Private Sightseeing Tours in Russia

Travelers interested in contemporary art will love this guided tour of Moscow's Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. Your guide will help contextualize the art and exhibits you see, and help you understand Russia's role in the international contemporary arts scene. As it is a private tour, you can go at your own pace and ask questions.

Escape the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg with a private tour of its suburbs. With your guide, tour the former imperial palaces and parks in Pushkin and Pavlovsk. This winter tour includes a ride in a traditional horse-drawn Russian sleigh. Pickup and drop-off at your St. Petersburg hotel or cruise terminal is included.

Devote a day to the glories of St Petersburg's Peterhof Palace on a private tour, with round-trip hydrofoil transfers. Ride a hydrofoil to this stunning palace complex on the city's outskirts, dubbed the 'Russian Versailles' and set overlooking the Gulf of Finland. With a private guide, tour the main palace to see highlights such as the Throne Room and White Dining Room. Learn about Peter the Great's vision for the estate, admire the spectacular fountains in the Lower Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of Monplaisir, Peter's beloved summerhouse-style retreat.

Set out via high-speed hydrofoil for a half-day tour of Peterhof, often called the 'Russian Versailles.' Explore its exquisite grounds"•known for their dozens of fountains and hundreds of bronze sculptures"•and visit the Lower Park, which boasts a symmetrical layout. Along the way you'll learn how Peterhof gets its water and have an opportunity to admire the Grand Cascade"•Petershof's largest fountain ensemble"•from in front of the Grand Palace.

Spend a half-day exploring the former summer residence of Russia's Grand Duke Paul"•son of Catherine the Great"•with a visit to Pavlovsk Palace and park. Set out from St Petersburg to tour this unique 18th-century imperial palace, now a state-run museum. Peruse a vast collection of European sculptures and Russian-made portraits, as well as a series of beautifully renovated private rooms. Then make your way outdoors to stroll among the property's English landscape garden.

Witness many of St Petersburg's signature sights on a private, 4-hour city tour with a private guide. As you travel by air-conditioned vehicle, hear about St Petersburg's history and admire Palace Square, and the skyline from the River Neva. Skip the lines at the Peter and Paul Fortress; visit the imperial tombs in its cathedral; pass the Church on Spilled Blood; and enjoy priority access to St Isaac's Cathedral and its colonnade. Lastly, enjoy a complimentary same-day tour of the Faberge Museum, home to a collection of exquisite Faberg e-designed eggs.

Art enthusiasts will love this private tour of one of Russia's finest collections of foreign art, the Pushkin Arts Museum. Rather than just looking at the art, you'll learn all about the history and significance of the collection and some of the most important pieces. As this is a private tour you'll be able to go at your own pace, and linger over the pieces that interest you most.

Explore central Moscow on foot on this private 4-hour tour and learn about its imperial and Soviet past. As you walk and sightsee, hear about Moscow's history and view highlights such as St. Basil's Cathedral, the GUM shopping arcade, and the city's renaissance, baroque, and art nouveau architecture. Choose from two options: to explore Red Square and the historical Kitay-Gorod district, or to see Red Square before joining a 1-hour tour of the Bolshoi Theater.

Enjoy a private guided tour of one of the most impressive and oldest museums in Moscow: the Armoury Museum, and the Diamond Fund inside. You'll see an impressive collection of armor, jewels, and other artifacts, and your private tour guide will tell you all about the history of these items. You'll end the tour with a greater understanding of Russian history and culture.

Spend a half-day beyond the boundaries of St Petersburg with a private guided visit to Tsarskoye Selo, a unique suburban village that's also the home of Catherine Palace. Enjoy ample time exploring local parks, marveling at the distinct architectural details of Alexander Palace and touring the halls of Catherine Palace - including its stunning Amber Room, a perfect recreation of the exquisite chamber lost during World War II. See monuments, bridges, pavilions and buildings in a variety of architectural styles.

