Lichen Tours at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

What are lichens? Why are they important? Have you ever wondered what they look like under a microscope?

Discover the hidden worlds of Kew on a one-hour walking tour of the Gardens with a Kew lichenologist - a scientist that studies lichens!

Using hand lenses and guided observations, visitors will encounter lichens to learn about these incredible, but rarely noticed, micro-ecosystems and gain greater appreciation of plants and fungi you’ve no doubt walked past countless times before.

✨ Are you a Kew Member? Get discounted tickets by following this link. In order to qualify for member rates, you will be required to enter your membership number at checkout.

Tour Details
📅Date: Select Mondays
🕚Time: 11am-12pm
📍Location: Meet at Victoria Plaza
🚌Tour route includes:
 - Victoria Pond and historic stonework
 - Rock Garden
 - Mature trees
🎟️Ticket prices:
 - Members: £35
 - Non-members: £40
Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens for the day
👤Age requirement: Minimum age is 12 years
Guests aged 12–17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over
The accompanying adult must also have a ticket for the tour
❓Need more information?: Please see the Lichen Tour FAQs here.

Did you know?
Kew is a charity. By booking a ticket for this tour, you are directly supporting our mission to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth.