"The live guide, who was also the bus driver, was excellent. The round-trip ferry cruise from Vancouver to Victoria alone is worth it. The Butchart Gardens are a must-see. I highly recommend this company."
Full Day · Ferry Included · Garden Entry Included
Butchart Gardens From Vancouver
The crossing, the coach and Butchart admission in one booking. 4.6/5 from 705 guests, from $186.
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- 4.6 / 5 705+ Reviews
- 55 Acres of Garden
- Naturalist Crew Onboard Guide
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Visit Includes
From the operator's own listing.
Highlights
- Travel from Vancouver to Victoria in one seamless guided day trip
- Cruise through the Gulf Islands on a scenic 90-minute BC Ferries sailing
- Explore Butchart Gardens’ Sunken, Japanese, Rose, and Italian gardens
- Enjoy free time in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Chinatown, and Government Street
- Relax with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, garden admission, & roundtrip transfer
What's Included
- Professional driver and guide
- Select downtown Vancouver pickup and drop-off
- Roundtrip transportation from Vancouver
- Roundtrip BC Ferries cruise
- Guided sightseeing in Vancouver and Victoria
- Admission to Butchart Gardens with free time
- Free time in downtown Victoria
- Downloadable Inner Harbour walking tour
- Vancouver's most trusted tour operator with 40+ years of experience
How the Day Runs
Four steps from pickup to the Sunken Garden.
Book and Get Picked Up
Reserve online with free cancellation. Most tours collect from central Vancouver or Victoria hotels, so no car and no ferry queue.
Cross to the Island
The Vancouver departures include the crossing — by ferry through the Gulf Islands, or by floatplane on the premium trips.
Enter the Gardens
Garden admission is included on these tours, so you walk in rather than queueing at the gate.
See the Sunken Garden
The old quarry floor is the set piece. Allow the full allotted time — most people underestimate how long the loop takes.
Photo Gallery
The Gardens
Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and the Ross Fountain.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
How This Compares
Same gardens, different route and different day.
| Feature | THIS PAGE Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens & Gulf Islands Cru | From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tou |
|---|---|---|
| From | $186 | $222 |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 from 705 reviews | 4.7 / 5 from 256 reviews |
| Garden admission | Included | Included |
| Free cancellation | Yes, up to 24 hours before | Yes, up to 24 hours before |
| Check Availability | View Tour |
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Butchart Gardens
A Full Day, Handled
Four moving parts become one booking — which is the whole reason this tour exists.
Doing Butchart from Vancouver independently means coordinating four legs around a garden visit: coach or car to the terminal, the ferry across the Strait of Georgia, Island road time, and the same again backwards. Miss a sailing and the day unravels.
What This Tour Removes
One booking covers the crossing through the Gulf Islands, the coach at both ends, and garden admission. Rated 4.6/5 from 705 reviews, from $186, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
This operator is also GYG-certified, which is a vetting step most listings on this route do not carry.
Be Realistic About the Day
It is a full day — an early start and an evening return. That is not a criticism of the tour; it is the geography. Booked understanding that, it works well. Booked expecting a relaxed half day, it will not.
The Ferry Is Part of It
The run through the Gulf Islands is genuinely scenic, and on a clear day it is one of the better ferry crossings anywhere. Sit outside if the weather allows — people who spend it in the cafeteria miss the best free hour of the trip.
When Not To Book This
If you are already on Vancouver Island, do not take a Vancouver day trip — go from Victoria in about thirty minutes instead. And if your itinerary can absorb a night in Victoria, that is the better plan outright: an unhurried morning at the Gardens beats a coach schedule.
Guest Reviews
What Visitors Say
4.6/5
from 705 verified guests
"Our driver, Anthony, was very kind, tell us a lot of stories and provided context for some information. Thank you"
"Whilst our trip was a long day our driver Leslie made our visit to Butchart Gardens and Victoria. His knowledge was exceptional and he made the day so enjoyable. Butchart Gardens was outstanding, the attention to detail and presentation of the gardens was superb. Victoria was a joy to explore, which was capped by a drink of fizz at the Fairmont Empress Hotel overlooking the harbour. An excellent day out made even better by our exceptional driver Leslie."
"Anthony are guide was very knowledgeable and shared interesting, useful facts throughout the trip. The Butchart gardens were the highlight of the day, absolutely amazing, and it was great to explore downtown Victoria."
"Our guide was very chatty and provided a lot of information whilst on route."
"Simon was a wealth of information and pleasant tour guide. Loved the day trip!"
"Jason was an excellent tour guide. He is friendly, funny, and very warm. He's a true local; he knows every detail about the city and Canada. I loved the trip and felt safe and comfortable throughout the tour. Thank you, Jason!"
"our guide, Dave R was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, knew how to tell a story! We really enjoyed the tour. did wish we had more time at the gardens as they are fabulous!"
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Butchart Gardens From Vancouver — Questions
What people ask before booking this one.
Yes. This tour bundles Butchart Gardens entry with the transport, so you do not buy a ticket separately at the gate. Bare admission, if you were going independently, runs about CA$44 for an adult in summer.
Tours allot a fixed window and it varies by operator. Two to three hours walks the main loop comfortably; 90 minutes is tight. Check the allowance on the booking page if a slow visit matters to you.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Booking early and moving the reservation if plans change costs nothing, and summer departures do sell out.
No. This is an independent visitor guide. The Butchart Gardens is family-owned and sells its own admission at butchartgardens.com. We list tours that include entry and earn a commission if you book one, at no extra cost to you.
Comfortable shoes above all — 55 acres is more walking than people expect, with some elevation in and out of the Sunken Garden. Layers, since Brentwood Bay is cooler than inland, and sun protection in summer.
Still have questions? Email us at info@butchartgardenstickets.com