Forestiere Underground Gardens

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 5021 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA

Phone: +15592710734

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–3PM

Monday: 9AM–3PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9AM–3PM

Friday: 9AM–3PM

Saturday: 9AM–3PM

Reviews

Z Latte

Oct 8, 2022

Absolutely worth going to. I've lived in Fresno my whole life and finally got to experience it. I have so much respect for Mr Forestiere and his family for such an amazing legacy. Highly recommend this tour!

Daniel Marler

Oct 6, 2022

October 2022 Thursday 11 AM tour We had read about this place several years ago and finally had an opportunity to take the tour. We made reservations and paid online. Arrived ~ 30 minutes early. Checked in by Leticia who was most welcoming and friendly. She also leads tours, but not ours today. Our one hour tour was led by Cindy. She was friendly, informative and entertaining. What a fascinating real life tale of visions imagined and fulfilled thru the hard work and dedication of Baldassare Forestiore. If you ever have an opportunity to make this tour - GO! You'll be glad you did.

Phazzy Khen

Oct 6, 2022

Worth it. Don't bring kids they will get bored.

Eric Ealy

Oct 4, 2022

What a unique place to visit. Our tour guide was excellent. Hard to believe 1 person, using mostly hand tools, built all this. Incredible.

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Questions & Answers

What is the entry fee

Ernie Martinez | Oct 12, 2019
Forestiere Underground Gardens | May 14, 2022

Our admission rates for 2022 are as follows: Adults - $21 Seniors (60+) - $19 Military (w/ID) - $19 College Students (w/ID) - $19 Children (Ages 5-17) - $11 Please be sure to check our website (www.undergroundgardens.com) for up to date rates and hours of operation.

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Do you have wheelchair accessibility?

Ed Ram Music | Oct 12, 2017
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

We do have a wheelchair accessible route. Please call ahead to let us know of your arrival.

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Bathrooms on site?

Kelly Dragos | Oct 12, 2019
Lorenz Mitterwenger-Fessl | Oct 12, 2019

Yes, you can use them even before you enter and pay. Staff is very kind.

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What are your hours on Sunday

Shirlee Messer | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Sep 27, 2022

We are currently open from 9am-3pm on Sundays. Please visit our website for specific tour times.

Where can I go to have fun with my family

Santiago Avalos | Oct 12, 2019
Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2019

Approximately

Can we buy tickets to garden in person

Karen Wright | Oct 11, 2021
Tracy Langworthy | Oct 11, 2021

It might be better to order in advance to make sure there is room for you at the time you want to go.

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How much does it cost

Tracy Carr | Oct 12, 2019
Stefan Dahlke | Oct 12, 2019

Adults 19$, kids (5 to 17) 9$

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How much does it cost for 2 kids and 1 adult

Omar Tello | Oct 12, 2019
Steven Barra | Oct 12, 2019

$19 for adults; $9 for children 5-17 accompanied by an adult; children under 5 are free

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Do tour tickets need to be bought in advance? Or just show up and pay?

Tracey Jones | Oct 12, 2019
Lisa Sigala | Oct 12, 2019

You can pay WHEN u get there

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Is it dog friendly?

Becky | Oct 12, 2019
Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2019

Dogs are Humanity's best friend to be left at loving home.

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Are you open labor day?

Alex “Tripa76” Aguirre | Oct 12, 2018
Stacie Gilkinson | Oct 12, 2018

Yes, 10-4

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Do they offer discounts for (SNAP) card holders?

Corinne Furr | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

No. However, we do offer a discounted rate for Seniors, College Students and Active Duty Military with ID.

Do they accept debit card?

Susana Vasquez | Oct 12, 2018
Victor Grijalva | Oct 12, 2018

Are I aloud pets

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Are there any way to get discounts? Like student (I go to fresno city)

Brianna Scroggins | Oct 12, 2018
Dee Dee Foodie4life | Oct 12, 2018

I suggest to call them

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what are the tour hours for April?

Nancy J. | Oct 12, 2018
Sandie Ethier | Oct 12, 2018

The website says hours are Wednesday thru Sunday 10-4 April through October

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Do you have a 12 pm tour

Roberta Galaviz | Oct 12, 2017
Peter “theevilbaby” Diaz | Oct 12, 2017

They do have a noon tour. It's the tour I attended

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I would like to schedule a private tour for 8 people, Saturday 10/22/22. Any time would be fine.

