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Two Capitals of Russia - Moscow - St Petersburg for Independent Travellers (CB-14)
Two Capitals of Russia - Moscow - St Petersburg for Independent Travellers (CB-14)
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 $895
Reservation
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We appreciate that many of our clients like to explore independently, so with that in mind, this tour leaves you free to design your own program. With your input, we’ll sort out your visas, put together your flights and train tickets, arrange your transfers and book your accommodation. From cosmopolitan Moscow with its fascinating culture and history to aristocratic St Petersburg with its myriad canals, parks and elegant squares, the stage is set for you to write your own script. Whatever your interests, in these magical cities you can be assured of an unforgettable trip.
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Moscow
Moscow City Centre Walking TourA guided walking tour around major cultural and historical points in Moscow. We will visit Lubyanka Square – the world-famous KGB centre of the Soviet epoch, Teatralnaya Square next to Bolshoi Theatre. Then we will continue our walk through the small central streets and lanes where every building has its own unique and interesting story. Most of them currently represent Russian theatres, hotels, museums or state institutions. We will also visit Tverskaya Street – the main and the busiest street in Moscow – with lots of shops, restaurants and unique combination of old, Stalin and modern architecture. After the guided tour you will have some free time to take a stroll along the pedestraian zone, browse among the shops selling merchandise and enjoy various cafes or restaurants.
4 hours | $85 per person
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
Kremlin Grounds & the Armoury Guided TourYou will discover the interior of the Kremlin - the former residence of the Tsars and now the residence of the Russian president. You will also visit the Kremlin’s beautiful orthodox cathedrals. The Cathedral Square still retains the aura of early Tsarist Russia, where the spirits of Ivan the Terrible, Boris Godunov, and the early Romanovs loom large. We will also visit the Armoury to see a unique collection of ancient state regalia: the ceremonial vestments and coronation dress of the Tsars, gold and silverware by Russian craftsmen, and ceremonial weapons and arms (optional).
5 hours | $110 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
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
Moscow City and Novodevichy Convent Tour by CarStart your discovery of Moscow with a guided city tour by car. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the Sparrow Hills observation platform, visit Poklonnaya Hills a monument in honour of a Russian victory in the Great War (World War II), see the famous Red Square and the Bolshoi (Big) theatre or explore modern Moscow’s busy streets and discover the rich history of this magnificent city. Visit one of the oldest convents in Russia, the Novodevichy Convent.
4 hours | $120 per person
Red Square, St. Basil`s & Lenin Mausoleum Guided TourGuided tour to the Red Square arguably one of the most famous squares in the world. It's got its name from the Russian word for "red", which many centuries ago meant "beautiful". Each building here is a legend: you will see brightly-domed St. Basil's cathedral, the world - renowned Lenin Mausoleum, expansive facade of the GUM department store, Kazan Cathedral and Kremlin towers. Today, Red Square is a popular tourist attraction and it is often used for rock and pop concerts including high-profile participants like Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd and others.
$85 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
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
Arrival in Moscow. Our driver will meet you in the arrival sector with a Go Russia sign board. Transfer to the hotel.
Moscow
Day 2 – Sunday
Free day
Free day on your own to discover the city for yourself with optional excursions available to book.
Moscow
Day 3 – Monday
Free day
Free day on your own to discover the city for yourself with optional excursions available to book.
Moscow
Day 4 – Tuesday
Transfer from the hotel to the railway station
Free day. 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.
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.
St. Petersburg City Tour by CarIt is impossible not to fall in love with St. Petersburg, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Start your discovery of St. Petersburg with a guided city tour by car that will take you around the stunning "Venice of the North"; you will see the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Christ's Resurrection (The Saviour of the Blood). You will also see the famous cruiser Aurora; the legendary ship whose canon gave the signal, on the order of Lenin, for the beginning of the Great Social Revolution more than 90 years ago.
4 hours | $95 per person
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
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
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
City Tour & Visit to the Cruiser AvroraYour guide will tell you the story of the city, the events that have left their scars on its face, its optimistic and dramatic plans for the future, together with anecdotes about its strange, friendly and colourful inhabitants, and answer any questions you might have about this most fascinating of cities. Additionally to your St. Petersburg guided city tour you will visit the legendary Avrora cruiser, famous for firing the signal of storming of the Winter Palace – official beginning of 1917 Revolution.
4 hours | $110 per person
Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace) Guided TourA guided tour of the Hermitage, former residence of the Russian Tzars and one of best museums of the world. This stunning palace, an architectural masterpiece in itself, contains a collection over 3,000,000 works of art representing the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. The collection includes works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, French impressionists, sculptures and treasures icons, coins and Tsar’s jewellery. The Hermitage is an unforgettable place to visit.
