Victoria: all 18 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Victoria by private van with guide - full day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Victoria at your leisure during this full-day (8 hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Depart the pier with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide in your private, air-conditioned van for a sightseeing tour of Victoria. Along the way, you can create your own itinerary and discover the city and surrounding area at your own pace. Your exclusive tour of Victoria concludes back at the ship. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Victoria, Beacon...

Victoria by private van with guide - half day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Victoria at your leisure during this half-day (4 hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Depart the pier with a driver and knowledgeable, English-speaking guide in your private, air-conditioned van for a sightseeing tour of Victoria. Along the way, you can create your own itinerary and discover the city and surrounding area at your own pace. Your exclusive tour of Victoria concludes back at the ship. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Victoria,...

Victoria by private car with guide - fall day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Victoria at your leisure during this full-day sightseeing tour via private car. Depart the pier with a knowledgeable, English-speaking driver/guide in your private, air-conditioned sedan for a sightseeing tour of Victoria. Along the way, you can create your own itinerary and discover the city and surrounding area at your own pace. Your exclusive tour of Victoria concludes back at the ship. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Victoria, Beacon...

Victoria by private car with guide - half day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Victoria at your leisure during this half-day sightseeing tour via private car. Depart the pier with a knowledgeable, English-speaking driver/guide in your private, air-conditioned sedan for a sightseeing tour of Victoria. Along the way, you can create your own itinerary and discover the city and surrounding area at your own pace. Your exclusive tour of Victoria concludes back at the ship. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Victoria, Beacon...

Fishing in canada!

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover why Canada’s Pacific Northwest is renowned for some of the world’s best salmon fishing during this unforgettable, half-day fishing excursion. Victoria Coast, Vancouver Island, Fishing Boat-Ride, Fishing, Ling Cod, Rock Fish, Salmon SpeciesDepart the pier for the approximately 0.3-mile (about 0.5-kilometre) walk to the fishing boat dock. Upon arrival, meet your captain, embark your awaiting, comfortable fishing boat, and receive your safety and tour instructions and gear....

Bc bites & sights

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Indulge your senses with the splendid sites and flavours of BC during this immersive tasting excursion. Victoria, James Bay, Fisherman’s Wharf, Food Tastings, Harbour Ferry, Inner-HarbourDepart the pier for the short, guided stroll through James Bay, the city’s oldest neighbourhood with its charming Victorian homes. From here, continue walking along Fisherman’s Wharf, where a stop is made at a popular local eatery to sample some tasty local specialities. Afterward, embark the...

Vancouver island wineries & cider farm

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Savour the exquisite wines and ciders of Vancouver Island during this immersive, half-day tasting excursion at three estates in the Cowichan Valley. Victoria, Southern Vancouver Island, Cowichan Valley, Merridale Cidery & DistilleryDepart the pier for the incredibly scenic and narrated, approximately one-hour drive to the Merridale Cidery & Distillery. En route, a photo stop is made for breath-taking panoramic vistas of southern Vancouver Island before continuing on to the Cowichan Valley,...

Scenic victoria on-foot

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the scenic splendour of the ‘Garden City’ on-foot during this leisurely sightseeing excursion to Victoria. Victoria, James Bay, Inner-Harbour, Street Performers, Local Crafts, Food VendorsDepart the pier for a guided walking tour of Victoria City that’s sure to fascinate and entertain. Along the way, stroll along the scenic oceanfront through historic James Bay, the oldest residential neighbourhood in the city. From here, continue on to the downtown area’s Inner-Harbour,...

Victoria by horse-drawn trolley

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the beautiful city of Victoria in a unique new way during this scenic and fun-filled sightseeing excursion via horse-drawn carriage. Victoria, Horse-Drawn Trolley TourDepart the pier on-foot for the short walk to the horse-drawn trolley staging area. Upon arrival, receive your riding and tour instructions, then step into your awaiting, horse-drawn trolley and commence your guided, approximately one-hour sightseeing tour of Victoria. The trolleys, which have become synonymous with Victoria,...

