Tours and Trips in Russia

Delve into St Petersburg's vast history and culture with a tour through three of its most prominent cathedrals. Start with a visit to 19th-century St Isaac's, easily recognizable by its massive main dome. Marvel at the interior's mosaic icons and walk outside its colonnade for panoramic city views before continuing to The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, a Russian Orthodox church that resembles Rome's St Peter's Basilica. Your last stop is the onion-domed Church on Spilled Blood"•home to a lavish shrine commemorating the spot of Alexander II's assassination.

See one of the wonderful churches, the icons of golden mosaics and the columns of malachite and lapis lazuli in the grand St Isaac's Cathedral also known as the museum of four cathedrals with this tour in St. Petersburg. We will make every effort possible to make your visit to the cathedrals a memorable experience, convenient and comfortable for you.

Visit Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Palace with skip-the-line admission during this private tour from St Petersburg. Accompanied by a private guide, explore these two imperial residences to admire their ornate architecture and design, from Russian baroque to classicism. Be wowed by lavish touches like Catherine Palace’s Amber Room, home to mosaic panels made of real amber.

This 3-day tour of St. Petersburg is perfect for cruise ship guests making a stop in the city because it's visa-free and includes all transportation. See popular places, such as the Russian-Orthodox Peter and Paul Cathedral, Catherine Palace, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. Gain early entry into The Hermitage and the Peterhof Gardens. Visit the Faberge Museum, and then head to Yusupov Palace to walk through the Rasputin exhibit. Plus, see the city sights by boat on a cruise along a river and canal.

Explore the former imperial city of Russia on a full-day private walking tour. Walk around St. Petersburg's historic city center and see landmarks including St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Listen to commentary from your guide about the rich history of Russia as you wander through the city streets and use the beautiful underground system.

When your ship is in St. Petersburg, make the most of your time with a full-day tour in and around the city. Itineraries depend on the day of the week, and include the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof gardens, and the Catherine Palace with its Amber Room. Other sights on the agenda include the Yusopov Palace and Church on Spilled Blood depending on your selected option. Air-conditioned transport, plus port pickup and drop-off included. No visa required.

Visit two of Russia's powerhouse cities on this 5-day tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg. While in Moscow, travel around Boulevard Ring, and see mansions of Russian nobility, and stop by Izmailovo Flea Market to pick up souvenirs and gifts (own expense). Other Moscow highlights include St. Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky Sabor), Red Square (Krasnaya Ploschad), and Alexander Garden. Then move on to St. Petersburg, and catch sight of St. Isaac's Cathedral, Catherine Park and Palace, and Peterhof Palace and Garden (Petrodvorets). Plus visit The Hermitage, too.

Explore St Petersburg most beloved attractions on a full-day sightseeing tour. Set out from port to discover the city with an expert guide and a maximum group of 10, taking in sights such as St Isaac's Caterhdral and Peter and Paul Fortress, and enjoying a relaxing cruise along the Fontanka and Moika rivers. You'll also have an opportunity to shop for souvenirs during this intimate shore excursion. 

St. Petersburg, Russia's second city, boasts a plethora of must-see landmarks. Orient yourself and see the city's architectural highlights on this 4-hour walking tour, ideal for first-time visitors. Tick off Nevsky Prospekt, one of Russia's most famous streets, St. Petersburg Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad), and the iconic Peter and Paul Fortress, a 300-year-old citadel home to royal tombs and museums. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

If you have time for one big attraction during a summer visit to St. Petersburg, the Peterhof is a must. This 5-hour private tour takes you to this grand royal complex, the brainchild of Peter the Great, between May and September, when its fountains are running. Explore the Grand Palace, gardens, and Peter's Monplaisir summer villa, and admire the playing fountains of the Grand Cascade. Skip-the-line entry, return hydrofoil transport, and hotel pickup included.

Delve into St Petersburg's cultural history with a private tour of both the Alexander Pushkin and Fyodor Dostoevsky museums—the former homes of these two literary masters. Beginning at the Pushkin Museum, explore the final lodging place of this incredible poet and founder of modern Russian literature. See the carefully preserved apartment and peruse its various exhibits. Then continue onto the Dostoevsky Memorial Museum, where the famed author of Crime & Punishment lived until his death in 1881.

This 3-day tour of St. Petersburg includes transport, lunches, and all entrance fees for places shown on the below itinerary, so you can relax and enjoy your time exploring what the city has to offer. Go to the famous Hermitage and the Faberge Museum to learn about Russia's history. Along the three days, see Yusupov Palace, St. Isaac's Catherdral, Peterhof Palace and Garden (Petrodvorets), the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, and Catherine Palace and Park.

Delve into the heritage of St. Petersburg's Jewish community on this private tour. After a panoramic sightseeing drive, visit the 19th-century Grand Choral Synagogue, Europe's second-biggest, and St. Petersburg's main Jewish worship house. Plus, discover the arts heritage of Russia's Jewish peoples at the Museum of Ethnography and visit the YESOD Center, a Jewish community hub that hosts music and cultural events. Private transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Spread your time in St. Petersburg out into three days with this city tour that includes round-trip transport, all entrance fees, and skip-the line access at most of the attractions. Explore the Hermitage, Peterhof Palace and Garden (Petrodvorets), Catherine Palace and Park, and Yusupov Palace. Plus see Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. End your last day of this tour with a relaxing boat ride by nearby canals.

Winter in Russia is very cold, but this tour of St. Petersburg is especially tailored to keep you warm during adverse weather conditions. Tour the city and visit its most important museums, palaces, and churches, including the Faberge Museum, Catherine Palace, and the Church of the Savior on Blood.

Immerse yourself in local culture with a walking tour of St Petersburg and a guided tour of the city's vast Hermitage museum. Explore this 'Venice of the North's' top attractions: marvel at the impressive dome atop St Isaac's Cathedral, stroll along the great people-watching corridor of Nevsky Prospect and learn how St Petersburg came to be at Peter and Paul Fortress, the city's birthplace. Once inside the Hermitage enjoy access to hundreds of thousands of incredible artworks, including some by Monet, da Vinci, Goya, Van Gogh and Rembrandt.

Discover one of St Petersburg's spectacular summer palaces on a 4-hour small-group excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of Catherine Palace, former residence of Catherine the Great, with a walk through its many rooms and gardens. See the iconic Amber Room, completely reconstructed from new materials after Nazi soldiers looted the original during WWII, marvel at the palace's Grand Ballroom and meander  ornate halls that evoke Baroque times. You can arrange for hotel pick-up and airport drop-off with your visit, making this an ideal tour to complete any St Petersburg trip.

Explore St Petersburg's imperial sights on a day tour that takes you from Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo to Pavlovsk Palace. See the famous Amber Room, stroll through elaborate gardens, take in lavish architecture and enjoy a traditional Russian lunch. At the end of the day, you have the option to enhance your experience with a boat ride on the Neva River.

If you have a short time in St. Petersburg, fit in some of the city's most impressive sights into two days during this tour, which includes round-trip transport from the airport or train station. On your first day of this tour, visit the Hermitage, St. Peter and Paul Fortress, and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Then on your second day, journey to Peterhof Palace and Garden (Petrodvorets) and Catherine Palace and Park.

See St. Petersburg's spectacular drawbridges open after midnight on this private tour. Choose from a walking tour, a boat tour, or a bus tour, and list any special interests you may have at checkout, so your guide can incorporate it into your time for you. No matter what kind of private tour you pick, enjoy watching the mighty drawbridges and get acquainted with the city.