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Best of Moscow & St. Petersburg Guided Tour (CB-17)
Group size
2-14 people
Season
All year
Duration
8 days
Departs
Saturday
Starts
Moscow
Ends
St. Petersburg
Countries
Russia
Cities
Moscow, St. Petersburg
Price
from $1,445
Reservation
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This is our most popular tour and deservedly so. Combining Russia's two greatest cities, you'll experience the best this country can offer. Offering a full sightseeing program, this eight day tour encompasses Russia's cultural treasures, iconic architecture and the opportunity to visit a dacha and experience the local way of life. Mixing the aristocratic beauty of St Petersburg, the Venice of the North, with confident, modern capital city Moscow, this itinerary guarantees a memorable and varied visit.
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Moscow
Moscow by Night City Tour by CarMoscow combines the best of old and modern architecture. It is a city of long avenues and majestic squares, leafy boulevards, parks and gardens, new luxury housing, bridges, the granite embankments of Moscow River, and the unique cultural and historical sites. Discover Moscow by night with a guided city tour by car.
3 hours | $95 per person
Half Day Guided Tour to Sergiev Posad Monastery - the Heart of Russian Orthodox ReligionThe town located in the suburbs of Moscow grew up in the 15th century around one of the greatest Russian monasteries - the Holy Trinity – St. Sergius Lavra (Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra) established by St. Sergius of Radonezh. The town also claims to be the birthplace of the Russian nesting doll, or matryoshka. On our way to Sergiev Posad we will enjoy the charming Russian countryside as the highway runs through huge birch forests, hills, as well as past beautifully decorated country homes.
7 hours | $145 per person
Museum of the Cold War - Former Top Secret Command CenterWe invite you to visit the former top secret command centre of the Russian Armed Forces recently converted into museum of the Cold War period. It is the newest museum opened in Moscow. After entering a regular building in a quite central street of the city and a ride on a rapid elevator 65 meters under the ground you will see a real top secret military facility of the USSR. During a short guided tour you will pass through the secret tunnels, see samples of communication equipment and fire arms.
3 hours | $115 per person
Trip to Cosmonaut Training Centre - Star CityStar City is situated to the North-West of Moscow in a beautiful pine and birch forest. See the hall where real space vehicles are used to train astronauts, the hydro laboratory, in which future astronauts learn to live and work in conditions of weightlessness, and the largest centrifuge in the world. You will see unique equipment where cosmonauts train for flight, including the MIR simulator. All the crews on the Vostok and Voskhod missions and the various models of manned “Soyuz” spacecraft, as well as those who worked on the MIR orbiting station, were trained here.
6 hours | $235 per person
Tretiakov Gallery Guided TourA guided tour of the Tretiakov Gallery, the biggest collection of Russian fine art in the world. The core of the museum's collection was assembled in the middle of the nineteenth century by Pavel Tretiakov, a wealthy Moscow merchant whose passion for collecting included violins, birds, and milk cows as well as Russian art. The museum represents the whole history of Russian art from the ancient period until now. There are more than 130 000 unique examples of painting, sculpture and graphics, created throughout the centuries by talented Russian artists.
4 hours | $100 per person
Poklonnaya Hill and WWII Victory Park Guided TourPoklonnaya Hill is the most significant monument constructed in honour of victory in the Great Patriotic War. The solemn opening of the Victory Memorial in Moscow was held on May, 9, 1995. On February 23, 1958 on this site, a memorable granite sign was established with the inscription: "Here there will be a monument to the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War." The Victory Park and the Square of Victors are important parts of the outdoor museum with many tanks and other vehicles used in the Second World War.
4 hours | $100 per person
Central Museum of the Armed Forces of Russia Guided TourGuided visit to the Central Museum of the Armed Forces of Russia which contains 24 exhibition halls. The strength of the Museum’s historical collection is in its collection of banners of Soviet and Third Reich Army and personal belongings of Soviet and Nazi leaders (including the General Zhukov and Adolf Hitler). The Museum has a wide range of weapons, military uniforms and decorations. The outside exposition of the Museum presents many armoured vehicles, artillery, antiaircraft systems and battle aircrafts.
