Top British Columbia Private Sightseeing Tours

Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria's most popular attractions—but if you don't have your own transit, getting there from the city center can be tricky. Instead, make logistics simple with this round-trip shuttle service. With multiple daily departure times and transit from a central meeting point, you can leave the logistics to someone else—and save more time for a self-led, sweet-smelling stroll through the 55-acre (22.2-hectare) garden (admission own expense).

Get to know the top sights of Vancouver in just one day on this private sightseeing tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the artistic Granville Island, explore a few of the city’s beaches, and drive through some of the most affluent neighborhoods. You also get to experience Vancouver’s multicultural side as you explore Chinatown and listen to commentary from your guide about the city’s rich diversity.

Explore Vancouver your way on this private and personalized walking tour. You will be thoughtfully paired with a like-minded host who creates a fully customized itinerary based on your preferences and interests. Whether your interests are in history, nature, or contemporary culture, you'll enjoy a tailor-made Vancouver experience lasting 2 to 5 hours.

There’s so much to see in Victoria on Vancouver Island that it can be tough to know where to start. This private city highlights tour includes hotel pickup and private transportation between stops, letting you focus on enjoying the experience with a curated itinerary of the best Victoria has to offer.

Experience Victoria your way on a fully private tour designed exclusively for your group. No crowded buses, no strangers. Just personalized service, private transportation, and a dedicated local guide focused entirely on you. This 4 hour private experience combines the world famous Butchart Gardens with Victoria’s most iconic sights. Explore the stunning floral displays and peaceful pathways of this National Historic Site before discovering the charm of downtown Victoria, the Inner Harbour, historic Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, and colourful Fisherman’s Wharf. Choose the perfect private vehicle for your group with options for up to 4 guests, 6 guests, or 19 passengers in our private minibus. Wheelchair accessible options available. Enjoy live guided narration, local stories, flexible stops, and the comfort of private transportation throughout your tour. Perfect for families, couples, cruise guests, and small groups seeking a more personal Victoria experience.

Indulge in a half-day adventure through the Okanagan Valley on a Kelowna wine tour. Hop on an e-bike and explore three venues for wine and mead tastings. Along the way, treat yourself to a farm-to-table lunch at Meadow Vista accompanied by the vineyard views. Top-of-the-line e-bikes make the journey a breeze, with adjustable pedal assist and even a throttle option to conquer steep hills. Rest easy knowing that all the necessary equipment, from helmets to phone mounts, is included.

See the best of the city of Victoria—and even visit the famous Butchart Gardens—on this time-saving, half-day tour. With just your private guide for company, travel with ease aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Have time to soak up the beauty of Butchart Gardens, stroll Victoria’s Chinatown and Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf, and more.

The tour is offered in Spanish. Explore the best of Victoria, British Columbia, on a day tour full of history, nature and coastal charm. Start with a visit to the spectacular Butchart Gardens, a world-famous botanical garden with colourful flowers and themed landscapes. Then discover the picturesque Inner Harbour, Parliament, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The tour continues with a panoramic walk through Victoria’s historic centre, admiring its architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It ends with a view of traditional Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, with its famous Tan Alley Fan. An unforgettable experience that combines nature, culture and urban beauty in one day.

This audio tour service takes visitors on an incredible journey through craggy mountains, sparking lakes, and colossal glaciers. Spot exciting wildlife along one of the world’s most scenic drives. This self-guided audio tour allows visitors to go beyond the surface and discover behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions invaluable to understanding the area like a local.

Scout for an incredible array of marine life during this half-day Vancouver whale-watching cruise. Once on-board the comfortable vessel, you can look out for orcas, humpback whales, seals, porpoises, and eagles. The region is renowned for attracting whales, offering a 95% success rate with sightings. Best of all, enjoy spectacular scenery set amidst the Gulf and San Juan Islands, and see views many other visitors to the region miss.

Avoid being tied down to a fixed itinerary and schedule, and see Vancouver at your own pace on this flexible private tour. Your guide can plan a route that helps you avoid the crowds and heavy traffic, ensuring you cover the major highlights such as Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Queen Elizabeth Park, and much more besides.

