Top Vancouver IslandTours
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Tofino Whale Watching Adventure: Gray, Humpback and Orcas
CA$190.9Explore the rugged waters of Tofino on an exhilarating whale watching tour, where encounters with majestic grey whales, humpbacks, and orcas await. Cruise through stunning landscapes to popular feeding grounds near Flores, Vargas, and Long Beach while observing a variety of marine wildlife including sea lions, sea otters, and a myriad of bird species. With a 95% success rate in sightings, this tour guarantees an unforgettable experience, supported by expert guides who share insights about the region's ecosystems. Tailored for nature enthusiasts and families alike, choose between our intimate Zodiac (10:30am and 1:30pm) or comfortable covered boat options (4:30pm). - 2.5-hour whale watching tour with three daily departures - Up to 12 guests per tour for a personalized experience - 95% success rate in whale sightings with a raincheck guarantee - Suitable for children and infants; contact for special arrangements. - Zodiac requires a minimum height of 4'8"
⏳ 2 - 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Tofino Bear Watching Tour: Explore Clayoquot Sound
CA$190.9Venture into the serene waters of Clayoquot Sound on this unforgettable bear watching tour. Observe black bears foraging for rock crabs in their natural habitat while surrounded by breathtaking coastal scenery. With expert guides and a high success rate for bear sightings, this tour is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Enjoy the comfort of our open-concept boats, ensuring an intimate wildlife experience without crowds. Keep an eye out for seals, eagles, and more as you navigate the tranquil inlet waters. - Tour duration: 2 to 2.5 hours with daily departures from April to October - Small group sizes of up to 12 for a personalized adventure - 95% success rate in bear sightings, with a free raincheck available if bears aren’t spotted
⏳ 2 - 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
CA$210Experience one of British Columbia's most scenic drives aboard a modern executive motorcoach as you travel the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. Relax in comfort with spacious seating, climate control, and an onboard washroom while your professional driver-guide shares stories and highlights along the way. Stop at Shannon Falls, one of BC's tallest waterfalls, before continuing to the Sea to Sky Gondola. Ride to the summit for breathtaking views of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, and surrounding forests. Explore the suspension bridge, walking trails, and viewing platforms, or simply take in the scenery. Continue to Whistler Village, where you'll have approximately three hours of free time to explore the pedestrian village, browse local shops, enjoy lunch, or relax before returning to Vancouver. Combining spectacular scenery, iconic attractions, and premium transportation, this full-day tour is a memorable way to experience the Sea to Sky corridor.
⏳ 10 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
CA$255Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry ride across the Georgia Strait through the Southern Gulf Islands. Discover the stunning Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with over 50 acres of vibrant floral displays. Spend two hours exploring themed gardens like the Sunken and Rose Gardens at your leisure. Then head to downtown Victoria, passing through Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the picturesque Inner Harbour. Enjoy free time to explore historic landmarks like the Empress Hotel or Royal BC Museum, stroll the harbor, or relax at a café. This tour blends natural beauty, cultural sights, and relaxing travel, making it a perfect day trip for visitors to Vancouver.
⏳ 13 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
CA$215.25Hop aboard Salish Sea Eclipse – a high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamaran. This 95 passenger catamaran was engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of the Salish Sea in comfort, as we cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of wildlife, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.
⏳ 3 - 4 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Halloween Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
CA$24Our special Halloween walking tour explores Victoria's darkest past. Every year, we change our Halloween route and add new stories that we don't get a chance to tell on our regular walks. Join us for gruesome tales of murder, mayhem and ghosts on the streets and alleys of Victoria's Old Town.
⏳ 1 hour ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
CA$114.99This award-winning, owner-operated 2-hour tour begins at the Phillips Brewing Tasting Room (2000 Government St) and includes stops at The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Government St., the Inner Harbour, and the Parliament Buildings. There are six local tastings included along the route as we discuss the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C. Tours operate rain or shine!
