Daily Guided Garden Tours at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Start date
August 1, 2026 11:00 am
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End date
October 31, 2026 3:00 pm
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ
Daily guided garden tours run at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh at 11am and 2pm between 1 April and 31 October.
Each tour lasts around one hour and introduces the Garden’s history, seasonal highlights, hidden corners, and plant collections with an RBGE guide.
Key Event Details
| Schedule | Daily to 31 October |
| Times | 11am and 2pm |
| Duration | Around one hour |
| Departure | John Hope Gateway |
| Adult ticket | £10 |
| Under 15s | Free |
What To Expect
The content changes with the season, so repeat visitors may see different plants and stories at different points in the year. The tours are recommended for ages 14+ and are designed as an introduction to the wider Garden.
The focus is on the living collections and the history behind them rather than a fixed indoor exhibition.
Tickets & Entry
No advance booking is required. Tickets can be bought at the John Hope Gateway Welcome Desk or East Gate. Full details are on the official RBGE page.
Location
The tours take place at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in Inverleith.
Getting There
Several bus routes serve Inverleith Row, Arboretum Place, and nearby Stockbridge. Walking from the city centre takes roughly 25 to 30 minutes.
Our Tips
- Arrive a little before the advertised start so you can buy your ticket.
- Dress for the weather because most of the tour is outdoors.
- Pair the tour with time to explore the Garden independently afterwards.