The 15 Best Botanical Gardens Worldwide

1.teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,710 reviews · 1 day · from $11Our pick

Spend an evening at Osaka’s Nagai Botanical Garden, where teamLab turns 240,000 square meters of plants, paths, water, and trees into an outdoor art space. You can wander at your own pace, watch light react to nature and people, and enjoy a calm night walk. Bring long pants, insect repellent, and comfortable shoes.

“Really enjoyed the Botanical Garden in Osaka, great installations and thoroughly enjoyable evening activity! Highly recommend if you are in town”

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3.Mdina, Dingli Cliffs and San Anton Botanical Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 991 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Travel by air-conditioned coach with a licensed guide to Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and San Anton Gardens. Expect history, sea views, fountains, peacocks, and free time to explore. Tours run in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish, with guides such as Maria, Elizabeth, Jennifer, and Elena appearing on different departures.

“Elizabeth was an amazing guide! she had so much in depth knowledge and made it so interesting to learn about the history of Malta!”

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4.Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 774 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126Top rated

Walk Princeville Botanical Gardens with guides such as Troy, Lauren, or Zoe, stopping for tropical fruit, honey, raw cacao, and five or more single-origin chocolates. Expect shady paths, stairs, loose gravel, creek views, and a relaxed outdoor tasting session. Walking sticks, umbrellas, and bug spray are provided.

“The amazing variety of plants as well as learning the history of how they came to be on Kauai along with a chocolate sampling was amazing.”

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5.Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Enter Parque del Drago in Icod de los Vinos to see the Millennial Dragon Tree, then explore three hectares of gardens, laurel forest, orchard, local customs displays, and a viewpoint. The $5 ticket is valid for one day, includes every park zone, and offers a separate entrance for voucher holders.

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6.Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · from $33

Walk through Maleny’s aviaries with a guide such as Lydia, meeting cockatoos, macaws, and other native and exotic birds that may perch on your hand, shoulder, or head. Your ticket also covers the gardens, free bird photos, and Wi-Fi. Allow 1 to 4 hours for the visit, longer if you add a picnic or buggy ride.

“Beautiful place to visit with great views and scenery. We enjoyed walking around the gardens and visiting the farm friends. They had a 2 month old baby donkey named ziggy who was adorable. We didn’t do the bird aviary but i’m sure that was a fun experience also. Recommend visiting if you are in the area!”

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7.Dubrovnik Countryside and Arboretum ATV Tour with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Leave Dubrovnik for a four-hour ATV ride through Orašac, Ljubač, Zaton, and old French roads. Guides such as Slavenko and Sevenka lead small groups along paved and rough tracks, stopping at an olive mill, scenic viewpoints, and a local table of cheese, ham, bread, wine, and homemade treats. Drive solo or share an ATV.

“Great ride with a good mix of road, trail and off road experience. Great views along the way. Some nice food treats and wine as well.”

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8.NYC: New York Botanical Garden Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 359 reviews · from $35

Spend a full day at New York Botanical Garden with access to 250 acres, 50 gardens, the Haupt Conservatory, Mertz Library Building, tram tour, and seasonal exhibitions. See Van Gogh’s Flowers from May 24 to October 26, 2025, or plan around the Orchid Show, Holiday Train Show, or fall displays.

“We love the botanical gardens. Thanks for offering a fair rate to visit!”

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9.Aboriginal Heritage Walk – Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $30

Spend 90 minutes in Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide such as Den or Jacobi, learning how native plants connect to Kulin culture, food, medicine, customs, and Country. The gentle walk includes sensory plant experiences and lemon myrtle tea. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 11:00am and return there at the end.

“Den was a great guide with fun humor. He walked us through garden explaining how the plants and land were utilized by aboriginal people. He also made us think about the land and how to continue connecting with the land and each other. Highly recommend this tour.”

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10.General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $16

Spend 1 to 3 hours exploring Denver Botanic Gardens’ 24-acre York Street site. See Colorado natives and plants from Asia, Patagonia, Africa, and beyond, then pause at a café, art exhibit, or children’s garden. Mobile admission costs $16.50, with limited parking and wheelchair and stroller-friendly routes.

“The gardens were beautiful. So much diversity and I loved all the tucked away spots to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.”

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11.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Spend a full day circling Oahu with Captain Vince or Justin, traveling from Waikiki to Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, North Shore sights, and Honolulu landmarks. Admission to Byodo-In and Waimea is included, while lunch, treats, and the optional Waimea golf cart cost extra. Expect an early pickup, a small-group feel, and many short photo stops.

“I had an awesome time. Our driver and owner Captain Vince is very knowledgeable about the islands and has many stories to keep you engaged in the tour.”

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12.Rio de Janeiro: 4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Spend four hours exploring Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca National Forest with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide. See imperial palms, orchids, giant water lilies, Taunay Waterfall, and views toward Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. Hotel pickup covers Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, and Leblon. Vista Chinesa is skipped on weekends.

“The forest and garden were absolutely amazing. Alexia took us to beautiful scenic spots for pictures and was happy to talk to us about the local history, culture and life. We enjoyed it very much”

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13.Mont Choisy, Botanical Garden, and Church Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 268 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend about 7.5 hours with a private English or French-speaking driver-guide, visiting Port Louis, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. The route can be flexible, and guides such as Atish, Vivek, Dhiraj, and Kavi are praised for local stories, careful driving, and helpful photo stops.

“Dave was a great guide. Very knowledgeable driver and importantly, very safe driver. Visited all points of interest as described on the tour brief plus a few other places. Explained the history very well. Botanical gardens was fantastic and very relaxing. Could have spent all day there.”

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14.Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Ride through Funchal’s steep lanes with a private English- or Portuguese-speaking guide, stopping at the Old Town, Workers’ Market, cathedral, and Botanical Gardens. Guides such as Virgílio, Inês, Andrea, and Carla are praised for local tips and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup in Funchal is included, but garden admission is extra.

“All excellent, driver/ guide was very friendly, polite and helpful.”

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15.Vallarta Botanical Garden and Tequila Tasting from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Puerto Vallarta to Vallarta Botanical Garden, where you can walk flower-filled trails, spot birds, and visit the river area. Then learn how tequila is made at Summer’s Ranch, taste several spirits, and buy bottles or lunch. Guides such as Gustavo, Jorge, and Jesús add local stories along the way.

“It was the best experience in Puerto Vallarta! highly recommend it to all! We enjoyed all day and specially tequila testing!”

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