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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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Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Versailles: Seat of the Sun King The greatest palace & garden

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

Great Gardens of Southern England Horticulture historical and contemporary

Gardens in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

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

" Of all my many MRT trips this one must come near the top of my list – thank you – it was a really wonderful trip. " Versailles: Seat of the Sun King - The greatest palace & garden

" Ulrica was superb. She was hugely knowledgeable about Swedish history and how it fitted into what was going on in the rest of Europe at the relevant times and how other countries influenced the design and culture of Great Swedish Houses. " Great Swedish Houses - Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

" Impeccable organisation, first class speakers and tour managers - and always good quality hotels and restaurants. " Great Gardens of Southern England - Horticulture historical and contemporary

" Superb choice and variety of gardens, featuring interesting planting and design, varied locations. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

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House & Garden tours