Martin Randall Travel is committed to providing the best planned, the best led and altogether the most fulfilling and enjoyable cultural tours available.

Pioneering and innovative, we have led the way with ideas and itineraries and by setting the benchmarks for customer service and administration.

99% traveller rating from over 1,000 independent reviews

Why travel with us?

Leading expertise

For 36 years we have been the most influential organisation in the field of cultural travel, offering an unequalled range of tours and events. Pioneering and innovative, we have led the way with ideas and itineraries and by setting the benchmarks for customer service and administration.

Privileged access

Special arrangements are a feature of our tours – for admission to places not generally open to travellers, for access outside public hours, for private concerts and extraordinary events. In innumerable ways, we lift our clients’ experience far above standards which are regarded as normal for tourists.

First-rate speakers

Expert speakers are a key ingredient in our tours. Academics, curators, writers, broadcasters and researchers, they are selected not only for their knowledge but also for their ability to communicate clearly and engagingly to a lay audience. Their brief is to enlighten and stimulate, not merely to inform.

Holiday protection

We provide full financial protection for our package holidays which include international flights, by way of our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL); and for those that do not include a flight, by way of a bond held by ABTOT – The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited.

Personal service

We aim for faultless administration from your first encounter with us to the end of the holiday, and beyond. We want you to come back again and again – as most of our clients do. We can provide options without international travel if you prefer to make your own arrangements.

Award-winning

Five consecutive years as Best Special Interest Holiday Company at the British Travel Awards (2015–19) reflects our commitment to excellence. With a remarkable 99% satisfaction rating from more than 1,100 independent reviews, our attention to detail and client care is unmatched.

Most of our tours run with between 10 and 20 participants. Our travellers are self-selected by common interests and an endorsement of our ethos. You are highly likely to find yourself among like-minded companions, whether travelling solo (as 50% of our clients do) or with a travel partner.

Value for money

The price includes nearly everything, not only the major ingredients such as hotel, transport and the costs of the lecturer and manager but also tips, drinks with meals, and airport taxes. The price published is the price you pay. You can secure your booking today with a 10% deposit.

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Culturally rewarding. Overall great experience.
Art of Japan. Visited numerous Buddha temples and art museums.
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Leesee
29 Oct 2018
Art Historians Potpourri
Art Historians Weekend in Taunton... 15 diverse Art Historical lectures delivered by 8 erudite Art Historians in an elegant and charming provincial Hotel.
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trojanadventurer
20 Feb 2017
One of the most memorable music culture tours I have completed
Martin Randell Travel's "Music in the Cotswolds" took place on 3 glorious spring days in arguably the most lovely area of England. This combined with the absolutely beautiful English music (played by world respected professionals) from medieval through 20th century, with interesting l...
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MJ
26 May 2018
This was a superb trip, with extraordinary musical performances in historic venues.
Martin Randall Travel delivers superior experiences. This was our eighth Martin Randall trip, and each has been superbly and meticulously organized. The trips that feature musical performances are utterly unique, with concerts arranged by Martin Randall Travel in stunningly beautiful and historic se...
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Susan
04 Jun 2017
Civilisations of Sicily
A comprehensive tour of many of the sites of Roman, Greek, Norman and Spanish origin. All well led by an excellent guide and helped by comfortable hotels with good food and wine. Confirmed that Sicily is a fascinating country to visit and Martin Randall laid on a very good tour.
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contented traveller
11 Apr 2017
Wonderful tour of the north of England, not spoiled by rainy weather!
Advertising material was accurate. Booking was easy. Tour guides were competent and friendly. The tour was not cheap but it was value for money as everything was included.
*****
Nell
07 Oct 2021
Art in Texas
Excellent tour operator. Certainly the best I've travelled with. You are a real person and treated as such. Throughout Covid they considered the people booked with them and endeavoured to do the best, they certainly succeeded.
*****
Irene
07 Mar 2022
The Hanseatic League.
A week touring the North East German coast looking at towns with Hanseatic connections.
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frequent traveller
06 Aug 2023
the word excellent can be applied to every part of this tour
Once again Martin Randall have clearly demonstated the care and expertise I now expect from a Tour Operater
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Raftis
07 May 2017
A unique and memorable experience
Martin Randall Travel fully deserves its reputation for creating unique and inventive experiences which last long in the memory.
*****
RJB
30 May 2022
Very interesting subject
Some of the day to day details were a bit random, timings too elastic.
Organisation excellent.
****
Fred
21 May 2023
IT DELIVERED A DREAM EXPERIENCE.
Wonderful personality, extremely well-organised and efficient. Keen to help whenever needed. Perfect for the job.
*****
Intrepid traveller
20 Jan 2017

Our most popular destinations

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We are delighted to publish a list of future cultural tours and events. Please click on the link below to view our programme for 2025 and 2026.

Travel with us later this year

September 2025

Frank Lloyd Wright, 5–15 September

Classical Greece, 6–15 September

Castles of Wales, 8–12 September

Walking to Santiago, 17–28 September

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 29 September–4 October

October 2025

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes, 2–8 October

The Ring in Berlin, 4–13 October

The Western Balkans, 6–19 October

In Churchill's Footsteps, 13–18 October

The Douro, 13–20 October

November 2025

Cyprus: stepping stone of history, 3–11 November

Granada & Cordoba, 3–10 November

Painted Palaces of Rajasthan, 4–16 November

Great Palaces of Italy, 5–14 November

Art History of Venice, 10–16 November

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