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Sir Christopher Wren, polymath and starchitect – three online talks by Simon Thurley

posted on 18/05/23
Sir Christopher Wren, polymath and starchitect – three online talks by Simon Thurley Read more

European Cinema and the Short Story: From Maupassant to Munro – five online talks by Pasquale Iannone

posted on 05/05/23
European Cinema and the Short Story: From Maupassant to Munro – five online talks by Pasquale Iannone Read more

Reinventing the North – a virtual journey – five online talks by Chris Moss

posted on 05/05/23
Reinventing the North – a virtual journey – five online talks by Chris Moss Read more

Medieval Germany: Treasures of the Holy Roman Empire – six online talks by Dr Ulrike Ziegler

posted on 03/04/23
Medieval Germany: Treasures of the Holy Roman Empire – six online talks by Dr Ulrike Ziegler Read more

Read our Update: April 2023

posted on 27/03/23
Read our Update: April 2023 Read more

MRT celebrates 1,000 AITO reviews with a 99% rating

posted on 28/02/23
MRT celebrates 1,000 AITO reviews with a 99% rating Read more

Iconic Italian Design: Five Perfect Partnerships – five online talks by Dr Philippa Joseph

posted on 07/02/23
Iconic Italian Design: Five Perfect Partnerships – five online talks by Dr Philippa Joseph Read more

Hadrian’s Wall: the hidden history of a Roman frontier

posted on 27/01/23
Hadrian’s Wall: the hidden history of a Roman frontier Read more

Read our Winter Update

posted on 13/12/22
Read our Winter Update Read more

Ivory, Apes, and Peacocks: Luxury, Trade and Exchange in the Ancient World – six online talks by Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

posted on 05/12/22
Ivory, Apes, and Peacocks: Luxury, Trade and Exchange in the Ancient World – six online talks by Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Read more

Railway Romance: literature and culture of a British love affair – five online talks by Andrew Martin

posted on 05/12/22
Railway Romance: literature and culture of a British love affair – five online talks by Andrew Martin Read more

Modern China: History, Economics and Society since 1949 – five online talks by Professor Kerry Brown

posted on 26/10/22
Modern China: History, Economics and Society since 1949 – five online talks by Professor Kerry Brown Read more

The rise and fall of the Italian Renaissance – six online talks by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott

posted on 26/09/22
The rise and fall of the Italian Renaissance – six online talks by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott Read more

Read our Autumn Update

posted on 07/09/22
Read our Autumn Update Read more

Handel in London – four online talks by Richard Wigmore

posted on 17/08/22
Handel in London – four online talks by Richard Wigmore Read more

Operas and Places – five online talks by Simon Rees

posted on 17/08/22
Operas and Places – five online talks by Simon Rees Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2024

last updated on 01/06/2023
Cultural tours departing in 2024 Read more

The Ancient Greeks: A Short Global History – five online talks by Professor Antony Spawforth

posted on 29/07/22
The Ancient Greeks: A Short Global History – five online talks by Professor Antony Spawforth Read more

A letter from MRT speaker Ian Colvin

posted on 27/07/22
A letter from MRT speaker Ian Colvin Read more

Neanderthals: the history and science of our closest hominin relations – four online talks by Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes

posted on 18/07/22
Neanderthals: the history and science of our closest hominin relations – four online talks by Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes Read more

A history of Romanesque in six buildings – six online talks by John McNeill

posted on 18/07/22
A history of Romanesque in six buildings – six online talks by John McNeill Read more

Read our Summer Update

posted on 24/06/22
Read our Summer Update Read more

An Architectural History of Modern Britain – five online talks by Steven Parissien

posted on 23/05/22
An Architectural History of Modern Britain – five online talks by Steven Parissien Read more

The History and Myth of Arabia – six online talks by Dr Peter Webb

posted on 23/05/22
The History and Myth of Arabia – six online talks by Dr Peter Webb Read more

Celebrating William Byrd – A Festival of Music in Lincolnshire (1–5 July 2023)

posted on 17/05/22
Celebrating William Byrd – A Festival of Music in Lincolnshire (1–5 July 2023) Read more

Russia’s ‘accursed questions’ – five online talks by Professor Simon Dixon

posted on 11/05/22
Russia’s ‘accursed questions’ – five online talks by Professor Simon Dixon Read more

Musicians on Music – five online talks and discussions with eight musicians

posted on 28/04/22
Musicians on Music – five online talks and discussions with eight musicians Read more

Read our Spring Update

posted on 25/03/22
Read our Spring Update Read more

Neolithic Peru to present-day Patagonia – six online talks on the history and culture of Andean Latin America

posted on 21/03/22
Neolithic Peru to present-day Patagonia – six online talks on the history and culture of Andean Latin America Read more

Mitteleuropa: History and Memory – six online talks

posted on 21/01/22
Mitteleuropa: History and Memory – six online talks Read more

Loot and Plunder: A History of Acquisition in Six Episodes by Hugh Doherty

posted on 21/01/22
Loot and Plunder: A History of Acquisition in Six Episodes by Hugh Doherty Read more

Songs of Travel – Martin Randall on the impact of Covid-19 on cultural travel

posted on 20/12/21
Songs of Travel – Martin Randall on the impact of Covid-19 on cultural travel Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2023

last updated on 12/05/23
Cultural tours departing in 2023 Read more

Renaissance Painting in Venice: Artists and Subjects – six online talks by Dr Susan Steer and Dr Michael Douglas-Scott

posted on 16/12/21
Renaissance Painting in Venice: Artists and Subjects – six online talks by Dr Susan Steer and Dr Michael Douglas-Scott Read more