Sally Pace | Oct 5, 2022
Eric Ealy | Oct 8, 2022

My wife booked a small group tour on line. It was very easy. Park on the street in front of the entrance. Enjoy!

Do you rent wheel chairs ?

Monica Tobias | Apr 14, 2022
Shawn “Dean Winchester” | May 14, 2022

The Underground? I'm not sure if they do.

Is it worth like $60 for 3 of us? Is food included?

Arun Augustin | Oct 11, 2021
Joe A Delgado | Oct 11, 2021

There is no food served at the gardens. There are plenty of fast food restaurants around the gardens. The tour last about an hour long and I found it very interesting and informative. This place was built on lots of sweat by one man over decades of his life. I found that the cost of $20 was OK, I really liked Forestiere Underground Gardens. It is up to you to decide if it's worth $60 for 3 people to go.

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I'd like to visit when the trees are with fruit, what season/month would you recommend I visit?

Pebbles Smith | Oct 11, 2021
Jaime Davila Jr. | Oct 11, 2021

We were there late July and saw fruit and grapes.

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Are reservations required? Planning to be in Fresno onthe14 June

Carol Lunn | Oct 11, 2021
Chris Knight | Oct 11, 2021

I don't know if they are "required" but I would recommend them

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is there a discount for teachers

Ines Estrada | Oct 11, 2021
Jess Newton | Oct 11, 2021

I do not know. They didn't have Military discounts. Cost me $64 for myself, wife and 19 yo son

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I want to go in monday november 23 are you open that day?and how much 2 adults, 1ea 15 years old, 1ea 8 years old and baby 3 years old?

Joaquin Dominguez | Oct 11, 2021
Matt Schafer | Oct 11, 2021

When I was there, they were open! I would suggest calling them to make an appointment.

Are you guys open now????

Carla Silva | Oct 11, 2020
Scott Butler | Oct 11, 2020

Call I was able to get a resv. same day 30 mins after i called

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Are you open toady.

Mike Bricker | Oct 11, 2020
mag g | Oct 11, 2020

No. not open during December, January or Feburary. I was just there this morning.

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How much do they charge per adult and children

Francisco Luna | Oct 11, 2020
Gloria Longley | Oct 11, 2020

Adults are $19 children age 5-17 are $9 under 4 is free

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When is the tour time for it

cheetah QreenTWT | Oct 11, 2020
Leanna Stevens | Oct 11, 2020

They do several throughout the day. It lasts about an hour and there are usually 2 tours at a time so about every half hour.

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How much to entry?

Juan Jose Lopez Solorio | Oct 12, 2019
Chris Geary | Oct 12, 2019

$20 for adults

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What is the cost?

Pat Rollins | Oct 12, 2019
Michael Rea | Oct 12, 2019

We went with our girlscout troop and recieved a discount. I want to say it was less than $20 for adult with seniors and children less. Well worth the money.

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Is it wheelchair accessible

Maricela Gomez | Oct 12, 2019
Angela Geary | Oct 12, 2019

Not quite as some areas are more narrow

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Open on 4th of july?

Blanca Rivas | Oct 12, 2019
Cher Pujol | Oct 12, 2019

Not sure best to call

Do you still sell the little souvenir plates?

Heather Hostetler | Oct 12, 2019
angela sandhu | Oct 12, 2019

I didn't see any plates. But there are cups, magnets etc

How much does it cost

Terri jordan | Oct 12, 2019
Forestiere Underground Gardens | May 14, 2022

Our admission rates for 2022 are as follows: Adults - $21 Seniors (60+) - $19 Military (w/ID) - $19 College Students (w/ID) - $19 Children (Ages 5-17) - $11 Please be sure to check our website (www.undergroundgardens.com) for up to date rates and hours of operation.

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will u be open this sat we live in sonoma and want 2 come to garden

Marie Duca | Oct 12, 2019
Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2019

Call

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What is your hours on Sunday

Beatrice Corchado | Oct 12, 2019
John Ward | Oct 12, 2019

10 to 4pm depending on the weather.

