Martin Randall Travel

Martin Randall Travel Leading cultural tours since 1988. Our specialist itineraries are meticulously planned and rooted in knowledge of the destination and of the subject matter.

All maintain a cultural focus – art, architecture, archaeology, gardens, literature, music, history, geology, gastronomy, even our walking tours. Our cultural tours are each led by expert lecturers – esteemed art historians, musicologists, archaeologists and historians.

Discover Renaissance Paris in the age of King Francis I, whose passion for art and architecture helped redefine the cult...
07/06/2026

Discover Renaissance Paris in the age of King Francis I, whose passion for art and architecture helped redefine the cultural landscape of France. Our new tour explores the enduring legacy of his reign, from magnificent royal residences and Renaissance masterpieces to the people, ideas and ambitions that shaped one of the most dynamic periods in Parisian history.

4–8 March 2027. Find out more: bit.ly/3PGdsw4

Gaudí expert and acclaimed biographer Gijs van Hensbergen will appear on the CBS News programme 'Sunday Morning with Jan...
05/06/2026

Gaudí expert and acclaimed biographer Gijs van Hensbergen will appear on the CBS News programme 'Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley' on 7th June, as Barcelona commemorates the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death during the visit of Pope Leo XIV.

Gijs will discuss Gaudí’s enduring legacy and the significance of this landmark anniversary, reflecting on the architect’s lasting influence on Barcelona and beyond.

He also leads our 'Celebrating Gaudí' tour in March 2027, offering an in-depth exploration of Gaudí’s extraordinary life, vision and masterpieces.

Find out more: bit.ly/4vln7qW

September is one of the most rewarding months to travel. Across much of Europe and the Mediterranean, the heat of summer...
04/06/2026

September is one of the most rewarding months to travel. Across much of Europe and the Mediterranean, the heat of summer has softened into warm, comfortable days, while harvest season brings colour and abundance to the landscape. Neither too hot nor too cold, it is the perfect time to join one of our expert-led tours.

Book your September tour now: bit.ly/4vmTqpr

Beautifully captured by Edmund Dy, participant on this April’s 'Extremadura' tour, El Templete stands at the heart of th...
02/06/2026

Beautifully captured by Edmund Dy, participant on this April’s 'Extremadura' tour, El Templete stands at the heart of the Mudejar Cloister in the Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe. We look forward to featuring more of his wonderful illustrations in the forthcoming issue of CONTEXTS magazine.

Click here to sign up for a copy ahead of its publication this September: bit.ly/4uzmwlk

MRT Product Manager, Nia Kile has recently returned from Modena, and her wonderful photos capture the beauty, flavour, a...
31/05/2026

MRT Product Manager, Nia Kile has recently returned from Modena, and her wonderful photos capture the beauty, flavour, and atmosphere of life in one of Italy’s most celebrated culinary regions, including a visit to Acetaia Malagoli, where traditional balsamic vinegar has been crafted for generations.

Nia says: 'As a lover of food and all things Italian, I thought I understood how much pride Italians place in their culinary traditions. But it was on this visit to Acetaia Malagoli that I realised gastronomy isn’t just flavour: it is a living history, a way of life that results in culinary art and history intertwined.'

We'll be exploring Modena's highly coveted 'black gold' in our upcoming issue of CONTEXTS, due to be published this September. Experience Acetaia Malagoli for yourself on our ‘Gastronomic Emilia-Romagna’ tour, 11–17 September 2026: bit.ly/4f9xyJj

29/05/2026

Join us on our 2026 rendition of 'The Bach Journey', a seven-day musical tour through the places where Johann Sebastian Bach lived and worked.

Featuring nine outstanding concerts by acclaimed ensembles including Solomon's Knot and Vox Luminis, alongside daily talks from renowned Bach scholars Professor John Butt and Sir Nicholas Kenyon, this immersive festival brings Bach’s masterpieces vividly to life in the historic spaces for which they were originally composed.

MRT's artistic director, Lizzie Watson explains more in our video.

28 September –4 October 2026. Book now: bit.ly/3PV2ORU

'Connoisseur's Prague' offers an immersive exploration of the city's artistic and architectural heritage through a caref...
27/05/2026

'Connoisseur's Prague' offers an immersive exploration of the city's artistic and architectural heritage through a carefully curated itinerary. Guided by Prague expert Martina Hinks-Edwards, our seven-day tour combines visits to the city’s most iconic landmarks, many by special arrangement, including an exclusive, after-hours visit to the monumental Cathedral of St Vitus.

Discover the many layers of Prague’s history, from its medieval origins and Gothic splendour to its Baroque, Art Nouveau and modernist influences, and gain insight into the city’s Jewish heritage and rich artistic traditions.

5–11 October 2026. Book now: bit.ly/4uAAjIz

Our eight-day gastronomic tour of the Basque Country explores one of the world’s most celebrated food regions. Based in ...
25/05/2026

Our eight-day gastronomic tour of the Basque Country explores one of the world’s most celebrated food regions. Based in Bilbao and San Sebastián, we savour exceptional food at pintxos bars, private dining clubs, wineries in La Rioja Alavesa and two Michelin-starred restaurants.

Combining gastronomy with art and architecture, the tour also includes cultural highlights such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, as well as visits to medieval villages, historic buildings, and contemporary cultural sites, offering a rich immersion in Basque food, history, and landscape.

Led by Gijs van Hensbergen, art historian and author specialising in Spain.

24–31 May 2027. Book now: bit.ly/4tXezX0

Our newly launched Aegean and Peloponnese cruises for 2027 reveal Greece’s remarkable landscapes and ancient sites, all ...
23/05/2026

Our newly launched Aegean and Peloponnese cruises for 2027 reveal Greece’s remarkable landscapes and ancient sites, all brought to life by two experts on Classical Greece, accompanying us both on board and on site.

Join us in September to explore the Peloponnese, with visits to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, and Delphi, or join us to sail the Aegean in October, discovering remarkable sites including the Acropolis, Knossos, Akrotiri, and Delos.

Both journeys begin with two days in Athens and an exclusive private evening at the Acropolis Museum, before we set sail aboard the Variety Voyager, a 4‑star mega‑yacht chartered exclusively for our small group.

For more information, please click here: https://bit.ly/49bXOiy.

This July, join us as we explore some of north-west England's finest country houses and gardens, spanning the 14th to th...
20/05/2026

This July, join us as we explore some of north-west England's finest country houses and gardens, spanning the 14th to the 20th centuries. With a focus on architecture, interiors, art, and the historical life of these estates, we will travel through Lancashire and Cumbria, from the urban heritage of Liverpool to the landscapes of the Lake District and Forest of Bowland, visiting notable properties including Speke Hall, Samlesbury Hall and Lytham Hall, alongside important art galleries in Liverpool and Preston.

Led by historian, journalist and travel writer Anthony Lambert. From 2–10 July 2026. Book now: bit.ly/42MGFIq

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