Top Vancouver Island City Tours

Soar over downtown Victoria and surrounds on a thrilling, 20-minute seaplane flight! Take to the skies right from the water and enjoy an unforgettable aerial perspective of the harbor, coastline, Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains towering in the distance. With a maximum of fourteen passengers, it’s an intimate, small-group ride navigated by an expert pilot.

Get a history lesson mixed with food as you wander around Old Town and Chinatown on this walking tour. Explore historic areas of the city, which started out as a fur trading outpost, as you taste the local cuisine. Plus, Victoria boasts one of the oldest Chinatown sections in North America. Sample an eclectic mix of cuisine that ranges from Thai dumplings to Mexican tacos, craft beer, and more.

Explore the beautifully historic center of Victoria, then trade downtown streets for the flower-lined paths of Butchart Gardens on a half-day, private tour of the city. You'll start with a trip to Fisherman's Wharf, then see the Parliament Buildings, the Empress Hotel, Beacon Hill Park, and Craigdarroch Castle, following scenic roads through the Vancouver Island countryside. With departures throughout the day, this tour of Victoria highlights is priced per vehicle, and can be tailored to your private group of up to seven people.

Explore Victoria while taking advantage of the city’s great network of cycling lanes on this small-group bike tour. You’ll visit a variety of Victoria landmarks, including Craigdarroch Castle, Government House, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Along the way, your guide will share a wealth of information about the history of British Columbia’s capital, along with a local’s tips and insights into the culture.

If you are short on time, but eager to see the most beautiful spots in Victoria, this is the tour for you. Have your camera ready for stops at Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, Craigdarroch Castle, the Lieutenant Governor’s estate, and Oak Bay Village and Marina. Get your small group together and enjoy this guided tour through all the gorgeous scenery of Victoria.

Enjoy swift travel and breathtaking views over British Columbia on this Victoria to Vancouver seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Victoria’s Inner Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Enjoy panoramic views over local landmarks including Ogden Point, the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the BC Parliament Buildings. Soar over the Gulf Islands’ sandy beaches and dense forests, and look out for the mighty Lion’s Gate Bridge and Brockton Peninsula.

Explore the city of Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens on this half-day guided tour. On the way to the gardens, stop at several attractions including Beacon Hill Park, Craigdarroch Castle, and Mount Tolmie Park. While at the Butchart Gardens, take in the impressive floral displays and the many theme gardens. On the return trip, visit Chinatown, Parliament, and the Empress Hotel.

This is the most unique experience in Victoria. On the Group Walking Tour of Victoria, you get to determine the value for yourself. Victoria’s fascinating history comes alive for you, taking you past iconic and picture-ready sites like the Empress Hotel, multiple heritage buildings from the Gold Rush Era, and the famous “Canada's skinniest alley” in Chinatown. You’ll learn about Victoria’s many eras & districts and discover how it has grown from a small trading post to a rollicking boomtown, to the laid-back and beautiful City of Gardens. Group Walking Tour (Tip based) means that every guest (after booking fee and taxes) has the freedom to set their own price, depending on their budget, the amount of value they feel they received on the 2.5-hour tour, and their desire to support this experience. This highly-rated walking tour will show you all the top attractions and your local guide will take you to all the must-see spots.

Make the most of your visit to Victoria by seeing  many of the area’s highlights in just one day. This private tour packs in top sights including, Butchart Gardens, one of Canada’s oldest Chinatown neighborhoods, Craigdarroch Castle, and the famed Parliament Buildings. Plus, you’ll even have time to stop at a local winery to experience British Columbia’s burgeoning wine scene. Round-trip transportation is also included for an added convenience.

Get to know Victoria in an intimate way during this journey through the city's vibrant street art scene, indulging in craft beer along the way. Immerse yourself in art as each mural tells its own story, reflecting the moods, culture, and history of the area. Connect with the artists leave with a sense of connection to the community. Then, discover the rich beer culture of Victoria, where local breweries create their own flavors.

Make the most of your time in Victoria and combine sightseeing and food and drink tasting on this small-group guided tour. Discover highlights such as Chinatown, Bastion Square, and Market Square, enjoy a ferry ride around the harbor, and sample local bites, cocktail, and craft beers, while learning more about the city’s history and culture from your guide.

Delve into the colorful past of Canada’s oldest Chinatown, in Victoria, British Columbia. This guided walking tour will lead you through the streets and storied allies of the historic neighborhood, as your historian/guide tells you the fascinating, sometimes tragic tales of the people who helped build the city and shape Canada as well as modern China.

