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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

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

Great Irish Houses Country houses both sides of the border

Extremadura Landscape, history and food in rural Spain

Walking in Southern Bohemia From castle to castle in glorious countryside

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

" We loved that everything was paid for in advance and more than exceeded our expectations. The tour was first class! Thank you. " Great Houses of the North - Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

" I travel a lot and have been on many organised tours. It doesn't get any better than yours. Indeed this tour was one of the best I've take in 60 plus years of travel. " Great Irish Houses - Country houses both sides of the border

" A terrific balance between countryside and historical centres. " Extremadura - Landscape, history and food in rural Spain

" First rate. A well planned week of good hikes and interesting sites. " Walking in Southern Bohemia - From castle to castle in glorious countryside

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

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House & Garden tours