Tours

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Planning a visit to the Gardens? Enhance your visit with a guided tour.

Upcoming Tours

Guests stroll along a sunlit indoor path in a glass house, with water and green plants in view.
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
Reflective pools with purple waterlilies in the foreground, with glass greenhouses in the background under a cloudy sky.
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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Self-Guided Tour Resources

  • A Longwood Gardens Trail Guide
    A dirt path lead into a bright green forest of trees

    A Longwood Gardens Trail Guide

    From shaded woodland paths to sunny wildflower-lined trails, our Gardens provide perfect spots for relaxed strolls as well as more energetic treks. Take a peek at just a few of our welcoming walking trails below and discover much more with a visit to our Gardens.

  • Take a Self-Guided Bird Walk
    A Eastern Bluebird perched on an evergreen branch.

    Take a Self-Guided Bird Walk

    Bring your binoculars and wander through the Gardens while seeking out some of our most beloved feathered friends! From majestic great herons near our Hourglass Lake to chatty mockingbirds in our Meadow Garden, this guide helps you find a variety of interesting birds throughout the seasons.

  • Voices in the Landscape
    collage of landscape images, along with people important in Black History

    Voices in the Landscape

    Take a self-guided tour celebrating the strength, resilience, and contributions of the African American community through the lens of horticulture and the power of story.