Become a Member and Attend this Event for Free
Spotlight Tours
Dates
- Friday, July 24
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, July 25
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, July 26
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, August 1
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, August 2
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Friday, August 7
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, August 15
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, August 16
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Friday, August 21
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, August 29
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, August 30
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Friday, September 4
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, September 5
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, September 12
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, September 13
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Friday, September 18
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Saturday, September 19
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, September 20
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Friday, September 25
- 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Friday, October 2
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Saturday, October 3
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Sunday, October 4
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Friday, October 9
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Saturday, October 10
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Sunday, October 11
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Friday, October 16
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Saturday, October 17
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Sunday, October 18
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Friday, October 23
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Sunday, October 25
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Friday, October 30
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Saturday, October 31
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Sunday, November 1
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Friday, November 6
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Saturday, November 7
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Sunday, November 8
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Friday, November 13
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
- Saturday, November 14
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
Tickets
Free with Gardens admission
Timed Admission Tickets required
Member Reservations
May 8–November 1, 2026
Timed Reservations required for Members if arriving after 3:00 pm Fridays–Sundays
Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators
November 6–14, 2026
Reservations not required for Members and Innovators
Become a Member and Attend this Event for Free
Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours. Guests and Members can plan to experience a seasonal highlight or different garden area throughout the year.
Unless noted, inquire at the Visitor Center for the sign-up location on the day of your visit. Capacity is limited.
2026 Spotlight Tours
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Evening Tours
Select Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
July 3–12: Enjoy the cool shade of Peirce’s Park. We will celebrate the heritage of Longwood Gardens’ beginnings and the continued stewardship of our tree collection.
July 19–26: Delight in the diversity of our aquatic plant collection, including our iconic Victoria water-platters, in the Waterlily Court.
No Evening Tours: July 31
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Evening Tours
Select Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
August 1–9: Delight in the diversity of our aquatic plant collection, including our iconic Victoria water-platters, in the Waterlily Court.
August 15–30: You are cordially invited to learn about the gracious hospitality of Pierre and Alice du Pont’s grand garden parties as we stroll the historic east gardens.
No Evening Tours: August 8, 22, 28
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Evening Tours
Select Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
September 4–27: Delight in the diversity of our aquatic plant collection, including our iconic Victoria water-platters, in the Waterlily Court.
No Evening Tours: September 6, 11, 26
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Daytime Tours
Most Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm
Marvel at the perfection of our Chrysanthemum Festival and the horticulture, art, and science that make it possible.
No tours Saturday, October 24, 2026. No evening tours in October.
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Daytime Tours
Most Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm
Marvel at the perfection of our Chrysanthemum Festival and the horticulture, art, and science that make it possible.
No evening tours in November.