The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Vancouver Island, Canada

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on the gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous for the historic Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings and beautiful Butchart Gardens. This deluxe small group tour includes admission to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. A visit to Vancouver is not complete without a trip to Victoria! Upon leaving Vancouver, you will take a scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands towards Swartz Bay. From here, you will have a short drive down to Victoria. Here we will take you on a guided tour of Victoria. We will take you to Fisherman’s Wharf, the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and the historic Chinatown, including a stop at the narrowest alley in Canada, Fan Tan Alley. There will be additional time to explore downtown Victoria on your own.

Inclusions: Experienced, friendly, and fun Driver-Guide, Deluxe coach transportation, Roundtrip Ferry aboard BC Ferries, Onboard entertainment & commentary throughout, Entrance to Butchart Gardens, All taxes, Great discount on optional activities

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Let us transport you into the future of travel in the serenely-quiet, sporty luxury of Tesla Tours' brand-new Sea Blue Tesla Model 3, Obsidian Model X SUV, or Signature Red Tesla Model S 85: Burgundár, the world's first fully-electric, solar-powered* touring sedan. Tesla Tours' futuristic history tour of Victoria, the garden city will whisk you from scenic vistas over volcanic hills and breathtaking fjords sculpted by the last great ice-age to locally-guided, professionally curated visits to classic Victorian locations such as Beacon Hill Park, Ogden Point, Abkhazi Gardens, and historic Craigdarroch Castle. Savour the sea views, meet the seals at Oak Bay Marina, and get a bird's-eye view from Mount Tolmie. Take advantage of our First Class concierge service to reserve an local foodie's luncheon or a classic high-tea at one of Victoria's hidden treasures like Abkhazi Tea House or the classic Fairmont Empress.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional driver, local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and additional drinks (available for purchase), Gratuities

Discover the beautiful city of Victoria With a professional photographer as your tour guide As of Aug 15th the start time will be 6.30pm, as its getting dark earlier. Learn to take vacation photos that are absolutely stunning, Our tours are for everyone, even cell phone photographers. This  tour is off the beaten path.  Visit the oldest cemetery in western Canada. Here you'll find quiet, park like settings, monuments and sculptures, beautiful views  of the ocean  and a sense of history  unlike anywhere else in Victoria. A herd of deer have made this place their permanent home.  You  will  hear interesting stories about some of the people who are buried there. Afterwards, take evening silhouettes at the beach and the watch the sun fade over the ocean and the city. The photo opportunities are truly endless on this 2 hours tour but be prepared to walk up a small hill.

Inclusions: Professional photographer guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Capital Tour takes you through Victoria's history of becoming British Columbia's capital, also known as the Garden City Experience the melodic hoof beats as the your eyes indulge in the natural ecosystem of Vancouver island,along with a plethora of beautifully landscaped garden beds. Thru old town, the china town we proceed thru the inner harbour soaking in the views of the grand Empress Hotel and our Legislative building all while experiencing the time honored tradition of the gentle draft horse.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tour Victoria in a fun, unique and relaxing way -- by horse-drawn carriage! Your experienced, uniformed driver will navigate Victoria's streets and show you amazing views of the historic James Bay neighborhood, the Dallas Road waterfront, Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor and more.

Inclusions: Professional uniformed staff, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuity (optional), Food and drink

Tour Victoria in a fun, unique and relaxing way -- by horse-drawn carriage! Your experienced, uniformed driver will navigate Victoria's streets and show you amazing views of the historic James Bay neighborhood, the Dallas Road waterfront, Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, Downtown, Chinatown and more. Routes subject to change.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Our professional historian is able to include many significant sites not offered in other tours. Enjoy the tour in our rare 1997 Bentley New Turbo R Exl built by Rolls Royce. Only 823 were built, all between 1995-97. Our Grand City with High Tea at Butchart Gardens Tour covers all the main attractions in Victoria, the city of flowers, and the world-famous gardens located 15 miles outside of the city. For over a century, Butchart Gardens has been the premier attraction for travelers visiting Victoria. Enjoy BUTCHART GARDENS, a two and a half hour stop for a unique and remarkable experience, including 900 varieties of flowers and 120 varieties of trees, as well as a classic British Style High Tea with mouth-watering scones, delicious pastries, savory chowder, exquisite tea sandwiches, sumptuous desserts, and a selection of fine teas. This finely crafted tour includes more attractions than we can list in the "What to Expect" section.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Expert Guide Who Is Professional Historian

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry/Admission Fees To Any Tourist Attraction, Meals/High Tea

Our professional historian is able to include many significant sites not offered in other tours. Enjoy the tour in our rare 1997 Bentley New Turbo R Exl built by Rolls Royce. Only 823 were built, all between 1995-97. Our Grand City and Butchart Gardens Tour covers all the main attractions in Victoria, the city of flowers, and the world-famous gardens located 15 miles outside of the city. For over a century, Butchart Gardens has been the premier attraction for travelers visiting Victoria. Enjoy BUTCHART GARDENS, a one and a half hour stop for a unique and remarkable experience, including 900 varieties of flowers and 120 varieties of trees. This finely crafted tour includes more attractions than we can list in the "What to Expect" section.

Inclusions: Expert Guide Who Is Professional Historian, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entry/Admission Fees To Any Tourist Attraction, Meals/High Tea, Gratuities

Come experience what makes Victoria special through our tour of the historic heritage neighborhood of James Bay and the spectacular Beacon Hill Park. Our guides will educate and entertain you with information about the history of our city, as it evolved from a small fur trading outpost to a booming gold rush town, to the present day capital of British Columbia. We have lots of stops for photos along the way, so be sure to bring your camera. Our guides are able to customize your tour based on what you want to see, feel free to inquire either before booking or while on tour about any wishes and we will do our best to make it happen.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Personalized tours to your requests, Warm waterproof blankets in case of inclement weather

Exclusions: Gratuities

Victoria has an abundance of two great things; beautiful historic churches and delicious chocolate. Join us on a guided walking tour that combines a history and an architectural tour of places of worship with a food tour where we will indulge in chocolate from local businesses. On this guided tour we will visit 3 places of worship including St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Christ Church Cathedral, and St. Andrew's Cathedral. Guests will hear stories of how they came to be and what makes them architecturally significant. Come hungry as we will visit six local businesses sure to satisfy the chocoholics in the group! Stops include historic Roger's Chocolates, Chocolats Favoris, Bon Macaron, Crust Bakery, La Taquisa, and the new Chocolate & Co, a collaborative shop of local chocolatiers. A perfect tour for history buffs and chocoholics!

Inclusions: Guests are treated to multiple chocolate treats including macarons, handmade chocolates, a mole taco and a decadent drinking chocolate.

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