4 hours | $100 per person
Day 1 – Saturday
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Our driver will be waiting for you in arrivals at the airport holding a Go Russia sign board ready to transfer you to your hotel.
Moscow
Day 2 – Sunday
Moscow City Tour by Car
Red Square, St. Basil`s & Lenin Mausoleum Guided Tour
Where else could we begin than in Red Square? You'll be able to see first-hand the brightly colored domes of the sixteenth century St Basil's Cathedral and get up close and personal with Lenin's embalmed body in his Mausoleum, located at the foot of the Kremlin wall. No visit to Moscow would be complete without the chance to shop at the nearby GUM department store. Other highlights today include learning about the tragic history of the main Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (view from outside), the New Maiden's Convent (view from outside) with its fascinating cemetery and a stop near Moscow State University for a panoramic view over the capital.
Moscow
Day 3 – Monday
Kremlin Grounds & the Armoury Guided Tour
Moscow Metro Guided Tour
Today we stay in Moscow to delve deeper into its fascinating history, beginning with a guided tour of the Kremlin's grounds and cathedrals. The Kremlin was once the home of the Tsars and is now the residence of the Russian president. You'll visit the Armoury Museum, crammed full of weaponry, armour and even some of Faberge's famous eggs. Afterwards, we'll head underground to explore some of Moscow's beautiful metro stations. Decorated with marble, mosaic, stained glass and bronze sculptures, you'll agree they're more like museums than part of a transit system.
Moscow
Day 4 – Tuesday
Kolomenskoye Estate - UNESCO Heritage Site and Former Tsar Residence Guided Tour
Transfer from the hotel to the railway station
Included in today's program is a visit just to the former Royal estate of Kolomenskoe. It dates from the fifteenth century and was the place where Peter the Great spent his childhood and Russian princes spent their summers. It's your first chance to see some of the old tent-roofed wooden churches for which Russia is well-known. You'll also see the Church of the Ascension, built in 1532 by the Moscow Grand Prince Vasily III in order to thank God for the birth of his son and heir to the throne, who later became Ivan the Terrible.
Later, you'll be met by our driver with a Go Russia sign board at the lobby of the hotel to transfer you to the train station. You can choose between an overnight and high-speed day train.
High-speed train: the high speed journey by Sapsan takes around 4 hours. On arrival you’ll be met at the train station and driven to your hotel where you’ll check in.
Overnight train: for those opting for the overnight service, the rest of the afternoon in Moscow is free for you to continue sightseeing at your leisure. Later, you’ll be taken to the railway station to board the Grand Express train.
Later, you'll be met by our driver with a Go Russia sign board at the lobby of the hotel to transfer you to the train station. You can choose between an overnight and high-speed day train.
High-speed train: the high speed journey by Sapsan takes around 4 hours. On arrival you’ll be met at the train station and driven to your hotel where you’ll check in.
Overnight train: for those opting for the overnight service, the rest of the afternoon in Moscow is free for you to continue sightseeing at your leisure. Later, you’ll be taken to the railway station to board the Grand Express train.
Train: Moscow - St. Petersburg
Day 4 – Tuesday
Grand Express: Moscow - St. Petersburg
For demanding travellers who prefer to travel in particular comfort, Russian railways now offer a luxury travel option to discover a style fit for a Tzar! Indeed, the “Grand Express” is a real hotel on wheels that features spacious sleeping compartments with toilets, showers, air-conditioning, wide sofas (in luxury compartment categories), LCD TV, DVD-players and WI-FI. “Grand Express” train also has standard 9 compartments carriages of 2nd and 1st class. More details.
