Garden Tours · WORLDWIDE
A botanical garden is a collection before it is a park, which is why the good ones repay a guide. These 15 run from Victorian glasshouses to tropical domes, with entry prices, how long each really takes and which ones need a timed ticket.
Explore Osaka’s Nagai Botanical Garden after dark, where teamLab blends plants, music, light, and interactive art for an easygoing evening walk.
“Amazing experience, being there at night was just beautiful and relaxing. Also got to see the cherry blossom garden so if you can, going in the right season is ideal. Would definitely recommend.”
Review of Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes, with 3,000 plants, Costa Brava views, ticket value, transport tips, and practical advice.
“The views and scenery was very nice however the maps could be better”
Explore Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and San Anton Gardens on a guided four-hour Malta tour with hotel pickup and multilingual commentary.
“The tour was very interesting, Maria was an excellent guide. A must-do tour if you visit Malta. Thank you!”
Explore Princeville Botanical Gardens, taste tropical fruit and honey, and sample five single-origin chocolates on Kauai.
“The garden is absolutely amazing and the most beautiful place I've ever seen. The owners of the property are there to greet and available if need be. The knowledgeable tour guides were so patient and delightful. Over 2 thousand species to walk amoung and tasting of homemade chocolates. Highly recommend if ever on the island of Kauai.”
Visit Icod de los Vinos’ ancient Dragon Tree and 3-hectare botanical garden for $5, with park zones, views, and flexible entry.
Review of Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience, with bird encounters, Glass House Mountains views, family tips, price and planning advice.
“Everyone who worked here was lovely! The bird tour was great and the views are amazing. I’d definitely recommend hiring a golf cart to get around if you want to see all of the gardens.”
Ride ATVs through Dubrovnik’s countryside, visit an old olive mill, enjoy coastal views, and finish with a local brunch.
“I have to admit that my wife and I were super annoying about scheduling this tour. We were originally booked for Friday, and we had to move it up to Wednesday due to a scheduling issue. Then, we had to flake at the absolutely last moment when my wife got sick. They were kind enough to offer to rebook us for another time -- which we were not entitled to, given the last minute cancellation -- and we ended up going on Friday after all. We were SO glad this worked out, because we had a great time. The ATVs were in good condition with no problems at all. The…”
Review of Big Island Waterfalls Tour with swimming, botanical gardens, Waipio Valley, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“This was a really awesome tour! Amazing coastal views along the way and it was great to stop in the botanical gardens and see so many exotic floral and trees. I loved seeing all of the waterfall's. Akaka was unfortunately closed for repair but swimming in a very impressive Kulaniapia Falls was definitely a highlight of the day, as was stopping by Rainbow Falls after. Our tour guide Dreu was amazing, very energetic, funny and full of info and knowledge. Thank you for a great time!”
Review the $35 New York Botanical Garden Pass, with 250 acres, seasonal shows, tram rides, access tips, costs, and honest advice.
“Buying tickets via GYG is highly recommended. Got a steep discount compared to the official website for NYBG.”
Learn about Kulin culture, native plants, and Aboriginal traditions on a 90-minute guided walk through Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens.
“Den was our Aboriginal guide and he was excellent. This was a very informative and thought provoking tour and enjoyed by visitors and Australians in our group. The Botanic Gardens are stunning and need a lot longer to explore.”
Explore Denver Botanic Gardens for global plants, Colorado natives, art, cafés, family spaces, and a peaceful urban escape.
“Wandering around the gardens was awesome. So many beautiful plants, wonderful staff willing to answer questions, pleasant walkways, good food at the cafe. Also had great art exhibit to view.”
Review of Oahu’s 8.5-hour circle-island tour with Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, hotel pickup, local treats, and practical tips.
“Definitely some positives with great stops and info, but captain Vince was unprofessional as he used much of the tour to try and hookup with a female guest. And while it was nice learning some Hawaiian words, the repetitiveness of him asking us to recite their meaning, grew tiresome.”
Review of Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest tour, with practical advice on views, guides, transport, weekend limits, and value.
“What a fantastic day! Our guide Vincent (Thomas!) was so knowledgeable and friendly. He shared so much information about Brazil, its history and culture. It really made the tour feel extra special. The botanical garden was the highlight for me - such a beautiful place. Highly recommended tour!”
Explore northern Mauritius by private car, from Port Louis and Pamplemousses Garden to Mont Choisy, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux.
“It was very interesting, we learned a lot from our guide. We also enjoyed the market tour very much. The people are friendly, helpful and really nice.”
Review of Funchal’s private tuk tuk tour, Old Town sights, local guide, steep streets, and Botanical Gardens visit for $50.
“The whole experience was fantastic, Virgilio was a fantastic guide which made the tour even more exciting”
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