While in beautiful Vancouver, treat yourself to a private tour of the city’s best sites! Your personal guide will escort your small group to key attractions such as Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Travel at your own pace, and request stops to snap photos, grab a souvenir or have a closer look at a site. Vancouver is at your fingertips on this private tour!

Make the most of a short time in Vancouver with this private tour. You have the flexibility to adjust the itinerary so that you only visit places you are interested in. Includes admission to top attractions including Vancouver Lookout and Flyover Canada.

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.

Travelers interested in history will enjoy touring Victoria in style on a 75-minute horse and carriage tour. Your guide will tell you all about Victoria’s history and how the “garden city” became the capital of British Columbia. Enjoy the views as you are pulled through the Old Town, Chinatown, the Inner Harbour, and elsewhere. Kids especially will love the horses.

Discover the best of Victoria, BC, on this full-day sightseeing tour, blending history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Wander through the breathtaking Butchart Gardens, a floral paradise, and step back in time at the Victorian-era Craigdarroch Castle. Stroll along the scenic Inner Harbour, passing iconic landmarks like the Fairmont Empress Hotel and BC Legislature, before exploring the fascinating exhibits at the Royal BC Museum. Admire the charming heritage homes of James Bay, experience the lively Fisherman’s Wharf, and explore Canada’s oldest Chinatown, filled with rich history and hidden gems. Along the way, our expert guides share captivating stories, making this an unforgettable journey through one of Canada’s most enchanting cities. Minimum 8 people to book this tour

Skip the hassle of navigating Vancouver on your own with this short private city tour. Explore bustling streets, historic neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks with a personalized itinerary led by your guide. With hotel pickup included, enjoy a seamless, comfortable, and stress-free way to discover the city’s highlights.

Explore the beautifully historic center of Victoria, then trade downtown streets for the flower-lined paths of Butchart Gardens (entry own expense) 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 ensures a flexible, personal experience.

Get some exercise while seeing the sights of Victoria Harbour with a private self-paced walking tour accessed via an audio app. Listen to your tour guide through your smartphone, going at your own pace and stopping and starting whenever you want. You’ll benefit from the structure of a guided tour without having to chase around a live tour guide or strain to hear through the crowds.

One of the most memorable Vancouver BC Boat Tours, experience the beauty of Indian Arm with our Granite Falls Tour at Burrard Inlet Charters & Tours. Cruise along the fjord like inlet, taking in the stunning scenery with stops at 2 powerful waterfalls. Keep and eye out for marine wildlife, including playful harbour seals along the way! This is a PRIVATE tour, which means it's completely customizable! You decide where you want to spend more time - soaking in the sun at Bedwell Bay, exploring the Twin Islands, checking out the waterfront homes, dropping anchor at Granite falls, swimming perhaps - you decide. Aboard the 2018 21' Tohoe 700 you'll enjoy ample seating for up to 6 passengers, an extended swim platform, storable cooler and table, Bluetooth stereo and Bimini top. Agile enough to get you closer to falls than any larger vessel possibly could and ashore in areas where others just can't, there's no better way to take in the sights and sounds of Indian Arm than with us.

Travel in comfort with a private tour of Vancouver by car. See the city’s highlights like Granville Island and downtown Vancouver at your own pace. Customize your itinerary, adding or subtracting attractions to your preferences. Your driver can also accommodate last-minute changes and help take photos of you as you explore.

Spend a day immersed in Kelowna’s beautiful nature as you embark on a sailing cruise on Okanagan Lake. For this adventure, board your private vessel and enjoy a few hours of relaxation, letting the wind guide your boat across the lake. Sail past key landmarks including downtown Kelowna, City Park, Hot Sands Beach, and the Floating Bridge.

Discover the best of Vancouver your own way and at your own pace. This private and personalized sightseeing tour can be customized to suit you interests and preferences. Your guide will tailor your tour to ensure that you experience everything you want to do while seeing the city's top attractions, from Stanley Park to the bustling streets of downtown.