Tours and Trips in Russia

Built by Peter the Great as a fortress in the 18th century, and once used to hold prisoners the likes of Trotsky and Dostoevsky, the Peter and Paul Fortress is one of St. Petersburg's most important landmarks. Discover the site's highlights, and learn all about its history, on this introductory, small-group tour. Meet at your centrally located St. Petersburg hotel, and set off in the morning. You'll visit the State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg (housed within), will admire Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, and more.

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.

Spend a day exploring St Petersburg's magnificent Hermitage and pay a private small-group visit to the museum's Diamond Room, renowned for its priceless gem collection. Enjoy over an hour within this renowned treasury in the company of a knowledgable art historian and curator. Marvel at jewels dating as far back as 3,000 BCE, see exquisite Faberg e works and learn about the Romanov's excessive wealth while discovering this unique collection. Afterward, tour the Hermitage's vast exhibition halls with an all-day admission ticket, taking in works by Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Van Gogh.

Moscow's Izmailovo flea market is a great spot to pick up souvenirs but, without a command of the Russian language, it can be tricky to know which are the best products to buy. This tour takes you to the market in the company of a guide, then continues on to explore the Kremlin at Izmailovo before finishing with a visit to the Vodka Museum.

GULAG is a chain of death camps created in USSR for political prisoners. Overall amount of inmates exceeded 20 million people, 10% of them died.Description:We offer you to visit ULAG museum - a place where soviet people could get for telling a joke about Stalin. Prisoners took part in the construction of industrial facilities, electric plants, rail roads and even some northern cities. The most famous prisoners of GULAG were Josef Brodsky, Alexander Soljenitsyn and Dimitry Lihachev. You'll know all about the genocide of Russian people through decades and see actual photographs, documents and welfare items.What's in store for you:tour to GULAG museum - see how cruel populsm can be.

Explore the popular State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg while visiting Russia with this guided 3-hour small-group tour.This is one of the world's largest and most prestigious museums and as a must-see for all first-time travelers to the city. With over 3 million items in its collection, it also definitely rewards repeat visits, and new-comers can only hope to get a brief taste of the riches on offer here, from Impressionist masterpieces to fascinating Oriental treasures.

Many Moscow tours take you to only to the big attractions and you miss out on a lot of the off-the-beaten-path places. This Moscow tour makes sure you don't miss seeing the lesser-known neighborhood gems and streets that locals love. This tour is a perfect introduction to the city, and gives you a great perspective of where you can visit again on your own time afterward.

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.

Skip the crowded and impersonal group tours on this private guided tour of St. Petersburg. Spend two days exploring the city's top sights, including the Hermitage and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood; take a boat tour along the canals, and travel to the neighboring city of Peterhof to discover its palaces, fountains, and gardens.

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.

See the sights of St Petersburg on a city tour with a private guide who makes sure you don't miss the top landmarks and attractions in the former Russian capital. Learn about three centuries of history as you travel through the city by private vehicle to visit palaces, cathedrals, squares and more, including the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage Museum and the Fortress of Saints Peter and Paul. Over the course of the day, you'll hear about Russian royalty, admire the ornate architecture and take in the atmosphere of grandeur.

Get a comprehensive overview of St. Petersburg on this full-day tour of the city. See highlights like the Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and much more. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise around the canals and Neva River as well as a delicious Russian lunch at a local restaurant during this worry-free, visa-free tour.

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.

Visit the apartments of acclaimed Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Having lived in the same building as a young man, Dostoevsky moved back with his family later in his life to live out his final years. The museum is divided into two sections, the first follows his early life and the second is dedicated to what is considered his mature period.

Spend a day discovering St. Petersburg's UNESCO World Heritage sites and major attractions on this seamless, private shore excursion. Meet your guide directly at the port, and set off on a whirlwind day. You'll see the world-famous Hermitage Museum, will take a hydrofoil tour of the city, will visit the extraordinary Peterhof Palace, will explore the famed Amber Room at Catherine Palace, and more. As you go, learn all about the city and its history from your guide.

Discover the delights of St. Petersburg and the Russian Vodka Museum during a day-long tour of the city. Led by a private guide who's focused on your sole group, the tour showcases landmarks such as the State Hermitage Museum and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Sample vodka and traditional snacks in the Russian Vodka Museum, then soak up the sights on a Neva River boat cruise.

Enjoy a day of exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites close to Moscow on this easy day trip. The Golden Ring is an area full of fine old buildings that display the best of Russian architecture. This guided trip is a convenient way of reaching them from the capital. Learn about Russian history and culture from your local guide. A fun and informative tour that's ideal for history and architecture enthusiasts.

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.

Discover the world's largest Faberge collection in peace and tranquility during a private 1-hour tour of the Faberge Museum in St Petersburg. Browse a glittering collection of more than 4,000 objects d'art created by Carl Faberge while listening to illuminating commentary from your expert guide. Gaze at nine imperial Faberge eggs created for Tsar Alexander III and his son and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your St Petersburg accommodation.

Delve into the opulent depths of Moscow's Kremlin, the iconic former residence of Russian emperors, on a comprehensive 3-hour tour of three of its architectural highlights. Use your priority-access-pass to enter at the earliest admission time and immerse yourself in a glittering wonderland of diamonds and resplendent decor. Listen to illuminating commentary delivered by an expert guide as you marvel at the Armory, the Assumption Cathedral and the Diamond Fund Exhibition on this incredible tour.