St. Petersburg
Hotel Petro Palace 4*,St.PetersburgPetro Palace is a brand new, superior 4* hotel in St. Petersburg, established in 2005 which offers the best location and superb amenities. It occupies a building of historical and cultural significance, the former residence of Baron Von Schtaal. The hotel is renowned for its central location, just steps away from the major landmarks of the city: Hermitage and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. All standard rooms are designed in modern style and feature queen size, king-size or twin beds. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, internet, telephone, interactive and satellite TV, a safe and a mini bar. Swimming pool is free of charge: 07:00 – 11:00, outside these hours a fee applies.
M-Hotel 3*,ST. PETERSBRUGLocated in the Golden Triangle District, the 3 star M-Hotel is convenient for many of St Petersburg’s attractions including being just a twenty minute walk from the Hermitage Museum. In addition, it is well connected to public transport; the nearest Metro station, Nevsky Prospect, is only a two minute walk away. The hotel’s rooms and suites are bright and airy, furnished in a comfortable fashion. WiFi is available throughout the hotel at no additional cost.
Draw Bridges Night Tour by CarLike Venice, St. Petersburg is spread across a lot of big and small islands and it's hard to walk more than a few hundred meters without crossing a bridge! St. Petersburg has the largest number of bridges of any city in the entire world. With a total of 539 bridges (315 in the historical centre alone), not even Venice, Stockholm or Amsterdam can beat the city’s total! And more than 20 of all bridges are drawbridges. The elegance of some bridges can be compared only to the beauty of the city architectural ensembles. The bridges of St. Petersburg have become an integral part of the city.
2 hours | $145 per person
Russian Museum Guided TourRussian museum features the largest collection of Russian art no other museum in the world can boast of. Over 400,000 exhibits reflect history of Russian fine art from the ancient icons to the 20th century avant-garde, presenting all the stages, schools and genres. The permanent exhibition of the State Russian Museum presents the works of Russian and Soviet artists and covers the period from the 11th century till nowadays. Along with paintings, the museum boasts unique collections of works of folk art, decorative and applied art, and numismatics.
4 hours | $80 per person
Folk Show at Nikolaevsky PalaceThe folk show "Feel Yourself Russian" is comprised of the bright performances of St. Petersburg professional folk companies. During two hours of this dynamic colourful and picturesque show you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances - can also be used as musical instruments! The national colour of the performance is enriched with the bright dresses made in accordance with Russian traditions.
2 hours | $75 per person
Half Day Guided Tour to Tsarskoe Selo (Catherine Palace & Amber Room)Guided visit to one of the major architectural treasures of the Royal St. Petersburg - settlement of Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin) located 25km south of the city. This small town has two gigantic palaces, set amidst huge and beautiful parkland: the glorious Catherine Palace, a Baroque masterpiece by the Italian architecture Bartolomeo Rastrelli, and the Alexander Palace, where the last tsar family dwelt. We will visit the Catherine’s Palace with the Amber Room. It features splendid interiors, designed by eminent architects Rastrelli, Cameron, Stasov and Monighetti.
5 hours | $130 per person
Yusupov Palace Guided TourOnce belonging to prince Yusupov noble family it is one of the most beautiful palaces in St. Petersburg. Its expositions reflect refined luxury, splendour of high life, human relationships and the history of rich aristocratic family. During the tour you will see luxurious decorations of the interiors: murals, carvings, marble, mirrors, gilded chandelier, expensive silk clothes and refined furniture. The palace is also known for the murder of Grigory Rasputin who is believed as having influenced the later days of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II.
3 hours | $90 per person
St. Petersburg Boat Trip with an Audio-guideA new perspective on St. Petersburg can be gained from water-level and the boat trips visit some areas of the city that might not be reached on ground. The looming silhouettes of the bridges, the grandeur of the waterways, the granite embankments with their various piers and slipways, the 18th and 19th century palaces and parks on the banks of the Neva and the canals, architectural landmarks in the form of the domes and spires of churches and cathedrals, visible from a long way off - all this contributes to the unique appearance of the "Venice of the North".
