From Vancouver: Victoria & Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

Summary Description

Experience the magic of Christmas with a scenic ferry ride, festive Victoria city tour, and enchanting Butchart Gardens displays.

Highlights

Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour ferry cruise through the picturesque Gulf Islands
Admire the festive decorations along Government Street, Chinatown, and the Inner Harbour
Experience The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens
Make the most of ample free time to explore Victoria’s architecture, boutiques, and artisan cafés

Description

Step into the holiday spirit with a full-day escape to Victoria and the enchanting Butchart Gardens! Your adventure begins with a scenic 90-minute BC Ferries cruise across the Georgia Strait, offering sweeping views of the Gulf Islands as you travel toward British Columbia’s charming capital.

In Victoria, explore the picturesque Inner Harbour, where the iconic Fairmont Empress and Parliament Buildings glow under festive Christmas lights. Then wander into pure holiday magic at The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens, where more than a million sparkling lights, seasonal blooms, and whimsical installations bring the Twelve Days of Christmas to life.

This tour offers a perfect blend of city exploration and holiday cheer, making it an unforgettable Christmas experience.

Included / Excluded

Scenic BC Ferries cruise through the Georgia Strait
Guided tour of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings, Chinatown, Downtown, and Beacon Hill Park
Experience The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens - a sparkling botanical wonderland
Ample leisure time to relax and explore Victoria at your own pace
Convenient hotel pick-up option available

Meals and driver gratuities

Start / End Locations

Start Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Commentary

Guide : English

Important Information

Know Before You Book

This tour is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair accessible in most areas.
The tour operates on specific dates; check availability before booking.
Gratuities for the driver and guide are not included and are appreciated.

Know Before You Go

Wear warm, windproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Meals are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing food during free time.
Guests may activate ticket in Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Additional Information

Pick-up location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia. Please reach out to our reservations team at [email protected] for alternative pick up options.

Pick-up time: 9:20am

Redemption Information

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The full round-trip adventure takes about 12–13 hours depending on the season.

How long will we spend on BC Ferries?

It takes about 90 minutes to reach Vancouver Island from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Onboard amenities include a self-serve restaurant, washrooms, and a children’s play area.

How much time will we spend at Butchart Gardens?

You’ll have approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to explore Butchart Gardens at your own pace.

Are the Butchart Gardens wheelchair accessible?

The gondola ride to the summit takes about 10 minutes each way.

How much free time will we have in Victoria?

Free time in Victoria varies by season: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours in spring and summer, and about 1.5 hours during the winter months.

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About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.

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