UNTOLD STORIES OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN
Join the Friends of the Public Garden for a free walking tour of Boston’s iconic Public Garden. Learn about the history, sculpture, and horticulture of America’s first public botanical garden during a one-hour guided tour through this treasured oasis.
Free walking tours of the nations first public botanical garden begin on Tuesday, June 11. Tours run Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. through the high season.
Tours convene at the Ducklings statue. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes prior to your tour.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations will be posted here the morning of the tour.
The Tuesday, July 16 tour is cancelled due to heat advisory.
Tours will not be held on Thursday, July 4 and Tuesday, September 3.
PRIVATE TOURS
Private tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. The suggested donation will depend on the size of your group. Private tours are generally available June through September. To inquire about a private tour, please email jan@friendsofthepublicgarden.org.
- Public tours are free. No need to sign up prior; just show up!
- Please meet at the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Garden and watch for our volunteer tour guides in green aprons.
- Two volunteer tour guides lead each tour.
- Tours last about 60 minutes.
- Approximately one-half of the Public Garden (from Beacon Street to the bridge) is covered.
- A tour may be cancelled due inclement weather. Please call the office at 617-723-8144 to confirm.
- Please plan for the weather. You may want to bring a hat, sunblock, and water on warm days.