The Age of Power: Science and Globalization in the 18th century – five online talks by Patricia Fara

posted on 26/10/22
The Age of Power: Science and Globalization in the 18th century – five online talks by Patricia Fara Read more

The Queen’s Pictures: the formation and display of the Royal Collection – five online talks by Desmond Shawe-Taylor

posted on 13/12/21
The Queen’s Pictures: the formation and display of the Royal Collection – five online talks by Desmond Shawe-Taylor Read more

Art and Architecture of Andalucía – five online talks by Dr Philippa Joseph

posted on 01/12/21
Art and Architecture of Andalucía – five online talks by Dr Philippa Joseph Read more

Franz Schubert: Six Years in Life – six online talks by Richard Wigmore

posted on 30/11/21
Franz Schubert: Six Years in Life – six online talks by Richard Wigmore Read more

Art and music in the age of Impressionism – five online talks by Patrick Bade

posted on 17/11/21
Art and music in the age of Impressionism – five online talks by Patrick Bade Read more

Gods Above, Gods Below: the Supernatural World of Ancient Mesopotamia – six online talks by Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

posted on 26/10/21
Gods Above, Gods Below: the Supernatural World of Ancient Mesopotamia – six online talks by Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Read more

Five great medieval buildings in context – five online talks by John McNeill

posted on 04/10/21
Five great medieval buildings in context – five online talks by John McNeill Read more

German genius, from Gothic to Gropius

posted on 06/09/21
German genius, from Gothic to Gropius Read more

Australian Indigenous Art Tours in 2022

posted on 04/08/21
Australian Indigenous Art Tours in 2022 Read more

Japan: Art & Society – a five-part multi-speaker webinar series

posted on 29/06/21
Japan: Art & Society – a five-part multi-speaker webinar series Read more

Unsparing gazes: visions of America from colonial times to the present – four online talks by Mary Lynn Riley

posted on 29/06/21
Unsparing gazes: visions of America from colonial times to the present – four online talks by Mary Lynn Riley Read more

The Raj Revisited: Perceptions and Perspectives – five online talks by Raaja Bhasin

posted on 24/05/21
The Raj Revisited: Perceptions and Perspectives – five online talks by Raaja Bhasin Read more

J. S. Bach’s Choral Masterpieces – five online talks by Richard Wigmore

posted on 17/05/21
J. S. Bach’s Choral Masterpieces – five online talks by Richard Wigmore Read more

Operas and Places – five online talks by Simon Rees

posted on 11/05/21
Operas and Places – five online talks by Simon Rees Read more

Six Rulers, Six Palaces – six online talks by medievalist Hugh Doherty

posted on 11/05/21
Six Rulers, Six Palaces – six online talks by medievalist Hugh Doherty Read more

Fiona Charrington, our Chief Executive, appears on Sky News

posted on 04/05/21
Fiona Charrington, our Chief Executive, appears on Sky News Read more

Building London – three online talks by Martin Randall

posted on 19/04/21
Building London – three online talks by Martin Randall Read more

The Operas of Mozart – five online talks by Ian Page

posted on 13/04/21
The Operas of Mozart – five online talks by Ian Page Read more

Renaissance Masterpieces, Further Mysteries – six online talks by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott

posted on 13/04/21
Renaissance Masterpieces, Further Mysteries – six online talks by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott Read more

The Silk Road: faiths, fortunes and empires – six online talks by Dr Peter Webb

posted on 16/03/21
The Silk Road: faiths, fortunes and empires – six online talks by Dr Peter Webb Read more

Aspects of Art – eight online talks by eight authoritative speakers

posted on 11/02/21
Aspects of Art – eight online talks by eight authoritative speakers Read more

Wagner’s Ring – five online talks by Barry Millington

posted on 29/01/21
Wagner’s Ring – five online talks by Barry Millington Read more

Makers of Versailles: from Glory and Excess to Revolution and Resurrection – four online talks by Professor Antony Spawforth

posted on 29/01/21
Makers of Versailles: from Glory and Excess to Revolution and Resurrection – four online talks by Professor Antony Spawforth Read more

The English Medieval Parish Church – six online talks by John McNeill

posted on 29/01/21
The English Medieval Parish Church – six online talks by John McNeill Read more

Musings on Music – an eight-part multi-speaker webinar series

posted on 29/01/21
Musings on Music – an eight-part multi-speaker webinar series Read more

Upcoming online talks with MRT speakers

last updated on 05/05/23
Upcoming online talks with MRT speakers Read more

Beethoven’s Nine, A Spiritual Journey – five online talks by Richard Wigmore

posted on 05/01/21
Beethoven’s Nine, A Spiritual Journey – five online talks by Richard Wigmore Read more

From Mycenae to Mysore: Epic Stories in Ancient Greece, India, and the Middle East – six online talks by Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

posted on 05/01/21
From Mycenae to Mysore: Epic Stories in Ancient Greece, India, and the Middle East – six online talks by Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Read more

New Culture Days for 2021

posted on 16/12/20
New Culture Days for 2021 Read more

Renaissance Masterpieces, Eternal Mysteries – eight online talks by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott

posted on 18/11/20
Renaissance Masterpieces, Eternal Mysteries – eight online talks by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott Read more

MRT lecturer Marc Millon savours the spirit of Italy in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

posted on 17/11/20
MRT lecturer Marc Millon savours the spirit of Italy in Friuli-Venezia Giulia Read more

