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Hippo Tours are unique tours that take you around the city, traveling both on land and water. We have specially designed amphibious vehicles that carry 40 passengers and function as both bus and boat. During your continuous 90 minute trip onboard the Hippo, you will see many of Victoria’s best attractions, while also getting a glimpse of local life. You will enjoy a relaxing tour around the city before splashing into the Pacific Ocean for the second half of your journey. Join us on one of our three buses, Harry, Happy, and Henrietta. With our knowledgeable staff and tour guides, you will experience a trip like never before on the Bus That floats!

Points of Interest: BC Parliament Buildings; BC Museum and Carillon; Crystal Gardens; Miniature World/Union Club of BC; Belmont Building; Various historic buildings and businesses along Government Street; MacPherson Playhouse/Centennial Square; Chinatown; Bastion Square and BC Maritime Museum; Johnson Street Bridge; Market Square /LoJo shopping districts; Old Victoria Custom House; Fairmont Empress Hotel; CP Steamship Terminal; Coho and Clipper Ferries; Coast Guard; HMCS Malahat; Ogden Point; Fisherman’s Wharf; Laurel Point and Songhees Point; Clover Point Park; Mile Zero Marker and Terry Fox statue; Beacon Hill Park; South Park School; Thunderbird Park.

Inclusion

Bus has a driver and a guide; Tours are in English.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from departure location; Gratuities are extra/optional.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily, April 1, 2013 – Oct 31, 2013; Departs at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm. Additional departure times may be available in July and Aug (10:00am, 6:00pm) Departure times may depend on weather, marine and daylight conditions and demand.

Duration

The tour is approximately 45 minutes on land and 45 minutes on sea.

Location Tours depart from 468 Belleville Street (East of Black Ball Ferry Line).

Location

Tours depart from 468 Belleville Street (East of Black Ball Ferry Line).

Policies Bus capacity is 40 passengers. Cancellations may happen due to weather events (high wind warning) or road closures. Please call us ahead of time to check calendar for tour confirmation. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation

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468 Belleville Street Victoria British Columbia , Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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