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Practical, up-to-date guides to a Victoria and Butchart Gardens day from Vancouver: what the tours cost, how to get across, how long you need at the gardens, the best season, Christmas lights and Victoria in a few hours.

Butchart Gardens Tour Prices 2026: What You Pay and GetWhat the tours cost, what is included and the DIY maths.Read the guide →Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip 2026: Ferry, Seaplane or TourFerry, seaplane, car or tour: the options compared.Read the guide →How Long to Spend at Butchart Gardens 2026: A 2-Hour PlanWhat you can see in 2 hours, and time by tour.Read the guide →Best Time to Visit Butchart Gardens 2026: Season by SeasonSeasons, opening hours, prices and the January closure.Read the guide →Butchart Gardens at Christmas 2026: Lights, Hours and ToursDates, hours, prices and the Christmas tour.Read the guide →Victoria in a Few Hours 2026: An Inner Harbour Walking PlanA walking plan for 1, 2 or 3 hours of free time.Read the guide →

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Popular Victoria and Butchart Gardens tours

Booked through Viator with both ferry crossings, garden admission and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Full-Day Tour Up to 30 guests ★ 4.713 hours2,322 reviewsFree cancellation

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Full-Day Tour
Max 30Victoria firstFerry

A smaller coach of up to 30 guests: about three hours in Victoria for lunch and the sights first, then Butchart Gardens in the afternoon before the ferry home.

What's included
  • Round-trip ferry crossing and coach transport
  • Butchart Gardens admission (about 1.5 hours in the gardens)
  • About three hours in Victoria, with an optional short driving tour
  • Meet at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, or arrange hotel pickup in advance
  • Not included: food, drinks, gratuities
From$220per person Reserve
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip Most reviewed ★ 4.613 hours3,178 reviewsFree cancellation

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip
FerryGardens firstPickup

The classic day: a BC Ferries crossing through the Gulf Islands, Butchart Gardens first with admission included, then two free hours in Victoria. Pickup at select downtown hotels.

What's included
  • Round-trip BC Ferries crossing and coach transport
  • Butchart Gardens admission, with free time in the gardens
  • About two hours on your own in downtown Victoria
  • Driver-guide; pickup at select downtown hotels or meet at Canada Place
  • Not included: food, drinks, gratuities, airport drop-off
From$184per person Reserve
Victoria Day Tour with Butchart Gardens Mini-coach ★ 4.813 to 14 hours650 reviewsFree cancellation

Victoria Day Tour with Butchart Gardens
Max 243h in VictoriaFerry

A mini-coach of up to 24: about three hours around the Inner Harbour, the Empress and Chinatown, then about 1 hour 45 at Butchart Gardens. Meet at Canada Place.

What's included
  • Round-trip BC Ferries crossing
  • Mini-coach with a maximum of 24 passengers
  • About three hours in Victoria's Inner Harbour area
  • Butchart Gardens admission (about 1 hour 45 minutes)
  • Not included: hotel pickup, food, gratuity; runs rain or shine
From$255per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Both ferry crossings, garden admission and two free hours in Victoria, with downtown hotel pickup and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the gardens-first day trip