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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

Cruising the Douro Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish border

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

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

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

" Having Martin as lecturer with such intimate knowledge of the region, with so many historic and current connections to the area, was a treat. " Cruising the Douro - Wine, gardens, history and architecture from Porto to the Spanish 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

" 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

" 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

" Janet was encyclopaedic on the history and architecture of the region. She was articulate and interesting and was very well organised. " Chichester & the South Downs - Great houses & gardens

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House & Garden tours