While in port in Victoria, see the highlights of the picturesque capital of British Columbia on this sightseeing shore excursion. Take a short shuttle ride to downtown Victoria and meet your guide. Climb aboard a comfortable sightseeing bus and head to Songhee's Viewpoint, which offers spectacular views of Victoria's Inner Harbour and the iconic Empress Hotel. Drive through the stately downtown core and see Government Street, the legislative buildings, one of Canada's oldest Chinatowns and the last remnants of Fort Victoria. Follow Antique Row before arriving at Craigdarroch Castle.

Spend an hour exploring Craigdarroch Castle at your leisure. Your driver-guide will fill you in on the background of this Victorian-era Scottish Baronial mansion, which is designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

Continue driving to the summit of Mt Tolmie for a photo opportunity and admire spectacular views of the city. Continue on to Oak Bay, offering fantastic vistas of the straits of Juan de Fuca. Finally, drive along the scenic Marine Drive and the Victoria waterfront to Beacon Hill Park.

This tour is a must for first-time visitors to this delightfully 'British ' city!

For a very unique and quintessential-Victoria experience, add on afternoon tea at the iconic Empress Hotel. A time-honored tradition for over a century, the world renowned tea lobby of The Fairmont Empress has served England’s most beloved ritual and Victoria's grandest tradition of Afternoon Tea to famed royalty, celebrities and dignitaries alike. Surrounded by rich chintz fabrics, antiqued tapestries and rugs, elegant wing back chairs, vintage furnishings and hand-carved tables, the picturesque backdrop of the Inner Harbour provides the quintessential Victoria experience to all who grace Afternoon Tea. Award-winning Pastry Chef D'Oyen Christie and team serve hand-made signature Empress scones, delectable pastries and tea sweets prepared in house daily, reflecting locally sourced ingredients to ensure an authentically memorable experience.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to the Victoria port for your ship’s departure. In the extremely unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.