Fully narrated tour of Butchart Gardens and Saanich Peninsula
Overview
Visit one of the finest gardens in the world on this guided, 3-hour tour from Victoria, British Columbia. Walk among the fragrant displays and carefully recreated historical fountains while enjoying some of the best scenery the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. This fully narrated, small-group tour is fully customizable to private groups. Please note: admission to Butchart Gardens is not included.
What's Included
- Private tour of Butchart Gardens from Victoria
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fully narrated tour
- Driver and guide
- Entrance fees to the Gardens is not included in the cost of the tour. The entrance fees are varied based on ages of visitors - child, youth, adult
- Transportation to/from Ferry terminal, cruise terminal, or airport ($5 per person fee)
Meeting Location
Victoria
Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Butchart Gardens draw more than a million visitors to the Saanich Peninsula every year to experience world-class gardens and incredible scenery. Designated a National Historic Site due to its international acclaim, the gardens offer vibrant displays of verdant plant life and scenic pathways, allowing visitors incredible opportunities to explore graceful fountains, recreated Japanese temples, and renaissance-inspired displays.
This 3-hour tour starts with a pickup from any Victoria-based hotel or lodging. After meeting the driver and tour host, travel through 30 minutes of strikingly lush, natural scenery en route to the gardens. The guide will intersperse bad jokes and personal anecdotes with a careful narration of the history and details of the Saanich Peninsula. He/she will provide the necessary context to truly understand the Butchart Gardens, helping travelers appreciate the unique qualities that make the displays a national treasure. Admission to Butchart Gardens is not included.
The elaborate gardens include an incredible diversity of recreated landscapes from all over the world, such as the Japanese Garden, English Rose display, and the Italian Star pond, featuring a statue of Mercury. Take approximately 90 minutes to smell the naturally perfumed air and photograph the bright colors before heading back to the guide to solicit a recommendation for the best place to eat lunch.
After completing the visit, ride back to Victoria to a centrally located hotel or bed and breakfast for a complimentary drop-off or airport/ferry exchange.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
- The tour inside the gardens has an additional entrance fee and is self guided as required by Butchart Gardens management.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Private tour of Butchart Gardens from Victoria.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Fully narrated tour.
- Driver and guide.
- Entrance fees to the Gardens is not included in the cost of the tour. The entrance fees are varied based on ages of visitors - child, youth, adult.
- Transportation to/from Ferry terminal, cruise terminal, or airport ($5 per person fee).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fully narrated tour of Butchart Gardens and Saanich Peninsula is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fully narrated tour of Butchart Gardens and Saanich Peninsula will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour of Butchart Gardens from Victoria
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fully narrated tour
- Driver and guide
- Entrance fees to the Gardens is not included in the cost of the tour. The entrance fees are varied based on ages of visitors - child, youth, adult
- Transportation to/from Ferry terminal, cruise terminal, or airport ($5 per person fee)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
- The tour inside the gardens has an additional entrance fee and is self guided as required by Butchart Gardens management.
