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Garden Tours - An Inspiring Way to See the World

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ToursbyMarie

Garden Tours - An Inspiring Way to See the World

Garden Tours for Garden Lovers

Are you a garden lover?
Are you dreaming of traveling to Europe to visit gardens but don’t know where to start?

You’ve come to the right place!

With over 10 years experience designing and leading garden trips to Europe, I can help you fulfill your dream and visit those gardens you’re longing to see.

Private gardens and more. You know about the must-sees and maybe you’ve already done them. But this time you’d like to dig deeper and get in to those private gardens you’ve heard so much about.

Be inspired and learn. At every garden we visit, you’ll meet the owner or the head gardener. You’ll learn about their vision.
They’ll explain the challenges they face and the solutions they use day to day.

Just enjoy, leave the planning to me. Focus on the joy of discoveries. Share your new garden insights with your friends. Observe, learn, and enjoy! Soak it all in!
You see what you want to see, I take care of the rest.

See all my garden tours below ↓

2026 Tours

In 2026 I will be leading a (for me) record number of custom group tours:

  • 3 to Portugal
  • 2 to England
  • 3 to the Lakes of Italy
  • 1 to Ireland

As a result I am fully booked for 2026.

2027 Tours

See below for all tours available for booking or enquiries in 2027.

Garden tour destinations

Ireland 2027 - Coming soon!

Flexible dates

Very soon I’ll be announcing a garden tour trip to Ireland.

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Only 14 spots

Tulip Tour in the Netherlands

7 days
6 nights

Discover the stunning and secluded tulip gardens of the Netherlands.

April 18th - 24th 2027

Join this small group tour.

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The Cotswolds & the Chelsea Flower Show

6 days
6 nights

Let the enchanting allure of the Cotswolds and the unparalleled brilliance of the Chelsea Flower Show ignite your passion.

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Secret Gardens of Venice

5 - 6 days

Explore hidden gems, mostly in private hands, both in the city center and on the islands of the lagoon.

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Spring Gardens of Portugal

8 days
8 nights

From Porto to Sintra. Boutique hotels, tuk‑tuk city tours, hosted lunches and tastings, and exclusive access to private and iconic estates.

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Gardens of Normandy

6 days

Exposed to sea winds and yet with rolling fertile hills, Normandy is a paradise for gardeners.

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Gardens of the Italian Lakes

5-6 days

Discover the legendary gardens of Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. Private coach and boat tours to iconic villas and islands with lakeside stays

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For tours in 2027 see my Scheduled Tours here.

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Why travel with ToursbyMarie?

15 years of deep horticultural knowledge.
Longstanding relationships with knowledgeable local guides.
Fluent in 5 languages.
24/7 presence and care during the whole tour.
Impeccable planning that accomodates flexibility.
A tour leader who is joyful and knowledgable, but also a great and flexible leader.

Meet Marie, your tour leader

Inspired by a lifelong love of gardens and travel, Marie is a garden tour expert who has been crafting tailor-made garden tours in Europe for small groups since 2010.
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