Available
Mar - Oct

Duration
90 mins

Price
Adult $69

Sightseeing Tours

Hop-On Hop-Off CitySights

The ultimate way to experience Victoria’s most iconic attractions!

Discover the best of Victoria with unlimited hop-on, hop-off sightseeing aboard our classic open-top double-decker buses. With convenient stops at the city’s top landmarks, attractions, and neighbourhoods, the CitySights Tour offers the flexibility to explore Victoria your way.

Enjoy panoramic views as you travel through Greater Victoria, then hop off whenever something catches your eye. From historic sites and vibrant waterfronts to beautiful gardens and local favourites, there’s always something new to discover.

Your ticket includes unlimited access to our CitySights double-decker bus service, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace and create your perfect Victoria adventure.

Stop frequency varies throughout the year. Refer to route schedule for more details.

Discover Victoria

Tour Highlights

Old Town / Chinatown

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Bastion Square

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Oak Bay Village

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Finest at Sea / Fisherman’s Wharf

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Cook Street Village

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Oak Bay Marina

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Steamship Terminal Pier / Coho Ferry

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Christ Church Cathedral

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Hop On Hop Off

Ticket Prices

Departs daily (Stop #1) from in front of the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, see “Route and Schedules” or departure times.

Stops are served daily. Your 24 or 48-hour pass allows you to hop on and off whenever our tours are operating.

Routes and schedules are subject to change.

Schedules

Need To Know

Tour Information

Download route map

Inner Harbour

Old Town / Chinatown

Songhees Lookout / Delta Hotel

Bastion Square

Steamship Terminal Pier / Coho Ferry

Finest at Sea / Fisherman’s Wharf

Ogden Point Breakwater

Beacon Hill Park

Christ Church Cathedral

Craigdarroch Castle / Victoria Art Gallery / Fernwood

Oak Bay Village

Oak Bay Marina

Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Cook Street Village

Departs daily (Stop #1) from the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel -721 Government Street.

See Schedules below for departure times.

Stops are served daily by double-decker buses, based on our tour schedule and you decide what to see and when to see it. All stops on the tour are carefully chosen to maximize your sightseeing experience, from the picturesque Inner Harbour to Canada’s oldest Chinatown, visit your own selection of Victoria’s highlights. Your 24 or 48 hour pass allows you to hop on and off whenever our tours are operating.

Route and schedules are subject to change. Your Gray Line agent will provide you with the most current information prior to boarding.

How long is the Hop On Hop Off tour?
Our narrated tour is approximately 90 minutes long. However, buses can be delayed 5-10 minutes depending on road conditions, events and traffic.

How long are our tickets for the Hop On Hop Off tour valid for?
Once your ticket is redeemed it is valid for 24 hours. See one of our ticket agents if you wish to book a 48 hour ticket.

Does the bus stop at every stop?
The bus will stop at every stop, allowing for enough time for those who want to hop on and hop off to do so.

Will there be opportunities to take photos?
Our experienced drivers will slow down at beautiful views or landmarks to ensure enough time to snap a photo from the bus. If you wish to take a better look, you’re welcome to hop off at any of our 15 stops.

If I hop off at a stop, how long will I have to wait for the next bus?
Our buses run hourly from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Please refer to our route schedule here, for specific stop times. Talk to one of our ticket agents for the most up to date schedule.

I’m staying at the Delta Hotel. Can I get on the bus there?
Yes! You can hop on at any of our 15 stops. Please call customer service to make arrangements.

Is the tour narrated?
Our tour is fully narrated through our speaker system with a recorded narration.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?
All our buses for the Hop On Hop Off tour are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck. If you are booking the Butchart Gardens tour and need wheelchair accessible, please contact customer service.

How should I dress if I want to sit on the top level?
Depending on the weather it can get quite windy, especially when driving along the water. We have blankets for people that want to get the best views without getting too cold.

I am not able to make the date I booked for the Hop On Hop Off tour. Can I go another day?
Of course! Tickets not redeemed on the date of reservation are valid for use within 90 days.

Are food and drinks allowed on the bus?
Passengers are welcome to bring food and/or beverage items on the bus. We reserve the right to ask that any passengers safely and appropriately dispose of their items before entering the bus.

Do I have to check in before my tour?
Yes, check in with one of our ticket agents at least 15 minutes before your tour time. They will make sure you have the correct tickets and information before boarding.

