City Tours in Victoria: Book These 9 First

1.COMBO Victoria City Tour & Butchart Gardens & Entry Tix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $106Our pick

This five-hour Victoria outing pairs a narrated city tour with admission to Butchart Gardens. You get about 2.5 hours to explore the gardens independently, plus three photo stops around Victoria. Guides such as Jim, Mark, Tyko, and Taiko are praised for lively local stories. Small vehicles, reserved seating, and hotel pickup keep the day simple, but there is no room for luggage, wheelchairs, strollers, or small children.

“Fabulous day out. Excellent tour guide. Jim was very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was really enjoyable. The Gardens were amazing”

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2.Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour – Hoods & Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Ride Victoria’s downtown, waterfront, Chinatown, Fernwood, Rockland, and Beacon Hill Park on a 2.5-hour guided tour with The Pedaler. Choose a regular bicycle or upgrade to an e-bike for the hills. Guides such as Michael, Mike, and Ben add local stories, history, and practical tips, while small groups keep the ride personal.

“Stopped fairly often to hear stories and learn about the area. Good distance for recreational riders like my wife and myself.”

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3.Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $93

This small-group walk links Victoria’s Inner Harbour and downtown with seven food and drink tastings, from seafood chowder and Korean corn dogs to wine, cheese, macarons, and drinking chocolate. Guides such as Erik, AJ, Brenda, Ben, and Bonnie add local stories along the way. Expect a generous lunch, short walks, and a maximum of 14 people.

“The guy was really informative and friendly. Enjoyed visiting different restaurants and tasting unique foods”

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4.Victoria City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Grauity-Based

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

This roughly 2.5-hour Victoria walk begins at the Inner Harbour and covers the Parliament buildings, Thunderbird Park, Bastion Square, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, and more. Guides such as Joe, Rebecca, Camilo, and Luise add local stories, food tips, and history. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available.

“Tour led by young girl who took off walking. We ended up far behind before she noticed. We are 76 and 75 so it was not her fault that we had trouble keeping up. We decided the tour was not for us and left. Other people seemed ok.”

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5.City Highlights and Butchart Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 148 reviews · from $86

Spend four hours touring Victoria by comfortable vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, then explore Butchart Gardens on your own for two hours. You’ll pass Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, and the BC Legislative Buildings. Guides such as Michael, Jacob, Jim, and Hamish are known for lively local commentary.

“Hammich was very knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed our tour.”

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6.Victoria City Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour, eBike Upgrade Avail.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride through Victoria with an English-speaking guide on a small-group route linking Government House, Craigdarroch Castle, the waterfront, Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Inner Harbour, and Chinatown. Regular bikes are included, with an optional e-bike upgrade. Guides such as Joe, Camilo, Riley, and Michael have led recent tours.

“What a great way to explore Victoria. Lou was a great guide and shared Victorias history. Bikes were fun.”

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7.Victoria City Highlights Bike Tour – Castle Hoods & Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · from $59

Spend 2.5 hours cycling Victoria’s waterfront, Chinatown, Fernwood, Rockland, Craigdarroch Castle, and Beacon Hill Park with an English-speaking guide. Michael and Ben are among the guides who lead this relaxed 6.8-mile ride. Standard bikes cost $59, with e-bike upgrades available for $30 plus GST.

“Ben was AWESOME!! The staff was very friendly & helpful. The tour was well worth the money”

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8.2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews

See ten Victoria highlights in a private vehicle with a guide such as John, Ken, Andy, or Heike. You’ll stop for photos at Mile Zero, Beacon Hill Park, Craigdarroch Castle, Chinatown, the Inner Harbour, and Fisherman’s Wharf. The route can be adjusted, and pickup is available at Ogden Point.

“This was a great way to see Victoria with limited time! Ken was very informative and we loved the slide show in the vehicle during the tour. We saw the main attractions and got out for a few short walks and pictures.”

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9.Victoria City Highlights Bike Tour for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Ride through Victoria with a local guide on a small-group bike tour covering the Parliament Buildings, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Fernwood, Craigdarroch Castle, Government House, Rockland, and Beacon Hill Park. Guides including Alan, Ben, Michael, and Nicole are known for clear stories, steady pacing, and helpful local food tips.

“Tour guy was very informative. Bikes were nice. Had fun and the bonus included burning a few calories 20 minute walk from the cruise port. The walk was scenic.”

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