Guided Tours
Discovering Filoli
Ongoing Dates | 10:30am–12pm (1:30–3pm on select dates)
Join our expert Guest Experience staff on this 90 minute tour through the Garden and House. Explore its present-day beauty while learning about the families who lived here and the unique marks they left on this estate. You will discover the rich history of Filoli and the land it sits on while enjoying all that this magnificent property has to offer.
Cost: $40, Filoli Admission is required for this tour.
Please note: The Discovering Filoli Tour is a walking tour with limited opportunities to sit and includes the use of steps over uneven terrain.
Experience Includes:
- 90-minute guided tour with a member of Filoli's Guest Experience Team
Exclusive Access Tours
Explore Filoli’s behind-the-scenes areas with the staff who design and curate the House and Garden.
House Curatorial Tour
Through October 2025
First Thursday of the Month | 1:30–3pm
Discover the stories that bring the House to life with Filoli’s Curatorial Team. Glimpse into the behind-the-scenes life of Filoli past and present including the Curatorial offices, upstairs historic bedrooms, and sweeping views from the family library. Start the tour with sparkling wine and a special gift to take home.
Cost: $175
Please note: House Curatorial Tour includes the use of stairs; elevator is not available.
Experience Includes:
- 90-minute guided tour with a member of Filoli’s Collections Team
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
- General admission to Filoli
- Sparkling wine and a special keepsake
More Resources
Tours are not required to visit Filoli’s House or Garden. These special opportunities give guests a chance to peek behind the scenes with Filoli’s resident experts. Looking for more ways to take a deeper dive into Filoli? Check out more resources below:
Daily Talks
11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm Daily
Curious about Filoli? Join a 15-minute guided talk to learn more. Topics vary by day and season – peek behind-the-scenes during an Architecture Talk, compare floral scents during a Rose Talk, or discuss tulip tips during a Bulb Talk.
Self-Guided Activities
Unleash your inner explorer with our self-guided activities! Let curiosity be your guide as you uncover delightful surprises and hidden gems in the House and Garden.
