guided tours

Discover an urban oasis throughout the seasons! Tour Denver Botanic Gardens and experience gorgeous landscapes, unique insight, and in-depth knowledge of the Gardens and its living collections. Have a special interest not included in our normal tour offerings? Let us know, and we can create a tour to match your interests!

Contact us at tours@botanicgardens.org.

  • Signature Exhibition Tour

    Available May 4, 2013 – January 12, 2014

    Take a guided walk of discovery through our living galleries to see landscape redefined by the artistic efforts of 12 celebrated Colorado sculptors. Be inspired by fresh perspectives and unexpected views of the Gardens’ natural landscapes.
    Register for a scheduled tour or contact us to schedule a private tour for your group.

  • Colorado Connections Tour .

    Available May 4, 2013 – January 12, 2014

    Celebrate the climate, ecology and horticulture of the Rocky Mountain region with a guided tour highlighting our state’s botanical wealth. Gain practical knowledge about water-smart gardening and take a closer look at the science and contemporary issues surrounding Colorado plants. Visit our website to sign up for a scheduled tour experience.
    Register for a scheduled tour or contact us to schedule a private tour for your group.

  • Seasonal Discoveries Tours

    Available year-round

    No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the Gardens’ landscape at its best, whether its through the colorful bounty of summer or the crystalline beauty of winter.
    Contact us to schedule a private tour for your group.

  • Gardens Staff-Led Tours

    Available year-round  |  Contact us to book a private tour for your group

    Looking to spend time with a dedicated specialist? The Gardens’ knowledgeable staff can share expertise in a diverse set of fields, including garden design, xeriscaping, art and more. This 1-1/2 hour tour is designed to enrich the visitor experience through direct interaction with one of our staff members. Limited to 20 participants.
    Contact us to schedule a private tour for your group.

  • Mount Goliath Tours

    Available June 11 – August 3, 2013 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and select Saturdays

    Experience a guided wildflower tour on a trail that boasts breathtaking encounters from sweeping views of Rocky Mountain peaks to delicate alpine plants to ancient wind-sculpted bristlecone pines. Visit our web site to sign up for one of our scheduled tour experiences. Limited to 24 participants. Hikes are free, but participants must pay the amenity fee to the U.S. Forest Service at the Mount Evans fee station.
    Register for a scheduled tour
    More information about Mount Goliath

  • Gardens Rental Tours

    Available year-round

    Hosting a meeting, corporate event, or private party at the Gardens? Enhance your guests' experience with a personalized guided group tour through the beauty of our world-renowned gardens.
    Contact us to add a tour to your rental event

  • Drop-in Tours

    Available year-round  |  FREE with admission

    Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Gardens at York Street. Free tours are offered twice a day on Saturdays and Sundays, January through October, but are dependent on docent availability. To find a  tour time that will be offered on the day you plan to visit, call the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center at 720-865-3585. Please register for free tours at the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center.

    2013 free tours times:

    • January through March: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
    • April: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
    • May through September: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
    • October: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.