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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

Early Music in Northern Italy Museums and private collections, with recitals

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

Great Gardens of Southern England Horticulture historical and contemporary

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

" Being granted access to private collections, I saw keyboard instruments I had never heard of before, and heard them played, so I was delighted! " Early Music in Northern Italy - Museums and private collections, with recitals

" Yoko brought the gardens to life! Her knowledge was extensive and her explanations clear and interesting. " Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

" Well planned. Excellent academic and organisational staff. Always an interesting group of fellow voyeurs. Privileged visits and experiences. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" Well planned and extremely enjoyable. A great variety of gardens which were all beautiful in their individual way. " Great Gardens of Southern England - Horticulture historical and contemporary

" The tour was near perfect. I throughly enjoyed everything that we visited. The area is one of outstanding natural beauty. " Chichester & the South Downs - Great houses & gardens

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House & Garden tours