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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Stimulating! I enjoyed the variety of locations, found the tour manager excellent and the tour leader extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed seeing Aragón – a part of Spain I had not seen before. "
Aragón: Hidden Spain - Teruel, Zaragoza, Sos
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Very well-conceived itinerary. Excellent coverage of the period from early Greek settlement to Roman Empire. "
Pompeii & Herculaneum - Antiquities of the Bay of Naples
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This was our fifth MRT tour and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. MRT consistently delivers a memorable experience. "
French Gothic - The great cathedrals of northern France
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The itinerary was enriching. The whole experience was rich and coherent. "
The Cathedrals of England - Ely, Lincoln, Durham, York, Coventry, Gloucester, Bristol, Wells, Salisbury, Winchester
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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