Victoria tours truly offer something for everyone, and as you might imagine in a city on the water, many of the tours involve venturing out on a boat or in a kayak. It's not all about the water in Victoria, however. There is plenty to do on dry land, with downtown walking tours being just one option as far as tours are concerned.

Victoria city tours are available in good supply, and while some involve zipping around town in a bus, others see guests taking to the streets on their own two feet. Should the budget allow, it is also possible to take a city tour in a limousine, which is arguably the best way to go. Among the places that are commonly visited on Victoria city tours are downtown area attractions such as the Victoria Parliament Buildings and the small Chinatown district.

Downtown area attractions aren't the only ones typically included on Victoria city tours. Time is often reserved for destinations found outside of the city center, such as Butchart Gardens. Also worth noting is the fact that the Victoria city tours don't have to see you riding around in a vehicle. The British Columbia capital is a prime walking city, and as such, walking tours are popular. Many of the guided walking tours focus on the historic Old Town district more than anything else, as it is home to lovely period homes that offer insight into Victoria history. Local tour companies in Victoria can help visitors arrange self-guided walking tours, not to mention other kinds of self-guided excursions. Self-guided walking tours can be just as rewarding as guided ones, and should time allow, it can be fun to duck into surrounding residential neighborhoods, such as history James Bay.

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There are even ghost tours and cemetery tours to choose from in Victoria, and as far as getting out on the water is concerned, there are boat tours that can involve any number of things, including general sightseeing.

The Inner Harbour is the place to go if you want to arrange things like a whale watching cruise or a Victoria harbor tour. These kinds of tours are wildly popular, and it's not hard to understand why. The harbor tours are especially good for people who are short on time, as they only last around 45 minutes. There are various spots where you can board the Inner Harbour tour boats, and it is possible to get tokens for reboarding should you wish to get off at one of the stops for a while. The tokens are good for the rest of the day.

Exploring all of the available options is encouraged when trying to find Victoria tours that suit your likes and interests. The city is home to some wonderful museums, for example, and romantic Victoria carriage tours can be arranged at the corner of Menzies and Belleville streets. Maybe the Victoria wine tours that head to the Cowichan Valley will pique your interest. This valley, which is about 35 minutes north of Victoria, is often referred to as Canada's Napa Valley because of its wine operations and it's all around beauty.