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Tours and Hikes

Contact

Email
tours@filoli.org

Phone
(650) 364-8300
extension 507
Fax
(650) 367-0724

For Large Groups

For group tours or group lunches of 12 or more, contact Visitor Services at (650) 364-8300, extension 208.

More Information

Filoli Visitor Map

A detailed layout of the House, Gardens and pathways.

• Web Version
• Print Version (PDF 1.6 Meg)

For best results, print on 8.5x14 paper. Requires Acrobat Reader. Full Color Versions available at the Visitor and Education Center upon arrival.

Ironwork detail of a Filoli gate. Photo by: Donnetta Murray

We offer a variety of tours to help enrich your Filoli experience. All tours are free with the price of admission. Prepaid advanced reservations are recommended, especially during April and May.

Groups at Filoli are considered 12 or more. Our group rate is $12.00 per person.

House & Garden Tours

Led by docents, these tours are approximately 2 hours. An hour spent in the House and an hour in the Garden. The walking is a casual pace as the docents talk about each area. Tour times are Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. During April and May there is an additional tour at 11:30 am.

Spring apple blossoms. Photo by Rachel Perry

Orchard Tours

Docent led tours of our Gentlemen’s Orchard are offered Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 am, June 1st through October 26th by advance reservation. Learn about the many varieties of heritage fruit that grow in Filoli’s orchard and about the orchard’s history and maintenance. This tour is approximately one and a half hours and requires sturdy footwear.

Visitors on a Nature Hike.

Nature Hikes

Saturdays mid – February through October, except during the month of August. We offer Docent–led nature hikes by advance reservation. These hikes are at 10:00 am and last approximately 2 hours. This hike is on varied terrain; at times it can be strenuous. Please discuss any physical limitations with your docent before you head out. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by an adult.

Dining Options

Groups of 8 - 20
For your convenience the Café at Filoli offers you the opportunity to order box lunches. This gives you designated seating in the Café. The price is $15.00 per box lunch. The box includes a sandwich, side salad, brownie/cookie and beverage. A 50 percent deposit is due at booking. Final order and non–refundable payment is required two weeks prior to visit. For information on tour reservation and group lunch options please call Visitor Service at 650–364–8300, ext 208.
Picnicking is not allowed at Filoli.

Filoli is NOT available for fundraisers, auctions (live or silent), political events, parties, celebrations, weddings or commitment ceremonies.

Groups of 21 - 150
Please contact Filoli Visitor Services about group rental options.