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Liberty London is one of the most iconic luxury department stores in England. At the forefront of British design for over a century, it’s renowned for its richly patterned fabrics, refined furnishings and collaborations with leading artists and designers.
For travelers interested in luxury jewelry, design history and the British royal family, Artisans of Leisure can arrange a private visit to the London headquarters of Garrard, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious jewelry houses. This unique insider experience can be incorporated into any of our private England tours.
For travelers who love books, history, architecture and design, incorporating visits to some of the world’s most beautiful libraries into private touring is a wonderful way into a destination’s cultural and literary heritage.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private Uzbekistan tours that feature the country’s cultural highlights, including the spectacular architecture, bustling bazaars, vibrant crafts, Jewish touring and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the fabled Silk Road cities of Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Schonbrunn Palace, the opulent former summer residence of the powerful Habsburg rulers from the late 17th to the early 20th century, is one of the design highlights of Vienna, Austria. Exquisite interiors—including the Bergl Rooms—and vast landscaped gardens are an enduring testament to the imperial family’s grandeur, elegance and artistic patronage.
India’s ancient stepwells are incredible architectural monuments of varying shapes, sizes, and ornamentation that once played a vital role in community life. One of our favorite stepwells is just outside Jaipur, Rajasthan, near the renowned Amber Fort.
The Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) in Porto, Portugal, is one of the city’s most beautiful architectural sites and a highlight of our private tours in the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located on a leafy hillside in Seoul, the Korea Furniture Museum is a highlight for travelers interested in traditional Korean design, architecture and lifestyle.