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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 Gardens of Southern England Horticulture historical and contemporary

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

Great Irish Houses Country houses both sides of the border

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

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

" Martin Randall Travel tours are consistently well managed explorations of interesting places and fascinating topics. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" The itinerary was spot on; simply delightful. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

" Anthony Lambert is almost perfect: learned, well-prepared, witty, articulate, thoughtful, respectful, friendly with everyone and quietly helpful, as needed. " Great Irish Houses - Country houses both sides of the border

" 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

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House & Garden tours