A Cretan Way of Life: The Meze Table, by Rosemary Barron

posted on 09/10/20
A Cretan Way of Life: The Meze Table, by Rosemary Barron Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2022

last updated on 02/09/22
Cultural tours departing in 2022 Read more

New tours for 2021

posted on 06/10/20
New tours for 2021 Read more

Tours departing in October and November 2020

posted on 05/10/20
Tours departing in October and November 2020 Read more

Travel insurance policy comparison

posted on 02/10/20
Travel insurance policy comparison Read more

Our first tour departure since March 2020

posted on 18/09/20
Our first tour departure since March 2020 Read more

'It was Jacopo Tintoretto who made me an art historian', by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott

posted on 14/09/20
'It was Jacopo Tintoretto who made me an art historian', by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott Read more

We will travel again

posted on 11/08/20
We will travel again Read more

London Days this autumn

posted on 07/08/20
London Days this autumn Read more

The parish church at Kilpeck in Herefordshire, with John McNeill

posted on 30/06/20
The parish church at Kilpeck in Herefordshire, with John McNeill Read more

Modern Art on the Côte d'Azur, with Mary Lynn Riley

posted on 15/06/20
Modern Art on the Côte d'Azur, with Mary Lynn Riley Read more

Brunel’s design and construction of Nightingale’s hospital in the Crimea, by Anthony Lambert

posted on 12/06/20
Brunel’s design and construction of Nightingale’s hospital in the Crimea, by Anthony Lambert Read more

The Admiralty in St Petersburg: l’architecture parlante, by Dr Alexey Makhrov

posted on 02/06/20
The Admiralty in St Petersburg: l’architecture parlante, by Dr Alexey Makhrov Read more

The anniversary of Bartók’s 'Duke Bluebeard’s Castle', by Dr John Allison

posted on 27/05/20
The anniversary of Bartók’s 'Duke Bluebeard’s Castle', by Dr John Allison Read more

Gently by gulet, by Jeremy Seal

posted on 20/05/20
Gently by gulet, by Jeremy Seal Read more

Postcards from Palestine

posted on 18/05/20
Postcards from Palestine Read more

'Etrogs, flowers and chocolates', with Gijs van Hensbergen

posted on 14/05/20
'Etrogs, flowers and chocolates', with Gijs van Hensbergen Read more

A preview of our 'Two Spains' tour, with Giles Tremlett

posted on 13/05/20
A preview of our 'Two Spains' tour, with Giles Tremlett Read more

‘O for a beaker full of the warm South’, with Marc Millon

posted on 11/05/20
‘O for a beaker full of the warm South’, with Marc Millon Read more

At one with the Gods

posted on 11/05/20
At one with the Gods Read more

'Travel Titan', an interview with Martin Randall

posted on 09/05/20
'Travel Titan', an interview with Martin Randall Read more

Gardens at home – London, Giverny, Capri

posted on 07/05/20
Gardens at home – London, Giverny, Capri Read more

'The Noisiest Spring', by Raaja Bhasin

posted on 06/05/20
'The Noisiest Spring', by Raaja Bhasin Read more

A Menu from Friuli-Venezia Giulia

posted on 04/05/20
A Menu from Friuli-Venezia Giulia Read more

Travels with John McNeill

posted on 01/05/20
Travels with John McNeill Read more

The shock of the new: a Renaissance gem in Trogir cathedral, by Dr Ffiona Gilmore-Eaves

posted on 29/04/20
The shock of the new: a Renaissance gem in Trogir cathedral, by Dr Ffiona Gilmore-Eaves Read more

Love in a cold climate

posted on 27/04/20
Love in a cold climate Read more

Olivetti: Corporate Beneficence and Design Excellence, by Dr Philippa Joseph

posted on 23/04/20
Olivetti: Corporate Beneficence and Design Excellence, by Dr Philippa Joseph Read more

Opera at home

posted on 22/04/20
Opera at home Read more

Martin Randall Festivals: Repeat performances welcome!

posted on 21/04/20
Martin Randall Festivals: Repeat performances welcome! Read more

Armchair travel: Barnaby Rogerson introduces his six favourite travel books

posted on 20/04/20
Armchair travel: Barnaby Rogerson introduces his six favourite travel books Read more

Architecture at home

posted on 14/04/20
Architecture at home Read more

Beyond Bauhaus: Germany’s modern architecture

posted on 13/04/20
Beyond Bauhaus: Germany’s modern architecture Read more

More talks from our London Lecture Afternoon

posted on 12/04/20
More talks from our London Lecture Afternoon Read more

Music at home

posted on 09/04/20
Music at home Read more

The Alentejo: peaceful, pretty and perfect for polyphony

posted on 08/04/20
The Alentejo: peaceful, pretty and perfect for polyphony Read more

Martin Randall: A life filled with music

posted on 07/04/20
Martin Randall: A life filled with music Read more

London galleries and museums at home

posted on 06/04/20
London galleries and museums at home Read more

Talks from our London Lecture Afternoon

posted on 03/04/20
Talks from our London Lecture Afternoon Read more

Literature and theatre at home

posted on 31/03/20
Literature and theatre at home Read more

New publications by our Lecturers

posted on 30/03/20
New publications by our Lecturers Read more

Why Cyprus?

posted on 27/03/20
Why Cyprus? Read more

Hindsgavl or Lofoten: Two contrasting music festivals in Scandinavia

posted on 26/03/20
Hindsgavl or Lofoten: Two contrasting music festivals in Scandinavia Read more

