MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 15 most popular victoria tours in Melbourne and across Victoria. What each day actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs.
Sail Victoria’s Salish Sea on a spacious catamaran whale watch, with naturalist-led spotting and free high-res photos included.
Most Popular“Safe, clean, excellent naturalists on board, on-time, searched for whales (sited 2 humpbacks) but no luck on the Orcas.”
A small-group Victoria walking tour mixing local food tastings and history, from Chinatown alleys to the Inner Harbour in about two hours.
“Be aware of different start and end points. Great way to see a different "path" through the city and experience some of the diverse culture through food and stories. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Zodiac whale watch from Victoria Harbour with warm flotation suits, expert captains, and a rebook guarantee if you miss whales.
“It was excellent and everyone was super helpful! Easy to navigate, useful guide to information and payment. It was a spontaneous trip which was wonderful x”
A 1-hour after-dark ghost walk in Victoria with a local storyteller guide. Small groups, historic stops, and creepy stories for $17.31.
“Amazing Ghost Walks tour! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic storyteller. He was clearly very familiar with the history and stories, and he brought them to life in a way that was engaging, entertaining, and easy to follow. Great pacing, lots of personality, and just the right mix of history and mystery. A…”
Round-trip Butchart Gardens shuttle from downtown Victoria. Easy pick-up, narrated drive, frequent departures, $44.40 shuttle only, admission extra.
“Waiting in the rain was no fun! Could shelter in Empress and use washroom, hoping bus didn’t come too soon. Bus was 15 to 20 mins late and the other 3 passengers and myself got soaked. Narrative from driver fears interesting.”
Covered-vessel Victoria whale watching with 360° decks, warm cabin views, expert marine naturalists, and great odds for humpbacks and orcas.
“Went with my partner for our anniversary trip! Jake and Ryan were very knowledgeable and passionate guides for the tour. They were also very humorous and a joy to have with us. We were able to see a bald eagle, a pair of sea otters named Waldo and Ollie, a bunch of sea lions, and…”
See orcas and humpbacks on a 3-hour Salish Sea whale watch from Victoria. Heated cabin, hot drinks, and expert naturalists.
“Great staff and well organized. We saw 3 humpback whales and a family of orcas! Would definitely recommend.”
Small-group Victoria tour with hotel pickup and Butchart Gardens admission included, plus photo stops, flexible departures, and a relaxed schedule.
“The tour was more than I expected. Tyco, our tour guide and driver, was great! He shared lots of stories about the history of Victoria, and took us to many neighboring areas that you wouldn't know existed. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to sit back, relax, and enjoy a ride…”
Cruise-ship pedicab tour of Victoria with free pier pickup. Cycle James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Old Town, and Chinatown in 3 hours.
“We arrived in Victoria on a rainy day at the cruise port greeted by John our pedicab host. It was not our first visit to Victoria but it was our first time to see its true beauty away from the tourist areas. John took us threw the neighborhoods, gorgeous gardens and most of all, the…”
Zodiac whale watching from Victoria with a survival suit and small-group RIB ride, plus Fort Rodd Hill and Race Rocks stops.
“It was so exhilarating! An absolute must do if you are visiting Victoria! Plan on getting wet, but seeing the whales in their natural habitat is incredibly breathtaking. An experience we will never forget and an item checked off our bucket list!”
3-hour Victoria whale-watching with onboard naturalists. Search for orcas, humpbacks, seals and more in BC’s Salish Sea.
“Best whale watching experience I’ve been on . They are very informative and made sure we saw whale . We also got to see sea lions and seals. Was amazing. No issues at all with having my service dogies on board. They were so friendly about it.”
A 2.5-hour Victoria bike highlights tour linking downtown landmarks, Chinatown, Fernwood, Craigdarroch, and Beacon Hill Park.
“Tour guide and bikes were top notch. I upgraded to an e-bike (first time on e-bike) which worked better for my experience with some of the inclines in the tour and keeping up. The tour route was perfect and we saw and learned a lot about the city. We had so much fun we returned…”
Taste local bites and sampled drinks in Victoria’s top spots, with a short harbor ferry ride, on an easy 2.5-hour small-group walk.
“Easy walking. Pleasant harbour taxi ride. 2 stops for snacks and local drinks. The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly”
A 2-hour downtown Victoria food-and-city walk with lunch-size tastings, Inner Harbour history, and a small local guide team.
“This tour was the perfect combination of great food, exploring and history. Our guide was absolutely amazing. She provided us with so much information and was just lovely in general. The culinary stops were all top shelf and were very accomodating when it came to dietary restrictions. I would 100% recommend this tour.”
Winter whale watching from Victoria in a small Zodiac boat with a marine naturalist, flotation suits, and a hydrophone for whale calls.
“This tour was fun and enjoyable, even in the rain! We walked around town, taste tested a range of food and, learnt so much about the history of the area. It felt good to support local businesses.”
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
