
Filoli House & Garden
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4.6/5
Based on 32 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Filoli House & Garden worth booking?
Filoli House & Garden is a 1.5-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $39 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 32 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (32)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Filoli is an unforgettable estate experience just outside San Francisco. Wander through 16 acres of vibrant formal gardens, explore a grand 54,000-sqft Georgian mansion, and discover miles of scenic nature trails where D
What you get
About this experience
Filoli is an unforgettable estate experience just outside San Francisco. Wander through 16 acres of vibrant formal gardens, explore a grand 54,000-sqft Georgian mansion, and discover miles of scenic nature trails where Dambo's giant Troll, Rose Wonders will be nestled in Filoli's Natural Lands. Originally built in 1917, Filoli offers a rare blend of cultivated beauty and wild landscape, now amplified by this incredible outdoor exhibition. It’s a perfect day out for all ages—where families can reconnect, kids can explore, and friends can roam. Enjoy a Garden Pop™ or sip a curated cocktail from one of Filoli’s seasonal pop-up bars. This historical California landscape bridges art, nature, and sustainability.
What's included
Included
- Admission to House and Garden
- Free Parking
What you'll see and do
Filoli Historic House & Gardens
Filoli Historic House and Garden is an oasis of calm located just 30 miles south of San Francisco. Filoli is nestled on a slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounded by the protected Peninsula watershed – what a place for a day trip. Discover the history of the Georgian revival-style mansion, and wander 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens. There's an orchard, plus a nature reserve with miles of rewarding hiking trails, and unique experiences in every season.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Filoli Historic House & Gardens
86 Canada Road, Woodside, California, 94062, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Filoli Historic House & Gardens · 86 Canada Road, Woodside, California, 94062, United States
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Filoli
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 32 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
5 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
32 verified traveler reviews for Filoli House & Garden. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A lovely house and gardens
Filoli is a lovely house and gardens plus an area of trails also. The formal gardens are beautiful and well maintained, simply a delight to explore and the trails were also a welcome extra. The house has some interesting artwork and is very stylish. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting
via Tripadvisor
Expensive!
At $45 per person, admission felt like a poor value. Once inside, the many additional opportunities to spend money only reinforced the feeling that we had already overpaid. The main attraction is a tour of a very, very, very wealthy family’s house and gardens. Except for the grand display of inherited wealth, the historical relevance was thin. Because admission was so costly, we made an effort to see everything. The formal gardens and orchard were attractive, and are clearly expensive to maintain, but not enough to justify the price. Outdoors, we were subjected to constant intrusive noise from earth-moving equipment operating elsewhere on the property. The “Natural Elements” installation required a long, dusty walk to see a handful of artworks that had no clear connection to the mansion, gardens, or history of the estate. Overall, the visit felt overpriced and underwhelming. I cannot recommend it.
via Tripadvisor
A great place to tour!
Beautiful place, peaceful gardens, nice coffee shop. Unique piece of history!
via Tripadvisor
Filoli, A Masterclass in Experiential Hospitality!
Our family discovered that Filoli’s greatest strength lies in its ability to delight every generation. Set within 654 acres of formal terraces, the architectural elegance is exquisitely softened by Northern California’s golden light! In the sublime residence, every room is resplendent with elegant interiors, art and centuries-old craftsmanship. Simple pleasures are beautifully delivered by The Quail Cafe which complements the estate beautifully. Filoli succeeds because it offers far more beautiful historic property, an appreciation of nature, heritage, curiosity allowing visitors to forge their own personal connection to the estate.
via Tripadvisor
I wish I lived here...
I was invited to visit Filoli by a friend who has always raved about the place. Now I know why...it's spectacular! Both the gardens and the house. Since it was my first visit, my friend recommended that we take the tour and it was totally worth it! The young lady who was our guide did a fantastic job of giving the history of the family that built it as well as the family they ultimately sold the estate to. The trust that now manages the estate has done an excellent job of preserving it exactly as it would have been when the family was still in residence there.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $45
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Filoli House & Garden: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Filoli House & Garden cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Filoli House & Garden take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Filoli House & Garden worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 32 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Filoli House & Garden?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Filoli House & Garden suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Filoli House & Garden?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Filoli House & Garden start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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