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{“Melanie was such a delight! We loved our tour with her of Victoria. She's knowledgeable and friendly. The price of the tour was worth every bit. Next time we're in Victoria, we'll hire her again!” —Monique B., July 2025

{“Melanie went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. We felt like we were friends! We were traveling in a 10-boat flotilla to Victoria and referred Melanie to our Skipper to include in upcoming trips. We will definitely reach out to her in a future trip!” —Sam R., July 2025

{"This is a wonderful tour, highly recommend booking this tour with Melanie!! Great guide communication. It was such a nice tour to get out of the city and into the beautiful, peaceful nature that Victoria offers, while also learning a lot about the history of Victoria and the island. It was a special experience. Thanks again, Melanie." —Leslie G., July 2025

{"Excellent trip, and the guide was super. Butchart Gardens are a special place. The guide was very well informed and very pleasant to spend a day with." —Charles G, June 2025

{"Everything her website said was true. Saw everything on our list and them some. Was waiting right where we get off the boat. About a ten minute walk off pier from ship. She had a nice big sign with our name on it, so she was easy to find. Beautiful city would highly check it out like we did. Got some wounderful pictures." —Robert, September 2024

{"My wife and I had the privilege of taking a tour with Galavant Private Tours—and this was no ordinary tour. The guide, who is also the owner/operator, was fantastic. Her deep knowledge of the area and quick read of our travel style made for a personalized and truly memorable experience. With an overall theme of environmental awareness, local culture, and natural beauty, the day was thoughtfully paced and filled with great stops. We started at Fisherman’s Wharf before it woke up for the day, giving us a chance to take stunning photos in the calm of the morning. From there, we visited the Malahat Skywalk, followed by a lunch stop and wine tasting at Unsworth Vineyards. After that, we walked the beautiful grounds and gardens of Hatley Castle—absolutely stunning. Between each main destination, she found hidden beaches and viewpoints that we would have completely missed on our own. Even after the tour ended, she gave us a great list of other spots to explore, eat, and enjoy around Victoria. Highly recommended if you want more than just a scripted tour—this is tailored travel done right." —BicycleAB, May 2025 • Couples

{We had an outstanding day with Melanie. She arrived on time, included everything we had discussed, and was warm and personable. We learned so many things about Victoria's history and current events. We highly recommend Melanie. LINDA ANDERSON - May 12/22

{Excellent guide with a lot of knowledge. Very friendly and very attentive to your needs. We recommend her very highly. GUY LEFEBVRE - April 17/22

{Melanie was a great guide. She tailored our visit to not only fit our schedule but to accommodate the special needs of my wife. She was very knowledgeable and frankly, a lot of fun to be with....Highlight of our short stay in Victoria. ROGER FLECK - May 20/22

{I was only in Victoria for 3 nights, and wanted to see as much of the city as possible. I was interested particularly in Butchart Gardens and Malahat Observation Tower. Melanie provided me with lots of historical information while stopping at points of interest, and some special requests from me! She has a comfortable van, and is such a happy and positive person! She even shared her favorite coffee and donut shop with me! This was the best possible tour for me travelling alone with limited time and I can easily see her providing an educational tour for any small group as well!