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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'This was the trip of a lifetime – seeing the two greatest examples of Renaissance art in a private view, with train travel between the centres. "
Renaissance Rivals - Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael: the tumultuous trio
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'Verona Festival was on the bucket list - and the chance to be educated about Verona as well as attend the opera was too good a chance to miss.; "
Verona Opera - lyric spectacle in the Veneto
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I have always intended to visit Bede’s haunts. How easy it was with Martin Randall Travel and I saw more than I expected. I learnt a lot and have been inspired to learn more. "
The Age of Bede - Anglo-Saxon Northumbria
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Highly enjoyable week spent in some beautiful cities. All the party were very good company and I found the whole experience very positive as well as illuminating from an academic perspective. "
Courts of Northern Italy - Princely art of the Renaissance
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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