Martin Randall Travel is committed to providing the best planned, the best led and altogether the most fulfilling and enjoyable cultural tours available.

Pioneering and innovative, we have led the way with ideas and itineraries and by setting the benchmarks for customer service and administration.

99% traveller rating from over 1,000 independent reviews

Why travel with us?

Leading expertise

For 36 years we have been the most influential organisation in the field of cultural travel, offering an unequalled range of tours and events. Pioneering and innovative, we have led the way with ideas and itineraries and by setting the benchmarks for customer service and administration.

Privileged access

Special arrangements are a feature of our tours – for admission to places not generally open to travellers, for access outside public hours, for private concerts and extraordinary events. In innumerable ways, we lift our clients’ experience far above standards which are regarded as normal for tourists.

First-rate speakers

Expert speakers are a key ingredient in our tours. Academics, curators, writers, broadcasters and researchers, they are selected not only for their knowledge but also for their ability to communicate clearly and engagingly to a lay audience. Their brief is to enlighten and stimulate, not merely to inform.

Holiday protection

We provide full financial protection for our package holidays which include international flights, by way of our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL); and for those that do not include a flight, by way of a bond held by ABTOT – The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited.

Personal service

We aim for faultless administration from your first encounter with us to the end of the holiday, and beyond. We want you to come back again and again – as most of our clients do. We can provide options without international travel if you prefer to make your own arrangements.

Award-winning

Five consecutive years as Best Special Interest Holiday Company at the British Travel Awards (2015–19) reflects our commitment to excellence. With a remarkable 99% satisfaction rating from more than 1,100 independent reviews, our attention to detail and client care is unmatched.

Most of our tours run with between 10 and 20 participants. Our travellers are self-selected by common interests and an endorsement of our ethos. You are highly likely to find yourself among like-minded companions, whether travelling solo (as 50% of our clients do) or with a travel partner.

Value for money

The price includes nearly everything, not only the major ingredients such as hotel, transport and the costs of the lecturer and manager but also tips, drinks with meals, and airport taxes. The price published is the price you pay. You can secure your booking today with a 15% deposit.

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Reviews

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On Song in Salzburg
Planning an interesting itinerary, Martin Randall's organisation included a caring tour guide and a well known knowledgable lecturer.
*****
Djangonut
14 Aug 2015
Delightful music in spectacular settings
Great organisation. Helpful staff.
*****
Muriel
13 Nov 2017
Music in Belin at New Year
A beautifully planned and organised full itinerary which all worked perfectly.

Exceptional lecturer who was a pleasure to be with
*****
chrit
09 Jan 2017
St. Petersburg
Under the guidance of Dr Alexey Makhrov with support from national guide Ludmila Mikhailuta our week in St. Petersburg surpassed our expectations. Both we hugely knowledgeable, thoughtful, charming and passion on any subject related to the city and Russia. We are experienced travellers: the St. Pete...
*****
Robbo
19 Oct 2018
Small tour, great experience
Beautifully planned. Carefully thought through.
*****
Pearlfan
04 Nov 2019
Well organised and enjoyable.
Well organised with an excellent tour manager and expert lecturer/ commentator.
*****
Wendylou
02 Jun 2017
Better than I dreamed of.
Martin Randall produces a virtually seamless experience for their clients through their preparedness and attention to detail. For example, the tour arrived in Paris during a train strike, petrol and labour unrest. Instead of using the train tickets already issued, we were soon ushered into cabs whic...
*****
Architectural historian.
29 Jul 2016
Shakespeare Tour and 5 plays with Martin Randall Travel in London
Martin Randall had both professor Nicholl tp lead play discussions and lecture about Shakespeare and his contemporaries, but also Janice, our tour leader who managed the logistics of schedule, meals, transportation, hotel accommodations etc. Schedule was full but not too demanding with time for meal...
*****
Sufi
23 Jul 2017
A thoroughly stimulating trip around Sicily
Led by the encyclopaedic Christopher Newall, the 12 day trip focused on the various civilisations which have dominated Sicily over many years, as well as the major buildings, towns, events and characters.
*****
Bruce
12 Mar 2025
Excellent
Connoisseur's Rome - was all I expected it to be. Excellent organization as usual with Martin Randall. Excellent lecturer. The itinerary fulfilled my expectations. Hotel excellent and travel arrangements perfectly satisfactorily. Tour Manager very sympathetic to all my requirements. My fourth ...
*****
Bradley
04 Mar 2015
Outstanding tour of Palladian villas
An excellent tour of Palladian villas led by an exceptional lecturer who made the whole six days very informative and entertaining. Would definitely recommend this tour and operator to anyone interested in architecture.
*****
Tom
27 Oct 2016
the Silk Road
Balance between operator, manager and local guides was excellent
The whole group of Emglish, American and Canadians bonded well and we became like a new family of great friends
*****
stevie boy
19 Apr 2017

Our most popular destinations

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We are delighted to publish a list of future cultural tours and events. Please click on the link below to view our programme for 2025 and 2026.

Travel with us later this year

September 2025

Frank Lloyd Wright, 5–15 September

Classical Greece, 6–15 September

Castles of Wales, 8–12 September

Walking to Santiago, 17–28 September

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 29 September–4 October

October 2025

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes, 2–8 October

The Ring in Berlin, 4–13 October

The Western Balkans, 6–19 October

In Churchill's Footsteps, 13–18 October

The Douro, 13–20 October

November 2025

Cyprus: stepping stone of history, 3–11 November

Granada & Cordoba, 3–10 November

Painted Palaces of Rajasthan, 4–16 November

Great Palaces of Italy, 5–14 November

Art History of Venice, 10–16 November

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