Meet our Client Relationship Team – No Robots Here

posted on 24/03/20
Meet our Client Relationship Team – No Robots Here Read more

A message from Martin Randall

posted on 19/03/20
A message from Martin Randall Read more

London Lecture Afternoon 2020

posted on 17/03/20
London Lecture Afternoon 2020 Read more

Iconography of Power

posted on 20/02/20
Iconography of Power Read more

Travelling with MRT in the coming months

last updated on 04/04/22
Travelling with MRT in the coming months Read more

Gastronomy tours in 2020

posted on 14/02/20
Gastronomy tours in 2020 Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2021

last updated on 02/12/21
Cultural tours departing in 2021 Read more

Art and archaeology exhibitions around the world in 2020

posted on 16/01/20
Art and archaeology exhibitions around the world in 2020 Read more

Martin Randall in conversation with Adrian Bridge

Posted on 02/12/19
Martin Randall in conversation with Adrian Bridge Read more

MRT wins Best Special Interest Holiday Company at 2019 British Travel Awards

Posted on 28/11/19
MRT wins Best Special Interest Holiday Company at 2019 British Travel Awards Read more

Forgotten Masters: Indian Painting for the East India Company at the Wallace Collection

posted on 25/11/19
Forgotten Masters: Indian Painting for the East India Company at the Wallace Collection Read more

Timothy Ridout selected as BBC New Generation Artist 2019

posted on 07/11/19
Timothy Ridout selected as BBC New Generation Artist 2019 Read more

Building bridges over troubled history by Tour Manager Michael Harrison

Posted on 24/10/19
Building bridges over troubled history by Tour Manager Michael Harrison Read more

MRT update their policy on single-use plastic water bottles

Posted on 18/10/19
MRT update their policy on single-use plastic water bottles Read more

Tour departures exclusively for solo travellers in 2020

Posted on 11/10/19
Tour departures exclusively for solo travellers in 2020 Read more

Beethoven events in 2020

Posted on 27/09/19
Beethoven events in 2020 Read more

MRT to exhibit at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter 2019

Posted on 25/09/19
MRT to exhibit at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter 2019 Read more

No Take-Away from Cambodia

Posted on 06/09/19
No Take-Away from Cambodia Read more

Important: in case of a no-deal Brexit

posted on 04/09/19
Important: in case of a no-deal Brexit Read more

Finding Ruskin by MRT's Kelly Ward

posted on 27/08/19
Finding Ruskin by MRT's Kelly Ward Read more

Palladianism in Southern England by MRT Lecturer Dr Michael Douglas-Scott

posted on 22/08/19
Palladianism in Southern England by MRT Lecturer Dr Michael Douglas-Scott Read more

South American Sublime, by MRT lecturer Chris Moss

posted on 09/08/19
South American Sublime, by MRT lecturer Chris Moss Read more

Tour combinations for 2020

posted on 24/07/19
Tour combinations for 2020 Read more

Islamic art at the V&A and British Museum

posted on 24/07/19
Islamic art at the V&A and British Museum Read more

Our 2019 London Lecture Afternoon

posted on 12/07/19
Our 2019 London Lecture Afternoon Read more

Tasteful tours of Europe's finest wine regions

posted on 03/07/19
Tasteful tours of Europe's finest wine regions Read more

MRT nominated in British Travel Awards 2019

posted on 02/07/19
MRT nominated in British Travel Awards 2019 Read more

The Stuarts: a dysfunctional royal dynasty, 1603-1715

posted on 24/06/19
The Stuarts: a dysfunctional royal dynasty, 1603-1715 Read more

Behind the scenes at 'Music in Bologna'

posted on 20/06/19
Behind the scenes at 'Music in Bologna' Read more

Lift up your heads, ye lasting doors, they sing...

posted on 17/05/19
Lift up your heads, ye lasting doors, they sing... Read more

The Romantics in little-known Venice

posted on 29/04/19
The Romantics in little-known Venice Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2020

posted on 18/04/19
Cultural tours departing in 2020 Read more

Our Christmas tours for 2019

posted on 16/04/19
Our Christmas tours for 2019 Read more

Martin Randall Festival musicians win at 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards

posted on 11/04/19
Martin Randall Festival musicians win at 2019 BBC Music Magazine Awards Read more

Green escapes in London’s Square Mile

posted on 10/04/19
Green escapes in London’s Square Mile Read more

A taste of Gastronomic Puglia

posted on 09/04/19
A taste of Gastronomic Puglia Read more

‘Stone on Stone: The Men Who Built The Cathedrals’ by MRT lecturer Imogen Corrigan

posted on 08/04/19
‘Stone on Stone: The Men Who Built The Cathedrals’ by MRT lecturer Imogen Corrigan Read more

‘Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light’ exhibition at The National Gallery

posted on 27/03/19
‘Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light’ exhibition at The National Gallery Read more

Unravelling the layers of Delhi's history, by MRT lecturer Dr Giles Tillotson

posted on 20/03/19
Unravelling the layers of Delhi's history, by MRT lecturer Dr Giles Tillotson Read more

Epicurus and Asclepius, en route to Arcadia

posted on 18/03/19
Epicurus and Asclepius, en route to Arcadia Read more

VOCES8 perform as part of Rachel Podger's ‘A Guardian Angel’ collaboration

posted on 15/03/19
VOCES8 perform as part of Rachel Podger's ‘A Guardian Angel’ collaboration Read more

