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Tours

Gain a deeper understanding of the plants, history and ecology of Duke Gardens through guided trolley and walking tours led by experienced docents.

Trolley Tours

Experience the beauty of the Gardens during this one-hour private trolley tour with a volunteer docent. You’ll see seasonal highlights and learn about the plants, history and ecology of the Gardens.

This tour provides an accessible way to experience the 55 acres of Duke Gardens. However, if you use a mobility assistance device, you must be able to transfer yourself independently into the trolley.

Duke Gardens is not booking public trolley tours in 2025 due to construction of the Garden Gateway. Reservations for tours will resume when construction is completed in 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience.

If you have questions, please contact us at 919-668-1707 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.

Trolley Tours

Walking Tours

Explore Duke Gardens on this one-hour walking tour with a volunteer docent. You’ll see seasonal highlights and learn about the plants, history and ecology of the Gardens. Tours may be booked in advance, and walk-ins are accepted March-May.

Duke Gardens is not booking public walking tours in 2025 due to construction of the Garden Gateway. Reservations for tours will resume when construction is completed in 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience.

If you have questions, please contact us at 919-668-1707 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.

Group on a walking tour at Duke Gardens.

Questions about tours?

Please contact us at 919-668-1707 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.