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The 15 Private Garden Visits That Earn Their Ticket

49 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private garden visits justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden - Crossing the old bridge and entering the town
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Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

1.Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 5 hours · from $139Our pick

See Zhujiajiao’s Ming and Qing buildings, stone lanes, canal markets, Kezhi Garden, and old waterways on a five-hour private tour. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Cassie, Robert, Lea, and Sunny add cultural detail, help with local food, and adjust the pace for your group.

“Very comfortable transportation from and to hotel. Our guide Robert was very attentive, gave many valuable information not only on the tour itself, but as well about Chinese history, traditions and living.”

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Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart - Meeting at the Louis XIV statue
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Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart

2.Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $423

Spend three hours at Versailles with a private English-speaking guide, priority palace entry, and a golf cart for the huge gardens. You’ll see the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, state apartments, and royal chambers. A physical driver’s license and driver age of 24 or older are required.

“Absolute fun and enjoyable experience, feeling like a VIP with a private tour allowing us to skip lines and ride in a golf cart. Our guide, Nils, was knowledgeable with great ability to keep the tour engaging. Very professional and well prepared to show us all the best that Versailles has to offer. The location itself is also a must see!!”

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Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch - Lunch among the tomatoes at Friðheimar
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Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch

3.Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Leave Reykjavik in a private vehicle with a guide such as Einar, Robert, Levi, or Arna, then combine Sky Lagoon, Friðheimar tomato greenhouse, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir. The day lasts about nine and a half hours, includes lunch and private changing facilities, and suits travelers aged 12 and up.

“Loved the tomato greenhouse 🐝😊 Martin our guide was brilliant. Due to bad weather itinerary changed but hidden Iceland made it a memorable tour.”

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Dubai: Private Miracle Garden & Global Village Trip - Miracle Garden and the famous flower-covered A380
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Dubai: Private Miracle Garden & Global Village Trip

4.Private Miracle Garden & Global Village Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 6 hours · from $103

Pair Dubai Miracle Garden's flower-covered A380 with Global Village's country pavilions, rides, food, and shows. Your private driver, including Mehboob, Kashif, or Umer, handles the transfers and tickets while you explore independently.

“Amazing activity and must do. Ali was extremely helpful given I traveled with my parents. He ensure the best experience and convenience during the whole journey. Will definitely book again”

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Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Block Printing - Hawa Mahal and the best rooftop view
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Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Block Printing

5.Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Block Printing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $13Best value

Spend about eight hours touring Jaipur with a private guide, English-speaking driver, and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Jal Mahal, Amer, and Panna Meena ka Kund, then try the 300-year-old art of Jaipur block printing. Guide Soni is praised for history, food tips, and photography.

“The guide for my tour was Soni and he did a lovely job walking me through the Old City, explaining the history of the area and various significant buildings, and introducing me to new foods. He’s even an excellent photographer and got some great shots of me! 10/10 recommend.”

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Private Tour of Sintra The Glorious Garden of Eden with Pickup - Sintra village, almond tarts, and a short old-town walk
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Private Tour of Sintra The Glorious Garden of Eden with Pickup

6.Private Tour of Sintra The Glorious Garden of Eden with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about seven hours exploring Sintra with a private English-speaking guide such as Hugo, Eduardo, or Katerina. Visit Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, wander Sintra’s old center, and tailor the day with hotel pickup from Lisbon or Cascais. Monument tickets and lunch cost extra.

“This was the best experience we had in Europe! My friend and I travelled all around Europe for a month and our day trip with Hugo was arguable the best experience we had on the entire trip. Hugo provided an incredible amount of information and allowed us to customize the tour to fit what we desired. I highly recommend this trip to anybody considering it because it is truly a must do.”

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Versailles Palace, Garden Entry Ticket - Optional Private Guide - The palace: grand rooms and a crowded route
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Versailles Palace, Garden Entry Ticket – Optional Private Guide

7.Versailles Palace, Garden Entry Ticket – Optional Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 147 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Visit Versailles Palace at your own pace with timed entry, the gardens, park, Trianon estate, temporary exhibitions, and weekend Coach Gallery access. A 50-minute English audio guide is included, but you must bring earphones. An optional private-guide format may change garden access.

“A must see. Versailles is absolutely beautiful even in the rain. We mostly toured inside because it was pouring outside and it was well worth the trip. We took pictures of the gardens from inside.”

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Monet's Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris - Inside Monet’s restored house
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Monet’s Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris

8.Monet’s Gardens & House-Private Giverny Tour From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $520

Travel from Paris to Giverny in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking art historian guide. Visit Monet’s restored home, Clos Normand gardens, Japanese bridge, and lily ponds, then stroll through the village. Guides such as Chris, Andre, Neda, and Anne Laure are praised for personal service.

