Private Full-Day Ultimate Experience Of Victoria
Private Full-Day Ultimate Experience of Victoria
This private, all-inclusive package offers the ultimate full-day sightseeing experience in Victoria. Your local and professional driver will provide you with top-notch service as you and your private group experiences this beautiful city in the comfort of your very own vehicle.
Start your day with a visit to the world-famous The Butchart Gardens to beat the crowds. You will have up to two hours to explore this National Historic Site, known for its breathtaking floral displays, themed gardens, and charming gift shop.
Next, visit the Victoria Butterfly Gardens in Brentwood Bay, a popular attraction featuring thousands of tropical butterflies (representing up to 70 species) in a lush, indoor rainforest the size of nearly three basketball courts. You will have about an hour to enjoy this magical experience.
Take a break and quench your thirst with an optional wine tasting at Church and State Winery, renowned for producing award-winning wines. The winery has been recognized with numerous accolades, including "Canada's Best Red Wine" seven times since 2009. Their wines reflect the unique terroir of their South Okanagan Valley and Vancouver Island vineyards. (Wine tasting is optional, and fees apply.)
Enjoy a gourmet meal in a serene vineyard setting. Red Barn Market: Opt for a casual and delicious sandwich from a local favorite known for having the best sandwiches on the island.
After lunch, embark on a scenic drive back to Victoria and visit the iconic Craigdarroch Castle. Built during Queen Victoria's reign by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir, this Victorian-era Scottish Baronial mansion is a National Historic Site, offering a glimpse into the opulence of the past.
Conclude your day with a panoramic city tour featuring Victoria’s top landmarks: Government House: Admire the beautiful grounds of this 33-acre estate, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Beacon Hill Park and Mile 0: Visit the start of the Trans-Canada Highway and enjoy views of lush gardens and the world’s tallest free-standing totem pole. Fisherman’s Wharf: Stroll by the charming houseboat community. Canada’s Oldest Chinatown: Experience the vibrant culture and history of this iconic district. Inner Harbour: Stop for photos at Victoria’s most picturesque spot, where you can capture the Parliament Buildings and the grand Empress Hotel.
Please Note:Vehicle Options: SUV: Accommodates 1 to 5 passengers. Van: Accommodates 6 to 14 passengers. Lunch is not included and is at your discretion. Entrance fees for attractions, including The Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, and Craigdarroch Castle, are not included in the tour price. Wine tasting fees are optional and apply only to guests who choose to participate. To save time, we recommend pre-purchasing tickets for The Butchart Gardens online at www.butchartgardens.com at least a few days before your visit. Please check their website for the latest updates on visiting hours, seasonal events, and ticket availability. Important: The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic, special events, accidents, or peak travel times to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. This full-day ultimate experience offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and local culture, making it an unforgettable adventure in Victoria.
- Gardens, Foliage, and Nature
About Shore Excursions Group
About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.
Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.
Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.
Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.
Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.
Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.
In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.
High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.
Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.
Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.
Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.
Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.
Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.
Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.
Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.
About Shore Excursions Group
About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.
Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.
Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.
Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.
Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.
Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.
In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.
High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.
Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.
Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.
Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.
Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.
Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.
Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.
Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.
