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Rome, Belvedere courtyard at the Vatican palace, copper engraving 1750 by T. Bowles.

House & Garden tours

From great historical gardens to the private oases of garden designers and homeowners, our house and garden tours offer an escape from the urban environment. The focus spans classical forms of domestic architecture, where country houses, villas and private gardens act as places of refuge, freedom and self-expression, to brilliant modern public spaces, designed to keep the preoccupations of the city at a distance.

We offer the chance to explore every aspect of the garden and its environs, from great Renaissance creations in Italy and France to the cultural traditions of Japan’s exquisite temple gardens; from famous gardens and little-known treasures in the northern counties of Scotland, to the wild flora of Portugal and the allure of Tuscany. Privileged access is a feature, with contributions from garden designers, homeowners and head gardeners.

Browse House & Garden tours

Cruising the Douro Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Walking in Southern Bohemia From castle to castle in glorious countryside

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

" Gerald Luckhurst was a fantastic lecturer. Great depth of knowledge, wonderful communication skills, a delightful sense of humour. " Cruising the Douro - Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

" Both the guide and the tour manager were excellent. " Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

" From the very beginning everything was very efficient and well organised. " Walking in Southern Bohemia - From castle to castle in glorious countryside

" The itinerary was pretty extraordinary, particularly the days spent in Kyoto where we delved deeply into the gardens and temples there, establishing a rhythm that was completely absorbing and transporting. " Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

" The itinerary was spot on; simply delightful. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

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House & Garden tours