How much does it cost to get in for 2?

Johnna Rachelle | Oct 12, 2019
Forestiere Underground Gardens | May 14, 2022

Our admission rates for 2022 are as follows: Adults - $21 Seniors (60+) - $19 Military (w/ID) - $19 College Students (w/ID) - $19 Children (Ages 5-17) - $11 Please be sure to check our website (www.undergroundgardens.com) for up to date rates and hours of operation.

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How much is the admission?

Delgadina Padilla | Oct 12, 2019
Forestiere Underground Gardens | May 14, 2022

Our admission rates for 2022 are as follows: Adults - $21 Seniors (60+) - $19 Military (w/ID) - $19 College Students (w/ID) - $19 Children (Ages 5-17) - $11 Please be sure to check our website (www.undergroundgardens.com) for up to date rates and hours of operation.

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Are dogs allowed

Bright Bomber | Oct 12, 2019
Chelsea Peterson | Oct 12, 2019

No, I don't think so.

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Can you buy a gift certificate for the gardens

Alicia B | Oct 12, 2019
Angie Elkin | Oct 12, 2019

Definitely call.

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Would you be able to provide a membership plan for homeschool students? That way homeschool parents like myself can use the location for field trips that are paid for through the school system. A family membership is usually a great option.

BrianJessica Burks | Oct 12, 2019
Tre Retter | Oct 12, 2019

Thats a great question. You'll want to call in an ask. Good luck

how much is it to enter?

April M. Delgotti | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

For the 2018 season, our prices are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $8 for children ages 5-17. 4 and under are free. Prices are subject to change.

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Saturday hours? Can we just go or is it by appointment?

Mary Nunez | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

Our tours begin at the top of each hour, and are offered in between as well. The tours are all first come, first served. When you arrive you are placed on the next available tour. Our hours are 10 am to 4 pm, with the last tour at 4 pm. We are open April through November each year.

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Is there wine tasting there

Mashiach Ben Yosef | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

No - we are an open air museum and offer a one hour guided tour through the rooms, courtyards and grottoes of Baldassare Forestiere. As such, we do not have dining facilities or food available on our property. However, we have rented the facility for private events in the past. Please see our website for more on the nature of the tour and to give you a better idea of the historical site.

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Where do you park?

Julie Valdez | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

At this time, we are limited to street parking on Shaw Avenue -- which is our front entrance. We also recommend our side streets Cornelia Avenue and Forestiere Avenue.

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How long is the tour?

Carma Morris | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

Our tours are designed to last approximately 60 minutes, but may run a little longer depending on the questions and the size of the group. Through the course of tour, you go through 2.5 acres of rooms, courtyards and grottoes.

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Do you have a season pass?

Sandra Kajitani | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

At this time, we do not offer a season pass, but that may be a possibility in the future. We do have a frequent visitor pass for locals that earns you one free visit after five.

How much do they charge for admission?

Anabel Ceballos | Oct 12, 2018
Greg Soriano | Oct 12, 2018

That's right 17 per adult and kids 5-17 is 8 dollars. Discount for seniors and children under 4 are free

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Are you open 4th of July??

Stacy Lynch | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

The underground gardens will be open on the 4th of July from 10am-4pm. Tours will run every 20-30 minutes and are all first come first served.

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What are the prices

Judy Quintana | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | May 14, 2022

Our admission rates for 2022 are as follows: Adults - $21 Seniors (60+) - $19 Military (w/ID) - $19 College Students (w/ID) - $19 Children (Ages 5-17) - $11 Please be sure to check our website (www.undergroundgardens.com) for up to date rates and hours of operation.

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Have a function in May 5th, would like to reserve a tour or two for this day. I have 31 persons coming. Do I have to schedule 2 tours back to back.

Josie Munoz | Oct 12, 2018
Rakesh Samtani | Oct 12, 2018

You can do one tour for all your 31 guests, but they will be split in 2 small groups of 16 or 18, each group heading in a different direction and then finishing up at the same time. Hope it helps, enjoy your tour, it's a beautiful place.