Take a sweet-smelling stroll through Victoria’s famous Butchart Gardens, spanning 55 acres (22.2 hectares) of beautifully designed flower beds, lily ponds, footbridges, and thematic landscapes. With a convenient pickup location and a flexible return shuttle schedule, it’s an easy way to experience one of Victoria’s most popular attractions. Visit during summer or holiday season evenings to witness special luminous displays that add an extra touch of enchantment to the gardens.

Get a great overview of Victoria’s historic charm and modern highlights on a 2.5-hour city coach tour. Travel through the area’s most intriguing neighborhoods and stop to explore local landmarks like Beacon Hill Park, Mt Tolmie, Antique Row and Oak Bay Marina. The tour includes entrance to the Scottish baronial mansion Craigdarroch Castle, a National Historic Site of Canada that you can explore at your leisure.

Explore Vancouver Island's magnificent scenery on a full-day, private tour from Victoria to Englishman River Falls, Little Qualicum Falls, and Cathedral Grove, home to some of the tallest and oldest trees on the island. You'll visit a country market, hike through the rainforest and to the waterfalls, and make plenty of photo stops, while learning about Vancouver Island's nature and culture throughout the day. Traveling with a private guide means the trip can be tailored to you, and this tour is priced per-group for up to eight people.

Hidden behind the beauty of Victoria’s historic downtown area, lies a surprising and sinister past. This easy walking tour takes you back in time to the scenes of some of the city’s earliest and most shocking True Crimes, with cases that captured the attention of the entire nation and beyond. Whether it’s frontier justice, mysterious disappearances, or a shocking murder so heinous that it was compared to the Jack the Ripper murders, you’ll discover the gruesome tales of a city growing from the wilds of the west coast. CRIMEWALKS is a self guided, TRUE CRIME walking tour like no other. As you approach the scene of a true crime, immersive audio will begin to play automatically and you can access images and other media related to that story. Then your GPS will guide you to the next location on your CRIMEWALKS tour. Travel at your own pace, with the companions you choose. Start, stop and resume a tour whenever you are ready. Learn the whole story, only with CRIMEWALKS!

It is a navigation APP with self-guided routes with audio guides through Victoria Everything you need to know about Victoria Points of interest linked to Google Maps geolocation Car routes through the city walking routes Access to Web Panel to customize your own route Access to Panel Web as a repository of travel documents Audio guides with 6 languages available (Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, English.)

Explore the main parts of downtown Vancouver like a local, with a tour, tips and unique facts from a local! On our tour, we will walk amongst the famous landmarks and historic areas of Vancouver, explore world-class architecture, and at the same time discover a whole new angle from a local's perspective. Walk in to the Vancouver's Waterfront, the Olympic Cauldron, the main parts of downtown such as Granville, Robson, and Burrard Streets. Discover some interesting history tidbits and architecture along the way, discover places to dine like a local, stroll through some neighborhoods like a local, where to sip your favorite coffees like a local or where to simply chow down and pair some good old local wine or craft beers that will excite your senses! Vancouver and area is dotted with amazing culinary experiences so bring your appetite! Bring your cameras, your questions, and your curiosities!

This 2-hour Private City Tour of Victoria will connect you and your group to the City of Gardens, exclusively, through the eyes of a local guide. Together we will walk through the city and visit many of the must-see landmarks, attractions, and establishments along the way. Victoria is filled with stories that will connect you to its history, architecture, triumphs, and shortcomings. We will meet local legends and guide you to what interests you most. The tour is filled with recommendations & tips to ensure you get the most out of your trip to Victoria!

This 3-hour Private City Tour of Victoria will connect you and your group to the City of Gardens, exclusively, through the eyes of a local guide. Together we will walk through the city and visit many of the must-see landmarks, attractions, and establishments along the way. Victoria is filled with stories that will connect you to its history, architecture, triumphs, and shortcomings. We will meet local legends and guide you to what interests you most. The tour is filled with recommendations & tips to ensure you get the most out of your trip to Victoria!

Travel to Vancouver from Victoria by seaplane, and enjoy the stunning views from the air before taking to the roads for a 4-hour tour of Vancouver with this combo tour. First see Mount Baker, Salt Spring Island, and the Georgia Straight from the comfort of your seaplane. Then, head out with a guide, and explore Vancouver’s Chinatown, Stanley Park, English Bay, and Gastown before hopping back on your seaplane for a flight back to Victoria.

Hop aboard and take in aerial views of British Columbia on this Victoria-to-Whistler flight. Take off in a classic de Havilland seaplane from Victoria's Inner Harbour and watch from above as you fly over the Georgia Strait, plus glacial mountains and lakes. After 60 minutes, land smoothly on Green Lake next to Whistler; a free shuttle bus transports you to your destination in town.