Gardens, history & the Singing Tower
Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales, Florida
Enjoy a relaxing fall day at Bok Tower Gardens with round-trip transportation from Palm Coast, garden and El Retiro admission, a Singing Tower carillon experience, and a $15 lunch allowance at Blue Palmetto Café.
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Departure
- Palm Coast at 7:30 AM
- Return
- Approximately 6:00 PM
Gardens, history & the Singing Tower
Join East Coast Tour & Shuttle for a peaceful fall day trip to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. Explore beautiful garden paths, enjoy views of the 205-foot Singing Tower, and take time to photograph the landscape and relax in the gardens.
Departing Palm Coast on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, this special one-day tour is limited to six guests. Comfortable round-trip transportation lets you sit back and enjoy the scenery without navigating or planning the drive.
Once at Bok Tower Gardens, enjoy a leisurely visit with time to stroll, take photographs, and hear the Singing Tower’s carillon. The itinerary includes the 1:00 PM carillon program, subject to the gardens’ schedule.
At lunchtime, visit Blue Palmetto Café for salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and other refreshments in an indoor or outdoor garden setting. A $15 lunch allowance is included; guests pay any amount above the allowance.
Your tour also includes admission to Pinewood Estate, now known as El Retiro, a historic 20-room Mediterranean-style mansion. Explore Florida history and architecture before enjoying more free time in the gardens.
This tour involves walking, including some uneven or mulched paths. El Retiro has stairs and is not fully wheelchair accessible. Guests with mobility needs should contact us before booking to discuss the itinerary and transportation. Mobility carts are available for rent and a limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available at the gardens, subject to availability.
Meet at East Coast Tour & Shuttle, 9 Old Kings Road North in Staples Plaza, Palm Coast. Exact pickup instructions will be provided to registered guests. Departure is at 7:30 AM, with an expected return around 6:00 PM. All itinerary times are Florida time.
What’s included
- Round-trip transportation from Palm Coast
- Bok Tower Gardens admission
- Admission to Pinewood Estate / El Retiro
- $15 lunch allowance at Blue Palmetto Café
- Singing Tower views and a carillon program
- Time to explore and photograph the gardens
- Professional East Coast Tour & Shuttle driving service
Your day in the gardens
A leisurely day with time for garden walks, the Singing Tower, lunch, and El Retiro. Arrival and return times are approximate, and activities may vary with the gardens’ schedule.
7:30 AM
Depart Palm Coast
Meet at East Coast Tour & Shuttle in Staples Plaza and relax on the ride to Lake Wales.
Around 10:00 AM
Arrive at Bok Tower Gardens
Enter the gardens and begin exploring. Arrival time is approximate.
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Gardens & Singing Tower
Stroll the paths, enjoy the plantings, and photograph the Singing Tower and gardens.
12:00–1:00 PM
Lunch at Blue Palmetto Café
Enjoy lunch with the included $15 allowance. Any additional spending is at the guest’s expense.
1:00 PM
Carillon program
Hear the Singing Tower’s carillon, subject to the gardens’ schedule.
1:30–2:30 PM
Pinewood Estate / El Retiro
Explore the historic Mediterranean-style mansion with estate admission included in your tour.
2:30–3:30 PM
Free time in the gardens
Revisit favorite areas, take photographs, shop, or relax.
Around 3:30 PM
Depart Bok Tower Gardens
Begin the return trip to Palm Coast.
Around 6:00 PM
Return to Palm Coast
Arrive back at the original pickup point. Return time is approximate.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and clothing
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Camera or smartphone
- Light jacket or sweater, if needed
- Personal medications as needed
- Money for lunch purchases above the $15 allowance and personal purchases
Ideal for
- Garden lovers
- Photographers
- History and architecture enthusiasts
- Couples and friends
- Guests who enjoy leisurely day trips