Education

Education

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Tours

Group Tours

A guided tour is a wonderful way to experience Longwood gardens in its beauty. Join us for guided curriculum-based tours for K-8 and High School Students. Bus groups and tourist groups of 15 or more can book a guided tour that will lead them through Longwood's diverse gardens while exploring our history.

Insider Tours

Offered Thursdays–Sundays at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Limited to 15 guests per tour.

Tour the Open Air Theatre, Italian Water Garden, or the state-of-the-art Production Greenhouse. Tours cost $4 per person, $3 for Garden Pass Members, and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Visit our Events & Performances section to find a tour on the date of your visit, and stop by the ticketing counters in the Visitor Center to purchase tickets.

Free Guided Tours and Educational Walks

Enjoy educational walks, talks and tours—included in your Gardens admission. Visit the Events & Performances section to find a tour on the date of your visit. Or, check in at the Visitor Center when you arrive to learn about our daily programming.

Self-Guided Tours

Discover interesting facts about the history, design, plants, mechanical infrastructure and other behind-the-scenes elements of the Conservatory and Outdoor Gardens. We offer cell phone audio tours (the tour is free but your cell phone plan provisions and minutes will apply). Look for signs throughout the Gardens for instructions on accessing the tour. You will also find QR codes throughout the Gardens, linking you to more information through your mobile device.