Tours and Trips in Russia

Take in the most popular sights of St. Petersburg on this 8-hour private tour of the city. You can customize your itinerary so it takes you to the places you request, and your private guide's commentary is based on your interests. Plus, this private tour includes a 1-hour boat ride along the city's rivers and a 2-hour tour of the Hermitage Museum.

Bypass the main lines to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg and enjoy a 2-hour tour with a private guide. With your skip-the-line VIP ticket, head inside the museum, once a winter home of Russia's Romanov tsars, and see the highlights of the five gala rooms as you discover their history. Learn about the Romanovs' cosseted lives, admire the best of the world-famous art collections, and behold the sumptuous d ecor. As your tour is private, ask your guide in advance if you wish to tailor the itinerary around your interests.

Experience Moscow's Kremlin, the heart of the city, on a private half-day walking tour. Wander among this fortified complex to see the legendary churches of Cathedral Square, marvel at the Grand Kremlin Palace and enjoy a guided visit to the Armoury Chamber—home to approximately 4,000 artifacts dating all the way back to the 12th-century. Look for the works of Russian goldsmiths and silversmiths, Catherine the Great's coronation dress and even an ivory throne once belonging to Ivan the Terrible.

Explore the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square with an expert guide on a 4-hour private tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn the stories behind the remarkable complex of landmarks, from the Kremlin's founding as a 12th-century fortress to the modern-day Presidential Regiment. This Moscow Kremlin and Red Square tour includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at your Moscow accommodations.

Experience all St. Petersburg's highlights on this 2-day visa-free private shore excursion. Gather a private group and tour the Peterhof's fountains, the baroque Catherine Palace with its Amber Room, and many other must-sees, including the Yusupov Palace, Hermitage, and Church on Spilled Blood. Plus, enjoy a canal cruise and an optional evening activity such as a ballet, Faberge Museum, or shopping expedition. Includes private transport, skip-the-line admission to the sights, plus port pickups and drop-offs.

Enjoy an insider look at Catherine Palace with this tour from St Petersburg that includes a private visit of the Amber Room Workshops. With a private guide, explore Catherine Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in the town of Tsarskoe Selo that was once a residence of the Russian royal family. Hear about its history and admire its lavish design, including the world-renowned Amber Room. Then enjoy exclusive access to the Amber Room Workshops, where you'll learn about the re-creation of the Amber Room by master craftsmen. You'll depart with a souvenir - a small piece of Baltic amber, the same type used in the room itself.

Accompanied by a professional private guide you will visit Hermitage Museum and Russian Museum where you will see the originals of the most world-famous paintings, enjoy a variety of exhibitions and reconstructed interiors. Synthesize your experience of Russian and European art and create your own opinion on this comparison. Explore two gorgeous museum buildings inside and outside. Stay inside one of the museums to explore its' beauty on your own after your private tour is over.

A guided, private tour of the Hermitage Museum allows you to skip the line to enter the Winter Palace and the General Staff Building. Your guide picks you up at your centrally located St. Petersburg hotel, and then introduces you to the key exhibits, allowing you to customize your visit along the way. Schedule your personalized experience in the morning or afternoon to best suit your vacation schedule.

See the sights and tap into St. Petersburg's cuisine and lifestyle on this bit-of-everything 4-hour private food and culture walking tour. Stroll the handsome streets to see attractions including the State Hermitage and Church on Spilled Blood, and visit traditional eateries to try popular local dishes. Sample specialities like 'borscht' soup, beer-like 'kvass,' and more as you hear about Russian culture and customs. Pre-set menus, and hotel pickup and drop-off on foot included.

Enjoy a private tour of Constantine Palace, Vladimir Putin's official summer home. Located outside of St Petersburg proper in Strelna, this 18th-century Baroque palace and Russian President residence features marble-walled halls and ornate ballrooms. The palace's observation cupola, recreated to resemble a ship's interior, is especially impressive and it's here that world leaders including Putin, George W. Bush, Angela Merkel and Tony Blair met for the July 2006 G8 summit. Learn the history of the palace and discover some intriguing stories, then conclude your excursion with a 3-course Russian meal.

