Longwood Gardens from Philadelphia Holiday Lights Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join our special holiday lights tour from Philadelphia to magnificent Longwood Gardens!

**We have access to tickets even when tickets are sold out to the general public**

Leave the driving to your guide as they escort you in our warm, spacious van down into the heart of the Brandywine Valley to check out a light display that you must see to believe. Longwood Gardens transforms it's vast property into an endless array of dazzling lights and spectacular holiday cheer. Come see what all the buzz is about. You will definitely not be disappointed!

We will arrange for your entry into the gardens, and once inside, you’ll be able to stroll around the site at your pace. Perfect for the young and the young at heart!

After a couple of hours inside this winter wonderland, your guide will then escort you back to Philadelphia, capping off a fantastic evening!

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Exclusive Admission to Longwood Gardens- EVEN WHEN SOLD OUT TO THE PUBLIC!

Round trip transportation from Philadelphia to Longwood Gardens

Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide.

What To Expect

Longwood Gardens

Longwood is Pennsylvania’s preeminent botanical garden boasting thousands of species of plants and a fascinating legacy of preservation. Horticultural staff provide knowledgeable background on the featured flora and work hard to create fantastic displays that change with the seasons.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Longwood Gardens Tour

Public Driving from Philly

Holiday Lights Tour

Duration: 4 hours: Our driver guide will escort you down to Longwood Gardens from Philadelphia and back.
minivan
Admission : Admission into Longwood Gardens is included, even if tickets are sold out to the public

Reviews

4.90

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience-highly recommend
Mary K,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adam was our guide and not only lead us on a wonderful tour of the gardens - helping us maximize our time there - but he was also solicitous, understanding and respectful when my husband experienced an unanticipated medical incident. We were fortunate to be on the tour with another person who even though we’d never met turned out to be a fun and helpful fellow traveler. We highly recommend this tour- it made our first time at this beautiful landmark memorable and fulfilling.
Safe drive with...
Johm L,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Safe drive with commentary. Got us smoothly in Knowledge and pleasant guide Great visit to the gardens.
Great place and knowledgeable guide
696carolk,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had perfect weather and a great guide. James was so knowledgeable and about Philadelphia history. My sisters and I chose to wander the gardens on our own . Longwood is so worth seeing. The expanse of flowers, trees, fountains and history was mind boggling. I would go back many times if I lived in Philadelphia. We found out too late about being able to get a motorized cart. My sister was in a wheelchair and would have loved using a cart.
Gorgeous Gardens of Longwood, PA
Jacqueline G,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Amazing guide … exceptional knowledge. Beautiful drive to the Longwood gardens and she made it so interesting. We learnt a lot. But you need a full day for this tour and we really were disappointed not to have time to see all that was on offer.
Underwhelmed
Fern Y,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Longwood Garden was rated as number one garden in America 3/2025- We met driver at 9:00, got to the garden around 10:15. Left at 12:30. Had 2 hours to spend at garden. As Mother’s Day weekend quite crowded. Conservatory was nice but otherwise underwhelmed
Longwood reimagined
tarynh748,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a lovely time! this was my second visit and i saw even more beautiful flowers than i had before. id love to go back in the summer to see the fountains and lily pond.
Longwood Gardens Tour - Highly recommend!
H8972POkarlam,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Beautiful flower displays! Well worth the trip for flower lovers
Excellent tour mixing history and the gardens!
Pepicody,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my second time taking this tour. Marty was an excellent guide, a history expert! We learned so much and enjoyed the garden conservatory on a cold, windy day. Two years ago we toured with the same company and our guide then was excellent as well. We were so happy they changed their pickup location to right outside the convention center. I am always looking for opportunities to learn about the area I am visiting and of course, Philadelphia is rich with early American history. Marty was a wealth of knowledge!
WeVenture Pop Up from Philadelphia to Longwood Gardens
cynthiajU2560YJ,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Philadelphia! Our tour guide, Marty, was very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the area, and kept us entertained all the way to Longwood. Once there, he escorted us around the garden grounds and described the history of the DuPont estate. He gave us free time to enjoy the inside attractions, and was very considerate of our schedule. Marty even found time for one more stop we wanted to make. This company was very reliable, safe, and considerate! 5 Stars 😊
Longwood Gardens Brightens the Season.
elizabethdU623TB,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
When Longwood Gardens’ timed holiday tickets were sold out, WeVenture got us in! We met up with our guide, James, promptly at the entrance (he had already started to communicate with us the day before!) James knew the best paths to see everything, including hidden gems and places not to be missed as well as having a wealth of info to relate. His pace was our pace. After James took us on one complete loop (around 3.5 hours) we stayed 3.5 more having dinner and enjoying the lights, conservatory, music and fountains a bit more.