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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.

Browse House & Garden tours

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Great Private Houses in Norfolk Special arrangements and in-depth visits

Great Gardens of Southern England Horticulture historical and contemporary

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

" Dr Katie Campbell was so very informative about all the gardens visited, and very pleasant company. " Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

" Fantastic mix of different private houses – old, new money, inherited, owned, leased. Fascinating how people live and lived in these houses, the level of restoration, and what commercially or otherwise they are doing to conserve the properties. Wonderful private tours by owners, and they were all very welcoming. " Great Private Houses in Norfolk - Special arrangements and in-depth visits

" Well planned and extremely enjoyable. A great variety of gardens which were all beautiful in their individual way. " Great Gardens of Southern England - Horticulture historical and contemporary

" Unbeatable combination of well-designed itineraries, superb expert lecturers, terrific tour guides. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" 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

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House & Garden tours