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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Especially appreciate it when MRT arranges special visits, such as to St Mark' Cathedral at night. "
Florence & Venice - The finest and best-known art and architecture in the Western world
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Lecturer Jeremy Seal was not only an excellent guide and speaker, he was also very pleasant and helpful around Istanbul. "
Istanbul Revealed - Byzantine and Ottoman metropolis
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A truly excellent tour with an outstanding tour manager and lecturer. Our fellow pilgrims were wonderful companions. "
Walking to Santiago - On foot for selected sections of the pilgrims’ way
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We saw the most wonderful things and I was extremely impressed. "
Palermo Revealed - Art, archaeology, architecture and gastronomy
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This tour was a joy from start to finish. The balance between art and opera was excellent. "
Strauss in Berlin - A celebration of Richard Strauss in the German capital
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Especially appreciate it when MRT arranges special visits, such as to St Mark' Cathedral at night. "
Florence & Venice - The finest and best-known art and architecture in the Western world
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Lecturer Jeremy Seal was not only an excellent guide and speaker, he was also very pleasant and helpful around Istanbul. "
Istanbul Revealed - Byzantine and Ottoman metropolis
"
A truly excellent tour with an outstanding tour manager and lecturer. Our fellow pilgrims were wonderful companions. "
Walking to Santiago - On foot for selected sections of the pilgrims’ way
"
We saw the most wonderful things and I was extremely impressed. "
Palermo Revealed - Art, archaeology, architecture and gastronomy
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This tour was a joy from start to finish. The balance between art and opera was excellent. "
Strauss in Berlin - A celebration of Richard Strauss in the German capital
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Especially appreciate it when MRT arranges special visits, such as to St Mark' Cathedral at night. "
Florence & Venice - The finest and best-known art and architecture in the Western world