Visit Russia : Tours and activities 2012 guide

Bring together the best of Saint Petersburg in one comprehensive tour. Explore the city centre—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and enjoy an insightful tour of the State Hermitage Museum. An...

Take in the primary sights and landmarks of central Saint Petersburg before enjoying a guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Combine a city tour with a guided visit of one of the world's most prominent and extensive museums—the State Hermitage Museum. Home to some 2.7 million exhibits, the museum displays an...

This bus tour is an excellent introduction to Saint Petersburg. Drive along arrow-straight avenues, pass leafy parks, and cross over picturesque canals. Ornate palaces, golden spires, and gleaming...

Venture inside Saint Petersburg's largest cathedral. The austere exterior gives little away—the inside is richly adorned with magnificent reliefs, ornate sculptures, and marble columns. Follow...

View floodlit monuments, magical palaces, gilded landmarks, twinkling bridges, and sparkling squares as they illuminate the skyline during this night-time excursion.

Charming waterside walkways, dreamy canal footpaths, and elegant streets make Saint Petersburg a walker's dream. Stroll down the Nevsky Prospect, pass buildings steeped in history, and capture the...

Drift along waterways and see Saint Petersburg from a different angle on a leisurely boat cruise. Pass under some of the city's 400 bridges, and note the 18th-century palaces, towering cathedrals and...

Add an artistic touch to your trip and discover the significant contribution Saint Petersburg has made to the art world. After visiting the Church of the Saviour on Blood, take an in-depth tour of...

Visit two summer residences of the Russian tsars—the baroque Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Palace.

Enjoy a daytrip to one of Russia's most ancient cities, Novgorod. View historically and architecturally significant monuments, including the 11th-century St. Sophia Cathedral and the old market place...

Revel in the history and spirit of Russia during an enchanting evening of traditional dancing and dining.

Begin your evening in the Nikolaevsky Palace restaurant where traditional Russian dances and music entertain you during an elegant buffet dinner. Then admire the city centre as floodlit monuments and...

Visit Pavlovsk Palace, perhaps the most resplendent of the imperial family's residences, and step back in time through Russian history.

Spend a day at Peterhof. With its dreamy setting on the seafront, grandiose palace, and impressive gardens boasting over 140 fountains, Peterhof is widely recognised as being the most spectacular...

Head to Tsarskoe Selo and step inside the magnificent baroque Catherine Palace. Feel history come alive as you wonder through ornately decorated ballrooms and halls, and unlock the secrets of the...

This day-long guided tour of Moscow will take you on a walking tour of the city and show you the highlights of the underground with a tour of the Moscow metro. After lunch, you'll take a trip to the...

Take a trip to the beautiful village of Kolomenskoye, once the summer retreat of Moscow princes and tsars. You'll visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture and the house where Peter the Great once...

Four-hour guided tour of the Moscow Kremlin, visiting the three cathedrals, museums, and attractions including the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon.

Four-hour guided tour inside the Armory, the official museum of the Moscow Kremlin.

The city of Moscow changes when the sun falls, with dramatic light highlighting the severe design of Stalin-era facades, while illuminated advertisements and neon lights serve to remind visitors how...

See world-renowned monuments such as the Red Square and the Kremlin on a sightseeing tour of Moscow with a knowledgeable guide. From the Bolshoi Theatre to the KGB Headquarters, this tour offers a...

Take in the major monuments of Moscow with this city tour, which includes Red Square, the onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the stunning Novodevichy Monastery.

Go underground to explore Moscow's opulent metro system. This three-hour guided tour will take in some of Moscow's most important and highly decorated stations.

Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III, the Novodevichy Monastery has served numerous purposes, including that of a fortress and a military hospital, and is one of Moscow's finest buildings....

Discover the largest collection of paintings in Moscow with a trip to the Pushkin Museum. Founded in 1910, the museum is known for its impressionist and post-impressionist exhibitions, and also...

Come and explore one of the most important centres of the Orthodox religion with this trip to Sergiev Posad. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often referred to as the 'Russian Vatican',...

Discover the wonders of the Tretyakov Gallery on a guided tour of this national treasury of Russian art. Housing one of the world's greatest art collections, the gallery offers more than 100,000...

Discover Moscow during a guided art walk of the Russian capital. You'll start by enjoying views of the famous sights of Red Square, then visit the magnificent St Basil's Cathedral, and finally head...

Discover Moscow with a guided walk of the Russian capital. From Red Square and the Kremlin to the Bolshoi Theatre and former KGB headquarters, this tour offers a great overview of the city's history...

Combine a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Moscow's major sights with a tour of some of the city's remarkable metro stations. Built with marble, granite, and onyx, and decorated with stained-glass...

Also referred to as the 'Venice of the North”, St. Petersburg is a city of many facets. Discover the best of this Russian city, soak up impressive landmarks, and taste delicious, traditional food.

Explore the history and architecture of Russia through unique St. Petersburg sites, including a Soviet-Air-Force-themed bar, the homes of Rasputin and Lenin, and an homage to The Wizard of Oz.

Take a unique walking tour of Moscow and enjoy some of the best views of the city. Admire Moscow's mix of architectural styles from the top of a park hill and the 32nd floor of a Soviet-Era building.

Explore the history and art that dwell below Moscow's city streets. Ride the metro and admire the artwork of the stations, then see a military bunker that once housed 600 people during the Cold War.