HALI London, 24-30 June 2019

posted on 14/03/19
HALI London, 24-30 June 2019 Read more

J.S. Bach: a journey of music and place

posted on 07/03/19
J.S. Bach: a journey of music and place Read more

Decanting the Wines of Tuscany: traditional and modern

posted on 28/02/19
Decanting the Wines of Tuscany: traditional and modern Read more

Palestine uncovered with Felicity Cobbing

posted on 25/02/19
Palestine uncovered with Felicity Cobbing Read more

London Days with Ollie Randall

posted on 21/02/19
London Days with Ollie Randall Read more

'The Story of Greece and Rome' by MRT Lecturer Professor Antony Spawforth

posted on 30/01/19
'The Story of Greece and Rome' by MRT Lecturer Professor Antony Spawforth Read more

MRT lecturer Dr Paul Bahn consults on BBC2's How Art Began

posted on 25/01/19
MRT lecturer Dr Paul Bahn consults on BBC2's How Art Began Read more

Martin's Musings

posted on 21/01/19
Martin's Musings Read more

MRT expert Henry Hurst’s Classical Turkey highlights

posted on 17/01/19
MRT expert Henry Hurst’s Classical Turkey highlights Read more

Culinary culture in Italy’s Le Marche

posted on 11/12/18
Culinary culture in Italy’s Le Marche Read more

MRT sponsors Bonhams exhibition, 'Voyages: A Journey in Books'

posted on 5/12/18
MRT sponsors Bonhams exhibition, 'Voyages: A Journey in Books' Read more

MRT wins Gold at the 2018 British Travel Awards

posted on 29/11/18
MRT wins Gold at the 2018 British Travel Awards Read more

5 great places to visit in Bolivia for cultural and natural highlights

posted on 29/11/18
5 great places to visit in Bolivia for cultural and natural highlights Read more

Ancient history of the Near East with Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

posted on 12/11/18
Ancient history of the Near East with Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Read more

Rachel Podger wins Gramophone Artist of the Year 2018

posted on 19/10/18
Rachel Podger wins Gramophone Artist of the Year 2018 Read more

Dr Jamie Greenbaum on leading China's Silk Road Cities for QAGOMA

posted on 16/10/18
Dr Jamie Greenbaum on leading China's Silk Road Cities for QAGOMA Read more

Mid-week and weekend chamber music events

posted on 21/09/18
Mid-week and weekend chamber music events Read more

We open more doors than Casanova

posted on 18/09/18
We open more doors than Casanova Read more

Tour combinations for 2019

posted on 23/08/18
Tour combinations for 2019 Read more

Our Christmas tours for 2018

posted on 23/08/18
Our Christmas tours for 2018 Read more

Mantegna & Bellini at the National Gallery

posted on 09/08/18
Mantegna & Bellini at the National Gallery Read more

Liverpool Symposium – Conservation & Heritage

posted on 08/08/18
Liverpool Symposium – Conservation & Heritage Read more

5 great places to visit in Slovenia

posted on 30/07/18
5 great places to visit in Slovenia Read more

Belgium’s finest art cities, from Antwerp to Brussels

posted on 30/07/18
Belgium’s finest art cities, from Antwerp to Brussels Read more

Solo tours for 2019 include Jordan & the Côte d'Azur

posted on 13/07/18
Solo tours for 2019 include Jordan & the Côte d'Azur Read more

MRT nominated for British Travel and Telegraph Travel Awards 2018

posted on 02/07/18
MRT nominated for British Travel and Telegraph Travel Awards 2018 Read more

Living history and the Indian Mutiny

posted on 29/06/18
Living history and the Indian Mutiny Read more

Tours to Germany's UNESCO sites in 2019

posted on 26/06/18
Tours to Germany's UNESCO sites in 2019 Read more

Slovenia: a history of the nation

posted on 08/06/18
Slovenia: a history of the nation Read more

Crete: a legendary island where gastronomy meets diet

posted 30/05/18
Crete: a legendary island where gastronomy meets diet Read more

A royal collection of cultural tours for 2018

posted on 18/05/18
A royal collection of cultural tours for 2018 Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2019

posted on 15/05/18
Cultural tours departing in 2019 Read more

Dr Thomas-Leo True describes highlights of the Italian Marches

posted on 27/04/18
Dr Thomas-Leo True describes highlights of the Italian Marches Read more

Vietnam – some war, mainly peace

posted on 26/04/18
Vietnam – some war, mainly peace Read more

Preview our London Lecture Afternoons

posted on 18/04/18
Preview our London Lecture Afternoons Read more

Martin Randall Travel sponsors Medici Concerts: Piers Lane – win 2 free tickets

posted on 12/04/18
Martin Randall Travel sponsors Medici Concerts: Piers Lane – win 2 free tickets Read more

Naoshima: island of the Yellow Pumpkin

posted on 29/03/18
Naoshima: island of the Yellow Pumpkin Read more

Albanian adventures by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry

posted on 27/03/18
Albanian adventures by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry Read more

Win two places on The National Gallery's 'Prince of instruments: The lute in art' event

posted on 22/03/18
Win two places on The National Gallery's 'Prince of instruments: The lute in art' event Read more

Culture Days gift vouchers – now available

posted on 15/03/18
Culture Days gift vouchers – now available Read more

‘Picasso 1932’ exhibition at Tate Modern

posted on 28/02/18
‘Picasso 1932’ exhibition at Tate Modern Read more

Our 2018 London Choral Day: three choirs & three churches in Chelsea

posted on 28/02/18
Our 2018 London Choral Day: three choirs & three churches in Chelsea Read more