“Kevin was a great guide. He is knowledgeable, friendly, kind and he gave us sine restaurant recommendations for the rest of our stay in Paris. Do go in the morning as it is very crowded.”

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Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata - Malik Ghat Flower Market and Howrah Bridge
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Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

9.Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $72

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Kolkata in a private air-conditioned car with guide T. Mukherjee or his team. Shape the day around your interests, then visit flower sellers, idol makers, colonial landmarks, College Street, and the Mother House with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Unique and Awesome Tour with Mr Mukerjee. What an amazing Soul , engaged, on time , full knowledge on the whole Calcutta story and very helpful .From the beginning till we finished all questions were answered, very friendly attitude. FelRead more”

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Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private) - Konchi-in: A Small Temple With Serious Design Lessons
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Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private)

10.Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews

Join Andrew, a garden designer with 15 years of experience, for a private walking tour through Kyoto’s Zen gardens. Visit Konchi-in, Tenjuan, and Nanzen-ji while learning how rocks, gravel, space, Buddhism, and Shinto shape these quiet places.

“It was a real eye-opening and insightful experience regarding Japanese aesthetics. If you have any question about Japanese religion, history or gardening, Andrew will surely answer it. He tells not only data but points out correlations too. Andrew's personality proves that he not only preaches but also lives Zen.”

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Private Half Day Singapore City Tour with Botanical Orchid Garden - One hour among Singapore’s orchids
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Private Half Day Singapore City Tour with Botanical Orchid Garden

11.Private Half Day Singapore City Tour with Botanical Orchid Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $140

Spend 3.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Chinatown, the National Orchid Garden, Little India, and Singapore’s Colonial district. Guides such as Alex, Michael, William, and John have tailored the route to personal interests, while hotel pickup and drop-off keep the morning easy.

“We had a fantastic tour with Alex, who was incredibly friendly, polite, and thoughtful throughout. He guided us through the National Orchid Garden, Merlion Park, Little India, and Chinatown, always ready with interesting insights and even an umbrella when needed. Alex pointed out local gems like the Michelin-starred Hawker Chan and a top-notch 1950s-style coffee stand. He was extremely knowledgeable and made every stop smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!”

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Tokyo Private Tour! Edo Castle & Imperial Palace East Gardens - Starting at Wadakura Fountain National Park
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Tokyo Private Tour! Edo Castle & Imperial Palace East Gardens

12.Tokyo Private Tour! Edo Castle & Imperial Palace East Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65

Walk the Imperial Palace East Gardens with a private guide for about two hours. See Ote-mon Gate, Edo Castle ruins, Ninomaru Garden, old bridges, and palace grounds while learning about Japan’s rulers and daily life. Guides include Naoko, Mikio, Shigeru, Yoshiko, and Ishida.

“Shigeru was a great guide through the East Imperial Gardens. He was very detailed about each part of the garden. He was very well educated about plants. And me and my son were vary happy about the tour with Shigeru.”

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Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm - Garden of Morning Calm: the day’s calm center
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Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France ‘and/or’ The Garden of Morning Calm

13.Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France ‘and/or’ The Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $192

Spend 8 to 10 hours beyond Seoul with a private guide such as Chance Kim, Benny, BJ, or David. Visit Nami Island, Petite France, and the Garden of Morning Calm, with hotel transfers, admission, lunch, and time to explore at your own pace.

“Kim our guide had a good blend of being part of the guiding but then giving us time to do our own thing. Explained things well, what we were doing when and where to meet.”

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Marrakech: Private Full-Day City Tour w/ Majorelle Garden - Bahia Palace and its quiet courtyards
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Marrakech: Private Full-Day City Tour w/ Majorelle Garden

14.Private Full-Day City Tour w/ Majorelle Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 101 reviews · from $113

Start with hotel pickup and visit Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, the Medina, and its souks. After a Moroccan lunch, explore Majorelle Garden, then meet local artisans. Guides including Omar, Youssef, Hakeem, and Hassan speak English, French, Arabic, or German.

“Excellent tour with very educated guide. Got lots of interesting information. Highly recommend”

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Private Dubai Frame & Miracle Garden Trip with Transfer - Seeing old and new Dubai from the Frame
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Private Dubai Frame & Miracle Garden Trip with Transfer

15.Private Dubai Frame & Miracle Garden Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $105

Pair Dubai Frame’s old-and-new city views with Miracle Garden’s flower-covered sculptures and Emirates A380. A private English- or Hindi-speaking driver collects you at your Dubai hotel, handles transfers and entry, and lets you set the pace within a 5 to 8-hour outing.

“I enjoyed the hospitality the most, I didn't feel rushed. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for something to do in dubai.”

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