Guided Tours of Victoria

Guided Tours of Victoria

Walking Tours

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia conducts walking tours of Victoria's historic neighborhoods for C$5 during July and August. Victorian Garden Tours offers guided walks through some of the city's more interesting private gardens. Fees start at C$35 per person and transportation to the garden is provided.

Fees & Schedules

Architectural Institute of British Columbia (800/667-0753 Ext. 333; 604/683-8588 Ext. 333 Vancouver office. www.aibc.ca).

Victorian Garden Tours (250/380-2797. www.victoriangardentours.com).

Carriage Tours

Tally-Ho Sightseeing and Victoria Carriage Tours operate horse-drawn tours of the city. Both tours leave from the corner of Belleville and Menzies streets, near the Parliament buildings.

Fees & Schedules

Tally-Ho Sightseeing (250/383-5067 or 866/383-5067. www.tallyhotours.com). Victoria Carriage Tours (877/663-2207 or 250/383-2207. www.victoriacarriage.com).

Boat Tours

The best way to see the sights of the Inner Harbour is by Victoria Harbour Ferries; 45-minute harbor tours are C$16.

Fees & Schedules

Victoria Harbour Ferries (250/708-0201. www.victoriaharbourferry.com).

Bus Tours

Gray Line double-decker bus tours visit the city center, Chinatown, Antique Row, Oak Bay, and Beacon Hill Park; a combination tour includes Butchart Gardens.

Fees & Schedules

Gray Line (250/388-5248 or 800/663-8390. www.graylinewest.com).