Garden Tours · WORLDWIDE
The 15 best full-day garden trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Cycle Versailles gardens, shop for a French picnic, visit the Trianons, and enter the palace on this full-day guided bike tour.
“Fat Bike Tour OJ was fantastic. So knowledgeable, friendly, fun! Would definitely recommend this bike tour in Versailles.”
Visit Monet’s Giverny gardens and Van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise on a small-group day trip from Paris with transport and guides included.
“Wonderful day with just 5 people in a van with our tour guide, Alfonso (Alf). Our morning at Giverny was magical, walking Monet's gardens, seeing the water lilies from the very bridge he painted and walking through his home. Learning more about Monet's personal history brought his paintings to life. From there, we drove to Auver-sur-Oise where Van Gogh spent his final two months and painted 74 (!) masterpieces. We even had lunch in the restaurant where he ate every single day! It was an amazing experience to stand in the very spots he did as he painted the scenery and buildings of this quaint little town. Bonus tip from…”
See Valensole’s lavender fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and the Verdon River on a small-group day trip from Marseille.
“We loved this trip and had a great time with our guide, Coline, she was so friendly and informative about the lavender and the valensole region”
Review of the Valensole lavender tour from Aix, with farm visits, Moustiers, Verdon Gorge, lake time, costs, tips, and practical details.
“Totally enjoyed the day trip. The guide is cheerful.”
Review of Jaipur’s private 8-hour city tour, including Hawa Mahal, Amer, City Palace, markets, and hands-on block printing.
“The guide for my tour was Soni and he did a lovely job walking me through the Old City, explaining the history of the area and various significant buildings, and introducing me to new foods. He’s even an excellent photographer and got some great shots of me! 10/10 recommend.”
Explore Versailles gardens, Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, and the palace on a small-group tour with guide Alistair.
“Alastair was brilliant. He brought the humanity of Versailles to life through the stories of those who occupied it in context of their economic, religious and philosophical context. It was a memorable day spent at a leisurely pace. My highlight - Marie Antoinette’s hamlet; and the history of men’s fashion in the Hall of the Battles. Thanks for the memories Alastair.”
Review of Avignon’s Provence lavender tour: small-group minivan ride, hill towns, markets, Sénanque Abbey, timing, value, and practical tips.
“I expected a little more connection to the lavender fields on this tour, but it was really just a tour of Provence, with two lavender field stops, one including the lavender shop at the Abbey. Expected that we would be taken to a lavender plantation where we could buy high quality lavender products. Our guide was very lovely, but some commentary along the way would have been nice. I did appreciate the market stop in L'Isle sur la Sorge and the ice-cream recommendation in Roussillon.”
Explore Kolkata by private car with a local guide, from Flower Market and Kumartuli to Victoria Memorial, College Street, and Mother House.
“We had a great time on our tour! Mukherjee & Aditi were so knowledgeable about the history of the region and the landmarks. It was amazing to have seen so much in the 8 hours. They also shared advice about navigating other parts of our trip as well. We are grateful to have had such a warm welcome to Kolkata!”
Review of the Al Ain Garden City tour from Dubai, with forts, oasis paths, camel market, lunch, hot springs, costs, and practical tips.
“Excelente experiencia, es un Dubái diferente, con mucha historia, le agradecemos mucho a nuestro guía Junaid, es todo un profesional, nos explicó muchísimas cosas interesantes, fue muy amable y considerado con nosotros, maneja muy bien el idioma español, al igual le agradecemos al chofer el habernos transportado por tantos maravillosos sitios, los recomendamos 100%!”
Review of Avignon’s lavender villages tour, with Gordes, Sault or Roussillon, Senanque Abbey, markets, guides, timing, and value.
“Emily was an amazing guide with interesting facts and funny jokes. This was well worth the money and I'd book again!”
Explore Marrakech’s souks, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Moroccan lunch, and Majorelle Garden on a flexible private day tour.
“Omar had excellent knowledge and experience and was a patient and friendly guide. The tour was a great way to spend our first day in Marrakech and helped us to get our bearings and understand the city.”
Review of the Granada and Alhambra day trip from Malaga, with transport, guided visits, costs, timing, group size, and practical booking advice.
“Beautiful place and the tour guides were knowledgeable and very nice. We highly recommend your firm.”
Review of Jaipur’s flower market and landmark tour, with Amber Fort, block printing, transport options, value, tips, and practical advice.
“I had an amazing experience with the Jaipur city tour. The route covers all the most emblematic landmarks of Jaipur, from the forts to the palaces and the vibrant markets. Everything was very well organized and felt completely safe throughout the day. The driver was always there to accompany me to each site, making the journey smooth and stress-free. As a woman traveling alone, I truly appreciated the safety, reliability, and care provided. I would highly recommend this tour to any solo female travelers looking to explore Jaipur with peace of mind.”
Review of Kanazawa’s full-day samurai, matcha, garden and geisha tour, with walking demands, costs, sights, guide quality and practical tips.
“My tour guide Akari, was so lovely. Extremely friendly, funny and most importantly very knowledgeable. I have wanted to visit an ancient samurai village since I was a young boy and it did not disappoint. Visiting without a guide is a mistake because I learnt so much about the samurai culture, history and their bloodline, which I would never have learnt without my guide. The whole tour is wonderful and everything is expiring, beautiful and just perfect if you love Japanese old and new history and culture like myself. Prepare yourself for a lot of walking but you won't regret this trip. Trust a brotherRead more”
Review of a $87 Washington DC bus tour with major memorials, expert guides, a seasonal Potomac cruise, lunch break, and practical tips.
“The tour itself was great. Larry was amazing. Just wish there was more time to visit the gift shops. Also the guy Zuma that verifies the trips told my family that they did not do hotel pickups after we had confirmed this three times with customer service. He was rude and quite aggressive over the phone.”
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