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Garden Days Out Around the World: 15 to Book

339 tours  ·  from $9 a head

A full day with a guide and a minibus is a different purchase from a gate ticket. These 15 include the transport, the timing and usually lunch, so the only thing left to decide is the month.

Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access - Meeting near the palace, then entering by reserved time
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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

1.Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,429 reviews · 2 hours · from $76Our pick

Meet your guide near Versailles, not at the palace, for a 90-minute tour of the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Aurelia, Gabriella, Valerie, and Anne-Sophie are praised for bringing royal stories to life. Afterward, explore the gardens at your own pace, with Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s estate available as an upgrade.

“Valerie was an amazing guide! She was funny and entertaining the entire way. Would recommend.”

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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour - Meeting at the Ehrenhof Fountain
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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour

2.Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,739 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet your guide under the green umbrella at the Ehrenhof Fountain. In two hours, you’ll tour 22 Schönbrunn rooms, hear Habsburg stories through an audio device, and walk the gardens toward the Gloriette. Guides such as Lisa, Inga, Siri, and Rafael have led engaging departures in several languages.

“I have nothing negative to say. The tour guide was amazing, explained everything in a way that we could understand and follow. Waited for us at the entrance just like mentioned. And she started right in time. I liked the punctuality.”

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Granada: Alhambra & Gardens Tour w/Nasrid Palaces Option - Starting at the Granavisión Welcome Visitor Centre
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Granada: Alhambra & Gardens Tour w/Nasrid Palaces Option

3.Alhambra & Gardens Tour w/Nasrid Palaces Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7,022 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $35

Choose a guided visit to Granada’s Alhambra, including the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, and Generalife Gardens, or tour the surrounding forest, gates, and Charles V Palace without monument admission. Official guides such as Hector, Carlos, and Antonio bring the site’s Islamic art and royal history to life in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian.

“The Guide very knowledgeable and pleasant , will recommend him any time.”

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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour - Starting near Michaelerplatz
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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

4.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,918 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

Spend 150 minutes exploring Vienna’s Hofburg with a licensed guide, skip-the-line entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, and a walk through the courtyards, Spanish Riding School area, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten. Tours run in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish, with one language per group.

“Alex was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and informative. Truly enjoyed our time with him.”

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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour - Inside 22 rooms of Habsburg court life
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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

5.Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,411 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Spend 150 minutes at Schönbrunn Palace with a licensed guide, timed entry, and access to the exclusive 22-room Highlights Route. Guides such as Alex, Nicole, Mario, and Renato bring Habsburg court life to life in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish. You will also walk through the courtyards and gardens toward the Gloriette, though winter weather can shorten the outdoor portion.

“The tour guide guy was top. He made us feel fantastic....”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - What the local market adds to the lesson
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

6.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Spend 210 minutes cooking with a Thai instructor such as Wave, Flook, Tu, or Balloon. Visit a local market, explore an herb garden, choose your dishes, pound curry paste by hand, then eat what you make. Hotel pickup is included within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old Town, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and allergy-friendly options available.

“The food was delicious. Wave was very informative and a fun guide.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access - Meeting at Avenue de Suffren
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

7.Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,574 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $84

Take a guided coach trip from central Paris to Versailles, with fast-track palace entry and an English-speaking guide. See the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors, then explore the gardens at your own pace. Upgrade for a guided garden visit or Marie Antoinette’s Estate. Guides such as Mauro, Lucia, Ruben, and Vladina are praised for lively storytelling.

“Guide very friendly and knowledgeable. Laura was great too”

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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris - Inside the Palace of Versailles
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

8.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,390 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet an English-speaking guide in central Paris, ride together by train to Versailles, and tour the palace’s grand state rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors. After a garden introduction, explore independently or return to Paris. The small group holds 20 or fewer people, and guides such as Sophia, Kenny, Joe, and Amelie have earned strong praise.

