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Villa Petraia, watercolour by M. Nixon, publ. 1916.

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

Gardens & Villas of the Campagna Romana From formal to frivolous in spectacular settings

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Gardens of Madeira The garden of the Atlantic

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

Walking in Southern Bohemia From castle to castle in glorious countryside

" This is our fourth tour with MRT – all have been excellent, this one (if one has to select) arguably the best. The company was also most enjoyable, as it has been in the past. " Gardens & Villas of the Campagna Romana - From formal to frivolous in spectacular settings

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

" The itinerary was excellent. We saw a good mixture of splendid gardens and some quite strenuous walks. " Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic

" Being shown round Villa Cicogna Mozzoni by the current owner was a particular pleasure. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

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

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House & Garden tours