All Victoria Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Butchart Gardens and City Private Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Feel like you’ve stepped back in time to vintage Victoria with a private tour through the city’s most splendid neighborhoods aboard a horse-drawn carriage. Beginning at the illustrious Empress Hotel, admire sailing ships in the Inner Harbor and trot through the leafy gardens and lawns of Beacon Hill Park. Pass stately Victorian mansions and other local landmarks like the Trans-Canada Highway Mile 0 marker, and take in fantastic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca during the stylish ride.

60-Minute Beacon Hill Park Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Victoria Highlights Private Half-Day Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

When you make port in Victoria, discover top city attractions in style on this 2-hour Victoria castles and neighborhoods bike tour. Follow your guide by bicycle through Victoria and gain insight into the city’s colorful past. Explore diverse districts such as the Inner Harbour, Cook Street Village and Chinatown. Take in panoramic views over Dallas Road’s waterfront and marvel at the creepy Craigdarroch Castle. Spin through pretty Moss Rock Park and Beacon Hill Park, and enjoy the creative buzz of leafy Fernwood.

Victoria City Highlights Bike Tour for Cruise Guests

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Capital of British Columbia, Victoria sits on Vancouver Island—with beautiful Victorian architecture and sweeping coastal views. Ideal for visitors short on time, this flexible sightseeing tour starts any time between 8am and 8pm, and takes in top attractions such as Beacon Hill Park, Chinatown, and 19th-century Craigdarroch Castle. Stop throughout your tour to capture the city on camera, with round-trip travel from your Victoria hotel included.

One-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria

1 hourFree Cancellation

Enjoy a day of paddle boarding on gorgeous Thetis Lake, a popular hang for families with a beautiful sandy beach. After a few tips and a little practice, we'll paddle from the main beach to Upper Lake, where we will stop for lunch on our boards or on the shore. (We'll supply the dry bags, you supply your lunch and drink.) This is a great area for a swim as well as playing games on the boards before heading back.

If you are short on time but eager to see the most beautiful spots in Victoria and want to do so comfortable, this private tour is ideal. Have your camera ready for stops at Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, Craigdarroch Castle, the Lieutenant Governor’s estate, and Oak Bay Village and Marina. Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off as you explore the gorgeous scenery of Victoria with your small group.

Paddling Thetis Lake

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Our tour takes us to Saltspring Island, the largest of the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, on the Salish Sea. It is a beautiful Island of trees, coastline, mountains and a unique town of artists and artisans. It is home to several famous people. It has a rich history that dates back to inhabitants living on Salt Spring Island 5,000 years ago. On our tour you will enjoy spectacular scenery, exceptional food, visit to a farm for cheese tasting, and the Salt Spring Island Saturday Market, if you book this tour for a Saturday. As well, there are beautiful art galleries and distinctive stores and restaurants.

A Magic Day on Salt Spring Island-Private tour (9 hrs)

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.

Fully narrated tour of Butchart Gardens and Saanich Peninsula

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of Victoria through a private 4-hour tour that combines stunning gardens with the city’s iconic highlights. This exclusive experience is tailored for up to four guests, ensuring a comfortable and personalized exploration at your own pace. Enjoy the tranquility of lush gardens while also immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Victoria. Ideal for small groups seeking a relaxing yet enriching adventure. - Private tour designed for up to six guests - Explore Victoria's beautiful gardens and key city attractions - Enjoy a personalized experience at your own pace - Perfect for travelers looking for a serene and informative outing

Butchart Gardens and Victoria Highlights Private Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Zodiac Whale Watching Tour from Victoria

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the beverage producers that make Victoria, British Columbia special—and indulge in generous, tutored tastings as you go—on this private tour. Following pickup at your local accommodation, set off at a time that works best for you. You’ll visit four local producers, from wineries and cider makers to craft breweries and even spirits distilleries, all customized to fit your interests. As you stop to taste, learn more about how these beverages are made.

Private Local Libations Tour, Victoria, BC

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Essence of Victoria: Private Tour of Nature, History & Coast

Private Family Tour in Victoria | Customized to Your Interests and Pace Discover the beauty of Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island on a fully private tour designed around your interests, energy, and pace. Perfect for families, couples, and multi generational travelers looking for fun, inspiring scenery, and unforgettable places. Explore Victoria’s waterfront, the iconic Inner Harbour, and the vibrant charm of Fisherman's Wharf. Along the way, discover beautiful gardens, coastal viewpoints, wildlife, hidden local treasures, and experiences that bring the island to life. Ideal for cruise ship guests and visitors wanting to experience Victoria through the eyes of a local.