MRT lecturer Patrick Bade releases new book on Gustav Klimt

posted on 16/02/18
MRT lecturer Patrick Bade releases new book on Gustav Klimt Read more

London's Top 10: shedding an alternative light on London’s best-known landmarks

posted on 31/01/18
London's Top 10: shedding an alternative light on London’s best-known landmarks Read more

Charles I: Art & Politics

posted on 31/01/18
Charles I: Art & Politics Read more

5 key dates in the life of Frederick the Great

posted on 18/01/18
5 key dates in the life of Frederick the Great Read more

MRT’s partnership with the Vienna Tourist Board

posted on 16/01/18
MRT’s partnership with the Vienna Tourist Board Read more

MRT is supporting the charity 'Action for Conservation'

posted on 21/12/17
MRT is supporting the charity 'Action for Conservation' Read more

Martin Randall Travel wins 2 British Travel Awards

posted on 20/12/17
Martin Randall Travel wins 2 British Travel Awards Read more

The highlights of Spanish cuisine – from Galicia to Andalucía

posted on 12/12/17
The highlights of Spanish cuisine – from Galicia to Andalucía Read more

The Royal Academy is to reassemble the art collection of Charles I

posted on 28/11/17
The Royal Academy is to reassemble the art collection of Charles I Read more

MRT lecturer Jon Cannon to appear on BBC Radio 4’s Beyond Belief

posted on 24/11/17
MRT lecturer Jon Cannon to appear on BBC Radio 4’s Beyond Belief Read more

Earliest evidence of winemaking discovered in Georgia

posted on 15/11/17
Earliest evidence of winemaking discovered in Georgia Read more

MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson to release book on Shostakovich in 2018

posted on 21/10/17
MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson to release book on Shostakovich in 2018 Read more

New Tate Britain exhibition: Impressionists in London

posted on 20/10/17
New Tate Britain exhibition: Impressionists in London Read more

10 Ancient Roman sites to explore outside Italy

posted on 16/10/17
10 Ancient Roman sites to explore outside Italy Read more

The Schubert Ensemble embarks on farewell tour

posted on 28/09/17
The Schubert Ensemble embarks on farewell tour Read more

Martin Randall Travel opens US office in Washington DC

posted on 21/09/17
Martin Randall Travel opens US office in Washington DC Read more

Follow Martin Randall Travel on Instagram

posted on 15/09/17
Follow Martin Randall Travel on Instagram Read more

La Serenissima win Gramophone award for Best Baroque Instrumental

posted on 11/09/17
La Serenissima win Gramophone award for Best Baroque Instrumental Read more

Tours to combine with The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford

posted on 31/08/17
Tours to combine with The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford Read more

New for 2018: tours for solo travellers – St Petersburg, Samarkand, Sicily

posted on 23/08/17
New for 2018: tours for solo travellers – St Petersburg, Samarkand, Sicily Read more

Martin Randall: The charms of Prague

posted on 16/08/17
Martin Randall: The charms of Prague Read more

MRT lecturer Dr Ffiona Gilmore Eaves interviewed about Sicily on Classic FM

posted on 10/08/17
MRT lecturer Dr Ffiona Gilmore Eaves interviewed about Sicily on Classic FM Read more

Tour combinations for 2018

posted on 08/08/17
Tour combinations for 2018 Read more

Soloists announced for Vivaldi in Venice festival

posted on 03/08/17
Soloists announced for Vivaldi in Venice festival Read more

MRT supports ‘El Greco to Goya’ exhibition at Wallace Collection

posted on 28/07/17
MRT supports ‘El Greco to Goya’ exhibition at Wallace Collection Read more

Four of Germany’s best UNESCO World Heritage gems

posted on 21/07/17
Four of Germany’s best UNESCO World Heritage gems Read more

A Day at the National Gallery: The Italian Renaissance

posted on 19/07/17
A Day at the National Gallery: The Italian Renaissance Read more

New Symposium weekend in Edinburgh – Scotland: History & Identity

posted on 18/07/17
New Symposium weekend in Edinburgh – Scotland: History & Identity Read more

MRT nominated at 2017’s British Travel Awards

posted on 04/07/17
MRT nominated at 2017’s British Travel Awards Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2018

posted on 28/06/2017
Cultural tours departing in 2018 Read more

MRT lecturer Richard Wigmore interviewed about Vivaldi in Venice Music Festival

posted on 23/06/17
MRT lecturer Richard Wigmore interviewed about Vivaldi in Venice Music Festival Read more

Sophie Pelissier on exploring the genius of Titian

posted on 01/06/17
Sophie Pelissier on exploring the genius of Titian Read more

Linda Hanks describes the fascinating wine region of Catalonia

posted on 24/05/17
Linda Hanks describes the fascinating wine region of Catalonia Read more

Tate Modern launches groundbreaking Giacometti exhibition

posted on 12/05/17
Tate Modern launches groundbreaking Giacometti exhibition Read more

Kelly Ward and Fiona Urquhart reflect on their 20 years at MRT

posted on 28/04/17
Kelly Ward and Fiona Urquhart reflect on their 20 years at MRT Read more

From Quicke's Cheddar to St Austell Brewery: Gastronomic West Country 2018

posted on 26/04/17
From Quicke's Cheddar to St Austell Brewery: Gastronomic West Country 2018 Read more

