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Private Tours & Attractions in Victoria

Voyzo runs 16 private tours in Victoria, British Columbia, covering 5 top attractions — each with your own guide, driver, and vehicle, and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

16 Tours 5 Attractions Up to 56 Guests

About Victoria

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, sitting at the southern tip of Vancouver Island with a distinctly British-inflected charm that sets it apart from mainland Canadian cities. The Inner Harbour is the city's front door — float planes taxi in beside the ivy-covered British Columbia Parliament Buildings and the château-style Fairmont Empress Hotel, both landmarks that have anchored the waterfront for over a century. Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada, and its gardens — above all The Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre display garden built inside a former limestone quarry in nearby Brentwood Bay — have earned it the nickname "the Garden City."

The waters around Victoria, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets Haro Strait, are one of the most reliable places on the west coast of North America to see orcas, both resident pods that stay in the region and transient orcas passing through, alongside humpback, minke, and gray whales, seals, sea lions, and sea otters. Back on land, Craigdarroch Castle — a Victorian-era mansion built for coal baron Robert Dunsmuir in the 1890s — and the colorful floating homes of Fisherman's Wharf round out a city that rewards slow exploration on foot as much as time on the water.

Victoria has no bridge or tunnel connection to the mainland — visitors arrive by BC Ferries from Vancouver, by the Victoria Clipper passenger ferry or Black Ball ferry from Seattle, or by air into Victoria International Airport, which shapes it into a self-contained, walkable city rather than a stop on a road trip.

Private Tours

Tours in Victoria

An orca whale surfacing in open water, representative of the species seen on Salish Sea whale-watching trips Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Private Zodiac Whale-Watching Tour from Victoria

A private 3-hour Zodiac whale-watching trip from Victoria's Inner Harbour — cruising the Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits for orcas, humpback, minke, and gray whales, plus seals, sea lions, sea otters, and seabirds, with the whole boat to your group.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Colorful flower gardens with manicured pathways Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

4-Hour Butchart Gardens and Victoria City Private Tour

A private tour combining the world-famous Butchart Gardens with downtown Victoria — real stops at the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, and Fisherman's Wharf.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A three-tiered tray of scones, croissants, and cakes for afternoon tea Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Butchart Gardens and City Private Tour with High Tea

A private tour of Butchart Gardens with real admission and high tea included, plus stops at Chinatown and Craigdarroch Castle.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Glass display cases with framed paintings and artifacts inside a museum gallery Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Tour with Royal BC Museum

A private tour of Victoria with real Butchart Gardens admission included, plus a stop at the Royal BC Museum — not covered on our other Butchart Gardens tours.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
The spiraling elevated walkway of the Malahat SkyWalk near Victoria, BC Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria Day Trip with Butchart Gardens and Malahat Skywalk

A private day tour combining two major real attractions — Butchart Gardens and the Malahat Skywalk, both with admission included, plus Fisherman's Wharf, the Empress, Chinatown, Goldstream Park, and Craigdarroch Castle.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Glasses of cider and craft beer lined up on a wooden tasting table Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Private Local Libations Tour, Victoria, BC

A private tasting tour with lunch included — real stops at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Category 12 Brewing, and Church and State Wines in Brentwood Bay, plus a customizable fourth stop.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Rows of grapevines in a sunlit valley vineyard Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Cowichan Valley Private Wine Tour with Lunch

A private wine tour through the Cowichan Valley in a solar-electric vehicle — real named wineries including Alderlea Vineyards, Blue Grouse Estate Winery, and Vignetta Zanatta, with lunch.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Sunlight filtering through towering old-growth trees in a forest Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Waterfalls, Coombs and Cathedral Grove Rainforest Tour

A private day trip with your own guide, exploring Vancouver Island's old-growth forests and real waterfalls — Goldstream Provincial Park, Cowichan Bay Fishermen's Wharf, Chemainus murals, Cathedral Grove, Little Qualicum Falls, Englishman River Falls, and Coombs Country Candy.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A rugged Pacific coastline with waves crashing on rocky shore Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Sooke to Port Renfrew: Wild Pacific Adventure

A private day trip with your own driver and guide, exploring Vancouver Island's wild Pacific coast — real stops at Botanical Beach Provincial Park, Avatar Grove, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, and French Beach Provincial Park.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A forest hiking trail winding through tall evergreen trees Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Private Guided Rainforest Hike in Victoria

