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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Fantastic cultural trip
Marin Randall
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Mrs J E 18
23 May 2018
Martin Randall Toledo Music Festival
Martin Randall Travel has to be the cream of small independent operators. The holidays are not inexpensive but you get what you pay for - a superb cultural holiday experience.
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JE
27 May 2017
A wealth of knowledge given clearly and enthusiastically
MR are specialist cultural tour operators, who provide an excellent standard of information, organisation and care of their clients.
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Tuscany17
06 May 2017
Flemish Masters tour in Belgium
Fantastic tour of art galleries in Gent,Bruge,Antwerp and Brussels.
*****
DAVE
10 Sep 2018
An emotional experience not to be missed.
This was an illustrated tour following the music of J.S. Bach and the places he lived and worked. The itinerary was well thought out, the concerts well programmed and the musicianship world class. Talks were very informative and delivered in a very professional, easy to follow style. Hotels were goo...
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A.B.Pilgrim
12 Sep 2023
Intellectually stimulating.
Cave Art in France. I had seen the British Museum exhibition in London and wanted to learn more about the subject. All caves looked at were different. I learned a lot about this subject by seeing the paintings in their original settings and about the people who painted them. The tour lecturer and lo...
*****
Happy Traveller
26 Jul 2017
St. Petersburg at Christmas: snow, palaces, music, history, art, exquisite festive decorations, the Gulf of Finland
During their 30 years of existence, Martin Randall Travel has consistently raised the standard for cultural tours to Exceptional. Mr. Randall himself was at Heathrow at 7.30 a.m. on 20th December - just to keep an eye on things! Attention to detail is meticulous. These trips are not cheap (who wan...
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homeloving traveller
30 Dec 2018
An amazing amount in a short time
Treats customers as intelligent adults - what a refreshing approach!
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Purple
27 Aug 2017
very well run tour, covering wide range of topics and geography. Well led and with fascinating content.A highly memorable experience.
efficient, well organised and no question is too small.
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mrs A R 22
29 Sep 2022
Excellent mix of food, wine, art, history and architecture !
Another fantastic MRT Gastronomic Tour. The excellent knowledge of the guide and the good choice of venues made this a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
*****
FoodieMike
30 May 2017
A full and thoroughly satisfying four days of opera and art
I found Martin Randall by chance on the internet as I wanted to go to Verdi operas in Parma and visit sites associated with Verdi.
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cat
04 Oct 2017
Cathedrals Tour of England with Martin Randall
They deliver what they promise and offer excellent value for money. I shall be booking more Martin Randall tours in the future.
*****
Ness
29 Apr 2016

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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