A perfect way to see the most that Russia has to offer is to take a tour that combines visits to Russia’s largest cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg. Each tour is fully customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our combined Moscow - St. Petersburg tours using the form at the side of the page. You can also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists to learn more.
This is a well-balanced tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg that includes all must-see sights, such as the Kremlin, Red Square, the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof with its world-famous fountains and, of course, the Hermitage Museum.
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Moscow - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupWith this 12-day cruise, you will visit Russia's largest cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg - and several charming small towns and villages, all rich in Russian culture and history: Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritsy, Kizhi, and Mandrogui
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Moscow - Uglich - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
4-star cruise ships:, MS Nikolay Chernyshevsky, MS Nizhny Novgorod, MS Konstantin Fedin, MS Sankt-Peterburg, MS KronshtadtGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This is a classic St. Petersburg - Moscow cruises that takes you to the Two Capitals as well a number of charming ancient towns on the way: Mandrogui village, Kizhi island, Goritsy, Yaroslavl, and Uglich.
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St. Petersburg - Mandrogui - Kizhi - Goritsy - Yaroslavl - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
4-star cruise ships:, MS Nikolay Chernyshevsky, MS Nizhny Novgorod, MS Konstantin Fedin, MS Sankt-Peterburg, MS KronshtadtGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.Enjoy an 8 day Russian river cruise on our luxury ship. Besides visiting Russia’s two capitals – Moscow and St. Petersburg, the cruise will also take you to the ancient towns of Uglich and Goritsy, Kizhi island with its outstanding wooden architecture, and Mandrogui village, famous for traditional handicrafts.
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Moscow - Uglich - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
5-star cruise ship MS RostropovichGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.Taste the Russian culture, traditions and way of life by visiting 3 completely different cities: Europe�s largest megalopolis Moscow, provincial Novgorod with medieval Russia spirit, and gorgeous St. Petersburg with glittering baroque palaces and romantic canals.
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Moscow - Veliky Novgorod - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at 3-star and 4-star hotelsGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.It is our most complete and popular tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg. In addition to visiting all the emblematic places, you will also have free time for your own discoveries. On your free nights you can watch the shows at the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theaters or a folkloric show.
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Moscow - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
The tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis 8-day Russian river cruise by luxury ship will take you to the jewels of Russia - St. Petersburg and Moscow as well as the most significant towns between these 2 magnificent cities: Mandrogui village, Kizhi island with its amazing wooden architecture and Uglich and Goritsy with their tranquil, country atmosphere.
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St. Petersburg - Mandrogui - Kizhi - Goritsy - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
5-star cruise ship MS RostropovichGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This is our most popular St. Petersburg to Moscow cruise. Besides in depth visits to St. Petersburg and Moscow, the cruise covers all the most important areas between the two capitals: Mandrogui - a colorful village famous for local handicrafts, amazing Kizhi Island with its beautiful nature and wooden architecture, as well as the ancient towns of Goritsy, Yaroslavl, and Uglich.
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St. Petersburg - Mandrogui - Kizhi - Goritsy - Yaroslavl - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
3-star cruise ships: MS Zosima ShashkovGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This tour is a perfect combination of the 'Two Capitals' of Russia - Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the charming ancient towns of Suzdal and Vladimir located in the Golden Ring area of Russia. The tour is highly recommended to those interested in Russian history.
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Moscow - Vladimir - Suzdal - Saint-PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at 4-star hotelsGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.Route
Moscow - Uglich - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui -Valaam - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
5-star cruise ship MS Mustai KarimGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This is our most popular cruise covering Moscow and St. Petersburg and all of the significant towns between these 2 cities. Besides the Two Capitals, you will visit the ancient towns of Uglich, Yaroslavl and Goritsy, the island of Kizhi, and Mandrogui village.
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Moscow - Uglich - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
3-star cruise ships: MS Zosima ShashkovGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This tour covers the best sights of Moscow and St. Petersburg along with a trip to the Golden Ring - a group of medieval towns to the northeast of Moscow. Ancient Kremlins, onion-shaped domes and wooden architecture is just a small part of what awaits you on this amazing tour.
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Moscow - Vladimir - Suzdal - Sergiev Posad - Moscow - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupExplore St. Petersburg, the former capital of Imperial Russia with its magnificent palaces, parks, and monuments. Our engaging and most importantly fun tour includes all the most important highlights, such as Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage Museum, and the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room.
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St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at a 5-star hotel.Group Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This classic tour will leave you with unforgettable memories of Russia's most important and exciting cities. You’ll get to know Moscow, an exciting and vibrant city rich in history and St. Petersburg - Russia's most romantic and culturally important city.
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Moscow - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at 4-star and 5-star hotelsGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This is a brief tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg that will give you a good idea of the two cities. On this tour, you will spend one night in each city and travel between the cities on board of a high-speed Sapsan train. The highlight of the trip is the Hermitage, the fourth largest museum in the world and Russia’s former Imperial residence.
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Moscow - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour is perfect for those who are interested in Russian culture and its history. Not only you will see two fabulous capitals – Moscow and St. Petersburg, but you’ll also visit the magnificent smaller towns of the Golden Ring including Suzdal, Vladimir, Bogolubovo and Yaroslavl. You will see world famous sights and even a Russian poultry farm!
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Moscow - Vladimir - Suzdal -Bogolubovo - Yaroslavl - St PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at 4-star hotelsGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This is our shortest St. Petersburg to Moscow cruise and it is a perfect choice for those who have already been to Moscow and St. Petersburg and would like to explore the small, charming towns lying between the Two Capitals.
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St. Petersburg - Shlisselburg - Valaam - Svirstroy/Lodeynoe Pole - Mandrogui - Kizhi - Kuzino - Myshkin - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
3-star cruise ships: MS Swan Lake, MS Moonlight SonataGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This 8-day Russian river cruise on a luxury ship takes you to Russia’s two capitals – Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as to the ancient towns of Uglich and Goritsy, Kizhi island with its outstanding wooden architecture, and Mandrogui village, famous for traditional handicrafts, and Valaam archipielago with its amazing monastary.
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St. Petersburg - Valaam - Mandrogui - