Tours

The Missouri Botanical Garden has numerous tour options for adults, students, families, and children.  Whether you desire a private walking tour, a private tram tour, or a class field trip, check out your choices below!

Public Guided Walking Tours
Explore the Garden's history, plants and seasonal highlights with a Garden Docent. Included with Garden admission. Tours accommodate a maximum of 15 guests. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the tour start time and meet the Docent in the upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center.

November-March
Daily at 11 a.m.

April - October
Daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Individual Classes & Tours
Guided walks and tours are also offered as classes at our three campuses. View upcoming sessions or call (314) 577-5140 for more information. 

School and Children's Field Trips
To learn more about field trips and educational tours, contact our Education Division at schoolprograms@mobot.org or (314) 577-5140. 

Group and Private Tours
Special pricing and accommodations are available for adult or youth tour groups of 15 or more when booked in advance. Call toll-free 1-800-332-1286 or email tourism@mobot.org for more information.

Public Guided Walking Tours

Explore the Garden’s history, plants and seasonal highlights with a Garden Docent through a personalized walking tour.

November - March
Daily at 11 a.m.

April - October
Daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Included with Garden admission. Meet in the Ridgway Visitor Center.

Individual Tours & Classes

 

Guided walks and tours are also offered as classes at our three campuses: Missouri Botanical Garden, Shaw Nature Reserve, and Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. View available guided walks and tours.

School & Children's Field Trips

 

Field trips and educational tours of the Garden are managed by our Education Division. Learn more here about tours, field trips, and educational opportunities for students.

Group and Private Tours

 Private group tour in the Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden welcomes group tours. Special pricing and accommodations are available for adult or youth tour operators of 15 or more when booked in advance with our Tourism Department.

Learn more about tours for groups of 15 or more:
Meal options
Private tram tours
Private guided walking tours
Group rates
Hotels
Contact the Tourism Department

All of these services need to be arranged and pre-paid at least 21 days in advance of the visit date.

For more information or to book a visit, click on the Tourism Inquiry Form and enter your complete details. A member of the Tourism Department will contact you as soon as possible.

Questions? Call us toll-free at 1-800-332-1286 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or e-mail tourism@mobot.org.

Group Planners: Download the Tourism Department's 2013 Profile Sheet. Updated yearly, this document provides a quick and informative reference of all our group offerings.

Booking late? Call us anyway and see what's possible!

Narrated Tram Tours

 


April – October
Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., departing every hour on the hour 
Weekends: 9:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., departing every 40 minutes

$4 adults and children (ages 3–12)
Free children (ages 2 & under) when seated on a lap

Purchase tickets at the tram shelter. 

Private tram tours for groups are also available.Learn more about group tours

Trams do not operate in case of lightning. Trams cannot be guaranteed and may not be available on days preceding, during and following the Garden's signature events (including Chinese Culture Days, Japanese Festival and Best of Missouri Market); please email visitorservices@mobot.org or call (314) 577-5101  for specifics.