⏳ 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria Whale Watch Tour
CA$169Encounter majestic wildlife of the Salish Sea onboard our Ocean Cruiser departing from downtown Victoria's scenic inner harbour. No matter the time of day, be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime! The 61-foot comfortable Ocean Cruiser - Marauder IV is fast, quiet, stable and suitable for all ages. Relax as you sit inside, outside, or on the top deck with the Captain – the viewing options are all terrific! Especially unique are the side decks running the whole length of the boat. There is lots of room to move around, view wildlife and take that perfect picture. Your expert naturalists are on board to ensure a memorable and educational experience. Sit back and tune into our narration about wildlife and the natural history of the Vancouver Island Coast. Keep on the lookout for whales and other marine life like porpoises, elephant seals, harbour seals, sea lions and a variety of marine birds!
⏳ 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
CA$215.31Soar over downtown Victoria and its picturesque surroundings on a thrilling 30-minute seaplane experience. Take off directly from the water and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the rugged coastline, and the sparkling Strait of Juan de Fuca. On clear days, the majestic Olympic Mountains and Peninsula stretch across the horizon. Our Victoria Classic Panorama tour is a guest favourite and the perfect introduction to flying on floats! Enjoy a spectacular seaplane flight and take in the beauty of sights such as Victoria’s twisting coastline, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the stunning Olympic Peninsula. Your return flight offers sweeping views over the city before touching down in Victoria’s historic Inner Harbour.
⏳ 30 minutes ✅ Free Cancellation -
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria
CA$62.53Don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, Victoria's most famous attractions. Butchart Gardens has 55-acre garden of colourful and aromatic flowers is a popular attraction in Victoria that should not be missed. Situated just a 35-minute drive from downtown Victoria, the Butchart Gardens are made for relaxed strolling with 55 fragrant acres of flowers, landscaped theme gardens, streams and lily ponds to visit. We’ve got you covered! Join Sightseeing Victoria for your fully narrated round-trip transportation between Downtown Victoria, and The Butchart Gardens. Round-Trip Transportation included . Purchase your gardens admission at our kiosk upon check-in! This will accelerate your entry into the gardens! Return times first come, first serve for hourly departures from June to September. Return times in shoulder season months are 3 hours from downtown departure.
✅ Free Cancellation -
24 Hour Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour
CA$73.03Discover the best of Victoria at your own pace on a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. The comprehensive route takes you to 15 of the city's most popular locations, including China Town, Ogden Point, Fisherman's Wharf, and Craigdarroch Castle. On board commentary offers insight into the city’s history and culture. Feel free to hop off at any destinations that interest you or simply enjoy the ride. Enjoy a 24-hour pass with unlimited access to the bus Visit the top attractions of Victoria with ease. Create your own sightseeing itinerary! - Open Top Double Decker Bus - Enjoy four hours of unlimited access to the bus - Visit the top attractions of Victoria with ease - Create your own sightseeing itinerary - Get a comprehensive overview of the city
⏳ 24 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure
CA$204.75Join us as we head out in search of marine wildlife in the waters of British Columbia on this 3-hour whale-watching adventure in Victoria! Hop aboard your open-air vessel in Victoria’s inner harbour and enjoy an intimate wildlife experience for the adventurous at heart! The zodiac is custom built for exploring the Salish Sea. Keep a sharp lookout for whales, pinnipeds and other marine wildlife! Discover the beauty of Victoria on our whale watching tour, starting from the picturesque Inner Harbour and cruising past the iconic Ogden Point Terminal, with sights of the majestic Legislative Building, the charming Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum’s buildings.
⏳ 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise
CA$210Come and meet the locals—the flippered, furred and feathered kind—on this guided 3.5-hour or more whale watching cruise with Eagle Wing Tours at Victoria’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Hop aboard a comfortable semi-covered or open boat and help support Eagle Wing’s many conservation, education and research activities! Let certified and knowledgeable naturalists be your guides to the stunning wildlife and natural history of the Salish Sea. Find out how you’re supporting a leader in ocean conservation, education, research and sustainability. Watch for seals, sea lions, otters and porpoises as well as bald eagles and an amazing assortment of marine birds. Hoping for something bigger? Whales are guaranteed or you come back for free! Hotel transport included.