Family Tour in Victoria: Fun and Adventure for all ages

This family-friendly tour is designed to showcase Victoria's top attractions. Explore the city with a private, guided tour, visiting landmarks such as the Fairmont Empress, Legislative Assembly Fountain, and Fisherman's Wharf Park. Discover the Butterfly Garden, Bug Garden, and Butchart Gardens. The itinerary includes Victoria's Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Craigdarroch Castle, Clover Point Park, Beacon Hill Totem Pole, and the Breakwater Lighthouse.

Victoria Family Tour with Kids

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Victoria through the eyes of a local on this private tour that invites you to explore the city's charming neighbourhoods, scenic coastal routes, and historical sites. Stroll through Old Town and Canada’s oldest Chinatown, where independent shops and cafés showcase the city's cultural diversity. Enjoy the tranquil gardens of Beacon Hill Park, featuring the tallest free-standing totem pole, and visit the elegant grounds of Government House. This customizable experience allows you to set the pace, capture memorable photos, and enjoy leisurely meals at your favorite spots, making it perfect for day-trippers from Vancouver or cruise ship visitors. Highlights: - Private guided tour tailored to your interests - Explore Old Town and historic Chinatown's heritage - Visit Beacon Hill Park and Government House grounds - Scenic drives and opportunities for dining and photography

Casual Local Haunts Private Tour of Victoria, BC

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural wonders of Vancouver Island on our guided walking tour for small groups, staying in comfortable hotel and lodge accommodations. Walk to hidden beaches and below towering old growth forests, learning the secrets and connections that make the land come to life. As a small group of 12 travelers and one of our professional local guides, we will travel from Victoria to Tofino, Canada’s surf capital and most charming little seaside town. During your guided Vancouver Island hiking tour, you will visit both famous and secret beaches, see rushing waterfalls and likely encounter plenty of wildlife!

7 Day Guided Small Group Tour On Vancouver Island’s West Coast

Experience the charm and history of Victoria in this private 2-hour luxury city tour. Your expert driver-guide will take you through Victoria’s most iconic landmarks, including the historic downtown, Inner Harbour, and the bustling Fisherman’s Wharf. Stroll through Beacon Hill Park, explore the vibrant Chinatown, and admire the elegance of Government Street’s heritage buildings. With personalized service and plenty of time for photos, this tour offers a perfect introduction to Victoria’s rich culture, history, and stunning scenery.

Private Shore Tour: Luxury 2-Hour Victoria City Highlights

Watch the sun set over Victoria Harbour on an evening kayak trip in Victoria that includes a short paddling lesson and all kayak equipment. Watch for bald eagles, seals, otters, and other wildlife as you follow an experienced kayak guide along the shoreline, passing the historic landmarks of downtown Victoria, Victoria’s shipyards, and the reversing falls under Tillicum Bridge. Enjoy individual attention from the guide on this small-group kayak tour.

Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Join a fun group of beer lovers for a beer tour of Victoria’s craft breweries, sampling some of the city’s best brews along the way. Let someone else do the driving, so you can focus on exploring local beer, with a flight of four samples at each of three breweries. This Victoria beer tour includes beer and all transport, and it’s the perfect introduction to the energetic Vancouver Island brewing community.

Victoria Craft Brewery Tour

Experience the best of Victoria on this deluxe 4-hour tour, combining a scenic city highlights tour with a visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Begin with a panoramic drive through Victoria’s charming downtown, Inner Harbour, and historic landmarks, before heading to Butchart Gardens, a lush, 55-acre garden paradise. Stroll through vibrant flower displays, tranquil ponds, and themed gardens at your own pace. With a perfect balance of city and nature, this tour offers an unforgettable look at Victoria’s beauty and history.

Private Shore Tour: Victoria Highlights & Butchart Gardens

Get a new perspective on Victoria’s beautiful, bustling harbor on a guided kayak tour. Glide through the historic waterways in a state-of-the-art sea kayak, soaking up fantastic views of where Victoria’s stately skyline meets the harbor’s wild aquatic landscape. As you paddle, join the local traffic of seaplane, ferries and whale-watching boats, and keep an eye out for native wildlife like river otters and harbor seals.

Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the ultimate Victoria tour with this all-inclusive 8–8.5-hour private excursion. Visit the city’s most iconic highlights, including the grand Craigdarroch Castle or Hatley Castle, then immerse yourself in the beauty of Butchart Gardens, a world-renowned floral paradise. Take a scenic coastal drive with stunning views, then visit the Malahat Skywalk for panoramic vistas. Enjoy an optional lunch stop at a local spot along the way. With a mix of history, nature, and stunning viewpoints, this tour is the perfect way to see the best of Victoria in one day.

Private Shore Tour: Ultimate Victoria Tour with Gardens & Castles

The Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria’s top attractions, and during the Christmas holiday season it comes alive with twinkling lights and beautiful illuminations. On this small-group tour—limited to 14 people—begin with pickup at your downtown Victoria hotel and enjoy a festive visit to the world-famous gardens. Sing along to traditional carols through the Twelve Days of Christmas display and enjoy a Christmas to remember in Victoria.

Christmas Lights at The Butchart Gardens

1 hour City Tour & Butchart Gardens: Christmas - Entry included!

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Victoria

Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer

Helen_M, Oct 2026

High recommendations for Viator.

Bus was early which was appreciated as there is no place to wait other than outside in the street. The driver Pam (or Pat) I did not hear due to ongoing construction....was fabulous. She kept us informed every step of the way and her driving was superb!! Only disappointment was the narrowness of the seats.

Halloween Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Sherri_K, Oct 2026

Spooky and fun.

Excellent tour. I highly recommend booking this. The operator is a historian and a wealth of information with such a great knack for storytelling. Me, my husband and our teens absolutely loved it. Great mix of walking and sitting locations and the tour doesn’t cover a huge amount of ground but takes into account plenty of sites between Market Square and Bastion Square. They may tours different sites for different groups but this was our experience.

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria

Bridget_H, Oct 2026

Mother/Daughter trip to Victoria

You have the option to buy the tickets to the shuttle to and from the garden as well as buying the garden ticket ahead of time. Also, while you are riding the shuttle to and from the garden, the driver gives a great history of the island and of the Butchart family. This was a wonderful experience for me and my mother.

Malahat SkyWalk Tickets

Jody_C, Oct 2026

Fun for All Ages

The drive from Langford to Malahat Skywalk was absolutely beautiful. There is ample parking at no addition fee, the staff were friendly, check-in was a breeze. They have done a fantastic job of providing activities for all ages and fitness levels. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

Diredre_L, Sept 2026

The tour was great. Andy...

The tour was great. Andy is an excellent guide and did a wonderful job providing the history of Victoria. The food, at every restaurant that he took us to, was perfect and delicious. I will definitely tell others about his tour. I will definitely visit the restaurants when I come back to Victoria.

Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Jill_W, Sept 2026

Professional whale watching at its best

A professional, conservation aware whale watching experience - purpose built vessel, knowledgeable naturalists - thank you Eden, Amber and Lauren. We saw so many whales, Orcas and Humpbacks and learned much about these incredible giants of the oceans. Thank you.

Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Nathan_P, Aug 2026

Best whale tour in town!!!

Captain Raj is amazing. We had so much fun on their new zodiac. The experience was really great. I was concerned about the chop on the ocean because of a back injury I've been recovering from. But the seawave seats are super shock absorbing and I never once felt like the boat was jarring.

Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour

Donna_a, Aug 2026

Excellent Experience, Fab Food, Great Group

Our city and food guide, Wendy, did an excellent job. She knows the city and is a great advocate for Victoria and its food scene. She took us to seven locations and all were very good. My favorite was the Korean Korndog, although every restaurant was very good. In addition we had a great group of people from around the world. The food was really good and there was enough that you will leave satiated. Thanks Wendy!

Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

Ivy_T, Aug 2026

Worth It

We had an amazing experience with Orca Spirit as Josh the Captain lead us to some excellent locations. Before our trip out, there was a pod of 5 Orcas in the Inner Harbour. There was a lot of activity with a pod of Orcas sharing/celebrating a big kill and we even caught a breech. We then were witness to couple of Humpbacks doing deep dives and showing us their massive tails. Sealions galore at Race Rocks ... Plug your nose lol. Josh was very informative and a fantastic guide.

Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

Keith_c, May 2026

Unforgettable Experience

Wow what an absolute shambles experience seeing the Orcas in their natural environment. OK the poor sea lion didn't enjoy it as he was their dinner but what a spectacle. The team, from the receptionist girls to the boat driver , and Catherine and Jake the guides were superb.