Tours & Guides
Guided Public Tours
Docent-Led Cultural Tours
Free with admission or membership
Join a trained docent for an interpretive tour of the garden and learn about the history, cultural symbols, and plants of Lan Su. Tour schedules are subject to docent availability; Most days have multiple tours between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. No registration is required—you’re welcome to join any public tour!
Please call for upcoming times: 503-542-2923
Member-Exclusive Tours
Did you know that Lan Su members get access to exclusive monthly curator tours? The events are free, but spots fill up quickly! Members should watch their inboxes for tour announcements in the monthly Members Newsletter.
Self-Led Tours: Virtual & Audio Tools
Explore at your own pace with these location-based resources that lead you to key places throughout the garden.
Get the App: Discover Lan Su
A leisurely stroll through Lan Su is always nice, but there’s so much to discover beyond the surface beauty. Get translations to couplets, explore with scavenger hunts, download bloom guides, and more.
Discover Lan Su is available in-browser or as an app.
Explore With the Dragonfish
Enjoy an immersive audio tour with detailed stories about Lan Su’s scholar garden components.
Lost Treasure Hunt
Discover cultural artifacts and test your knowledge of symbolism in Lan Su Chinese Garden with this fun scavenger hunt for all ages.
Discovery Guide
Pick up a free Discovery Guide at the garden entrance for a fun scavenger hunt highlighting cultural facts or seasonal blooms of Lan Su.
Private Tours & Group Visits
Click one of the title boxes to show more information. Please use the form below to request a group tour or visit.
Group Tour/Visit
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- A private group that is at least 15 participants or more.
- Docent-led Group Tour: $16.00/person. Includes a 45-60 minute tour by a certified Lan Su Guide.
- Self-led Group Visit: $15.00/person.
- Note: You will be charged for the minimum 15-participant requirement even if less people show up.
- Special Tea Experiences for 8-15 participants:
- Tour + Pour: 30-Minute Garden Tour + 30-Minute Tea Experience
- Lan Su Members & Guests: $28/person; Non-Members: $34/person
- Tour + Taste: 45-Minute Private Garden Tour + 60-Minute In-Depth Tea Experience
- Lan Su Members & Guests: $46/person; Non-Members: $64/person
- Note: You will be charged for the minimum 8-participant requirement even if less people show up.
- Tour + Pour: 30-Minute Garden Tour + 30-Minute Tea Experience
- Requires two-weeks notice and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
College Group Tour/Visit
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- A college student group that is 15 participants or more.
- Docent-led College Group Tour: $15.00/person. Includes a 45-60 minute tour by a certified Lan Su Guide.
- Self-led College Group Visit: $14.00/person.
- Requires two-weeks notice and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Note: You will be charged for the minimum 15-participant requirement even if less people show up.
K-12 School Tours
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Spark their curiosity early with an immersive cultural visit to Lan Su Chinese Garden! Choose between a self-led visit or a 45-60 minute educational tour led by a certified Lan Su Guide. See pricing and chaperone requirements below.
- Chaperone requirements:
- K-6th grade: One chaperone per five students
- 7th-12th grade: One chaperone per ten students
- Pricing:
- Self-led visit: $9.00/student, free admission for mandatory chaperones, $9.00/additional chaperone
- Docent-led tour: $10.00/student, free admission for mandatory chaperones, $10.00/additional chaperone
Tour + Pour (Private Tour)
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- Tea 101 & Gaiwan Experience
- 30-Minute Garden Tour + 30-Minute Tea Experience
- Minimum of 8 guests; maximum of 15 guests
- Private group bookings require at least 2 weeks’ advance notice
- Pricing:
- Lan Su Members & Guests: $28
- Non-Members: $34
- Note: You will be charged for the minimum 8-participant requirement even if less people show up.
Tour + Taste (Private Tour)
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- Private Garden Tour & In-Depth Tea Salon
- 45-Minute Private Garden Tour + 60-Minute In-Depth Tea Experience
- Minimum of 8 guests; maximum of 15 guests
- Private group bookings require at least 2 weeks’ advance notice
- Pricing:
- Lan Su Members & Guests: $46
- Non-Members: $64
- Note: You will be charged for the minimum 8-participant requirement even if less people show up.