Tours

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From vibrant summer blooms to dancing fountains to dazzling artistry, everything but the everyday is here. Join our expert tour guides as they show you the magic behind the beauty of our Gardens.

Upcoming Tours

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Spotlight Tours

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Join a tour guide and discover more about Longwood during our free, 30-minute Spotlight Tours.

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Family Nature Strolls

Free with Gardens admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Select Dates at 10:30 am & 11:30 am
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Wonders of the Waterlilies Talks

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Weather permitting. Explore our newly enhanced Waterlily Court and take a close look at its aquatic treasures.

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Relax Virtually in Our Outdoor Gardens

Gardens Spotlight

We’ve dug into photo and video archives to share the inspiration and beauty of favorite past displays. Enjoy spring splendor from 2018.

Spring Beauty in Peirce’s Woods

Join Senior Horticulturist Pandora Young on a virtual tour of her favorite plants in glorious bloom.

Tulip Time—Flower Garden Walk

Enjoy this video of tulips, snapdragons, daffodils, and more in spectacular peak bloom along Flower Garden Walk.

Tulip Time—Idea Garden

Join Garden Manager Roger Davis as he shares spring’s quintessential flower in full bloom in our Idea Garden.

Wonderful Wisteria

Escape to our Gardens as you enjoy this stunning video showcasing our beautiful wisteria in bloom.

Peony Paradise

Take a virtual stroll through our colorful Peony Garden in beautiful bloom.

Stroll Our Rose Arbor

Always a highlight in June, the arches in this inviting circular garden are covered with the vibrant pink Rosa ‘American Pillar’.

Pierre’s Poplar

Meet one of the tallest trees at Longwood Gardens—and get a bird’s eye view as Longwood’s Arborists attempt to measure this champion tree.

Our Marvelous Meadow

Learn more about the origin and ecological design of our Meadow Garden.

Holiday Light Spectacular

Enjoy the twinkling lights of A Longwood Christmas as we share highlights from our award-winning outdoor display.

The Wondrous Winter Landscape

Join Director of Continuing Education Matthew Ross as he shares some of his favorite plants that ignite the winter landscape.

Delight Virtually in Our Indoor Gardens

Fly Through the Conservatory

Enjoy a unique view of our Conservatory interior, as captured via drone by our friends at Flying Monster, LLC.

Chrysanthemum Festival Highlights

Join Associate Director of Display Design Jim Sutton as he takes you on a tour of some not-to-be-missed mums.

Conservatory Virtual Visit

Enjoy highlights from our dazzling display, where perfect poinsettias and towering trees create a magical holiday scene.

Christmas Conservatory Fly-through

You’ll feel like Santa in his sleigh as you enjoy this high-flying tour of the spectacular holiday display in our Conservatory.

Holiday Plant Tour

Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens shares a few of his favorite plants gracing our holiday display. Some make great house plants, too!

Holiday Plant Tour II

Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens shares more plant highlights from our display, including his pick for the very best holiday cactus cultivar!

Peirce-du Pont House Tree

Take a closer look at the Peirce-du Pont House tree, decked out with a collection of whimsical, nostalgic, and enchanting ornaments.