Can I bring my dog?
As much as we love animals, pets are not allowed onboard at any time with the exception of people with disabilities with service animals.

What time should I arrive for my 11:30 am tour?
We do ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. This insures everyone is checked in, aboard the bus and ready to go at the scheduled time.

Do the tours run rain or shine?
We are not called the Wet West Coast for no reason. Our tours run in all sorts of weather. If we need to cancel due to extreme weather conditions, you will be contacted.

Please visit our full list of FAQ’s for more information

Route Schedules

Schedules vary depending on the season. Select the schedule that applies to your travel plans.

March 13 to May 31

	Stop	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	7
1	Empress Hotel (721 Government Street)	9:30	10:30	11:30	12:30	1:30	2:30	3:30	4:30
2	Delta Hotel (Songhees Lookout)	9:38	10:38	11:38	12:38	1:38	2:38	3:38	4:38
3	Pandora at Fan Tan Alley (Chinatown)	9:46	10:46	11:46	12:46	1:46	2:46	3:46	4:46
4	Wharf at Yates	9:52	10:52	11:52	12:52	1:52	2:52	3:52	4:52
5	Coho Ferry/Steamship Terminal (430 Belleville Street)	9:59	10:59	11:59	12:59	1:59	2:59	3:59	4:59
6	Fisherman's Wharf (Finest at Sea)	10:03	11:03	12:03	1:03	2:03	3:03	4:03	5:03
7	Ogden Point (Cruise Terminal)	10:06	11:06	12:06	1:06	2:06	3:06	4:06	5:06
8	Beacon Hill Park (Children's Farm)	10:13	11:13	12:13	1:13	2:13	3:13	4:13	5:13
9	Christ Church Cathedral (Quadra and Rockland Street)	10:21	11:21	12:21	1:21	2:21	3:21	4:21	5:21
10	Craigdarroch Castle/Victoria Art Gallery	10:27	11:27	12:27	1:27	2:27	3:27	4:27	5:27
11	Oak Bay Municipal Hall (2167 Oak Bay Avenue)	10:34	11:34	12:34	1:34	2:34	3:34	4:34	5:34
12	Oak Bay Marina (1327 Beach Drive)	10:41	11:41	12:41	1:41	2:41	3:41	4:41	5:41
13	Oak Bay Beach Hotel (1175 Beach Drive)	10:42	11:42	12:42	1:42	2:42	3:42	4:42	5:42
14	Cook Street Village (313 Cook Street)	10:55	11:55	12:55	1:55	2:55	3:55	4:55	5:55
	Empress Hotel (721 Government Street)	11:00	12:00	1:00	2:00	3:00	4:00	5:00	6:00
Verify stop times with your Gray Line agent on check-in.

June 1 to September 30

	Stop	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
1	Empress Hotel (721 Government Street)	9:30 AM	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	12:30 PM	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	3:30 PM	4:30 PM	5:30 PM
2	Pandora at Fan Tan Alley (Chinatown)	9:44 AM	10:44 AM	11:44 AM	12:44 PM	1:44 PM	2:44 PM	3:44 PM	4:44 PM	5:44 PM
3	Delta Hotel (Songhees Lookout)	9:50 AM	10:50 AM	11:50 AM	12:50 PM	1:50 PM	2:50 PM	3:50 PM	4:50 PM	5:50 PM
4	Wharf at Yates	9:52 AM	10:52 AM	11:52 AM	12:52 PM	1:52 PM	2:52 PM	3:52 PM	4:52 PM	5:52 PM
5	Black Ball Ferry/ Steamship Building Terminal	9:59 AM	10:59 AM	11:59 AM	12:59 PM	1:59 PM	2:59 PM	3:59 PM	4:59 PM	5:59 PM
6	Fisherman's Wharf (Finest at Sea)	10:03 AM	11:03 AM	12:03 PM	1:03 PM	2:03 PM	3:03 PM	4:03 PM	5:03 PM	6:03 PM
7	Ogden Point (Cruise Terminal)	10:06 AM	11:06 AM	12:06 PM	1:06 PM	2:06 PM	3:06 PM	4:06 PM	5:06 PM	6:06 PM
8	Beacon Hill Park (Children's Farm)	10:13 AM	11:13 AM	12:13 PM	1:13 PM	2:13 PM	3:13 PM	4:13 PM	5:13 PM	6:13 PM
9	Christ Church Cathedral	10:21 AM	11:21 AM	12:21 PM	1:21 PM	2:21 PM	3:21 PM	4:21 PM	5:21 PM	6:21 PM
10	Craigdarroch Castle/Victoria Art Gallery	10:27 AM	11:27 AM	12:27 PM	1:27 PM	2:27 PM	3:27 PM	4:27 PM	5:27 PM	6:27 PM
11	Oak Bay Municipal Hall	10:34 AM	11:34 AM	12:34 PM	1:34 PM	2:34 PM	3:34 PM	4:34 PM	5:34 PM	6:34 PM
12	Oak Bay Marina	10:41 AM	11:41 AM	12:41 PM	1:41 PM	2:41 PM	3:41 PM	4:41 PM	5:41 PM	6:41 PM
13	Oak Bay Beach Hotel	10:42 AM	11:42 AM	12:42 PM	1:42 PM	2:42 PM	3:42 PM	4:42 PM	5:42 PM	6:42 PM
14	Cook Street Village (313 Cook Street)	10:55 AM	11:55 AM	12:55 PM	1:55 PM	2:55 PM	3:55 PM	4:55 PM	5:55 PM	6:55 PM
	Empress Hotel (721 Government Street)	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	5:00 PM	6:00 PM	7:00 PM
Verify stop times with your Gray Line agent on check-in.

