Canada · VICTORIA TOURS
Victoria sits closer to the resident orca than anywhere else in the country, and the gardens are the other reason people cross the strait. These 15 cover both, priced, with ferry timing spelled out.
Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise, with orcas, humpbacks, heated cabins, naturalist guides, photos, and practical tips.
“The tour was good. The staff would explain about the different sea life. The tour left the dock on time and returned on time.”
Victoria food and history tour review covering tastings, Chinatown, local stories, route details, value, and practical booking advice.
“Andy is an engaging and affable guide. He is knowledgeable and charming. We enjoyed each of our stops and enjoyed meeting the business owners.”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, practical tips, costs, safety, and booking advice.
“Loved it. Very fast Zodiac! Extremely knowledgeable Captain. Saw lots of beautiful Orcas, Humpbacks, seals, and otters. Thankful for the warm suits they gave us to wear.”
Explore Victoria after dark on a one-hour ghost walk with vivid local stories, historic landmarks, entertaining guides, and an easy downtown route.
“We had. Great time! Chris was so knowledgeable and gave us more information on the different tours given. A lot of history! Loved this can’t wait to go back!”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, practical tips, price advice, and what to expect.
“Fantastic trip - Phoenix was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and the wildlife and their habitat PLUS he found us several humpback whales to watch and marvel at. Also loved the “edginess” of being in a rib.”
Review of the Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from downtown Victoria, including timing, cost, guides, garden tips, and practical booking advice.
“Waiting in the rain was no fun! Could shelter in Empress and use washroom, hoping bus didn’t come too soon. Bus was 15 to 20 mins late and the other 3 passengers and myself got soaked. Narrative from driver fears interesting.”
Review of Victoria’s covered whale watching tour, with warm seating, open-air views, expert guides, wildlife tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Please bring gloves hat an a coat. It was so cold. They should definitely tell u when u book the trip. But so worth.”
Review of Victoria’s SpringTide whale watch tour, with orcas, humpbacks, marine naturalists, boat comfort, pricing, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing experience on board the Springtide, watching humpback whales jump and dive. What a spectacular sight!! Katie was our extremely knowledgeable guide. Not only did she know and understand the individual whales, but she also provided history and information on the critical role of whales in the oceans and the important role humans have in preserving their habitat. I wish every person could see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Thank you Katie and Jasper (our Captain).”
Review of Victoria’s city tour and Butchart Gardens combo, with small-group transport, timing, guide quality, value, and practical tips.
“Our driver and tour guide Mark is very a knowledge person, he talked lots history and customs of Victoria. He also introduced Butchart Gardens past and present, it's a wonderful and fun tour. Thanks Mark who taught us lots of knowledge. Butchart Garden is so beautiful, we wish we could stay longer, 2 and a helf hours in the garden is not enough.”
Review of Victoria’s private pedicab tour from Ogden Point, covering James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Old Town, Chinatown, price, timing, and tips.
“Sastani (I am soelling his name wrong) was the best tour guide this far. He was very friendly, through, customer focused and FUN. We throughly enjoyed our turn. Wasn't adult moment.”
Review of Victoria’s 3-hour covered-boat whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, naturalists, hot drinks, photos, and practical booking tips.
“great trip and excellent staff. got to see T60s and would recommend this tour company”
Review of Victoria’s 4-hour whale watching cruise, with heated cabins, expert guides, free wildlife photos, orca sightings, and practical tips.
“It was an incredible experience. We had 2 humpbacks (female with calf) swimming around our boat for about an hour. I saw them not once, or twice, I saw them multiple times. It was awesome. An experience of a lifetime. That said, we were told that doesn't happen very often. In fact rarely. We were very lucky. The crew was amazing. All of them very nice and competent. Algebra, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and extremely funny. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Victoria’s summer Zodiac whale-watching tour, with orcas, humpbacks, Race Rocks, safety tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“So much wildlife!!! We saw Whales, Seals, Otter and SO MANY different kinds of birds. The trip was long and well worth it! So glad we did it! Highly recommend it!”
See Victoria by open-top bus, with 15 stops, live history, ocean views, and flexible hop-on access from the Empress Hotel.
“Norm was a great guide. Very knowledgeable of the area. Comfortable ride”
Review of Victoria’s three-hour whale watching cruise, with naturalists, Salish Sea wildlife, practical tips, price, access, and booking advice.
“Sam and Brianna were great guides for our first whale watching. Saw lots of Orca and Humpbacks. Highly recommend!”
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