Essence of Victoria: Private Tour of Nature, History & Coast
Overview
Discover the hidden city and nature places, coastal communities and Victoria's Inner Harbour. Your local guide will drive you from one fascinating place to the next. You will visit landmarks like the oldest Chinatown and famous Empress Hotel, where on a private tour that is tailored to you. Walk, drive and enjoy the vibrant culture of Victoria, BC in city galleries and shops or just take lunch by the seaside as you take in of Vancouver Island.
If you are in Vancouver, enjoy this private tour when you plan your day trip to Vancouver Island. We'll meet you in Harbour Air, Helijet, or BC Ferry. Choose to explore historic castles, oldest Chinatown, Victoria's Inner harbour, and its migratory bird sanctuary coastline.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation, experienced tour guide, luxury minivan, pick up and drop off in Victoria.
Meeting and Pickup
Please write the exact pick up location: include name of the Cruise Ship, name of the ferry like Clipper, or BC Ferry, flight number on Harbour Air Sea plane or International Airport, name of the hotel, or address in and around Victoria, BC where we will pick you up
What To Expect
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Beacon Hill Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Craigdarroch Castle
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Government House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oak Bay Village Arts
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Activity code: C-192920P5
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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Bottled water.
- Private transportation, experienced tour guide, luxury minivan, pick up and drop off in Victoria.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Essence of Victoria: Private Tour of Nature, History & Coast is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Essence of Victoria: Private Tour of Nature, History & Coast 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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation, experienced tour guide, luxury minivan, pick up and drop off in Victoria.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
