Kew Gardens Richmond Landmarks and Secret Spots Self Guided Tour

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Kew Gardens Richmond Landmarks and Secret Spots Self Guided Tour

By Secret Spots Tours

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Free cancellation available
2h
Mobile voucher
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Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the beauty of Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where nature, science, and history come together. Explore iconic highlights like the magnificent Temperate House, The Hive, Palm House, Great Pagoda, Princess of Wales Conservatory, Mediterranean Garden, and the Marianne North Gallery.

Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace with an easy-to-use digital guide that also reveals the charm around Kew Gardens. Discover leafy streets, and cosy cafés in Kew Village. Perfect for curious explorers, this tour lets you experience both the highlights and the hidden gems of the neighbourhood beyond the surface.

After purchasing the tour, you’ll receive an email with your self-guided walking tour, including a written PDF and interactive Google Maps link. We recommend downloading the tour while you have access to Wi-Fi connection.

Please note that entry tickets to any attractions are not included and must be purchased separately on-site if you wish to visit them.

Activity location

Richmond
- Richmond, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Richmond, England, United Kingdom

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Kew Gardens Richmond Landmarks and Secret Spots Self Guided Tour in Multilingual

2h
Opening hours: Sat 10:00-19:00
English

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€5.76 x 1 Adult€5.76

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What's included, what's not

Digital Self-Guided Walking Tour
Phone

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Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Richmond

Your secret spots are the hidden corners of Richmond that most visitors never notice, quiet lanes, tucked-away viewpoints, coffee shops, and local favourites filled with charm and character. These carefully selected places offer a more intimate glimpse into the city, revealing stories, atmospheres, and details that go beyond the usual highlights.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Pass by)

Step into the lush world of Kew Gardens, a UNESCO-listed botanical paradise in southwest London. Wander through spectacular glasshouses filled with exotic plants, stroll beneath towering treetops, and uncover centuries of botanical discovery. From rare tropical species to beautifully curated landscapes, Kew offers a peaceful escape where nature, science, and history come together.

Marianne North Gallery (Pass by)

The Marianne North Gallery, a unique space dedicated to the work of Victorian artist Marianne North. Lined with hundreds of richly detailed paintings, the gallery captures plant life from around the globe exactly as North encountered it on her travels. Blending art and science, this remarkable collection offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century exploration and the beauty of the natural world.

The Great Pagoda (Pass by)

A striking 10-storey ornamental tower located within Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. Built in 1762 for Princess Augusta, it was inspired by Chinese architecture and reflects the 18th-century European fascination with “exotic” design.

Temperate House (Pass by)

The Temperate House, the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world. Home to an extraordinary collection of rare and threatened plants from temperate regions, this beautifully restored structure showcases species from Africa, Australia, the Americas, and beyond. As you wander through its light-filled spaces, you’ll discover both the beauty and fragility of plant life on a global scale.

Palm House (Pass by)

The Palm House is one of the most iconic glasshouses within the Royal Botanic Gardens. Built in the 1840s, it is a remarkable example of Victorian iron-and-glass architecture and was one of the first large-scale structures to use wrought iron in this way.

The Hive (Pass by)

The immersive world of The Hive, a remarkable multi-sensory installation inspired by the life of bees. This towering lattice structure lights up and hums in response to real-time activity from a nearby beehive, offering a unique glimpse into the hidden rhythms of pollination. As you walk beneath it, you’ll experience the vital connection between plants and pollinators in a truly unforgettable way.

Princess of Wales Conservatory (Pass by)

The Princess of Wales Conservatory, a striking glasshouse at Kew Gardens that brings together ten distinct climate zones under one roof. As you wander through its carefully controlled environments, you’ll encounter everything from spiny desert cacti to vibrant tropical orchids and rare carnivorous plants. This modern conservatory offers a fascinating journey across the world’s ecosystems, all in a single immersive space.

Location

Activity location

Richmond
- Richmond, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Richmond, England, United Kingdom

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