Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres, Victoria, British Columbia V8S 3L5 Canada
Craigdarroch Castle is an old Scottish baronial castle that sits atop Victoria's highest point. Built in the late 1880's for a wealthy coal baron, this castle displays the opulence of the late Victorian age.
The castle is perched next to the Lt. Governor's grounds where Queen Elizabeth has stayed during her visits to Victoria. The stunningly remarkable gardens offer mountain views, a Japanese garden, Rhododendrons, a classic English rose garden and a myriad of West Coast garden scenes.
You will also visit Victoria's oldest and largest churches. The route passes by several character homes, offering guests a taste of Victoria's charm.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from February through to November.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Government House, 1401 Rockland Ave, Victoria, British Columbia V8S 1V9 Canada
Government House, the Lt. Governor's residence is where the Royal Family has stayed during their visits to Victoria. The stunningly remarkable gardens offer mountain views, a Japanese garden, Rhododendrons, a classic English rose garden and a myriad of West Coast garden scenes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Victoria, Victoria, Victoria Capital Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
FAQ's
Are the pedicabs safe?
Yes, very safe. All the cabs are professionally manufactured by Main Street Pedicabs in Colorado, U.S.A. Safety features include disc brakes, seat belts and reinforced frames. Victoria is a very bicycle oriented town. On many streets, there are specially designed bike lanes. Guests constantly remark about how courteous drivers are towards cyclists and pedestrians.
The tour operator is proud to announce that they have a perfect safety record since they began operations in 2001.
Is there a motor underneath the cab?
No. The operators have the horse-like strength but they smell better! Besides that, they know how to avoid the hills. A one hour tour typically covers 10 kilometers (6-7 miles).
Duration: 45 minutes
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Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre, 812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Please put your desired departure time in the "special requirements field" when you book
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Non-motorized wheelchairs can be carried on board and assistance is given boarding and dismounting
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : clifforda530
Kevin was our tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! He showed us many of the city secrets, like the tea cup tree, and the fairy houses. The Government House grounds, and the Castle, were amazing to see from the back seat of the pedicab! We were also introduced to an awesome fish & chip place called Finest at Sea. We would gladly go again, and ask for Kevin!
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Posted On : 2023-10-20
Posted By : kimberlymU1406XG
Soren Russow was a phenomenal guide. Extremely friendly, personable and easy to talk to. He is very knowledgeable and his role playing during the tour was fantastic. Our group feels he went above and beyond anything we have experienced on tours in other places. Soren is sincere and passionate about the tours which made our group feel at ease. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We did four hours and covered a LOT of ground. The price was fair and comparable to other excursions on the cruise. Soren is accomplished at photography and took some amazing pictures of our group. We highly recommend PediCab and further recommend requesting Soren as your guide.
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Posted On : 2023-09-20
Posted By : 875charityc
Had an absolute blast with Soren and Julie. We had 3 couples. They took us around the residential areas to explore different trees and houses. We saw the worlds tallest totem pole. Soren played us a cool tune on a wooden instrument gifted to him. They told stories, showed us pictures. We saw the Lt Governor’s house and gardens, the Queen’s rose garden, the castle, Chinatown, Downtown stop at souvenir shop, and had a wonderful recommendation for dinner at the Commons. The trip is WELL WORTH the cost and highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-09-18
Posted By : lynnmG3061QK
Our guide Julie was fantastic! So much fun and very informative! We saw and learned so much on our tour. Thank you for a wonderful tour!
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Posted On : 2023-09-09
Posted By : LocalDiner_8
This was the highlight of our trip! We had an amazing time with our host, Julie, who was super friendly, loves people, and knew lots of important facts about Victoria that you'll miss if you stick to the inner harbor. We loved Julie's spirit, exuberance, and love for people. My wife and I hated to leave her when our tour was over because we felt like we'd made a friend after spending three hours with her. We visited James Bay, Govt. House & Gardens, Craidarroch Castle, a waterfront park, Chinatown, and downtown. If you're interested in a Pedicab Tour, call and ask for Julie. You'll have an absolutely wonderful time! Julie is the best!
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Posted On : 2023-07-18
Posted By : Kay_D
Seeing the castle was so informative and beautiful!! This was the first time to see it and my young granddaughters thought it was amazing. We had such a wonderful tour guide, I believe is name was either Allen or Brien. Hopefully you will know which was it . He made the tour even more enjoyable….
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Posted On : 2022-08-27
Posted By : DarbySchulz
This was an amazing way to see Victoria!! Our guide, Alan was AWESOME!! Being 13th generation Canadian he had such a wealth of knowledge of the history of his beloved country that he shared with us. It is such a personal tour experience because it is just you and the driver (Alan) so you really learn a lot.
He pointed out so many cool and unique things from buildings, horticulture and places in Victoria with historical significance.
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and we know Alan was a HUGE part of that… I highly recommend requesting him if you can.
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Posted On : 2022-07-18
Posted By : Carolyn_S
We had a great time touring around Victoria. Our guide was from the area and very knowledgeable about its history. The castle and Beacon Hill Park were our favorites. We also over seeing the oldest wooden street in the country.
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Posted On : 2021-10-25
Posted By : DMJJLW
The overall experience was great! Chris was amazing! He was knowledgeable and witty. He knew detailed information and highlighted what we wanted for the tour. He also gave us dining recommendations for places we would have never found on our own. Definitely recommended!!
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Posted On : 2019-08-15
Posted By : lindaandken2019
Victoria Pedicabs put together a custom version of their castle tour for us — with a pickup at the Victoria Clipper terminal, a tour through the James Bay neighborhood, a ride through Beacon Hill Park, before heading up to Craigdarroch Castle and the nearby Queen's gardens. From there we continued with a tour of the downtown areas, along with recommendations for dining and shopping after the tour.
Alan Thimot was our Pedicab tour guide. He was absolutely wonderful! Great personality and tremendous knowledge of the city and all its offerings! We had our 14 year old granddaughter with us and he interacted and engaged with her in a way that kept her interested and entertained! The almost 4 hours we spent with Alan flew by.
We would recommend this to anyone who wants a personal, close and upfront tour of Victoria!!
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Posted On : 2019-08-14
