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.

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Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Gardens & Villas of the Campagna Romana From formal to frivolous in spectacular settings

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

Great Houses of the North Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

" 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

" Yoko brought the gardens to life! Her knowledge was extensive and her explanations clear and interesting. " Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

" This is our fourth tour with MRT – all have been excellent, this one (if one has to select) arguably the best. The company was also most enjoyable, as it has been in the past. " Gardens & Villas of the Campagna Romana - From formal to frivolous in spectacular settings

" An exceptionally interesting group of houses. " Great Private Houses in Norfolk - Special arrangements and in-depth visits

" We loved that everything was paid for in advance and more than exceeded our expectations. The tour was first class! Thank you. " Great Houses of the North - Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

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House & Garden tours