Avoid the hassle of group tours with too many tourists, and opt to take this private St. Petersburg sightseeing tour. Your guide meets you right in your hotel lobby, and tailors a private experience based on your needs and interests. Plus, you'll visit top St. Petersburg highlights such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Winter Palace, Gostiny Dvor, and the Church of St. Catherine.

The Hermitage Museum os one of St. Petersburg's most-visited attractions and so draws large crowds daily. This private guided tour, exclusively for your party, ensures a more personal experience. As well as visiting the Hermitage, you will travel just outside the city to Peterhof to explore its park, palace, and fountains.

Explore the Catherine Palace, the favorite residence of Catherine the Great, in Tsarskoye Selo on a private, 5-hour tour from St Petersburg. Accompanied by a private guide, travel along elegant Moskovsky Avenue on route to this imperial summer retreat, designed by Rastrelli. Pass the main entrance lines and explore the opulent interiors, including the amber-paneled Amber Room, learning how the original was looted during World War II. Finish with a parkland stroll and private visit to an amber workshop to see amber being crafted and receive a small gift.

Immerse yourself in the many wonders of the Hermitage with a 3-hour private tour. The six-building St Petersburg complex is both one of the world's largest museums and houses the largest collection of paintings on the planet. Visit the works that most appeal to your preference. See paintings by Goya, Rembrandt and Monet, marvel at da Vinci's 15th-century Madonna and marvel at ornate rooms decorated in symbols of Russian Imperialism. Also, learned how this vast collection survived the atrocities of WWII.

Learn the story behind Faberg e and the Russian jeweler's limited number Faberg e eggs on a private tour of St Peterburg's Faberg e Museum. Join an expert guide on a fascinating look into the museum's collection, which includes 9 stunning and unique imperial eggs created exclusively for Russian tsars. Other artworks range from snuff boxes to classic Russian paintings. The museum is located within St Petersburg's neoclassical Shuvalov palace.

Delve into one of St. Petersburg's must-sees on a private 3-hour tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral. Experience the daily firing of the fortress' cannon, and visit the cathedral, set within the walls. View the church's interior, home to the tombs of the Romanov tsars; learn about the dynasty's history, and see the bell tower and gold-needle spire. Plus, admire the city panoramas from Vasilievsky Island. Upgrade to included entrance fees.

Visit two former residences of Russia's imperial family in one day on this private tour from St. Petersburg. You'll travel by hydrofoil boat to reach the Lower Park of Peterhof, known for its many fountains, and then continue to Catherine Palace and Park, located in Tsarskoye Selo, part of the town of Pushkin. Learn about the history of Russian tsars as you admire the extravagant architecture of these royal estates.

Not many tours take you privately to the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics and the VDNKh. This Russian private tour does, and takes just you and your group, so you can get the attention from your guide you'd like. Hear about the US-Russian Space Race, the Cold War, and other events. Perfect for families - you'll see space suits and life-sized rockets kids love. Plus, your tour comes with included transport by Metro.

Visit two palaces of Russia's former imperial family on this private day tour from St. Petersburg. You'll have the chance to marvel at the extravagance of both Peterhof Grand Palace and Catherine Palace and Park, each located not far outside the city. At Peterhof, admire its golden statues and fountains, and at Catherine Palace, step inside its unique Amber Room.

See the Hermitage's most precious jewels and spend the rest of the day exploring St Petersburg's vast art and culture museum with a private tour of the Diamond Room and all-day admission. Get an exclusive look at priceless gems that once belonged to the Imperial family. See Faberg e riches and diamond-studded swords, all in the company of a knowledgable Hermitage curator. Afterward, spend time discovering this incredible museum complex - wandering between buildings and throughout ornate exhibition halls showcasing works by Van Gogh, Goya, Monet and more.