Martin Randall on his passion for prints

posted on 21/04/17
Martin Randall on his passion for prints Read more

Sacred and Modern Armenia: top 5 sites

posted on 13/04/17
Sacred and Modern Armenia: top 5 sites Read more

Top 10 Places to Visit in Argentina

posted on 10/04/17
Top 10 Places to Visit in Argentina Read more

MRT supports new carbon offset project

posted on 04/04/17
MRT supports new carbon offset project Read more

MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson discusses The Danube Festival on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 31/03/17
MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson discusses The Danube Festival on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Hadrian’s Wall to unveil new Roman cavalry exhibition

posted on 24/03/17
Hadrian’s Wall to unveil new Roman cavalry exhibition Read more

MRT are launching a new venture: The Cultural Travel Company

posted on 13/03/17
MRT are launching a new venture: The Cultural Travel Company Read more

Memories of Monte Cassino & the ‘D-Day Dodgers’

posted on 10/03/17
Memories of Monte Cassino & the ‘D-Day Dodgers’ Read more

Michelangelo & Sebastiano exhibition to open at the National Gallery

posted on 08/03/17
Michelangelo & Sebastiano exhibition to open at the National Gallery Read more

MRT’s Dr Paul Bahn wins Archaeology book of the year for 'Images of the Ice Age'

posted on 27/02/17
MRT’s Dr Paul Bahn wins Archaeology book of the year for 'Images of the Ice Age' Read more

Imperial War Museum celebrates 100-year anniversary

posted on 22/02/17
Imperial War Museum celebrates 100-year anniversary Read more

MRT lecturer Ian Colvin on the charms of Armenia

posted on 13/02/17
MRT lecturer Ian Colvin on the charms of Armenia Read more

Exhibition begins at Royal Academy – Revolution: Russian Art (1917–32)

posted on 09/02/17
Exhibition begins at Royal Academy – Revolution: Russian Art (1917–32) Read more

Watch MRT lecturer Giles Tillotson in ‘The Other Side of the Taj Mahal’ on BBC 4’s Treasures of the Indus

posted on 07/02/17
Watch MRT lecturer Giles Tillotson in ‘The Other Side of the Taj Mahal’ on BBC 4’s Treasures of the Indus Read more

Professor Hugh Kennedy releases new Islamic history book – The Caliphate

posted on 30/01/17
Professor Hugh Kennedy releases new Islamic history book – The Caliphate Read more

Petra & the joys of Jordan, by MRT’s Charlotte Crow

posted on 26/01/17
Petra & the joys of Jordan, by MRT’s Charlotte Crow Read more

MRT to appear at Destinations Show 2017 at Olympia, London

posted on 24/01/17
MRT to appear at Destinations Show 2017 at Olympia, London Read more

Amanda Patton discusses Gardens of the Veneto and London Gardens Walk on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 23/01/17
Amanda Patton discusses Gardens of the Veneto and London Gardens Walk on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Sarah Lyons shares her experience of a Martin Randall Travel music festival

posted on 22/12/16
Sarah Lyons shares her experience of a Martin Randall Travel music festival Read more

An interview with Winston Churchill expert Terry Charman

posted on 12/12/16
An interview with Winston Churchill expert Terry Charman Read more

Why now is the time to go to Iran, by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry

posted on 30/11/16
Why now is the time to go to Iran, by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry Read more

MRT wins three golds at the British Travel Awards

posted on 28/11/16
MRT wins three golds at the British Travel Awards Read more

Paul Nash exhibition opens at Tate Britain

posted on 16/11/16
Paul Nash exhibition opens at Tate Britain Read more

Emily Deaman on New England Modern

Posted on 19/10/16
Emily Deaman on New England Modern Read more

Felicity Cobbing on Palestine: Archaeology & Architecture of the West Bank

posted on 14/10/16
Felicity Cobbing on Palestine: Archaeology & Architecture of the West Bank Read more

Professor Tim Blanning’s book 'Frederick the Great' wins the British Academy Medal for 2016

posted on 06/10/16
Professor Tim Blanning’s book 'Frederick the Great' wins the British Academy Medal for 2016 Read more

Professor Richard Langham Smith discusses The Rhône: Bacchus & Orpheus on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 23/09/16
Professor Richard Langham Smith discusses The Rhône: Bacchus & Orpheus on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Watch Martin Randall’s message about the British Travel Awards 2016

posted on 16/09/16
Watch Martin Randall’s message about the British Travel Awards 2016 Read more

Marc Millon discusses our range of Italian gastronomy tours on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 09/08/2016
Marc Millon discusses our range of Italian gastronomy tours on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Dr Xavier Bray becomes Director of the Wallace Collection

posted on 29/07/16
Dr Xavier Bray becomes Director of the Wallace Collection Read more

Hannah Wrigley shares insights from her prospecting trip for Ceramics in China

posted on 21/07/16
Hannah Wrigley shares insights from her prospecting trip for Ceramics in China Read more

MRT nominated in three categories at this year's British Travel Awards

posted on 04/07/16
MRT nominated in three categories at this year's British Travel Awards Read more

Professor John Bryan discusses A Festival of Music in Florence on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 23/06/16
Professor John Bryan discusses A Festival of Music in Florence on Classic FM South Africa Read more

James Palmer shares his experiences of prospecting a Buddhist pilgrimage site for our Sacred China tour

posted on 20/06/16
James Palmer shares his experiences of prospecting a Buddhist pilgrimage site for our Sacred China tour Read more

Professor Richard Stokes releases ‘The Penguin Book of English Song’

posted on 27/05/16
Professor Richard Stokes releases ‘The Penguin Book of English Song’ Read more

Dr Paul Bahn releases the third edition of his book 'Images of the Ice Age'

posted on 18/05/16
Dr Paul Bahn releases the third edition of his book 'Images of the Ice Age' Read more

