Top 5 City Tours in Victoria

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 hotel pickup, a reserved seat, garden tips, and 2.5 hours to explore on your own. Guides including Tyko, Mark, Jim, and Markus have been praised for local stories and humor. Small vehicles offer three photo stops, though they have no room for luggage, strollers, or wheelchairs.

“Tour director is witty and knowledgeable. Happy to answer questions; very friendly and courteous also.”

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2.Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 315 reviews · 3h 30m · from $48

Start outside the Fairmont Empress and spend up to 210 minutes touring Victoria by open-top double-decker bus. English narration covers local history and Indigenous cultures, while 15 stops let you explore Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Oak Bay, Beacon Hill Park, and more. Guides such as Norm, Erin, and Brian have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“Best way to see Victoria and all it’s unique communities.”

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

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

Ride through Victoria with The Pedaler for about 2.5 hours, using a loaner pedal bike or upgrading to an e-bike. Guides such as Mike, Michael, and Ben lead small groups past the Parliament buildings, Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle, Government House, Rockland, and Beacon Hill Park, mixing city history with quiet streets and scenic riding.

“Michael was a fantastic tour guide. We saw so much of the city and learned some fun facts and history along the way, but not too much to bore our teenagers. Michael even recommended some fun things to do after our tour.”

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4.Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour

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

Walk from Victoria’s Steamship Terminal through the Inner Harbour and Government Street, stopping for savory bites, sweets, wine, cheese, and more. Guides such as Erik, AJ, Brenda, Ben, and Bonnie mix local history with food stories. The tour costs $93.88, lasts about two hours, and takes up to 14 people.

“History lesson and great food tour combined! What could be better. Our guide kept us entertained and found the most interesting food stops. This is a tour not to be missed.”

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

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

Start at Victoria’s Inner Harbour and walk through the Parliament buildings, Thunderbird Park, Bastion Square, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, and Market Square. Guides such as Joe, Rebecca, Camilo, and Luise add local stories, food tips, and history. The route takes about 2.5 hours, with morning, afternoon, and evening departures.

“Joe C is born and raised in Victoria and knows the city and its history in depth....as also all types of places to eat. Recommended.”

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