Martin Randall Travel Traveller Reviews

The tour included many of FLWs seminal buildings in a number of cities, as well as buildings by those he followed and who followed him. An excellent lecturer made the most of the various visits. Good planning, comfortable travel arrangements, made this well worth while.

Martin Randall specialises in Art and Architecture, plus music. They pay close attention to details. Tours look costly until you realise that almost everything is included, and they take care to ensure expert lecturers and kind, efficient tour managers.

I was forewarned about the physical challenges but exhilarated that I was able to complete the walks. I also think my level of cultural awareness improved. I enjoyed the meals and the companionship with the others in our (small) group. The administrator and guide were both charming and also very much a part of the group.

This was my first experience with Martin Randall but given their commitment to excellence I would definitely consider travelling with them again and recommend them to friends.

An excellent experience led by a team who worked tirelessly on our behalf. Responsibility moved seamlessly from from one to another of the 4 person team. The walking was gentlest varied from one walk to another, through varying landscapes. The walk leader new the area very well. The tour manager was a gem, nothing too trivial to deal with and always anticipating our needs. The lecturer, never didactic, led us on journey of discovery, and clearly had a deep knowledge of her subject. Transport by bus was faultless, safe. The two hotels stayed at were excellent. All in all a very good experience worth the money.

Martin Randall assembled an excellent team to run the holiday. Also the administration throughout was exemplary.

Once again Martin Randall provided a memorable experience, exceeding all our expectations. Accommodation and food very good. Programme, lecturer, breadth and uniqueness of locations all exceptional.

Outstanding communication beforehand. Dealt efficiently with an unexpected change initiated by us. All the travel, accommodation, dining details handled without a hitch adding substantially to oue enjoyment of the tour. Exceptional lecturer/leader. Surprising venues with remarkable content. No shopping or time fillers. First rate by every measure.

A relaxing but busy tour visiting family properties and museums in out of the way places which would have been tiring to organise and drive to independently Carefully selected Lecturer and Tour Manager who worked well as a team and did their best to ensure that our holiday was enjoyable .

Reliable, well organised and imaginative itineraries. As an independent traveller I feel secure with their arrangements and attention to detail.

This seven-day holiday took a small group of art enthusiasts to the green heart of Italy, walking in the footsteps of Saint Francis, leading us through beautiful, undulating, Umbrian landscapes and to spiritual places of worship and devotion, the culmination of which was our visit to Assisi's Basilica, approached on foot through the leafy Bosco Francesco. Our eyes were also opened to the beauty of Renaissance art on our visits to Sansepolcro's Museo Civico and Cattedrale to learn about Piero della Francesco's frescoes. Visits to Arezzo, Monterchi, Cortona and Spello allowed us to view more of his and others' works, all enhanced by the insightful and inspiring commentaries of our expert guide. No tourists spoiled the tranquility of the small towns of Montefalco and Bevagna where we enjoyed more frescoes and mosaics. Our final morning, en route to Rome, was spent at Montegiove and Buzzi's extraordinary theatrical complex cum surreal folly. Throughout the holiday, not only did we experience Umbrian flora and fauna on our walks and the beauty of Renaissance art but we enjoyed the varied cuisine and wine of the area. A holiday to remember, indeed.

Friends had extolled the virtues of Martin Randall and I knew that the company had a very good reputation for taking small cultural tours to Italy. However, I had not experienced such a holiday until this year. I can only say that they are superior to any other company I have travelled with in terms of their administration, organisation, efficiency and professionalism. The tour guide we had was exceptional - cultured, knowledgable and inspiring - and the Italian tour manager was energetic, good humoured and an expert on all things Italian. He and the tour guide worked exceedingly well together. I would certainly recommend the company and would definitely consider travelling with them again.

THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT TOUR. WE LEARNT A LOT ABOUT THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME AND THE POETRY READINGS WERE EXCELLENT, ALBEIT VERY EMOTIONAL. MARTIN RANDALL TRAVELL IS A FAVOURITE WITH US BECAUSE THEY ARE EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY. INTERESTING TOURS, WITH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE SIMPLY NOT REPLICATED ANYWHERE ELSE. THE ADMINISTRATION IS FAULTLESS AND THE STAFF ARE HIGHOY PROFESSIONAL, WHILST REMAINING VERY FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE. IN OUR OPINION, NOBODY EVEN COMES CLOSE TO MRT FOR QUALITY

AS STATED ABOVE, MARTIN RANDALL TRAVELL SCORES TOP MARKS FOR THEIR EXCELLENT TOURS AND SUPERB MUSIC FESTIVALS. THEIR ADMINISTRATION IS SECOND TO NONE AND THE HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE STAFF ARE HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE ANY OTHER TOUR OPERATORS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED.

The Etruscans, 26 September-02 October, was OUTSTANDING because the topic was intriguing and the lecturer, Dr. Nigel Spivey, was exceptional in all ways!!

Martin Randall Tours truly does provide exceptional quality and service from the choice of incredibly well-known scholars, to comfortable and elegant hotels to exquisite local cuisine to comfortable transportation all well organised in advance and expertly cared for by the tour leader. I highly recommend this company!

A 7 day tour of Etruscan history by visiting important sites in Etruria. It was superbly planned and the tour manager was always making sure that everything ran smoothly with no complaints. The lecturer was a professor from Cambridge whose knowledge, insights, and humor were absolutely wonderful. All 18 of us on the tour were enthralled. Cannot imagine a better run tour!

Exceptionally well planned. The manager had personally visited every restaurant and place that we visited.

Visited Lake Como and Lake Maggoire in September, specifically for the Gardens and Villas. Not all Villas were open, and the Gardens would have best been seen in the Spring with the flowers in bloom. Otherwise it was a nice trip with pleasant companions to travel with.

Martin Randall seem to go by reputation as "the best" but I would see them as good and well organised. The leaders are pleasant and well organised, but a little regimented. Their knowledge was good, but communication could have been more lively rather than tedious endless lecture.