Hanover: Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen Guided Tour
ID: GYG633433-1053689
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the Great Garden in Hanover on a guided tour. Admire the Great Fountain, the grotto, and the colorful flower borders. Learn about the history and its connection to the English royal family.
Stroll through one of the best-preserved Baroque gardens in Europe, the Great Garden, with its over 300-year history. Be inspired by delicate patterns made of boxwood, marble gravel, and colorful flower borders. A special attraction is the grotto, designed by the artist Niki de Saint Phalle with colorful glass mosaics.
The city of Hanover owes this gem of baroque garden art to an extraordinary woman: Elector Sophie of the Palatinate. Inspired by the Sun King Ludwig XlV, she had the 200-acre garden laid out based on the French model at the end of the 17th century and made it her life's work.
Your guide will show you the most intricate corners of the Baroque garden, the Great Fountain, and have all sorts of exciting information about the connection between Hanover and the English royal family.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great Garden, a Baroque masterpiece
- Admire the Great Fountain, the grotto, and the colorful flower borders
- Learn about the history and its connection to the English royal family
- Discover the intricate patterns of boxwood and marble
- Be inspired by the grotto, designed by the artist Niki de Saint Phalle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The meeting point is past the main ticket office in the Great Garden
INCLUDED
- incl. guided tour
- incl. entrance
- fast lane
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
