Cultural Tours in Russia

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.

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.

Tolstoy's War and Peace or Anna Karenina might be impenetrable to many, but his Khamovniki country estate is wide open to the public. Take this literary walking tour and ramble upon the same paths he once did; contemplate existence in his garden; or just get a bit of exercise while exploring his sprawling and perfectly preserved 9,340 square-meter "country" estate. Tolstoy lived here with his family from 1882 to 1901, but if you seldom visit Moscow, then don't miss a rare chance to see how their literary lion lived and worked.

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.

Discover the secrets and stories of Russia's 18th- and 19th-century imperial rulers on a private, 4-hour tour of the Peterhof Grand Palace and Park. With an early admission ticket to beat the main crowds and knowledgeable private guide beside you, explore the UNESCO-listed palace, designed by Peter the Great in the early 1700s. Ogle showpieces including the Throne Room, and stroll around the spectacular gardens. Admire the Lower Park's golden Grand Cascade fountains and treasures such as Peter's Dutch-style Monplaisir summer palace and other imperial flights of fancy.

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.

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.

If you've already done some more general tours of Moscow, zoom in on a more focused aspect of Russian culture on this Leo Tolstoy-themed guided tour. Explore places connected to Tolstoy's great novel War and Peace, as well as his former residences, which still hold his personal possessions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This tour will show you the beauty of Moscow at night. Many of the streets, buildings, and monuments of the city are lit up beautifully at night, and your local guide will show you some of the best spots. Avoid getting lost at night with a guide. You'll have the chance to take attractive photos and get a feel for the atmosphere of the city at night, once Muscovites are relaxed and having fun.

Rewind to the last centuries of imperial Russia on a private 3-hour tour of St. Petersburg's Yusupov Palace. Owned by the aristocratic Yusupov family from the 1800s, the palace was a residence of the 19th- and early 20th-century Prince Felix Yusupov. Explore the private apartments and other chambers as you uncover the Yusupov's and palace's history, including how Rasputin was murdered here in 1916. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off on foot included.

The Moscow Metro is famous for its elaborate decorations and beautiful artworks. On this tour of the underground transportation system you'll learn about Russian culture, art, history, technology and more, all in one convenient trip. Your local guide will be able to point out details that you might miss if you were traveling by yourself. This is a fun way to travel around Moscow while learning about the city.

Witness the grandeur of Peterhof inside and out on a private 5-hour tour from St Petersburg. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the estate, enjoy priority access, and awe at the extravagant interiors and gardens with an art-historian guide. Admire showpieces such as the Throne Room and Ballroom as you hear how Peter the Great designed the palace in the early 1700s. Stroll through the Upper Garden and fountain-studded Lower Park; and view highlights such as Peter's original Monplaisir palace. Finish with a relaxing, scenic boat ride back to St Petersburg.