Victoria by electric bike

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the exquisite natural beauty, architecture, and landmarks of Victoria during this invigorating e-bike excursion. Victoria, E-Bike Staging Area, Safety & Operating Instructions, Guided E-Bike TourDepart the pier for the short drive to the e-bike staging area. Upon arrival, meet your guide and receive your e-biking safety briefing and instructions on how to use the controller, gears, brakes, etc., along with your safety helmet. Afterward, hop on your pedal-assisted e-bike and begin...

Country wine and butchart gardens with lunch

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Delight in a full day of scenic views and gourmet food and wine on this dreamlike excursion. Departing the pier, drive amidst spectacular views as you head north up the Malahat Highway to the Cowichan Valley. Along the way, stop for views once or twice as your guide talks about the area's history, geography and agriculture. The Cowichan Valley is sheltered by a ridge of high mountains on the west side and warmed by the ocean to the east, making the region an ideal climate for growing grapes. In fact,...

Forest walk and lunch

  • Cruise line: Silversea
This tour is designed for nature lovers and food lovers alike, as it begins with a forest walk and ends with a delicious lunch at a lovely local restaurant. Visit two local parks, known for their towering ancient fir trees, just outside the City of Victoria. Departing the pier, drive one hour to your first easy-to-walk nature trail, the Elsie Boardwalk trail built for those with disabilities, or take one of the self-guided trails which allow guests to immerse themselves in a west coast forest, with...

Whale watching

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Take a 3.5-hour whale watching tour with Victoria's #1-rated whale and wildlife watching tour company and enjoy a chance to explore the town of Victoria at your leisure with afternoon access to a shuttle bus. Board your luxurious semi-covered catamaran, which offers multiple outdoor and inside viewing options, two washrooms, comfortable leather seating and an on-board hydrophone. Victoria's waters are famous for orcas, humpback, and recently, the occasional fin whale. Dolphins and porpoises are common...

Historic downtown victoria and afternoon tea

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Take a full day to discover Victoria and enjoy a delightful High Tea. Your narrated tour is for active sightseers interested in learning about the history of Victoria. Initial stops include historic Mile 0 and Beacon Hill Park, and (after the pole at Alert Bay), the second tallest totem pole in BC. From here visit Victoria's grand Christ Church Cathedral and historic Craigdarroch Castle. Now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle, was built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of...

Scenic victoria and craigdarroch castle

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience Victoria’s highlights and iconic, 19th-century Victorian castle during this scenic and informative sightseeing excursion. Victoria, Beacon Hill Park, Juan de Fuca Strait, Craigdarroch Castle & TowerDepart the pier for the short drive to Craigdarroch Castle. En route, pass through Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park, a stunning, approximately 183-acre (75-hectare) park located along the shores of the Juan de Fuca Strait in Victoria. One of the city’s most popular attractions...

Butchart and butterfly gardens

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover why Victoria is known as the ‘Garden City’ during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion to the city’s exquisite gardens. Victoria, Butchart Gardens, Floral, Cascading, Rock, and Themed Gardens, Fountains, PondsDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute sightseeing drive to the Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site, Victoria’s #1 attraction, and one of the top show-gardens in the world. En route, pass through James Bay and the city’s...

Grand victoria & empress tea

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the splendid history and sites of Victoria, and High Tea at the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, during this bespoke, half-day sightseeing excursion. Victoria, Sightseeing Drive, Ornate Architecture, Affluent Neighbourhoods, Manicured LawnsDepart the pier for a visually stunning, approximately 75-minute sightseeing drive through Victoria. With its ornate architecture, affluent neighbourhoods, countless manicured lawns, it’s easy to understand why Victoria is known as the...

Victoria city highlights

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Behold the exquisite beauty, architecture, and history of the ‘Garden City’ during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion to Victoria. Victoria, Dallas Road, Beacon Hill Park, Juan de Fuca Strait, Oak Bay, Beach Drive, Cattle PointDepart the pier for a scenic, approximately two-hour sightseeing drive. Your route begins along Dallas Road, located on the south end of Vancouver Island, then passes through upscale residential neighbourhoods and Beacon Hill Park, a stunning,...