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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.

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Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

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

Gardens of Madeira The garden of the Atlantic

Great Houses of the North Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

" The variety of gardens was very thoughtfully chosen. The range and variety of types of garden from the 16th to the 20th century was beautifully illustrated. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

" Having Martin as lecturer with such intimate knowledge of the region, with so many historic and current connections to the area, was a treat. " Cruising the Douro - Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

" 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

" We are dedicated fans of Martin Randall Travel. We love the emphasis on history, art, and culture. Getting to travel with a small like-minded group is a treat. We look forward to more trips with MRT. " Great Houses of the North - Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

" Our lecturer was really excellent. Her knowledge of all the places we visited was so good and imparted with great wit. " Chichester & the South Downs - Great houses & gardens

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House & Garden tours