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Group Tour Packages 2003

Tour LunchHave you ever thought about taking a tour of the Chicago Botanic Garden? Bring your group for an experience to remember! Everyone will enjoy these specially designed packages -- which include a tour, food, parking and a shopping discount.

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    Basic Tour
    (Select one tour)
    Grand Tram
    Bright Encounters Tram
    Walking Tour (Lunch and souvenir are not included.)
    45 minutes, $6 per person.
    Garden Tour
    • The Basic Tour of your choice
    • Includes boxed lunch.
    2 hours, $17.50 per person.
    Grand Tour
    • Two tours of your choice (Grand Tram, Bright Encounters Tram, walking tour)
    • Includes boxed lunch.
    2 hours, $20 per person
    High Tea at the Garden
    • The Basic Tour of your choice
    • Includes high tea, featuring pastries and canapes
    2 hours, $25 per person
    Twilight Tour
    Offered Monday evenings in July and August
    • Includes an evening tram tour, dinner in a reserved area and seating for the carillon concert
    • Offered Tuesday through Thursday evenings throughout the summer without carillon concert
    3 hours, $20 per person
    Behind-the-Scenes Tour
    Offered September through May subject to greenhouse availability
    • A 45-minute guided walking tour of the production greenhouses for a close-up look at where it all starts
    • Includes boxed lunch
    2 hours, $20 per person (limit of 20)
    Railway Express
    From June 7 to October 26
    • Hop aboard the Grand Tram for a 45-minute narrated tour of the Garden.
    • Then discover the Jr. Railroad, a 7,500-square-foot model train exhibit.
    2 hours, $9 per person.
    Celebrations: A Holiday Festival
    From November 28 to January 4
    • Experience a guided walking tour of the holiday exhibit.
    • Enjoy either a buffet lunch or high tea in a festive setting .
    2 hours, $25 per person
    General Information

    About Our Group Tour Packages:

    • All tour packages are available Monday through Friday year-round.
    • A minimum of 15 people is required.
    • All group tours are prearranged, with a nonrefundable deposit of $50.
    • All packages include free parking and a shopping discount.
    • Tours are led by experienced guides.
    • Tour facilities are available for people with disabilities.
    Book your tour today!

    Call us at (847) 835-6949
    Fax us at (847) 835-4484
    E-mail us at tours@chicagobotanic.org

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