Martin Randall Travel Reviews 

We just completed an Art tour in Madrid which was excellent .The Speaker was the best communicator on Art we have encountered and the tour manager was equally highly efficient and very kind and friendly .

Comfortable hotel within walking distance of opera house and restaurants. Three very different operas, 2 lunch time recitals, a tour of the opera house and a walking tour of Wexford. Dr John Allison was an engaging and approachable lecturer. The people of Wexford are very welcoming and genuinely pleased to see visitors.

Attention to detail was exemplary, as always. Snacks laid on with perfect timing, and my meals were all as listed in the excellent programme book, which covered every aspect of the Bach Journey, from joining at the airport (whether Heathrow or Frankfurt) to departure. For this holiday, we were split into four groups by expense of hotel; this meant that we got to know a manageable number of people in hotels, restaurants and coaches, while enjoying the concerts and lectures all together. My highlight concert was the B Minor Mass with Solomon's Knot, with the St John Passion (Vox Luminis) a close second. But hearing everything in the landscape and buildings J S Bach knew made the whole experience unique.

It was a small group(13) of like-minded people, and together we "Walked the Royal River". The scenery was overwhelmingly beautiful; the distances we walked each day were carefully calculated to be doable, even for me, an inexperienced walker of 81 years, and yet satisfying for the others who were all 'walkers'. But what was most important/outstanding was Sophie, our tour guide. She had a wonderful personality and an amazing knowledge of local places of interest, history, art, literature and music. She was exceptionally good at her job, sharing her knowledge in such a way as to make it all come alive. Sophie was a delight to be with, and she was well supported by the tour manager, Gillian. They made a great team. The accommodation and bus trips were all first class. It was a very special, wonderful 7 days.

Wonderful holiday with Martin Randall Travel .The tour was well organised and given the complexity of the tour : Three different locations with concerts / visits etc the staff did an excellent job in coordinating accomadation, , concerts and transport to the various locations . This was a musical tour ‘ In the footsteps of Bach ‘ , and the concerts and venues chosen were of a consistently high quality

I have travelled a few times with Martin Randall and have always found them to be first-class in every respect. I think the stand-out aspect for me is the attention to detail which is just so good and nothing seems to fall between the cracks. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and am looking forward to my next tour in 2027!

The Bach Journey last month was quite simply outstanding. Brilliantly organised by Martin Randall whose travelling team shepherded us expertly through a week of different venues in Germany (towns and villages where Bach lived and worked) and 9 concerts. Every one was musically superb - world class and a available only to the MR tour group. A highlight for me - and many others - was a performance of the St John Passion by Vox Luminis. Without question, it was the best concert I have attended. In summary, the week was a hughly life-enriching experience.

An immersive JS Bach experience seeing the places and hearing the music performed by world-class performers and ensembles. Excellent staff, good quality accommodation, well- organised. And an interesting group of fellow travellers that made for some memorable conversations.

Have just returned from Martin Randall Travel's Cathedrals of England tour..... BEST TOUR EVER. Perfectly paced, stellar leadership with both lecturer AND a tour manager, wonderful hotels/meals.... I will certainly be travelling with Martin Randall Travel again!

Extremadura April 2026 : A high score for every aspect : very well organised, extremely interesting programme, first class accomodation in 3 Paradors, good food, and a superb lecturer.

We did the Palladian Manors tour in the Veneto, a bucket list item for quite some time. We had a busy 6 days with viewings on both day of arrival and departure, not time lost. Enough down time during the tour to catch our breath.

Small varied group, some interesting people, good fun. Many had multiple tours notched up with MRT. Two tour staff, Sarah and Valentina - content and logistics, the one able to cover for the other. Deeply knowledgeable and very thoughtful/ helpful.

Lovely, superior hotel in Vicenza, great dining selections, comfortable bus with very capable driver - a very quality feel to the whole experience.

We will definitely use this Travel Org again - great variety in their listing and a superior experience guaranteed.

As a seasoned MRT traveller, I'm always impressed by the meticulous care which goes into planning and carrying out tours, and by the professional yet sociable approach of all staff involved. With tours covering a variety of themes - music, art, history, gastronomy, and many more, there's something to interest everyone. The tours also invariably include "hidden gems" alongside better-known places of interest. It's also great to meet and socialise with like-minded fellow travellers, from the UK and overseas. Travelling with lecturers expert in their subject ensures getting the most out of sites visited; and the tour managers go out of their way to ensure guests have all they need - and more - as well as being sociable, making sure nobody is left out of things, and running the tour flawlessly, giving the impression that it's an effortless task!

Having now taken several tours, the latest to north-east Italy,I judge MR to be a trustworthy company with high standards. Staff on tour are knowledgeable and companionable. Time is fully used each day. Tours are expensive but in fact good value considering the quality of every aspect of the experience.

I have taken more than 20 tours with this company and have enjoyed every one enormously. Some were music tours, some walking tours some emphasized art or history. The lecturers are excellent and approachable; the tour managers give unobtrusively efficient support which is invaluable when problems arise. These are definitely tours for people who like learning things and who have a fair amount of energy, though a lot of participants, like me, are pretty elderly. My last tour was typical in that it was beautifully planned, with obvious concern to give us a variety of experiences both in accommodation and travel.

I have taken a good many Martin Randall tours over the past few years, and have been (with one exception) very satisfied. They were well-organized to cover the basic material, and the leaders (both the academic leaders and the local authorities) always are well-prepared even for unusual questions. It always pleases me to be introduced to unexpected but relevant sites or objects. The tour staff members have invariably been very helpful. My tours have been mainly confined to Western Europe (including England) and the Mediterranean region.

Always quality accommodation, care and content. The speakers are great and the staff attentive and competent. The most recent trip, "Art and History on the Danube", was an excellent example. Not cheap but great value for money.

I joined the tour to the Lofoten Islands Chamber Music Festival in the north of Norway. Everything was beautifully paced and the concerts were fantastic. It was such a comfortable trip with lovely hotels and fantastic restaurants. The icing on the cake was the Tour Manager and Guest Lecturer. Both absolutely on top of their game.

I have been on 3 MRT tours in the last year (Venice, Florence and French gothic cathedrals). Each was meticulously planned: perfect locations, great hotels, excellent meals. The standard of our guides was outstanding. I look forward to many more trips with the company in future and have recommended MRT to friends and family

The tour (Medieval Anjou and Poitou) was meticulously planned and well paced. The lecturer was entirely on top of his subject and his knowledge and enthusiasm were infectious. We were also cared for by an excellent tour manager who spared no effort to ensure that the mechanics of the tour ran smoothly.

I have been on six Martin Randall tours that focused on art. Every one of them met my very high expectations. Thoughtful itineraries, comfortable hotels, perfect group size. I have been able to visit museums and other art-related sites that I never would have known about, much less seen on my own. The staff is extraordinary; you have the sense that they can handle anything that might arise.