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ECHO’s Bookstore and Nursery are open

Tuesday through Friday, 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-3pm.

Global Farm Tour Schedule

May through December: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30am only
Closed Sundays and Mondays

January-April: Tuesday, Friday, 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:30am only
Closed Sundays and Mondays

*Please allow at least 2 hours for this attraction.

ECHO Global Farm Tour

Our Global Farm is anything but typical. Through our tour, you’ll experience farming at its most creative, with unique demonstrations, plants, and techniques being used to help farmers and urban gardeners in developing countries.

There are seven different settings on our farm, with crops, techniques, and animals from around the world. ECHO is home to one of the largest collections of tropical food plants in the United States. Plus, our Urban Garden is a tour standout, with some unconventional, but effective ways to grow crops where there’s little to no soil.

ECHO Appropriate Technology Village Tour

Appropriate Technology Tour Schedule

11:30 am Fridays Only

Please purchase tickets in advance for the best rate.

Our Anderson Appropriate Technology Center is applied science at its best. Our facility is a unique working space focused on demonstrating, researching, and building tools/techniques that solve problems for small-scale farmers around the world.

In this tour, you’ll discover how simple technologies from local or recycled materials can improve food, water, and shelter for millions of people. These technologies include transforming sand into water filters, manure into energy, and bicycles into power tools. Beyond technical ingenuity, you’ll learn how food goes from the field to the market, and how we’re using simple solutions to change lives.

Tour Admission

*Online Special Rates

These prices are not available on your tour date at our ticket counters. Please purchase tickets 24 hours in advance to receive the online rate.

$ 12

50*

Each

Discounts available for seniors 65+ and groups of 10 or more.

$ 8

00*

Each

Applies to children from 6-17. Children 5 & under are admitted free.

$ 10

50*

Each

Please request this discount if it applies.

Please contact Rachel Carlucci at 239.567.3302 or email rcarlucci@echonet.org to make a reservation for groups of 10 or more people.

Make a day or week out of your visit! Stay close to ECHO with one of our lodging partners.

Schedule a group or school tour today.

What they're saying on TripAdvisor

ECHO Global Farm Tours

As featured on:

"Went with friends here and signed up for the 2 hour tour. Our guide Dennis was great. The tour is 2 hours but is a nice leisurely stroll. They have a 7 seater golf cart if you have walking difficulties. "

Mike T

"Such an interesting tour. Showcases the work of people who are actually making a difference in the lives of many in the world! We tasted a number of unusual plants and learned a lot about different farming techniques. Opens eyes to the experiences of others..."

Harvey H

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frequently asked questions

What are ticket prices on the day of my tour?

Tickets purchased on the day of the tour are as follows:

Adults: $20 + tax
Seniors: $17.50 + tax
Youth: Ages 6-17 $12 + tax
Family: Parents and kids under 18: $50 + tax.

How can I get the online rate?

Tickets purchased online will benefit from our online special rate.

Adults: $12.50 + tax
Seniors: $10.50 + tax
Youth: Ages 6-17 $8 + tax

Are reservations necessary?

We strongly encourage advanced, online ticket purchases.

Groups of ten or more:
Due to limited space and to ensure the best experience, groups of ten or more must reserve a group tour.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a group or school tour, contact Rachel Carlucci by email or call (239) 567-3302.

When should I arrive?

We recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. During peak tourist season in Southwest Florida (January to April) you may want to arrive earlier. Unfortunately, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a spot and may not join once the tour has left the Visitor Center.

How long are the tours?

Please allow at least 2 hours for each of the tours.

How do I get there?

Located near I-75, just minutes from historic downtown Fort Myers, the ECHO Global Farm is one of Southwest Florida’s top tourist destinations.

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Are there special accommodations for those who have trouble walking?

Our tours are walking tours, however special accommodations can be made for those with mobility challenges. Contact us before you come if you have concerns; we want to ensure your best experience possible.

Can you take the tours without a tour guide?

UNFORTUNATELY, NO: Both the Global Farm and the Anderson Appropriate Technology Center are working spaces with ongoing research, training, and farm activity.

*For your safety, self-guided tours are not permissible at any time.*

Are pets allowed to go on the tour with you?

ECHO’s Policy on Pets and Service Animals

SERVICE ANIMALS

ECHO is an active research facility. Therefore, only required service animals can be allowed on the property.

PETS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT COMPANIONS

For the safety of all of our guests, we cannot allow any pets or emotional support animals anywhere on the farm. Thank you for your help in keeping your pets safe while you visit ECHO.

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Visit ECHO

Tuesday through Friday, 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-3pm.

Global Farm Tour Schedule

ECHO Global Farm Tour

ECHO Appropriate Technology Village Tour

Appropriate Technology Tour Schedule

Tour Admission

*Online Special Rates

Adults (18+)

Youth (6-17)

Seniors (65+)

Groups of 10 or more

Make a day or week out of your visit! Stay close to ECHO with one of our lodging partners.

Schedule a group or school tour today.

What they're saying on TripAdvisor

Make it a Getaway!

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SERVICE ANIMALS

PETS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT COMPANIONS

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