A private, guided rainforest hike near Victoria — real old-growth forest trails, shaped around your group's pace and interests.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Crates of colorful fresh peppers and produce at an outdoor farmers market stall Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

A Magic Day on Salt Spring Island

A private day trip to Salt Spring Island — the real Saturday Market, a farm cheese tasting, and local art galleries, on one of BC's most beloved Gulf Islands.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Victoria's flower-lined Inner Harbour waterfront near the cruise terminal, with the Parliament Buildings and marina in view Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Pedicab Tour of Victoria from Cruise Ship Terminal

A private pedicab tour of Victoria — real stops through the James Bay neighborhood, an old-fashioned corner grocer, Beacon Hill Park's resident peacocks, and the Empress Hotel.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Craigdarroch Castle, a grand Victorian-era stone castle with towers and turrets in Victoria, BC Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Craigdarroch Castle Pedicab Tour

A private pedicab tour focused on Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria's grand Victorian-era mansion — a dedicated, unhurried visit rather than a brief drive-by stop.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
The forested Saanich Inlet coastline as seen from the Malahat SkyWalk observation tower Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria: Malahat SkyWalk, Castle, and Wharf Tour

A private tour to the Malahat Skywalk, a real elevated treetop walkway with mountain views — plus exterior views of Craigdarroch Castle and Fisherman's Wharf along the way.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A fine bone-china teacup and saucer with a delicate floral pattern, set for tea Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Romantic Victoria and Butchart Gardens Explorer Private Tour

A private premium day trip from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens — real stops at the BC Legislature, high tea at the Fairmont Empress, Fisherman's Wharf, Craigdarroch Castle, and Chinatown.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A garden path winding through Butchart Gardens, framed by evergreens and blossoming cherry trees Private Tours
Victoria, British Columbia

Vancouver: Victoria & Butchart Gardens Private Day Tour

A private day trip from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens — real named garden sections (Sunken, Rose, Japanese, and Italian Gardens), the Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings, and lunch with real dietary accommodations including vegetarian, vegan, Jain, and halal.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Your Vehicle

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group in Victoria?

Every Victoria tour is matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from.

Vehicle Model Capacity Best For
Executive SUV Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban Up to 6 guests A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration Up to 14 guests Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.
Prevost Coach Bus Prevost motorcoach Up to 56 guests Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.
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Tickets & Attractions

Top Attractions in Victoria

Popular stops our guides build into Victoria itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — Victoria

Best Time to Visit

Late spring through summer (May–September) brings Victoria's mildest, driest weather, peak bloom at The Butchart Gardens, and the most active whale-watching season in the Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits.

Getting Around

Downtown Victoria and the Inner Harbour are compact and walkable, but Butchart Gardens is about 20–25 minutes outside the city by road — a private vehicle makes it an easy add-on to a harbour day.

Getting to Victoria

There's no bridge from the mainland — most visitors arrive by BC Ferries from Vancouver, passenger ferry from Seattle, or by air into Victoria International Airport (YYJ).

Weather & What to Pack

Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada, but the water is still cold and often breezy — pack layers even in summer, especially for time on a boat or Zodiac.

Money & Tipping

Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). Tipping 15–20% at restaurants is standard, and contactless card payment is widely accepted.

Whale Watching Realism

The Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits are known for abundant marine wildlife, but sightings are never guaranteed on any single trip — operators route around whatever activity is reported that day rather than promising a specific species.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Victoria

One to two days covers the Inner Harbour, Butchart Gardens, and a whale-watching trip at a comfortable pace — a single full private-tour day can combine the harbour and gardens if your schedule is tight.
Yes — it pairs a walkable, historic harbourfront with some of the most reliable whale watching on Canada's Pacific coast and one of the world's best-known display gardens just outside the city.
About 20–25 minutes by car from the Inner Harbour, in nearby Brentwood Bay.
Late spring through summer, roughly May to September, sees the most consistent whale activity in the Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits, including resident and transient orca pods.
Downtown Victoria, the Inner Harbour, and Fisherman's Wharf are all walkable and close together. Butchart Gardens and some outlying attractions require a vehicle.
By BC Ferries from Vancouver, by passenger ferry from Seattle, or by flying into Victoria International Airport — there's no bridge or tunnel connection to the mainland.

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