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Guided Garden Tours

Guided Garden Tours

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

Foster Botanical Garden
$5 for visitors, $3 for residents, $1 for children
Every week through Dec 31, 2025.
Monday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Event Supported By

Honolulu Botanical Gardens
(808) 768-7135
hbg@honolulu.gov
Foster Botanical Garden
180 N. Vineyard Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 768-7135
hbg@honolulu.gov