60-Minute The Royal Carriage Tour

Highlights

  • Ride in a horse-drawn carriage for a sightseeing tour of central Victoria

  • See top sights—Beacon Hill Park, Empress Hotel, and the Olympic Mountains

  • Easily fit a ride into your itinerary—the tour operates all year around

  • Meet-up at the carriage stand, steps from the Black Ball Ferry terminal

Summary

This popular tour begins with a breathtaking view of the majestic Empress Hotel, overlooking the Inner Harbor with its classic tall ships and sleek sailing vessels. Feel like royalty as you journey past landmark buildings and historic homes. As you enter Beacon Hill Park, you will be dazzled with the array of fragrant flowers and delightful duck ponds. You will continue on out to the Dallas Road waterfront, passing Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway. Here you'll gaze at the splendor of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The rest of your tour will be through the oldest neighborhood in Victoria with an impressive variety of well-maintained historic homes and gardens. The tour finishes back in the Inner Harbor by the Parliament buildings and the Royal London Wax Museum.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

For a romantic sightseeing option in Victoria, few experiences offer a more charming ambience than this horse-drawn carriage tour. Grab your favorite person and meet your guide as you're led through some of Victoria's charming streets, past landmark homes, and along the Dallas Road waterfront. Along the way, enjoy mountain views, see the boats in the Inner Harbor, and learn a bit about local history from your guide.

What’s included?

  • Horse-drawn Carriage ride

  • Professional uniformed staff

  • Local taxes

  • Gratuity (optional)

  • Food and drink

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

For a complete list COVID-19 protocols and procedures please contact us

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Victoria Carriage Tours

About operator:

Victoria Carriage Tours provides unforgettable horse-drawn carriage experience for our customers. This is accomplished by providing our customers with a high degree of quality in our carriages, uniforms, decorations, and other amenities and extras. Key to our success will be our professional, courteous, and informative drivers and tour guides.

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