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Hi your answer machine says it open on weeks on April but the web says it's open tomorrow April 11th 2018? And I like to go tomorrow Wednesday will it be open

Karina Silva Chavez | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

Per our answering machine, we are open Wednesday through Sunday from April to November. We are open today and weather permitting only.

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Group tour, Do we pay in advance or when we get there?

Josie Munoz | Oct 12, 2018
Sandie Ethier | Oct 12, 2018

We paid when we got there.

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NPR advertises a Muslim festival in Fresno. Can you tell me where and when and if it is open to the public.

Geri Mellgren-Kerwin | Oct 12, 2018
Carlos | Oct 12, 2018

Call NPR or go online. The NPR in Fresno is VPR, valley public radio. This is a forum for people to so questions about the underground mansion.

Entry fee for at least 10

Josie Munoz | Oct 12, 2018
Carlos | Oct 12, 2018

Call for group deals.

Will you be open Easter weekend?

Sara Hennemann | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

Yes - we are open both days 10 am to 4 pm - with tours in between. When you arrive, you will be placed on the next available tour.

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do they open tomorrow ?

Loan Dinh | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

We are open seasonally - during April through November, we are open from 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesday through Sunday.

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Wheelchairs or something to get around in???

Dennis Winebrenner | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

We do have a wheelchair accessible route, for non-motorized chairs that are 26 inches wide or narrower. Please call ahead and let us know of your arrival. We will make sure to accommodate your needs.

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Are you open the first week *or Wednesday of April?

Bam 310 | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

We will be open on Wednesdays through Sundays in April from 10 am to 4 pm. Please see our website for full details.

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Will you be open valentines day?

Angel Mejia | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

We are a seasonal operation - we are open April through November, Wednesday through Sunday. Please see our website for full details.

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Are your tours available this month? January? Tomorrow Jan 14/2018

Mini Ratra | Oct 12, 2018
Donna Drennon | Oct 12, 2018

Closed for the season

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I heard you were closed during the fastrack train renovation...true or false?

Karen Padilla | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

We will be open through the construction of the High Speed Rail project. While we are concerned about traffic patterns and congestion in the area during construction, we will remain open. We are on the National Register of Historic Places and will not be closed for construction.

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Do you have a tour at 1:00 on Sunday

Shirlee Messer | Oct 12, 2018
Alexis Cipolla | Oct 12, 2018

The hours start at the top of each hour starting at 11 am with the last tour at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday, weather permitting.

How much is the admission

Marisabel Lopez | Oct 12, 2018
Debra Plattner | Oct 12, 2018

2017 TOUR RATES ADULTS  -  $17 DISCOUNTED Rate - $15 for: Seniors aged 60+, college students with ID, active duty military with ID CHILDREN - $8 (ages 5 through 17) Children 4 and under are FREE

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When are your business hours

Samuel Olivares | Oct 12, 2018
Felicia Hensin | Oct 12, 2018

Closed today Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11AM–3PM Thursday 11AM–3PM Friday 11AM–3PM Saturday 10AM–4PM Sunday 10AM–4PM

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Are you open during December? If so what dates

Susan lockie | Oct 12, 2018
Baldassare Forestiere | Oct 12, 2018

We are open the first two weekends in December this year - December 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th

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Do they have student discounts? If so how much?

Suzanne | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

Yes - the student rate is $15 with a college ID. If you do not have your ID on you, we will quiz you a bit and then give you a discount.

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Are you open on tues

Rita Meyer | Oct 12, 2018
Forestiere Underground Gardens | Oct 12, 2018

We are closed on Tuesdays - open Wednesday through Sunday.

How much is it just to enter? No tour or anything?

Natalie Grijalva | Oct 12, 2017
Ganesh T S | Oct 12, 2017

It is a private property. You can go down to the lobby (which is underground) but you can't enter the other parts of the structure without a tour guide accompanying you.

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How much? What hours open?

Judith Foster | Oct 12, 2017
Forestiere Underground Gardens | May 14, 2022

Our admission rates for 2022 are as follows: Adults - $21 Seniors (60+) - $19 Military (w/ID) - $19 College Students (w/ID) - $19 Children (Ages 5-17) - $11 Please be sure to check our website (www.undergroundgardens.com) for up to date rates and hours of operation.

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