Not only can you not lose because this is a FREE tour...but you will gain so much interesting info!…read more I'm sure hopping on and off a bus would be just fine, but for us, with just one short day in this vast city, we were looking for a quick connection, and that's exactly what we got on this recent Sunday. We met our tour guide, Ali at the designated time (11am) at the designated place, and 20 or so of us enjoyed an incredibly interesting walking tour of Chinatown. There is no way we would have gotten the feel for this city had we not taken this tour. Several folks were repeat tour guy visitors, so they must have enjoyed those as well. Our group had folks from several countries. It is a relaxed tour at a pace that is just right...not too fast and not too slow. Seriously, just right! And absolutely everyone in our group was happy to hand over generous thank you tips. Well-deserved. Ali was kind enough at the end of the tour to guide anyone who wanted dining suggestions or directions. For us, he was even kind enough to let us walk along with him since we were heading in the same direction. As a result, we were fortunate enough to get an extended tour, as he remained a wealth of Vancouver info as we went along. Highly recommend!

I love FREE, Culture, history, and having a tour that rolls all 3 together…read more We took the Free Downtown & Chinatown Tour with Alex. She pointed out some places of interest, told us the history of Chinatown, took us to a herbal store, and ended the tour at the Chinese Gardens. The tour was over 2 hours, and she gave suggestions for lunch. I love these type of tours because they are given by people who have lived there for a good amount of time, and who are passionate about what they are presenting. She was no exception.

We signed up for a Victoria Carriage Tours horse drawn carriage ride online, about 30 minutes…read morebefore scheduled departure. It was the first time of the day, and we left a little late; I wondered if we'd get shortchanged a little, but in fact we got a little more than the hour ride we paid for. Our driver, Amelia, was friendly and informative as we clip-clopped through parks, neighborhoods, and quaint business districts. This isn't an inexpensive ride, but they have about 6-7 different lengths of rides all priced proportionately, which helps. My wife really wanted a carriage ride while we were here, so I sprung for a one hour trip, which we both enjoyed!

Great Time! Did the 90-minute tour - saw everything by carriage (so we didn't have to walk it)…read more Super nice people, great stories and historical stuff; really enhanced the trip while saving the knees. We had Jena & Tom (human & house). BEST THING: THEY'RE (well behaved) DOG-FRIENDLY! Was certainly the highlight of Peanut's trip (she'd had enough walking by then.

Outstanding day and wonderful tour guide. Leif is a pleasure to spend the day with. He picked us…read moreup, took us to the caves, then bought us a fantastic lunch, then waterfall and old growth forest trails. We highly recommend!

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My husband and I came here for a special event. We were greeted by a welcoming staff (and a bagpipe…read moreband from the fire department). First we rode an interurban car for a short portion of their track. Then we took a tour of their facility starting with their bee garden through their shop and finishing with a ride on their velocipede and modified pump car. Because it was a special event, we had a catered lunch (they use the catering business next door), which was simple, delicious, and way better than a boxed lunch. We finished the afternoon with a final ride on their Queen Car -- Connaught 1304 car. We had a good time. It was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, so I would recommend checking them out for a few hours one afternoon or hosting an event there.

Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society in Surrey, BC…read more We had a lovely time Saturday, July 14, 2018. Our 3 y/o daughter loves trains and we had seen the train a couple month prior (I think they were preparing and maybe advertising) going down the tracks as we drove along side them. The volunteers were all very lovely. There were a lot of them, probably 10+ people. I was at first sticker shocked at the admission prices but the train ride was almost an hour. The commentary from one of the volunteers was great. He provided a lot of history and facts on the first half of the stretch. It was a bit of a long ride for our daughter, she was good to go after the first 20 mins. There are also no washrooms onboard once you leave the station, obviously, so you have to make sure you go before you leave. They had a simulator that you could drive while you waited for your train to depart. She really enjoyed that! I'd recommend this attraction if you can afford it. It cost us $50 for our family of three. Adults are $20 & kids 2-11 years are $10.

We were very fortunate to meet Nico. He charged a very fair price (cash preferred with ATM nearby…read morethat dispensed US or CA currency). He was very considerate and asked us if we wanted to have another family join us but we ended up having a private tour around Victoria. The ride was comfortable and we stopped at a few places to take pictures. At the end of the tour, he dropped us off closer to our cruise ship. You are in good hands with Nico.