⏳ 3 - 4 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Malahat SkyWalk Tickets
CA$49.96One look at the Malahat SkyWalk’s sweeping views and visitors are instantly in awe. The striking 10-story spiral tower brings guests 250 m above sea level to take in 360-degree sightlines of islands, fjords, forests and mountains. Leading to the tower, the 600 m elevated walkway places guests among the soaring treetops of the west coast’s Arbutus and Douglas Firs. And thrillseekers can traverse the net at the top of the SkyWalk and fly down the “Insta-famous” spiral slide within the tower. Local hot and cold bevvies and snacks from the Café can be enjoyed in a number of picturesque seating spaces. Located just 35 minutes from Victoria, this classic Island experience can be enjoyed by all ages and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
⏳ 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
CA$181.65Join us for an unforgettable whale watching experience in comfort and style. Step aboard our spacious covered vessels with heated cabins, comfortable seating, onboard washrooms, and open-air decks offering 360-degree views. Keep an eye out for Humpback Whales, Orcas (Killer Whales), Gray Whales, and Minke Whales, along with sea lions, seals, porpoises, and a wide range of marine birds. Warm up with complimentary hot beverages while our certified Marine Naturalists share stories and insights about the whales and the Salish Sea. After your tour, you will receive a complimentary Photo Package to help you relive and share the experience. This excursion is great for all ages! After your adventure, stop by Oceans Edge Gift Gallery to browse local and Indigenous gifts and souvenirs. We are proud to offer a 95 percent whale sighting success rate during peak season. If no whales are seen on your tour, you will receive a complimentary return trip.
⏳ 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria
CA$192.15Join us for a thrilling whale watching experience on the Salish Sea aboard our 12-passenger open-air Zodiac vessels. These custom-built boats are designed for agility, stability, and an up-close connection with the ocean, making them ideal for guests who enjoy adventure and being out in the elements. Watch for Humpback Whales, Orcas (Killer Whales), Gray Whales, and Minke Whales, along with sea lions, seals, porpoises, and a variety of marine birds. You will be outfitted in a Transport Canada-mandated Mustang flotation suit and guided by a certified Skipper who also serves as your onboard naturalist. Along the way, you will learn about the whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem while taking in fresh coastal air and incredible scenery. We are proud to offer a 95 percent whale sighting success rate during peak season. If no whales are seen on your tour, you will receive a complimentary return trip.
⏳ 3 - 4 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour
CA$125On this fun and tasty walking tour we take you to our favorite hidden gems in the downtown core serving up delicious cuisine from local small businesses out of the tourist areas. All led by a local expert guide to tell stories about Victoria. ON THE MENU: BC wine tasting, baked goods from one of Canada's best bakery, Middle Eastern street food, authentic Korean corndog, local seafood chowder, a decadent chocolate tasting, and French macarons. Samples may change depending on what restaurants are open. Please note this tour is a mix of savory and sweet samples. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A GLUTEN FREE REQEUST. VEGETARIANS WELCOME! WHY DO THIS TOUR? * You are an adventurous soul that wants to try new things * You have a passion for finding small hard-to-find local businesses that aren't tourist driven * You want a local authentic experience and want to eat food made by locals
⏳ 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer
CA$91.09Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hassle-free, convenient transfer from Downtown Victoria to Downtown Vancouver aboard a comfortable coach. Select from multiple drop off locations and departure times to accommodate your schedule.
⏳ 4 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
CA$24Behind Victoria’s old-world charm lie tales of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, love, humour, hangings, murder and ghosts! During your 1 hour walking tour, expect to hear great storytelling as you travel through the streets and alleys of Victoria, a ghost-hunter’s paradise.
