4 Boat Tours in Victoria to Build a Day Around

1.Pedicab Tour of Victoria from Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Meet your guide at Ogden Point and explore Victoria by private pedicab for about three hours. You’ll pass James Bay homes, Emily Carr House, Beacon Hill Park, the Inner Harbour, Old Town, and Fan Tan Alley. Guides such as John, Adrian, Christian, and Taylor are known for lively stories, local tips, photos, and flexible stops.

“ADRIAN Van Drunen was absolutely superb!! Processional, witty, Kind & Courteous. He made our short visit a wonderful memory. Such a huge amount of information and facts… and personal insights to living on this beautiful island. Thank you Adrian”

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2.Victoria Whale Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalists

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 305 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

From 645 Humboldt Street in Victoria, you’ll cruise the Salish Sea for about three hours with two onboard naturalists. Look for orcas, humpbacks, minke whales, seals, sea lions, porpoises, otters, and marine birds. The boat holds up to 40 people, and guides such as Sam, Brianna, Sophie, and Nour bring strong local wildlife knowledge to the trip.

“We had a great time on the boat and seeing Orcas. The crew was awesome and very knowledgeable. I would go again.”

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3.Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Victoria with a local English-speaking guide, sampling small bites and drinks, and riding a harbor ferry. The route covers Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, Bastion Square, Market Square, the Empress, and the Inner Harbour. Guides such as Gary, Fish, Julie, Rebecca, and Roberto bring strong local knowledge and an easygoing style.

“Book this tour - you will be glad you did. We had a wonderful tour guide - Fish. He went above and beyond, so knowledgeful, kind, funny and interesting. We thought the tour was also great value for money. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Victoria. Do it on your first day (unlike us!) and you will get lots of useful tips for other great things to do in Victoria.”

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4.Victoria Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 2h 30m · from $62Best value

Start outside the Empress with an English-speaking guide in a red vest, then ride the harbour ferry to Chinatown. Walk through historic lanes, Bastion Square, and Government Street while enjoying a cocktail, craft beer, local bites, and chocolate. Guides may include Gary, Fish, Julie, Emily, or Dyson.

“Our guide Dyson was very knowledgeable, relevant, and engaging. Good mix of food, front, history, and ferry ride. Highly recommend.”

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