Melbourne

The Explorer - Melbourne Gardens

Melbourne, Australia
Garden Explorer Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Melbourne Gardens

From $10.08

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

At 38 hectares, it can take a long time to see all of Melbourne’s beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens by foot. This minibus tour offers a perfect solution for visitors wishing to take in the gardens’ natural beauty in just 30 minutes.
  • Learn about the gardens’ historic landscape with expert commentary from a guide
  • Protect the environment: travel in a purpose-built, eco-friendly tour bus
  • Enjoy the sights in comfort: this intimate tour is limited to 12 visitors

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
    100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

    Meet at the Visitor Centre, located off Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants (0-4 years) are free when sat on a lap.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Beautiful Gardens
Janice_H, Jan 2024
Beautiful gardens and the 30 min guided tour on the small vehicle was perfect. The rain held off until afterwards. Nice gift shop also.
Value for money
Cheryle_M, Jan 2024
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history and named the plants. Do it as soon as possible.
A must do activity …
Khalida_T, Jan 2024
When in Melbourne, you absolutely must make a point to visit the Victoria Gardens, where you can witness some beautiful flora and fauna.
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Therese_A, Dec 2023
We enjoyed the bus tour very much. It was really informative and Eugeney happily answered any questions we had.
Great
Annalice_M, Dec 2023
Eugene was very knowledgeable and friendly and accommodating. Great way to get around the park when mobility is a problem
Serene Gardens!!
Sindisiwe_M, Oct 2023
It was so serene to be driven along the paths and seeing wonderful nature all around. The beautiful species of flowers and trees was awesome. The lake, the rainforest,,, all was so calming and beautiful!! Not to mention the expertise of our tour guide who explained everything in detail and was so knowledgeable!!
Worthwhile activity at The Gardens
beachhouse13, Aug 2023
The whole trip was made memorable by the knowledge of the lady who drove the little bus. A big thank you from me.
The botanical gardens were lovely
Michael_S, Jun 2023
Much enjoyed the trip from the Visitor Centre. The botanical gardens were beautiful. Two downsides were that it was raining heavily on our trip which obscured the view and the cafe at the Visitor Centre shut earlier than advertised. Otherwise all good!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you can return on a clear day to have a different experience.
very beautiful
ThuHang_T, May 2023
The garden was huge and very beautiful and the tour lady was very informative and excellent. thanks!
An afternoon well-spent.
Rebecca_T, May 2023
Good tour for those not able to walk through the gardens. Our guide was informative and considerate.
A joyous return
Suzanne_K, May 2023
I used to be a guide at the gardens, but now can't walk well. It was a perfect way to get back amongst the trees & lakes where I had so many years of delight.
Highly recommended
Gerry_D, Jan 2023
So pleased we booked the tour. Our driver/guide was friendly & knowledgeable. We wouldn’t have been able to see so much with it.
The Melbourne Royal Botanical Gardens seen in style and comfort.
Ragaie_F, Dec 2022
An excellent garden shown in comfort, by a professional and very knowledgeable guide who took the time to explain things and answer all questions asked. A truly great experience.
Satisfaction
Joan_A, Dec 2022
Information and convenience, excellent guide. A lovely park with interesting and large variety of plants to see and learn about
An attitude of welcome coupled with a most knowledgable and informative guide.
Veronica_S, Oct 2022
The gardens were in magnicientcondition and the guide/driver, Verity was wonderful. She was welcoming and very knowledgable and informative. She also went beyond her call of duty by taking us to the closext gate from which to find a tram and find our way back into the city! Thankyou garden staf and Verity
Great tour, informative and peaceful
Rose_T, Jun 2019
A great way to see all of the gardens, inexpensive too. Should hsv3 more activities like these in the city
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Robyn_S, Jun 2019
Great small tour to summarise the botanical gardens. Good if you don't know the gardens well and helps you find out about other available tours.
Très sympa pour visiter tous les jardins sans marcher des km + explications
Celine_D, Feb 2024
Nous étions en retard et avons pu (en anticipant d'une heure) décaler notre trip à la session suivante en écrivant sur le chat du site. A notre arrivée, personne charmante qui nous a fait visiter le parc en douceur.

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