Guided tours
Discover the power of Dutch horticulture
World Horti Center is the global knowledge and innovation centre for international greenhouse horticulture. Each year, we welcome over 40,000 visitors from around the world. During a guided tour of around 90 minutes, specialized guides will present innovative solutions, leading companies, and our theme squares, which focus on key challenges in horticulture.
Choose your thematic tour
To offer you and your group the best possible experience, you can choose one of our four thematic tours or a combined tour in collaboration with Tomatoworld. Each tour offers a unique perspective on a specific aspect of the horticultural sector. Below, you can read more about the different tours and book the one that best suits your interests and background.
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Prefer more information first? Send an email to info@worldhorticenter.nl.
Introduction to Dutch Horticulture
This tour offers a broad overview of Dutch horticulture: how a greenhouse works, which basic techniques are used, and the role the sector plays on a global scale. The tour also provides an extensive focus on the World Horti Center concept – its structure, purpose, and the collaboration between entrepreneurs, educational institutions, research organizations, and government.
Who is it for?
Ideal for visitors with little or no prior knowledge of horticulture who want to get to know the sector better. Also suitable for international delegations and general business visitors.
Which theme squares are included?
I-Grow, HortiHeroes Startup Wall, Power of Plants, WaterWise, Value Chain, and Robotics & AI are part of this tour.
Collaboration – The Silent Power of Success
An in-depth tour focused on collaboration as the foundation of Dutch horticulture. You’ll discover how companies, competitors, government bodies, knowledge institutions, and educational organizations work together on innovation and solutions. World Horti Center itself is a living example of this: a breeding ground for horticultural innovations, with a focus on inspiration, connection and knowledge-sharing.
Who is it for?
This tour is ideal for government delegations, policymakers, educational and research institutions, and organizations involved in developing a horticultural cluster or region.
Which theme squares are included?
Cultivation for Compounds, HortiHeroes Startup Wall, Health, Robotics & AI, Energy, and Value Chain are part of this tour.
Technology – Smart Solutions in the Greenhouse
For those who want to understand and experience the technology behind horticulture. This tour focuses on the latest technologies in greenhouse construction, water management, energy efficiency, climate control, and automation. You’ll learn about today’s innovations and the solutions the sector is developing for the future.
Who is it for?
Growers, technical advisors, innovators, and engineers. Also interesting for parties looking to apply horticultural technology in other sectors – or bring external technologies into horticulture.
Which theme squares are included?
I-Grow, Robotics & AI, WaterWise en Energy are part of this tour.
Plant & Cultivation – Putting the Plant First
This tour is all about the plant. From breeding and crop protection to nutrients, water management, and plant health. You’ll gain insights into the latest developments and techniques for monitoring and improving plants, as well as for making them more resistant. This tour helps you adopt a plant-centric mindset and apply it in practice.
Who is it for?
For professionals with an agricultural or biological background: growers, advisors, researchers, and specialists in plant health or cultivation techniques.
Which theme squares are included?
Cultivation for Compounds, Health, Power of Plants, WaterWise and Value Chain are part of this tour.
Combined tour: Taste & Feel Tour
This combined tour starts at World Horti Center, where you’ll take part in one of the thematic tours (please select your preferred tour in the booking form below). After your visit to World Horti Center, you’ll head to Tomatoworld, where you’ll arrive just five minutes later. Here, an experience in a high-tech field lab awaits, with a focus on data-driven cultivation and robotics. An expert guide will explain how Dutch growers cultivate their products in innovative ways. You’ll see bumblebees in action and feel how the tomato plants grow in an ideal climate. Once all your questions about cultivation and technology have been answered, you’ll enter the Tomatoworld “candy store”, where, during the season, you can taste various tomato varieties. You’ll also learn more about the characteristics and possible uses of these varieties.
Please note: transportation between World Horti Center and Tomatoworld is not included – you must arrange your own transport.
Practical information
What’s the duration of a tour?
A tour takes approximately 90 minutes. We recommend scheduling at least 2.5 hours for your visit. The guided tour is an inspiring introduction, but there’s much more to discover at World Horti Center. After the tour, you’re free to explore our building independently, to learn more about top-level companies and dive deeper into specific themes.
What are the costs of a tour?
- General/thematic tour: €650 per group
- Combined tour Taste & Feel: €950 per group
- All prices are excluding VAT
How large can a group be?
Each tour can accommodate up to 20 participants. For larger groups, please contact us to receive a customized offer.
Book your tour
You can book your tour by filling out the form below. Choose a date and time, and we’ll see you soon at World Horti Center! Would you like more information first? Send an e-mail to info@worldhorticenter.nl. Our team will be happy to assist you.