guided tours

Adult group tours led by volunteer tour guides and professional experts are available at our York Street location. To book guided tours and receive a discount on full-price admission to the Gardens, groups must have a minimum of 10 people. Email tours@botanicgardens.org or
call 720-865-3539 to make a reservation (must be made at least three weeks
in advance).

• DROP-IN TOURS 
  Weekends - Year round
  Experience a one-hour guided tour of the Gardens at York Street on weekends. Please call our Information Desk at 720-865-3585 to find out which tour time will be offered on the day you plan to visit. Tours are included in the price of admission.
  April through September: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m
  March through October: 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
  Tours are based on guide availability.
• OUTDOOR GARDENS TOURS
  April through September
  Wander among alpine wildflowers, stroll through an Asian steppe and become enchanted by tranquil water gardens. Explore these diverse plant collections and our powerful connection to them. 
• BOETTCHER MEMORIAL TROPICAL CONSERVATORY TOURS
  October through March
  The Boettcher Tropical Conservatory, a state-of-the-art architectural piece and Denver landmark, is home to more than 550 plant species representing the flora and richness of the world’s rainforests. You will learn what makes rainforests unique and the importance of their preservation.
• HORTICULTURIST-LED TOURS
  June through September
  Members of the Gardens’ world-renowned horticulture staff are passionate about plants and our mission to connect people with plants. Managing more than 14,000 living plant taxa, their wealth of knowledge spans tropical plants to native and xeric plants – including gardening in challenging environments. This tour is designed to enrich the visitor through direct interaction with a horticulturist.
• CUSTOMIZED TOURS
  Year round
  Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour led by a skilled guide on a topic of your choice. Tours focus on topics like native plants, steppe climates, edibles in the garden, and so much more. Your private tour can take you out into our gorgeous gardens, inside our Boettcher Tropical Conservatory, a Denver landmark; or maybe down to our Kathryn Kalmbach and Sam Mitchel Herbaria. The possibilities are endless and we are happy to work with you and create your perfect tour.
  Starting at $25 per person
• GARDEN RENTALS TOURS
  Year round
  Enhance your guests' experience at the Gardens with a personalized group guided tour while you are here for a reception, a meeting, a corporate retreat, a staff or private party. Experienced tour guides will take you on a beautiful and enchanting walk through our world-renowned gardens. For availability or to schedule a guided tour, please email our Garden Rentals Coordinator at garden.rentals@botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3590. You may email us with all of your contact and event information.

Information about our Mount Goliath Tours.