Tours and Trips in Russia

If you're stopping in the St. Petersburg port during your cruise and want to explore the city with a guide, this visa-free shore excursion takes you to some of the city's must-see attractions. Plus save time with the included port pickup and drop-off, as well as skip-the-line access at most of the attractions. Explore the Hermitage and Peter and Paul Fortress before taking a boat ride to cruise down the nearby canals.

This tour is tailored for the ferry travelers visiting St Petersburg for 3 days. The tour is valid for the ferries Princess Maria & Anastasia. This tour will give you the possibility to explore St Petersburg with our experienced guide and driver. You just disembark and start touring with us from the ferry terminal.NOTE: This tour is flexible and the order of the excursions may differ as what you see on the itinerary depending on the day of arrival of the ferry.

Delight in the imperial majesty of Russia's architectural treasures on a half-day tour to Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Palace from St Petersburg. With a knowledgeable guide, travel by luxury vehicle to Catherine Palace, a magnificent 18th-century summer residence of the extravagant Tsars. Delve into the Baroque beauty's opulent chambers and ornamented halls and then discover Pavlovsk Palace and its beautiful gardens. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only six people.

Enjoy a private sightseeing tour of St Petersburg, then spend some time shopping for souvenirs. This specialized excursion brings both popular activities together into one overall itinerary. First, see some of the city's top attractions via private vehicle including the onion-domed Church on the Spilled Blood, the Bronze Horseman and magnificent Palace Square. Then embark on a separate shopping outing complete with an English-speaking guide will can point out the best places for purchasing everything from locally manufactured porcelain to caviar and chocolate.

If you're short on time, this half-day tour of St. Petersburg is an ideal choice for first-time visitors. See a handful of landmarks including the Kazan Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the Hermitage Museum as you listen to commentary about the history of Russia. Admire the remnants of imperial Russia as you explore the city and learn more about the country's architecture and art history.

Enjoy early admission to Catherine Palace and tour one of the area's most stunning former summer palaces without the crowds. Embark on a small-group (limited to 6) guided exploration of this former Imperial residence, a grand property that was left completely gutted"•but renovated extensively"•after WWII. Wander its opulent halls and visit rooms such as the Amber Room, painstakingly recreated with amber panels, gold leaf and mirrors in a process that took more than two-decades. Afterward, spend time strolling in Catherine Park and learning about its impressive landscaping.

See the world-famous sights of Russia's capital by foot on this 2-hour Moscow city tour. With an expert guide, walk from one iconic landmark to another as you hear about Moscow's long and turbulent history. Stroll around the huge, cobbled space of Red Square to see the Kremlin, Lenin's Tomb and onion-domed St Basil's Cathedral; pass the legendary Bolshoi Theatre, and amble around the ornamental Alexandrovsky Garden, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour for a more personalized atmosphere.

St. Petersburg is a veritable 'city-museum'! It's just like an embarrassment of riches! This half-day sightseeing city tour in a group by car provides you with a general overview of St. Petersburg - it's a memorable "calling card". You will admire the view of city's spacious photo spots and visit the most famous sights: Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and Church on the Spilled Blood.

Explore the cultural capital of Russia on this 2-day tour of St. Petersburg. See all the city's main highlights such as the Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Peter and Paul Fortress, Catherine's Palace, Peterhof and much more. Enjoy the sights of the city during the canal and river cruise and explore St. Petersburg on your own during free time.

Escape the tourist crowds and delight in the imperial majesty of the Peterhof Grand Palace and Gardens on a 5-hour tour from St Petersburg. With a professional guide, explore the opulent chambers and ornamented halls of Peterhof, declared the 'Russian Versailles', and delve into the rich history of the regal residence. Stroll amid the botanical grandeur of the garden, roaming past more than 100 fountains and swathes of exotic flowers. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to six people.

