Villa Petraia, watercolour by M. Nixon, publ. 1916.
House & Garden tours and events
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.
More House & Garden tours and events
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Both the guide and the tour manager were excellent. "
Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas
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A wonderful lecturer – we often have heard of him and he never disappoints. His talks enhanced the concerts a great deal. "
The Schubertiade - Music and mountains in the Vorarlberg
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We keep coming back to Martin Randall Travel because you are the best. "
Norman Conquest and Plantagenet Power - Great castles and churches of south-east England
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Excellent - the tour got better and better as the week progressed. We couldn't have been better looked after. "
The Douro - From Porto to Pinhão
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John was an excellent speaker and his lectures were fascinating. "
Hamburg: Opera & 'Elphi' - Music, art & architecture in Germany’s second city