1 hour | $35 per person
Day 5 – Wednesday
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel
Breakfast in a café
St. Petersburg City Tour by Car
Our driver and a guide will be at the railway station ready to meet you with a Go Russia sign board at the platform. After breakfast at a local cafe, you'll take a guided city tour of St Petersburg. This, the most European of all Russian cities, is nicknamed the Venice of the North. You'll explore the city's must-see sights, including the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Christ's Resurrection (also known as the Saviour of the Blood). You will also lay eyes on the famous cruiser Aurora, the legendary ship whose cannon, on Lenin's orders, signalled the beginning of the Great Social Revolution. Later, you’ll check in to your hotel.
St. Petersburg
Day 6 – Thursday
Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace) Guided Tour
Today is devoted to the world renowned Hermitage, former residence of the Russian Tsars and generally held to be one of best museums in the world. This stunning palace, an architectural masterpiece in itself, contains a collection of over three million works of art dating from the Stone Age to the present day. That collection includes masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, Raphael and the French impressionists; its sculptures, icons, coins and even the Tsar’s jewelry make the Hermitage an unforgettable place to visit. After our guided tour, you’ll have the chance to stay on and explore the museum further on your own.
St. Petersburg
Day 7 – Friday
Half Day Guided Tour to Petrodvorets (Palace, Fountain and Park ensemble)
We start today's included excursions with a half-day tour to one of St Petersburg's magnificent summer palaces, Petrodvorets. Petrodvorets, sometimes called Peterhof, is a world-famous palace, fountain and park complex dating from the eighteenth century, which takes its name from its founder, Peter the Great. The estate is an outstanding landmark of Russian artistic culture of the 18-19th centuries.
St. Petersburg
Day 8 – Saturday
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Today marks the end of your tour and our driver will be waiting in the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
Dates and prices
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Travel package
Year of travel
2025
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single / Solo supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $1,545 | $305 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $1,445 | $255 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $1,445 | $255 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $1,445 | $255 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $1,445 | $255 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $1,445 | $255 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $1,445 | $255 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $1,445 | $255 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single / Solo supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $1,615 | $375 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $1,485 | $295 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $1,485 | $295 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $1,485 | $295 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $1,485 | $295 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $1,485 | $295 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $1,485 | $295 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $1,485 | $295 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single / Solo supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $1,745 | $455 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $1,545 | $355 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $1,545 | $355 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $1,545 | $355 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $1,545 | $355 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $1,545 | $355 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $1,545 | $355 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $1,545 | $355 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single / Solo supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $1,855 | $565 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $1,605 | $415 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $1,605 | $415 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $1,605 | $415 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $1,605 | $415 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $1,605 | $415 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $1,605 | $415 / $575 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $1,605 | $415 / $575 | $95 | book now |
Note on pricing:
- All prices are per person, in US dollars. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the section "Included" in the tour description.
- Price "Excluding flight" does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights. Alternatively we can quote for flights from any international airport.
- Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
- Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
- "Train upgrade" supplement means an upgrade for a compartment for 2 people and refers to overnight trains only. Advisable to book if you prefer more privacy and comfort during your overnight train journeys. Read more about train upgrade.
- Discouns for children.
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Thank you and GoRussia so much for making our trip as full and enjoyable as possible given the developing Coronavirus situation. Everything was perfect in Moscow but once we got to St. Petersburg the situation started changing rapidly. Natasha was very helpful and knowledgeable - helping us to make the most of our time in the city even though museums were unfortunately mostly shut. The hotels and guides were perfect in both cities, we especially enjoyed the snow in Moscow, which we understand has been in short supply this year!
The whole tour went as planned and exceeded our expectations. The process of making the arrangements, the alternatives to the standard tour we wanted (hotel and itinerary) and the visa application was made easy for us. Special praise for the guides, Marina in Moscow and Natasha is St P who were excellent and very knowledgeable.
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