Admire St. Petersburg's highlights on a 3-hour sightseeing tour, and choose to bolt on visits to its top museums and cathedrals. See landmarks including the Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage, and Senate Square on a 3-hour panoramic drive, and if you wish, upgrade to add skip-the-line interior visits to three cathedrals, the Hermitage, and the Faberge Museum. All options are ideal for first-time visitors, and include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Maximise your time in St. Petersburg and see the sights on a tour that covers two full days. The in-depth sightseeing experience takes in all the must-see St. Petersburg landmarks including Catherine Palace and Park, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Peterhof Grand Palace, and more. You'll have commentary on each sight you visit, plus ample free time to explore on your own.

Avoid the main lines at the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg to see its best-known artworks on this 3-hour tour. With an art-loving guide, gain fast-track entry, and from May to September, get the privilege of early access, beginning your tour in a crowd-free environment.

Some shore excursions can feel crowded and rushed. Slow down and immerse yourself in St. Petersburg on this two-day, small-group (15 maximum) guided tour. Explore all the city's major landmarks, including the Hermitage and Church of the Savior on Blood, as well as some off-the-beaten-path spots, and take a private cruise along the canals.

Rewind to Russia's imperial days on a private, full-day tour of the Catherine and Pavlovsk Palaces from St Petersburg. Pass city landmarks on route to Tsarkoye Selo, and skip the lines at the Catherine Palace, built by the 18th-century Elizabeth I. See the Golden Enfilade rooms and Amber Room, and stroll in the gardens. After time for lunch (own expense), enjoy priority entrance at Pavlovsk, once home to Paul I. Learn about the much-maligned tsar and end with a walk or carriage ride (additional cost) in the grounds.

St. Isaac's Cathedral is St. Peterburg's largest Russian Orthodox cathedral and one of Russia's greatest works of architecture. The cathedral draws many visitors but you can ensure your entrance by pre-booking this admission ticket. Once inside, you can explore the site, with its mosaics and paintings, at your leisure.

This special tour is dedicated to the revolution which not only changed Russia, but the world. Your first stop is the Red Square. Its name is derived from the word krasnyi (red), which meant beautiful in Old Russian. But last 100 years the entire world associated the Red Square with the Red Revolution and with the Communist Party.Next we will take you to the Historical park "Russia - My History". Multimedia exposition "Russia - my history" occupies the area of 22 000 square meters and are devoted to 1000-year period of the Rurik and Romanov dynasties reign and also "The XX century. From Great Upheaval to a Great Victory. 1917-1945. Then we will drive you (~1,5 hours) to the State Museum-Reserve "Gorky Leninskiye" were Vladimir Lenin spent the very last days. The estate was officially turned into a museum in 1938, and was a place of pilgrimage for Soviet citizens right up until the fall of the Soviet Union.After that we will bring you to the hotel.

Enjoy a special early entry into Peterhof's Grand Palace, part of a larger complex that's often referred to as the 'Russian Versailles.' Join a small group (maximum 6) on a skip-the-line guided tour of the former imperial residence, filled with ornate rooms  that were mostly destroyed"•and since reconstructed"•during WWII. Then embark on a guided stroll through the property's stunning lower gardens, dotted with gold sculptures and mesmerizing fountains throughout. There's also ample time to savor lunch (own expense) at one of the onsite cafes before returning to St Petersburg.

There's so much to see and do in St. Petersburg, it's wise to get your bearings with the help of a local guide. Explore this magnificent city on foot during this completely customizable half-day walking tour. Save the touristy spots for when you're on your own, and take advantage of having an insider to take you off the beaten track to discover the real St. Petersburg.

Receive a guided tour of one of the world's largest art museums and enjoy the personalized attention that comes with a small-group. Spend 4 hours seeing some of the Hermitage's most iconic and lesser-known-but-equally-significant artworks. Admire pieces by da Vinci, van Gogh, Monet and Goya and explore each of the museum's main buildings, including the marvelously mint-colored Winter Palace. Your knowledgable guide will provide the perfect overview of the Hermitage's vast collection and its many halls.