4 hours | $80 per person
Half Day Guided Tour to Petrodvorets (Palace, Fountain and Park ensemble)Half day tour to the suburbs of St Petersburg to visit one of the magnificent summer palaces - Petrodvorets. The Peterhof (Petrodvorets) is a world-famous palace, fountain and park complex, and an outstanding landmark of Russian artistic culture of the 18-19th centuries. Founded in the very beginning of the eighteenth century by Emperor Peter the Great not far from his new northern capital St. Petersburg, Peterhof was intended to become the most splendid official royal summer residence.
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
Day 5 – Wednesday
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel
Breakfast in a café
Arrival in St. Petersburg. Our driver will meet you with a Go Russia sign board at the beginning of the platform. Transfer to the hotel. Free day on your own to discover St. Petersburg for yourself.
St. Petersburg
Day 6 – Thursday
Free Day
Free day on your own to discover St. Petersburg for yourself.
St. Petersburg
Day 7 – Friday
Free Day
Free day on your own to discover St. Petersburg for yourself.
St. Petersburg
Day 8 – Saturday
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Transfer to the airport. Our driver will meet you with a Go Russia sign board at the hotel lobby.
Dates and prices
Please read notes at the bottom of the table to learn more about the meaning of each pricing section
Travel package
Year of travel
2025
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $945 | $305 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $895 | $255 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $895 | $255 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $895 | $255 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $895 | $255 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $895 | $255 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $895 | $255 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $895 | $255 | $95 | book now |
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $1,015 | $375 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $935 | $295 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $935 | $295 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $935 | $295 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $935 | $295 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $935 | $295 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $935 | $295 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $935 | $295 | $95 | book now |
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $1,095 | $455 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $945 | $355 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $945 | $355 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $945 | $355 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $945 | $355 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $945 | $355 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $945 | $355 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $945 | $355 | $95 | book now |
| Travel dates | Excluding flights | Single supplement | Train upgrade | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 07/26/2025 - 08/02/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 08/02/2025 - 08/09/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 08/09/2025 - 08/16/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 08/16/2025 - 08/23/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 08/23/2025 - 08/30/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 08/30/2025 - 09/06/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 09/06/2025 - 09/13/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 09/13/2025 - 09/20/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 09/20/2025 - 09/27/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 09/27/2025 - 10/04/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 10/04/2025 - 10/11/2025 | $1,205 | $565 | $95 | book now |
| 10/11/2025 - 10/18/2025 | $1,005 | $415 | $95 | book now |
| 10/18/2025 - 10/25/2025 | $1,005 | $415 | $95 | book now |
| 10/25/2025 - 11/01/2025 | $1,005 | $415 | $95 | book now |
| 11/01/2025 - 11/08/2025 | $1,005 | $415 | $95 | book now |
| 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 | $1,005 | $415 | $95 | book now |
| 11/29/2025 - 12/06/2025 | $1,005 | $415 | $95 | book now |
| 12/13/2025 - 12/20/2025 | $1,005 | $415 | $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.
- "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.
See what our clients say about this tour
We are very happy to have served thousands of happy customers who travelled with us.
What was good was that all the transfers worked well and we did not have to worry. The hotels were excellent.
The Transfers were excellent, the accommodation was superb, we had a wonderful time in Moscow and St Petersburg, thank you.
I never felt concerned about arrangements and all seemed to go smoothly once we were on the trip.
All the transport transfers worked seamlessly, which is what I was mostly concerned about (taxi hell at airport). The accommodation was excellent, very comfortable, very friendly, and at the Katerina City in particular excellent food.
The transfers to and from the hotels/railway station/airport were flawless. Staff and drivers were very prompt and courteous. I couldn't fault any aspect of the holiday whether it be the booking process or the representatives both here and in Russia. Very satisfied with how everything went and I wouldn't hesitate to use your company again.
having Go Russia book hotels and train, oversea visa application and provide transfers was invaluable.
The ability to have a independent tour was great and clear instructions beforehand
CB-14 was excellent for independent travellers. You perfectly took care of the difficult parts: organised the visas, transport, hotels and transfers while leaving us to explore the cities of Moscow and St Petersburg independently.
Quick and helpful responses to all our queries. Good accommodation - very central. Ability to offer a flexible trip so we could do our own thing. The overnight train was great fun - breakfast was included on the train too. Thank you - we had a fantastic trip that we will all remember for a long time.
We were on CB-14, so travelling fairly independently. However, the aspects that Go Russia were responsible for all went smoothly and the transfers were very punctual. So, well done.
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