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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

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

Gardens in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

Great Irish Houses Country houses both sides of the border

" Well planned. Excellent academic and organisational staff. Always an interesting group of fellow voyeurs. Privileged visits and experiences. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" The entire experience was delightful. Colin Crosbie was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. The gardens, the weather, and transportation were superb. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

" Both the guide and the tour manager were excellent. " Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

" Great Swedish Houses was an excellent tour and Ulrica an outstanding lecturer. " Great Swedish Houses - Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

" 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

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House & Garden tours