Guided Tours
Dive deep into the rich history and the vibrant beauty of Filoli's property through our insightful guided tours!
Discovering Filoli Tour
Ongoing Dates | 1:30–3pm
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.
Experience includes:
- 90-minute guided tour with a member of Filoli's Guest Experience team
Cost: $40, General Admission is required for this tour.
Guided Bird Walk
March 19–30 | Monday, Thursday, & Friday
10:30am–12pm
Stretch your legs at Filoli on a beginner-friendly bird walk that invites you to slow down and notice the living landscape around you. Guided by trained staff, this hike uses birds as entry points into observing the natural world. Listen for their rhythm, watch their patterns, and learn how they move through this land on their own terms!
Experience Includes:
- 90-minute experience in Filoli’s Natural Lands
- Guided exploration using birds as entry points into noticing the wider ecosystem
- General Admission to Filoli
Tickets: $75, includes General Admission
Members receive 5% off
Exclusive Access Tours
Explore Filoli’s behind-the-scenes areas with the staff who design and curate the House and Garden.
House Curatorial Tour
First Thursday of the month | 1:30–3pm
Step inside Filoli like never before with the Curatorial team. Tour the rarely seen second floor of the historic House, from the Family Bedrooms to the Sitting Room’s stunning views, and peek into the Curatorial Offices. Begin with sparkling wine and leave with a special keepsake.
Experience Includes:
- 90-minute guided tour with a member of Filoli’s Curatorial Team
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
- General admission to Filoli
- Sparkling wine and a special keepsake
Tickets: $175, includes General Admission
Members receive 10% off
Insider's Garden Tour
Third Thursday of the month | 1:30–3pm
Go beyond the garden gates with Filoli’s horticulture experts. Step into the Greenhouses and Potting Shed, wander the legendary 16-acre Renaissance garden, and get up close to the plants that define its charm. Come curious—our team is ready to share the insight and inspiration behind Filoli’s living beauty.
Experience Includes:
- 90-minute guided tour with a member of Filoli’s Horticulture team
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
- General admission to Filoli
- Complimentary beverage and a special keepsake
Tickets: $175; includes General Admission
Members receive 10% off
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
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.
Check with our Guest Experience team on-site to see which talks are available and their scheduled times!
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.
