Victoria Cruise Ship Guided City Tour

This tour is specifically designed for cruise ship guests arriving to Victoria, BC, Canada. It includes easy and convenient pick up directly at the cruise ship terminal in Victoria and guaranteed on time return to the terminal from your local guide. Early morning and evening arrivals tour start times are also available, see our website for more options. Fall in love with the city by seeing its beauty, charm and friendly character.

Meeting Point

Ogden Point Pier

Montreal St, Victoria, BC V8V 1A1, Canada

Located 150 feet from the exit doors of either cruise terminals. Please indicate your ship's name with your booking and we will meet you at the correct terminal. Once you are through customs, come over and introduce yourself at our kiosk near the terminal building exit and meet your guides.

What's included:

• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Professional guide
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Ogden Point Terminal

185 Dallas Rd, Victoria, V8V 1A1

Begin with a short trek along the gorgeous coastline, and see some of the natural features and what lies underneath the ocean surface.
Enter one of Victoria’s oldest and friendliest neighborhoods—James Bay. You will see some of loveliest homes and gardens in town. Many of the homes were hand built and conform to the city’s heritage status bylaws by keeping the original character and colors of the 19th century.
As you roll through the community, a stop can be made at the oldest local grocer in town and supplier of arguably the best coffee and tea in town. 

30 minutes

Carr House

207 Government St, Victoria, V8V 2K8

Stop at the Emily Carr House and find out more about one of Victoria's more famous (infamous) artists. If desired, guests can tour the museum, admission is by donation.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Beacon Hill Park

100 Cook St, , Victoria, V8V

Travel on bicycle paths and quiet lanes as you meander through Beacon Hill Park—the city’s green jewel. It features many gardens and flowering shrubs and trees including the Sun Dial Garden where more wedding photos are shot in town than anywhere else.
The peacocks will respond to the Pavlovian ring of the bicycle bell and will greet you in exchange for some organic barley seeds. Ask your guide to point out the Bald Eagle’s nest and take advantage of a photo op when you cross the medieval stone bridge.

40 minutes

Old Town

Victoria

Leave the bliss of the park and enter into the spectacular inner harbour which includes the Legislative Buildings and the famous Empress Hotel. Then, head to the historic downtown core. The city comes alive when ships are in town and very often there will be street performers at every block.
Pass by many shops that are preserved in their original Victorian character and very wide sidewalks allow opportunities to
stop, take pictures or even venture in for a closer look. In a few blocks, the crowds will thin and you will experience the heart of Old Town. 

This is some of downtown Victoria’s best locations and yet most visitors do not venture this far to experience it.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

500 Fisgard St., , Victoria, V8W 1R4

Pass through the Gates of Harmonious Interest and explore Canada's oldest Chinatown. Take a peek down Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada, and time permitting grab a snack or souvenir from one of the local shops.

30 minutes