Self-Guided Group Tour

Relax and stimulate the senses as you stroll in The Gardens amongst a myriad of plants, antique statuary and Elizabethan-inspired landscaping elements. This ten-acre garden is open year-round and is an outdoor experience like no other in the Outer Banks. 

Self-guided tours are available when the Gardens is open at 9:00am to 1-hour before closing, at 4:00pm. For every 20 paying guests, groups receive two complimentary tickets. Tours must be booked online at least two days in advance of the tour date. Please have final guest numbers for your tours before payment. Full payment is required to book tour. All tours are subject to State of North Carolina tax. 

No partial or full refunds for tours will be given within two (2) days of the date booked for the tour, unless tour is canceled by The Elizabethan Gardens. The Gardens' main path is wheelchair accessible and restrooms are located in Odom Hall and adjacent to the Overlook Terrace. For more information about accessibility and safety, please visit our website at www.elizabethangardens.org/guest-safety-info/

Guided tours for adults and field trips options for youth are available by calling 252-473-3234 ext. 102 or emailing ProgramsManager@elizabethangardens.org. Guided tours are not guaranteed and dependent on staff availability.