Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 1,253 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket worth booking?
Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket is a 3-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $34 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 1,253 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (1,253)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $34 per person
See floral splendor and scenery without leaving London on a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew! Commonly known as Kew Gardens, the UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises 326 acres (121 hectares) of beautiful scenery with rare plants from around the world. Head inside with your Kew Gardens ticket and explore at leisure.
What you get
About this experience
See floral splendor and scenery without leaving London on a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew! Commonly known as Kew Gardens, the UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises 326 acres (121 hectares) of beautiful scenery with rare plants from around the world. Head inside with your Kew Gardens ticket and explore at leisure.
What's included
Included
- Admission ticket
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pagoda (open Apr-Sep)
- Entry to events (such as Orchid Festival and Christmas at Kew)
What you'll see and do
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Head inside Kew Gardens and then spend as little or as much time as you like exploring London’s finest botanical gardens. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew Gardens consists of acres of tranquil grounds with one of the world’s largest collections of plants. Either walk around at leisure or join one of the free guided walking tours that take place daily in the gardens. Stroll around admiring highlights like the Azalea Garden, Minka House and Bamboo Garden in the center of the park. Check out the 17th century-style Queen’s Garden near Kew Palace (also known as the Dutch House), and see several of Kew’s oldest sculptures that were donated by the British Royal Family. Perhaps take a walk along the Rhizotron and Xstrara Treetop Walkway, and stroll through the crowns of oak trees at a height of 59 feet (18m), seeing birdlife, fungi and lichen up close. Watch out for the 10-storey Pagoda in the southwest corner of the gardens, and wander along the Holly Walk, seeing trees that have grown there for over 130 years. Bask in balmy tropical temperatures inside Temperate House – the world’s largest surviving Victorian glasshouse – and see a spectacular array of African plants and sub-tropical trees and palms. In the center of the beautiful building is a Chilean Wine Palm, which is said to be one of the world’s tallest indoor plants. With plenty of leafy picnic areas, as well as four cafés on site, you can eat lunch inside the gardens (own expense), or simply sit down and relax in between seeing all the rich flora and fauna.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew, TW9 3AE, United Kingdom
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Kew, TW9 3AE, United Kingdom
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note the last entry to the gardens is one hour before the closing time.
- All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,253 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
1,253 verified traveler reviews for Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A wonderful plant and flower hike!
Admission on Tuesday was economical. We saw sooo many different species of plants from around the world. We needed more time! Multiple day passes would be great. Some of the greenhouses have stairs to an upper walkway - not to be missed. Well worth the entrance fee and subway ride outside of London.
via Tripadvisor
Footsore disappoint
After many years of hearing about Kew Gardens, and imagining what an amazing place it must be, I have to say, I was rather disappointed. Yes, there are fabulous plants in the Temperate House, and the history is interesting in the Kew Palace and Queen Anne's Cottage, the general look of the place, was one that has had a hard season, with great areas of the grass being dead or dying, or closed off. Of dead trees and overgrown bushes that look sickly. The Tropical Palm House is covered in peeling paint and rust. Maybe I should visit at a different time of the year, to get a better impression, but on this showing, I'm not entirely sure I will bother. I thought that the café was over priced, and even the toilets weren't that clean, with soap dispensers that were empty!
via Tripadvisor
A grand day out - great value after 4pm.
Lovely afternoon in the gardens and palm house. Very good value after 4pm. No crowds at all. Great for photographs.
via Tripadvisor
A splendid day out for a birthday treat
We visited Kew for my wife’s birthday as it was on her ‘bucket list’. We booked in advance. The day was splendid. Sadly, the lack of rain for some weeks meant that the grass in the park was yellow, the rose garden looked tired and the soil, in places, almost powdery, but that did not detract at all. The Palm House parterre had particularly beautiful flower displays, and the various greenhouses that we visited – the Palm House, Temperate House and the vast Princess of Wales conservatory – were particularly interesting and contained a huge range of plants, most of which we were seeing for the first time. Information boards were helpful. We also much enjoyed time in the evolution garden and the vegetable growing areas, including that worked by the students. The site is huge; even so, it was a calm and relaxing day, the gardens were not overcrowded, the cafes provided good coffee, tea and cake, and the sheer number and variety of plants across the site was remarkable. We also very much enjoyed visiting Kew Palace and the royal kitchens – an unexpected and free extra and looking at the Henry Moore statues and small temples scattered around the park. Despite being there all day, we still were unable to see everything, and time prevented us going on the treetop experience. We will certainly return.
via Tripadvisor
A full day
Fabulous first visit, amazing collection, beautiful presentation of global botanical treasures. Despite the hard summer it was well worth a visit and to learn more. Busy but well managed it was a relaxing and engaging day. Too much to take in for one day we selected and managed to see our preferred places including the wonderful palm and temperate houses, several specialist gardens, the redwoods, the giant pagoda, follies, much of-the Henry Moore collection. We took the guided land train and it was well worth it. Followed by afternoon tea at the excellent Botanical. All round fabulous visit. Can’t wait to return
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 439
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
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Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $34 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket take?
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Plan for about 3 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 London is not rushed.
Is Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 1,253 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket?
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Around 439 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 London 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 London and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket 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 London 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 London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. 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 London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. 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 London?
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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.
What is included in Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket?
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Included: Admission ticket. Not included: Food and drinks; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Pagoda (open Apr-Sep); and Entry to events (such as Orchid Festival and Christmas at Kew). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket?
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The experience starts at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Kew, TW9 3AE, United Kingdom. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket?
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Across 1,253 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include value for money, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.
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