The Peterhof is one of St. Petersburg's most popular draws, and this private 7-hour tour really does the 18th-century complex justice. Ride a hydrofoil to the magnificent palace and park, and enjoy a personalized tour. Admire the Grand Palace and smaller summer palaces, and stroll around highlights such as the Grand Cascade fountain, trick fountains, gardens, statues and more. Lunch, hydrofoil tickets and entrance fees are at your own expense.

See what makes the 'Venice of the North' so grand with a half-day sightseeing tour through the city. Enjoy a walk along St Petersburg streets, taking in top attractions such as Palace Square, the domed St Isaac's Cathedral, and the Hermitage - one of the largest museums on the planet. Stroll along Nevsky Prospect, a main thoroughfare known for its people-watching, and pay a visit to the State Russian Museum to marvel at some of the city's top examples of Russian fine art.

When your cruise ship docks in St. Petersburg, spend the day in the company of a private guide exploring what the city has to offer. Visit the Faberge Halls in the Hermitage State Museum, take a cruise on the River Neva, and watch a performance by the Russian Classical Ballet. Three-course meal and round-trip port transfers included.

Spend a half-day exploring the residence and grand gardens of Peterhof Palace, an 18th-century imperial property that's often called the 'Russian Versailles.' Stroll the fountain-filled grounds, marveling at the impressive bronze statues and Grand Cascade as you go, then make your way inside the Grand Palace to view an array of restored private rooms, each lavishly decorated to their times. Don't miss your opportunity to explore one of the region's most exquisite landscape parks.

Delve into the fascinating history of Gatchina and Gatchina Palace on a private half-day tour. Set out from central St Petersburg for the town of Gatchina and its former imperial summer palace, which in many ways resembles a medieval hunting lodge. Learn about the palace's varied architectural styles while wandering its halls, home to hundreds of pieces of ceremonial arms and weaponry. Enjoy a revealing look into the world of Russian royalty with a visit to this intriguing imperial estate.

Enjoy a private, small-group tour of St Petersburg's Yusupov Palace, the former home of Russia's Yusupov family and site of mystic Grigori Rasputin's 1916 murder. Tour the palace's vast upper floors, learn about the plot to kill Rasputin that formulated within its walls and see the basement where this legendary assassination took place. There's even a diorama of wax figures recreating the scene.

Rewind to the days of imperial Russia and the Soviet Union on a great-value, private day trip to the Catherine Palace and St Petersburg metro stations from St Petersburg. Travel by public transport to Pushkin, formerly Tsarskoye Selo, and enjoy a guided tour of the Catherine Palace, the 18th-century residence of Catherine I. Ogle the opulent interiors, including the famous Amber Room, and stroll through the manicured gardens. Then, return to St Petersburg to visit some of its most beautiful metro stations: ornate art deco masterpieces built during Soviet times.

Get the most from a visit to St Petersburg's Peterhof Grand Palace and Park with VIP early admission to the palace's interiors on this private 5-hour tour. Accompanied by an expert personal guide, enjoy VIP skip-the-line access inside the palace, ahead of the main crowds. Learn about Peter the Great's maritime passions and plans for the seafront estate; and admire the grand interiors, including the Throne Room and White Dining Room. Then, take a walking tour around the fountain-adorned Lower Park, seeing the showpiece Grand Cascade fountains and other highpoints.

Devote your attention to two of Russia's most celebrated imperial residences on a private 7-hour tour from St. Petersburg. Leave the city for the baroque Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo. Tour the interiors as you hear about the tsars who lived here, and see the showpiece Amber Room and gardens. Afterward, explore the palace and parks of the Peterhof estate, including the world-famous Grand Cascade fountains. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees included.

Explore the heart of St Petersburg on a private 4-hour sightseeing tour, traveling by Mercedes to visit some its top attractions including Nevsky Prospect: a great stretch for people-watching. Learn how the city was first founded at Peter and Paul Fortress and how the onion-domed Church on Spilled Blood got its name. Discover why St Petersburg is called 'The Venice of the North' and drive by St Isaac's Cathedral, now a museum filled with stunning mosaics and paintings. Upgrade your trip with a leisurely, 1-hour canal cruise through the city center.