I'm so pleased with my decision to hire Domenico "Nico" for our tour of Butchard Gardens and…read moreVictoria, BC City tour. He's been doing this for over 30 years and he's top notch! We were a family of 9 and the comfort of his air-conditioned van was excellent along with his service and amplified microphone. I had found him on the internet and contacted him by email. He was prompt and professional in every step of the reservation process. He met us on the ships cruise pier with an easy to read sign and the entire experience was a pleasure. I highly recommend Nico, 100%. He's a professional member of the Canadian Tour Guide Association of British Columbia. Tell him Jeff sent you.......

Amazing tour with wonderful and knowledgeable staff. So much fun for all ages!!…read more So much to see in eagles and seals. Sea lions. Whales too. Worth every penny to spend and after go to the gift shop for ice cream and swagger.

The directions we received upon booking were clear. We found parking easily though had it been…read morebusier at the park that day we might not have easily found a parking spot. The crew was awesome, introducing themselves to us as we boarded the boat. Safety procedures were reviewed, and then we learned a lot about the area, the wildlife, and the waters throughout the trip. It was just about an hour long, not totally; we had a great time and think it's a good value. Absolutely beautiful weather added to the experience.

We did the six hour Vancouver tour. Our tour guide, Sam, was knowledgeable and a great driver. We…read moreenjoyed seeing Stanley Park, had a blast at Capilano Bridge and going to the island followed by the Vancouver Lookout. It was wonderful to be able to enjoy the sites of Vancouver. We were able to go back to see Gastown and Sam's knowledge helped us to enjoy our time on that street.

Since the Victoria tour picks up the Richmond guests last and drops them off first, my day was only…read morefrom 9:30am to 8:45pm since the Holiday Inn Express is one of the stops. Still a long day but I enjoyed all of it. Alex the tour guide was really funny and attentive. He made sure we weren't too warm or cold during the trip and was always on time. Each van sits about 30 people so it's not one of those huge buses. Comfortable seats but no window curtains or charger for your phone. You'll be able to charge on the ferry though. Check their website for promo codes.

I took my 78 year old mother on her "bucket list" vacation, she has always wanted to see Victoria!…read morehowever, with Alzheimer's starting to affect her ability to keep up, being driven about by Kevin in a Tesla was the most wonderful solution! We had a perfect day learning about the history of the island. Kevin is very attentive, and honestly I had a nice break from being the caregiver, as he was so gracious to help her in and out of the car at every stop! history buffs will love his tour, and we saw things I ended up ordering books about (local artist emily Carr, the First Nations art, the Queen's house, the oldest China Town in Canada) after the tour. It's such a fascinating, whimsical place! I recommend the Tesla tour 100% and will be back!

We were in Victoria as part of an Alaskan cruise in June. We decided on a tour with Kevin at Tesla…read moreTours. He picked us right outside our ship, took us to the Castle before anyone else was there, the Government House gardens & Christ Church Cathedral. Followed by a scenic drive to Butchart Gardens; where we spent the rest of the afternoon. He also arranged for the tea and lunch service at the gardens using his member discount. It was completely wonderful! The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. We did offer for him to have lunch with us but he insisted on waiting so we could have some time to ourselves. After tea, he walked around the gardens with us, happily taking pictures and giving us interesting info. At our request, he dropped us off at the Fairmont Empress around 4pm. We walked around a bit and then took a cute little water taxi back to the ship. I highly recommend this tour if you have 2-3 people and want to get a lot done in a short amount of time. Kevin is very friendly and knowledgeable. Oh and of course, the car is amazing! We'd love to tour with Kevin again in the future!

Did the half day in the afternoon on Memorial Day (5/25/26). We went out from 3:30pm to 7:30pm and…read morewere able to see a few different kind of pods (T123's and T60's). Stanley from T123 is huge! We also saw some seals as well. It was definitely a "drive" going north west all the way up to Canada but it was totally worth it. Lots of good info and they were so nice.

OMG I could write a book extolling all the wonderful moments and experiences we had on our tour. We…read moresaw MANY MANY whales and hung out by ourselves for a LONG TIME. We got to ask questions, take pictures and absolutely cherish all our moments with a large group of whales. Alex knew who they were and shared insights in the family structure. IT WAS A LIFE LONG DREAM OF MINE. Y'all DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Thank you, thank you! LOVE LOVE LOVED THE EXPERIENCE!!