Kudos

What Our Customers are Saying

					Fun way to get a glimpse of the city and find things that interest you.
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Sandi
2/07/2023
					We booked prior to our cruise. They seem very organized. Rob was a super driver/narrator. Flexible pick-up times. We booked our CVS tour to Butchart Gardens on the internet before our cruise. We had booked the 11AM tour, however we made it into the center of Victoria earlier than expected and they allowed us to take the 10AM tour instead. The CVS kiosk is very easy to find outside the Empress Hotel in the center of Victoria. (See my photos).



When they say 'tour', they really mean a bus ride to and from Butchart Gardens with narration. Your entry ticket is included, but you're on your own in the gardens and you can pick which time you want to come back as they have buses pick-up every hour again from Butchart. I liked that flexibility. We were in the gardens around 2 hours. If you plan on eating there, you would probably add another 60-90 minutes. This schedule allowed us to get back to the center of Victoria and see the town before having to take a shuttle ride back to the ship. By the way, the approx duration of the bus ride from the center of Victoria to Butchart Gardens was 30-40 minutes. 



The bus was modern and clean and the driver/narrator Rob was one of the best I've ever had on a bus tour. His narration was very clear and slow and he put passengers at ease with his directions of what to expect when we got there, etc. You could tell he was very experienced. 



Butchart Gardens itself was beautiful and a great place to take close up photos of flowers. I'm glad we went early in the day when it wasn't quite so busy. 



They have a cafe, plenty of WCs, a visitor center and a large quality gift shop.



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Don'tWaitForRetirement
6/17/2018
					Great narrative, and very informative ride. Nice to be able to get on and off as desired. Safe driver! Such a fun way to see Victoria.
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Melinie Weaver
2/07/2020
					Pleasant and easy experience for seeing Victoria’s attractions
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Aryna Andriichenko
9/07/2023
					A couple weeks ago my sister & I enjoyed the Hop On Hop Off bus tour.  Have a question though.  You drive by the most important building in BC - our Parliment Buildings but do not say one word about it.  You don't drive by Government House, but you tell us all about it.  Why?  I think Parliment is a little more important.  Otherwise enjoyed our time and our driver, sorry don't have his name but he was good.
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Kim Oberg
4/12/2025
					We booked prior to our cruise. They seem very organized. Rob was a super driver/narrator. Flexible pick-up times. We booked our CVS tour to Butchart Gardens on the internet before our cruise. We had booked the 11AM tour, however we made it into the center of Victoria earlier than expected and they allowed us to take the 10AM tour instead. The CVS kiosk is very easy to find outside the Empress Hotel in the center of Victoria. (See my photos).



When they say 'tour', they really mean a bus ride to and from Butchart Gardens with narration. Your entry ticket is included, but you're on your own in the gardens and you can pick which time you want to come back as they have buses pick-up every hour again from Butchart. I liked that flexibility. We were in the gardens around 2 hours. If you plan on eating there, you would probably add another 60-90 minutes. This schedule allowed us to get back to the center of Victoria and see the town before having to take a shuttle ride back to the ship. By the way, the approx duration of the bus ride from the center of Victoria to Butchart Gardens was 30-40 minutes. 



