Christmas in Victoria and the Butchart Gardens

Victoria, Canada

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Victoria and the Butchart Gardens tour from Downtown Victoria
Celebrate the holiday season at Butchart Gardens
Enjoy the light displays at the gardens, including a 12 Days of Christmas display
Rent skates and hit the rink to go ice skating (own expense)
Travel around neighborhoods in Victoria and to Victoria's Inner Harbour to see holiday lights
Choose between three different departure times
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
1 Bottle of water for each passenger
Umbrellas supplied

Entrance fees to the Butchart Gardens
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Itinerary

This Victoria and the Butchart Gardens tour starts with a hotel pickup from your hotel in Downtown Victoria. This tour is offered at three times, including 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6p.m.

Once you arrive at Butchart Gardens, your guide takes you around to explore the festive holiday-light displays. Walk through the theme of the 12 Days of Christmas set up at the gardens, and enjoy the sounds of carolers singing some of your favorite tunes of the season. If you’d like you can also rent skates, and ice skate on the rink (own expense).

Next, your guide gets you back in the vehicle to make your way around the residential areas. Some of the city’s best holiday-light displays are done by locals.

Your last stop is at Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Catch sight of the harbor’s Christmas lights before getting dropped at your hotel.

Inner Harbour

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Butchart Gardens

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking (1 only)
Handicapped accessible depending on the level of ability of the guest,please inquire within
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Great tour guide!...

Suzanne_P, Dec 2025

Great tour guide! Included seeing beautiful Christmas lights throughout Victoria as well as Butchart Gardens.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much, Suzanne! I’m really glad you enjoyed the Christmas in Victoria and the Butchart Gardens tour. The holiday lights around Victoria and the festive atmosphere at Butchart Gardens truly make it a magical experience. I’m happy to hear your guide-Scott- made the tour enjoyable, and I appreciate your kind words. Wishing you all the best, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours

Wonderful Holiday Experience

Craig_S, Dec 2024

Alan was a friendly, thoughtful and informative guide. Even though we had visited Victoria and Butchart Gardens several times before, we toured neighborhoods we had never seen, enjoyed astonishingly creative home Christmas light decorations that we would not have found on our own, and learned new things about the city. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Hi Craig, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m really glad I could show you some new parts of Victoria, even though you’ve visited before. The festive home light displays are definitely a hidden treasure this time of year, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed them! It was a pleasure sharing the city’s stories with you, and I truly appreciate your recommendation. I hope to welcome you back again for another memorable adventure! Best regards, Alan

5 star service!

Janet_T, Dec 2024

Alan picked us up at our hotel right on time. He made the excursion so much fun sharing his fascinating knowledge of the history of the city and the buildings we saw. Alan gave us great tips on touring the garden and found us immediately when we returned to the starting point. When he heard us planning our transportation for our trip to the ferry he offered to take care of that for us.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Janet, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure guiding you through the city and Butchart Gardens. I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the history and tips I shared—it’s always my goal to make every tour fun and memorable. I’m glad I could assist with your transportation plans as well. Wishing you safe travels and hope to see you again on your next visit to Victoria! Warm regards, Alan Surfside Adventure Tours

XMAS TOUR

Tara_B, Dec 2022

Seeing the 12 days of Xmas at the gardens and the tour of Victoria to see the decorations of houses.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hi Tara, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a kind review. It was my pleasure touring your family. All the beat during the holiday season! Darwin

Una gran experiencia súper recomendable !!!

Bertha_G, Dec 2024

El guía nos recojio en el hotel súper puntual en un automóvil muy cómodo , muy amable , manejo muy bien nos llevó a los jardines que valen muchísimo la pena tienen 5 estaciones al año en el jardín así que siempre hay cosas nuevas que ver , precioso lugar nos encantó !!! De regreso nos llevó a ver diferentes suburbios decorados de navidad y Chinatown de noche , una gran experiencia super recomendable

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Hola Bertha, ¡Muchas gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Me alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron del recorrido y que tuvieron una gran experiencia en The Butchart Gardens. Es un lugar mágico que siempre sorprende con algo nuevo en cada estación del año. Fue un placer llevarlos también a ver los suburbios decorados de Navidad y Chinatown de noche. Me hace muy feliz saber que fue un paseo especial para ustedes. Agradezco mucho tu recomendación y espero verlos nuevamente en su próxima visita a Victoria. ¡Un cordial saludo! Alan