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Celebrate the seasons with a spectacular group tour at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, considered "the premier horticultural attraction in the region," by the New York Times. A range of tours is offered, including Seasonal Highlights tours led by our extensively trained Garden Guides, guided tours that include a gourmet boxed lunch option, and luncheon tours that include a two-course meal in our elegant Palm House. Tours with meals include a coupon redeemable for 10% off any purchase in the Garden Gift Shop during the day of your visit.

Read why the Associated Press calls BBG's tours "wondrous!"

Guided Tours

The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden at BBG

The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden at BBG.

Enjoy a 90-minute Seasonal Highlights tour led by our trained Garden Guides.

Minimum 10 people
Adults, $13 per person

Guided Tour With Gourmet Sandwich Lunch

Enjoy a 90-minute Seasonal Highlights tour led by our trained Garden Guides and the air-conditioned convenience of a reserved buffet lunch served in the world-famous Steinhardt Conservatory. (See menu choices.) A coupon redeemable for 10% off any purchase in the Garden Gift Shop is included for use during the day of your visit.

Minimum 20 people
Adults, $35 per person
(Available Tuesday–Sunday, with some exceptions)

Palm House Luncheon Tours

Enjoy a 90-minute Seasonal Highlights tour led by our trained Garden Guides and a magnificent meal in the exquisite Palm House. (See menu choices.) A coupon redeemable for 10% off any purchase in the Garden Gift Shop is included for use during the day of your visit.

Palm House

The Palm House at BBG.

Minimum 20 people
Adults, $67 with wine, $57 without wine
(Available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only)

The Art and Garden Tour

Combine two of Brooklyn's renowned attractions in one visit; start with a Seasonal Highlights tour at BBG, led by our extensively trained Garden Guides. Have a gourmet buffet-style lunch in the Steinhardt Conservatory, enjoy a 10% discount at the Garden Gift Shop, then a tour at the Brooklyn Museum. Also available with a Palm House Luncheon. Contact the Registration Office for details.

Minimum 20 people
Adults, $48 per person
(Available Wednesday–Sunday only.)

Meet the Curator Tour

Learn from a gardening expert! Experience a unique tour led by our curator of the Steinhardt Conservatory in conjunction with a Seasonal Highlights tour led by our Garden Guides. This tour can be combined with our gourmet buffet-style lunch. Receive a free copy of BBG's All-Region Guide The Gardener's Guide to Growing Orchids to commemorate your visit. Tours with meals include a coupon redeemable for 10% off any purchase in the Garden Gift Shop during the day of your visit.

Minimum 20 people
Adults, $40 per person
Tour with Gourmet Buffet-Style Lunch, $60 per person
(Available Tuesday–Friday only)

Tours Are Rain or Shine!

Call the Registration Office at 718-623-7220 for reservations or view our group tour and pricing brochures:

Photo credits: C.T. Wemple and Wendy J. Brez