James Palmer on prospecting in Myanmar

posted on 05/04/16
James Palmer on prospecting in Myanmar Read more

Professor Richard Stokes appears on Classic FM South Africa to discuss the Danube Festival of Song

posted on 03/03/16
Professor Richard Stokes appears on Classic FM South Africa to discuss the Danube Festival of Song Read more

Raaja Bhasin and Charles Allen contribute to ‘Kipling’s Indian Adventure’

posted on 19/02/16
Raaja Bhasin and Charles Allen contribute to ‘Kipling’s Indian Adventure’ Read more

MRT lecturer Dr Jeffrey Miller becomes a Teaching Fellow at The Bartlett School of Architecture

posted on 12/02/16
MRT lecturer Dr Jeffrey Miller becomes a Teaching Fellow at The Bartlett School of Architecture Read more

Gail Turner discusses Art in Madrid on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 27/01/16
Gail Turner discusses Art in Madrid on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Congratulations to Professor Maurice Howard on his recent OBE

posted on 25/01/16
Congratulations to Professor Maurice Howard on his recent OBE Read more

MRT Director and lecturer Neil Taylor to hold talks in Australia and New Zealand

posted on 07/01/16
MRT Director and lecturer Neil Taylor to hold talks in Australia and New Zealand Read more

MRT lecturer Janet Sinclair becomes House and Collections Manager at Petworth House

posted on 22/12/15
MRT lecturer Janet Sinclair becomes House and Collections Manager at Petworth House Read more

MRT Australasia to host a series of lectures with Dr Jamie Greenbaum

posted on 21/12/15
MRT Australasia to host a series of lectures with Dr Jamie Greenbaum Read more

MRT wins gold in two British Travel Awards

posted on 27/11/15
MRT wins gold in two British Travel Awards Read more

See photographs from our Art in Texas tour

posted on 20/11/15
See photographs from our Art in Texas tour Read more

See photographs from our Decorative Arts of Iberia tour

posted on 13/11/15
See photographs from our Decorative Arts of Iberia tour Read more

Dr Rose Kerr becomes honorary citizen of China's porcelain capital

posted on 11/11/15
Dr Rose Kerr becomes honorary citizen of China's porcelain capital Read more

Steven Desmond to release new publication ‘Gardens of the Italian Lakes’ in May 2016

posted on 30/10/15
Steven Desmond to release new publication ‘Gardens of the Italian Lakes’ in May 2016 Read more

Dr Giles Tillotson appears on Classic FM to discuss Essential India

posted on 29/10/15
Dr Giles Tillotson appears on Classic FM to discuss Essential India Read more

Bill Knight photographs The Divine Office music festival

posted on 15/10/15
Bill Knight photographs The Divine Office music festival Read more

MRT lecturer Dr Xavier Bray to appear at Goya symposium to discuss his curatorship of Goya: The Portraits at The National Gallery

posted on 13/10/15
MRT lecturer Dr Xavier Bray to appear at Goya symposium to discuss his curatorship of Goya: The Portraits at The National Gallery Read more

Dr Thomas-Leo True becomes Assistant Director of the British School at Rome

posted on 16/09/15
Dr Thomas-Leo True becomes Assistant Director of the British School at Rome Read more

Dr Giles Tillotson appears in 'Treasures of the Indus', part of the BBC's India Season

posted on 08/09/15
Dr Giles Tillotson appears in 'Treasures of the Indus', part of the BBC's India Season Read more

MRT working in partnership with Queensland Art Gallery on forthcoming Genoa, Turin, Milan tour

posted on 27/8/15
MRT working in partnership with Queensland Art Gallery on forthcoming Genoa, Turin, Milan tour Read more

Indian e-visas now extended to UK nationals

posted on 24/08/15
Indian e-visas now extended to UK nationals Read more

Giles Waterfield's 'The People's Galleries' to be released Tuesday 25th August

posted on 18/08/15
Giles Waterfield's 'The People's Galleries' to be released Tuesday 25th August Read more

Terry Charman to appear on BBC coverage of the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day

posted on 13/08/15
Terry Charman to appear on BBC coverage of the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day Read more

Dr Michael Douglas-Scott discusses Venetian Palaces on Classic FM

posted on 11/08/15
Dr Michael Douglas-Scott discusses Venetian Palaces on Classic FM Read more

Professor John Bryan is awarded the degree of Doctor of Music

posted on 07/08/15
Professor John Bryan is awarded the degree of Doctor of Music Read more

Our new website

posted on 27/07/15
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Tales of the Occupation

posted on 09/07/15
Tales of the Occupation Read more

MRT nominated in this year's British Travel Awards

posted on 02/07/15
MRT nominated in this year's British Travel Awards Read more

Australian update

posted on 27/05/15
Australian update Read more

Dr Charles Nicholl discusses Literature & Walking in the Lake District on Classic FM

posted on 27/05/15
Dr Charles Nicholl discusses Literature & Walking in the Lake District on Classic FM Read more

An introduction to Nikko

posted on 02/05/15
An introduction to Nikko Read more

Journeying through Peru

posted on 01/05/15
Journeying through Peru Read more

The West Bank: a diamond in the rough

posted on 21/04/15
The West Bank: a diamond in the rough Read more

Prospecting Morocco

posted on 19/04/15
Prospecting Morocco Read more

Lecturer Gail Turner awarded Spanish Honour

posted on 12/04/15
Lecturer Gail Turner awarded Spanish Honour Read more