The bus was modern and clean and the driver/narrator Rob was one of the best I've ever had on a bus tour. His narration was very clear and slow and he put passengers at ease with his directions of what to expect when we got there, etc. You could tell he was very experienced. 



Butchart Gardens itself was beautiful and a great place to take close up photos of flowers. I'm glad we went early in the day when it wasn't quite so busy. 



They have a cafe, plenty of WCs, a visitor center and a large quality gift shop.



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Don'tWaitForRetirement
6/17/2018
					Me parece que el costo es un poco alto para lo que dura el tour, pero victoria tampoco es una ciudad muy grande, recorre lugares históricos y el chofer fue atento y explicaba muy bien cada lugar que visitábamos, están ubicados frente al parlamento y reciben tarjeta de crédito
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Carlos Manuel Perez Castrejon
10/05/2024
					Victoria, complete with gardens and town We did the gray line Victoria Island Buchart gardens,  it was a wonderful day with a good sample of the garden and wharf.  Our guide was Dave—he was super.
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Jeff and Kim
5/27/2023
					I had a fabulous experience taking the bus tour throughout Victoria because of Norm (our bus driver).  He gave detailed commentary, in addition to some humour.  This bus tour made it possible for me to explore multiple tourist destinations in just one day. Norm gave wonderful recommendations on where to eat, get coffee and specialty items.  Norm had great stories to tell, which were very interesting and made everyone feel very special on the bus tour.  Norm made our experience one MILLION times better.

I got off the bus at Cook Street Village to explore the area and got on the next bus in one hour; I was surprised that the next bus driver rarely spoke, it was mainly a recording talking about the area.
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Bev Dye
10/22/2025
					Our driver, Tim, was fabulous. He obviously had extensive knowledge of the area and was able to share that knowledge clearly and with humor. Even though I’ve been to Saanich several times, I learned some new facts about the area. Thank you again, Tim for  an enjoyable evening.
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Kristi v
12/21/2024
					Our driver, Ed, gave excellent advice ("Stay to the left as you tour the garden") and was very relatable and entertaining. Ed did an excellent job of describing local attractions and history stories and was a highlight of our first trip to Victoria!
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Rich Connell
4/18/2024
					Very enjoyable and on-time. I have always enjoyed the Hop-on Hop-off experience in all the places I have visited.   It’s a great way to get an overall picture of the highlights.
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Lynette E
6/03/2023
					90 minutes narrated tour and it gives you perfect flavour of the city. Once you finish the whole tour, then continue to go each place and then hop on and off. If your guide is Tim, you are going to enjoy it even more.
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Akbar Ali Khaliqdina
2/07/2023
					Enjoyed the bus drivers and their narration.
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Pell Kornegay
10/07/2025
					Great way to See Victoria BC The Hop-on Hop-Off Sightseeing Victoria City Tour bus was a great way to see Victoria BC.  The bus tour goes through China Town, numerous neighborhoods and along the Strait of Juan de Fuca Water Way. One of the interesting items we saw along the route included two brightly painted piano’s that the City of Victoria had place on two separate street corners for pedestrians to play if they so desired.  The bus tour also goes near the old Chinese’s Cemetery but not right by it as the streets in that area are for cars only.  The old Chinese Cemetery, which is right on the waterfront, was an interesting and free place to visit with scenic views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 

The sightseeing bus ticket is good for a 24 hour period and includes the water taxi. To get the most for your money, make sure you take a water taxi as this will give you a different perspective of Victoria and prevent you from having to walk everywhere.
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Swabado
12/08/2014
					We had a phenomenal experience taking the bus tour throughout Victoria. Our driver, Norm, had both insightful and hilarious commentary. This tour made it possible for us to explore multiple tourist destinations in just one day- highly recommend getting off the bus to see and experience as many locations as possible. Norm gave us wonderful recommendations and made us feel very special on our trip. This review is just for him- he made our experience one MILLION times better. We love you Norm!
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Mikaela
5/03/2025
					Fun and relaxing
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Rafaela Pugliese
2/07/2020
					Took this tour yesterday, Wednesday May 21st and Diana was absolutely incredible! What a wonderful guide. She was very helpful while boarding the hop on hop off bus and I highly recommend the experience.



