Cultural & Theme Tours in Russia

Get out of Moscow and travel to Sergiev Posad, one of the oldest cities on the Golden Ring, without the hassle of driving or planning public transport. Visit the UNESCO-listed Troitse-Sergieva Lavra (spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church) with a guide to learn about the monastery's rich history, then enjoy some free time to explore independently.

This is a group walking tour in St. Petersburg city center. You will see the Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Neva River, Kazan Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman and much more.

See the sights of Moscow and discover its dramatic and secretive past on this half-day sightseeing excursion, a tour with special appeal for first-time visitors. Explore the Russian capital with an art historian guide and visit the oldest part of the city after the Kremlin. Experience the juxtaposition of old and new and hear the legends that surround Moscow. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience Moscow's 'other Kremlin' with a visit to the colorful Izmailovo Kremlin. Located in a historical part of the city, Izmailovo Kremlin is known for its embracement of Russian heritage as well as an open-air market where you can find Russian-made crafts, including iconic Matreshka (Matryoshka) nesting dolls. Enjoy an opportunity to paint one of your own with a hands-on art lesson and walk away with a truly unique souvenir. This exciting cultural tour includes convenient round-trip hotel transport.

Make pottery and Russian bread with your family during this craft class. Fun for all ages, the experience takes place at the Izmailovo Kremlin where you'll get an overview of the stately fortress and its history. Then, you'll make your own clay toys or pots to keep as souvenirs, browse the flea market, and visit the Bread Museum to make kolach (a fruit- or cheese-filled pastry) among other baked treats.

The "Russian Versailles" Peterhof is located outside of St. Petersburg, and you can visit easily on your cruise ship stop on this half-day tour. Depart from the port or your hotel in a private van and travel to Peterhof with a guide. Admire the luxurious interiors and stroll through the fountains of the Lower Gardens. Make use of headsets to clearly hear your guide.

Venture out of the bustling city of St. Petersburg and visit the opulent Catherine Palace during this half-day small-group tour. Head to the palace via public transport with your guide and jump right into exploring the grounds. Learn about the history of this 18th-century royal palace as you tour the complex and its grounds, including the famous Amber Room.

Enter a treasure trove of world-renowned art and cultural artifacts on this 3-hour tour of the Hermitage State Museum. Together with an art-loving guide, you'll see the highlights of the museum's vast collection, which at three million pieces is among the largest in the world. Admire original masterpieces by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Rodin, Monet, and Michelangelo, and hear little-known facts about the artists and their work.

Give St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum the attention it deserves on a 3-hour private tour. Skip the lines with your pre-booked ticket and professional guide, and see the highlights of the Winter Palace, once home to Russia's tsars; and principal Hermitage galleries, famously home to some three million treasures. Ogle the opulent palace staircase, Throne Hall and other rooms as your guide shares anecdotes of the rulers who used them. Then, explore the galleries to view artworks by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Rembrandt and more, as your guide recounts their artistic secrets.

Most tours that go to the Moscow Kremlin can be very overcrowded. This private tour takes just you and your group to see the city's attractions, so you can get personalized attention from your guide along the tour. See Red Square, Alexander Garden, Lubyanka Biulding, and Moscow Kremlin, and learn about the history of each as you go.

Take a small-group tour with just seven people around the Grand Peterhof Palace, and enjoy a close-up look at St. Petersburg's most extravagant palace. Known by many as the Russian Versailles, the palace boasts elaborate sights around every corner, and you'll discover them all as you explore with a guide. Learn about Tsar Peter the Great as you go, visiting the fountains, the gardens, and the palace, of course.

Explore the capital of Russia on this 5-hour small-group tour. Visit key landmarks like the Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Theatre Square, and the beautiful Moscow metro. Listen to commentary from your guide about the history of the city, why the metros are so ornate, and many other anecdotes about Russia. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to see the main highlights of Moscow.

Take a look at some of Moscow's religious buildings during this 4-hour tour. Visit the New Maiden Convent, built to resemble a mini-Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, created to thank Jesus for saving Russia, and the Saint Basil Cathedral in the Red Square, which commemorates Ivan the Terrible's conquest of Kazan. Learn about the histories of each monument from your guide and about the Russian Orthodox Church.

Avoid the crowds at the Hermitage on this evening tour. Admire the Art Nouveau and Impressionist art and learn about art history and the collection from your guide. Stop by the ornate Faberge exhibition. Enjoy the time and space to explore the museum in a small group, without the daytime crowds.

Experience the vast cultural offerings of the 'Venice of the North' on a 3-hour walking tour. Delve into St Petersburg's unique 300+ year history as you explore its squares"•including Palace Square, the heart of the city"•visit the Bronze Horseman and marvel at the massive dome atop St Isaac's, once the largest cathedral in Russia. Then pay a visit to one of the local metro stations"•works of art within themselves"•for a ride to Peter and Paul Fortress, where the city itself was born.

Visit Catherine Palace with ease from your cruise ship or hotel on this half-day tour. Depart from your ship or hotel in a private van. Stroll through the palace with a small group and learn about its history from your guide. Use headsets if necessary to hear the guide clearly. Take time to admire the ornate Amber Room.

The top sights of St. Petersburg are waiting to be discovered on this private day tour that provides a convenient way to see the city's main landmarks. This is a great option is you're short on time in the city and want to maximize your stay. You'll visit Peterhof Grand Palace and Peterhof Fountain Park, which you'll reach by hydrofoil boat, plus check out the State Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the city's famous subway stations.

Mosquarium gives a unique chance to everyone to be on a hand distance from rare and unusual habitants of all parts of the underwater world from seas to oceans. You will be a part of a unique performance of dolphins, killer whales, beluga whales, walruses and sea lions.Space Museum of cosmonautics The museum contains a wide variety of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits and models which explore the history of flight;astronomy; space exploration;space technology; and space in the arts.VDNKh is a historical and architectural complex located in the capital of Russia - Moscow. It has no analogues in the world. The complex includes more than 500 permanent structures. 49 of them are the objects of cultural heritage. From the very first year of its existence it became a laboratory where the best Soviet architects, sculptors and artists experimented with the new Soviet style.

The Hermitage State Museum is one of the largest museums in the world and visiting on a small-group tour means you won't miss any of the highlights. Avoid the crowd with skip-the-line entrance; enjoy a guided tour of the Faberge Halls, the Diamond Room, and the Gold Room; then spend the afternoon exploring the rest of the museums at your own pace.

Delve into the Hermitage vast offerings with all-day admission to this incredible museum, as well as exclusive entry into both its Diamond and Gold rooms in the company of an expert curator. This combination tour allows you an opportunity to view some of the museum's most prized possessions, including ancient Greek gold, sparkling jewels and gem-cut icons once belong to the imperial family. Afterward enjoy a guided tour through the greater Hermitage before branching out to see art works by Goya, Picasso, Michelangelo and da Vinci on your own.