“The tour guide was great, unfortunately (and this is my fault) I did not get her name. But she spoke perfect English and made all of the history and instructions very clear. She made the trip to and back from Versailles on the metro feel easy and safe, to the point of even saying the stop we needed to get off at with a French accent to mimick what we would hear on the intercom. The palace was very busy, and if you’re anything like my partner, the crowded pushing and rubbing against strangers set her off a bit. It was raining and freezing when we went and there was…”

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Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise - Getting to This is Holland from Amsterdam Central
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Amsterdam: Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

9.Tour to Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,819 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel by luxury coach from Amsterdam to a 60-minute cruise through the low-lying Kaag Lakes, passing working windmills and Dutch polders. Then explore Keukenhof at your own pace, with frequent buses back until 18:30. Guides may provide commentary in English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, or French.

“Be sure to get to the IamAmsterdam early to get your tickets I was there an hour before hand I still had to wait in line but still made it. My driver was funny everyone was nice and helped out. The windmill cruise was nice and had drinks.”

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Marrakech: Ben Youssef, Secret Garden, & Souks Walking Tour - Jemaa el-Fnaa: an energetic start in Marrakech’s main square
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Marrakech: Ben Youssef, Secret Garden, & Souks Walking Tour

10.Ben Youssef, Secret Garden, & Souks Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,802 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Best value

Walk Marrakech’s Medina with a licensed local guide, visiting Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Secret Garden, Mouassine, Jemaa el-Fnaa, and Souk Semmarine. You’ll learn how to read the souks, meet artisans, and get help with ticket lines. Guides such as Abdelali, Abdul, Ali, and Hassan are praised for warmth, humor, and clear local insight.

“Ali was very good and made it fun. He appeared very proud and passionate Marrakech’s culture; which I loved.”

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Rome: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Guided Small-Group Tour - Meeting at Piazzale del Museo Borghese
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Rome: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Guided Small-Group Tour

11.Borghese Gallery and Gardens Guided Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,783 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $60

Join an English-speaking guide for a small-group visit to Rome’s Borghese Gallery and Gardens. With entry reserved and groups capped at 15, you’ll spend about two hours with masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, Titian, and Raphael, then stroll through the former private park.

“Alexandra's love for the art added immensely to the tour As a very well educated Art Historian, she infused her knowledge and deep respect for the artists. Thank you. A highlight of my visit to Roma.!!”

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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour - The road through the Gorges of the Wolf
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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

12.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,707 reviews · 9 hours · from $129

Spend nine hours with a bilingual driver-guide such as Matt, Justine, Roman, or Denis, traveling from Nice through the Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lake Sainte-Croix, and Provence’s lavender country. Expect winding mountain roads, photo stops, free time for lunch, and a flexible shared or private format.

“The guide was cheerful and informative and bilingual was appreciated. The trip itself was beautiful but it was nice to have a kind and helpful guide.”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - Butchart Gardens earns the admission fee
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

13.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries. You’ll see the Gulf Islands, visit Butchart Gardens for two hours, and have two hours to explore Victoria. Guides such as Leslie, Anthony, Bobby, and Alex are praised for clear commentary and local history.

“Very efficient and convenient. Tour guide Andy was excellent! Really enjoyable day out! Very informative and beautiful gardens.”

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Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - Riding to the Grand Canal for lunch
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Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

14.Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,217 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Ride about 10 miles through Versailles with a guide such as Rory, Nick, Jessie, or Toby, stopping at the market for picnic supplies, the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. After lunch, enter the palace at your own pace, including the Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors. Bikes, helmets, and palace admission are included.

“It's been five years and it still remains one of my favorite excursions. I loved shopping in the market for our lunch, biking through the gardens, touring different areas and seeing Versailles.”

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Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens - Starting at the Alcazaba fortress
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Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens

15.Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,190 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Walk through the Alhambra with a live guide in English, Spanish, or French. You’ll see the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife Gardens, with skip-the-ticket-line entry and headphones. Guides such as Daniel, Carmen, Borja, and Dante are praised for clear explanations, good pacing, and helpful photo tips.

“Our guide was personable, knowledgeable and courteous. He responded to our preferences and ensured we avoided areas where large groups dominated.”

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