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Choosing Your Perfect Garden Tour

Expert guide to selecting the right experience for your visit

Written by a Local Expert

Choosing Your Perfect Garden Tour: A Comparative Review

Navigating the tour options for Allerton and McBryde can be a bit confusing. But choosing the right one is key to having the best possible experience. Whether you have a full day or just a few hours, whether you're a history buff, a plant lover, or a movie fan, there's a perfect tour for you. I've broken them all down to help you decide.

Allerton Garden Guided Tour

Best For

First-timers, Movie Buffs, Art & Design Lovers

Duration

About 2.5 hours

Price

Adults around $65, Children around $32.50

Type

Guided Tour

What You'll See & Do: A comprehensive tour of Allerton's "garden rooms," the Jurassic Park trees, stunning sculptures, and water features. All brought to life with rich historical storytelling.

My Insider Tip: This is the essential tour for understanding the Allertons' artistic vision. Ask your tour guide about the story behind the Thanksgiving Room. It's truly moving.

Allerton at Sunset

Best For

Couples, Photographers, History Buffs, Special Occasions

Duration

About 3 hours

Price

Adults around $105, Children around $60

Type

Premium Guided Tour

What You'll See & Do: Experience Allerton's gardens in the magical golden hour light. Plus an exclusive tour inside the Allerton family's private home. The tour concludes with a catered meal on their stunning oceanfront lanai.

My Insider Tip: This is the only way to see inside the Allertons' home and feel like a personal guest. The sunset from their lanai is pure magic. Book this weeks, if not months, in advance. It always sells out.

Best of Both Worlds Tour

Best For

Visitors short on time, those wanting a comprehensive overview

Duration

About 2.5 hours

Price

Adults around $65, Children around $32.50

Type

Combination Guided Tour

What You'll See & Do: A fantastic combination tour that covers the main highlights of Allerton Garden (including the Jurassic trees) and provides a guided look at the most significant areas of McBryde Garden.

My Insider Tip: A great sampler platter. You get the art of Allerton and the science of McBryde in one go. Perfect if you can't decide or only have one afternoon to spare.

McBryde Garden Self-Guided Tour

Best For

Botanists, Plant Lovers, Families, Independent Explorers

Duration

About 2-2.5 hours

Price

Adults around $30, Children around $15

Type

Self-Guided Tour

What You'll See & Do: Enjoy full, unhurried access to McBryde's vast collections. Explore the Biodiversity Trail, Canoe Plant Garden, Regenerative Food Forest, and more. All at your own pace.

My Insider Tip: For those who truly want to immerse themselves in Hawaii's native flora without a schedule. Pack a snack, find a quiet spot by the stream, and just take it all in.