⏳ 1 hour ✅ Free Cancellation -
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Victoria 1-Day Tour (Butchart Gardens /Victoria Downtown) English
CA$238CA$214.2Embark on an award-winning full-day journey showcasing the best of Vancouver Island’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and coastal charm. Your adventure begins with a scenic BC Ferries crossing of the Georgia Strait, where spectacular ocean views, coastal mountains, and possible wildlife sightings set the tone for the day. Upon arriving in Victoria, explore the elegant Inner Harbour, home to the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel and the iconic Parliament Buildings. Discover Royal BC Museum, then stroll through Canada’s oldest Chinatown and admire the famous Gate of Harmonious Interest. Continue to the peaceful Beacon Hill Park, a lush urban oasis featuring gardens, ponds, and totem poles, before visiting the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Its stunning floral displays provide a breathtaking finale to an unforgettable Victoria experience. Ferry schedule from Oct 5, 2026 will be 11am and 7pm; Butcher Garden Duration : 105 mins & Inner Harbour Duration : 1 hour.
⏳ 14 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings
CA$190Victoria and Vancouver Island have the 2nd largest wine region in BC. With so many great wineries just outside of Victoria we would be crazy to let you skip them. Join us for a 5.5 hour Vancouver Island wine tour of 3 Wineries leaving from downtown Victoria to the Vancouver Island wine route in the Cowichan Valley. This tour is your best event for wine tasting from Victoria BC. Voted top Victoria Tours on both facebook and tripadvisor. Please note: -The venues on our tours may vary depending on availability. -A minimum of 4 guests is required for public tours. If fewer than 4 people are booked, we may need to reschedule.
⏳ 5 - 6 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
2hr City Highlights Private Tour in Victoria BC
CA$173.15Our private tour is a whirlwind adventure that captures the city's essence in a heartbeat! Embark on a exciting journey of Victoria's highlights when you only have a few hours to do it. With options of private tours for up to 4 people, up to 6 people or our private luxury bus seats 19 passengers! Wheelchair accessible options too! This tour offers private luxury transportation and engaging commentary from your guide. At each stop, you'll have the chance to step out and capture your memories with photographs. Let us whisk you away with ten of Victoria must-see locations. Our tour is the gateway to unforgettable memories. The area exudes a charming and old-world atmosphere and despite some of the areas liveliness, there are moments of tranquility and peace amongst the regions rich history and culture. If you want some extra time in one location or want to drop another, the choice is yours. Your tour, your way! Let us take you on a journey you will never forget!
⏳ 2 hours ✅ Free Cancellation -
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
CA$165Unforgettable Experience Tally-Ho is proud to be one of Victoria’s top-rated attractions, with glowing 5-star reviews. Guests love our friendly guides, well-cared-for horses, and the relaxed pace that makes every ride unforgettable. A Tour with Heart & Heritage Our guides don’t just share history—they bring it to life. Each tour is tailored with fascinating stories, horse insights, and local tips, creating a concierge-style experience that feels personal and unique. A Rare Connection with Horses Guests will meet, connect, and take photos with our gentle, endangered-breed horses —an intimate, hands-on experience you won’t find anywhere else. 120+ Years of Tradition Launched in 1903, Tally-Ho has been a treasured part of Victoria’s story for more than a century, delighting generations of visitors. A Living Piece of History With iconic carriages, beloved horses, and heartfelt storytelling, Tally-Ho offers a one-of-a-kind journey that honors the past while creating lasting memories.
⏳ 30 minutes ✅ Free Cancellation -
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
CA$169Explore the beauty of the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island's rugged coastline onboard a Zodiac! This 3-hour whale watching tour is perfect for people who want to experience an exhilarating ride in the open air! Keep your eyes open for orcas, humpback whales, gray whales and other marine wildlife like seals and sea lions! Enjoy views of the Salish Sea with your expert guide who will make sure you enjoy a safe, fun and informative experience!
⏳ 3 hours ✅ Free Cancellation