I’ve taken these kinds of tours all over Canada and the US and have never had such a fantastic, helpful, kind and fun experience as I had with Diana yesterday. FIVE STARS! You’re great Diana - I’ll be visiting again soon and hope to get your bus tour next time!
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Riel Bo
5/25/2025
					Very nice tour! I love the flexibility of being able to use it all day. With the 15 stops you can explore Victoria your way.
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Eva Lindgren
2/07/2023
					Great Way To See Where To Go Get this 1st off, this way you can see where you want to spend time the next day. The ticket is good for 24 hours.
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Jeff B
4/10/2019
					Nice mix of real-time and recorded narration! The bad: no complaints. People had personal convos during the narration but that's bad touring etiquette, not the co.



The good: The drop-off and pick-up times were clear; you knew what you were getting into. I actually checked with the person at the visitor center before the purchase to gauge its on-time rate. It was as advertised.  



It provided a quick, comprehensive way to find potential spots for a deeper dive later in the day or on another day.



The best: it does the best job I've seen of combining real-time narration with audio recordings that focus on history.



Final vote: I'd recommend.
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Art of Gathering
10/28/2023
					A couple weeks ago my sister & I enjoyed the Hop On Hop Off bus tour.  Have a question though.  You drive by the most important building in BC - our Parliment Buildings but do not say one word about it.  You don't drive by Government House, ...
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Kim Oberg
4/13/2025
					1/2 Day Well Spent Great way to get an overall feel for the layout of the victoria Area and provided good base of information.

Driver took us on streets I didn’t believe that bus would fit saved a lot of walking.

Well worth the price.
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Ted L
5/16/2023
					We have used Gray Line Hop on buses before.  They are a great value and take you to many highlights in a city.  The Victoria, BC trip did not disappoint.  The tour includes stops at Victoria's  Fishermans wharf (cute shops and tasty food), Chinatown (so much history and cultural finds), Craigdarroch Castle and Beacon Hill Park.  And so many more!  I think our guide said her name was Hummingbird.  She was the best - fun and informative.  Too bad we only had 1 day.  We would definitely take the bus tour again if we ever go back.  It is a great way to see the whole town while someone else does the driving.
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Meg Kurek
5/25/2025
					We had a phenomenal experience taking the bus tour throughout Victoria. Our driver, Norm, had both insightful and hilarious commentary. This tour made it possible for us to explore multiple tourist destinations in just one day- highly recommend getting off the bus to see and experience as many locations as possible. Norm gave us wonderful recommendations and made us feel very special on our trip. This review is just for him- he made our experience one MILLION times better. We love you Norm!
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Gracey
5/04/2025
					This was an awesome experience. Lots of things to see on this tour and you can stop and get off/on at many great locations. The bus was quite clean, the driver and staff were friendly and informative, and the narration was very well done. This is definitely something I would do again.
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Kim S
2/07/2021
					I live in Kelowna and was accompanying my husband on a business trip in Victoria so I decided to do this tour while he was working. It was a beautiful sunny June day. The weather was great. I love that they offered blankets to help keep you warm as it gets windy by the water. And I like the fact that there are seat belts and half of the top is covered for wind and rain. The volume of the speaker was really good too. the staff were friendly right from the girl who I bought  the ticket from in the visitor center named Adriana. She was very thorough in explaining where the good stops would be and circled it on the map for me, which I find very easy to navigate. Aaron was really funny and I like all the little extra tidbits of information that he offered. The other  driver Michelle was also super super nice and sweet. The tour ended up being about 2 hours and I did it twice after I saw where I wanted to get off and they were punctual and on time as per the schedule. Great job guys and I will recommend it to friends coming to visit. 😊
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Louise Borg
6/20/2024
					One of the best things to do in victoria
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Arjunvir Tuteja
2/07/2022
					Worth it Derek is a very skilled driver and gave us a great supplementary commentary to the standard recorded commentary.  Recommend this experience as entertaining and safe way to spend a day.
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Chris L
10/09/2022
					So much beauty all in ONE day!! We had a fabulous day from we boarded our coach in Vancouver to the Ferry to explore Victoria and all its beauty. But hart gardens was first and as our Guide Senan promised we were definitely not disappointed!!! The gardens were spectacular and we had just enough time to enjoy as Senan gave us some ‘insider tips’. Victoria was so interesting and beautiful too.. drop off points and pick up allowed us plenty of time to enjoy and we left wanting to come back for more!!!  Hopefully soon ?
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Tina
10/08/2023

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