brakes, seat belts and reinforced frames. Victoria is a very bicycle oriented town. On many streets, there are specially designed bike lanes. Guests constantly remark about how courteous drivers are towards cyclists and pedestrians. The tour operator is proud to announce that they have a perfect safety record since they began operations in 2001. Is there a motor underneath the cab? No. The operators have the horse-like strength but they smell better! Besides that, they know how to avoid the hills. A one hour tour typically covers 10 kilometers (6-7 miles).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We can meet you by the Visitor Center on Government Street.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Victoria Pedicab Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please put your desired departure time in the "special requirements field" when you book
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Non-motorized wheelchairs can be carried on board and assistance is given boarding and dismounting
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
How it compares in Victoria
- Its from-price is 30% above the median of the 104 experiences we list in Victoria.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 104.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Victoria
Victoria, capital of British Columbia, is a harbour city at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, known for gardens, old stone buildings and afternoon tea.
The Inner Harbour is the centre of Victoria, ringed by the copper-domed Parliament Buildings, the Royal BC Museum and a château-style hotel, with floatplanes landing on the water and street performers along the causeway. Behind it, narrow lanes lead to Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, and to Bastion Square. Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian mansion on a hill, has stained glass and carved woodwork, and Beacon Hill Park runs down to bluffs above the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Top-ranked sights in Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Victoria Inner Harbour, Government Street.
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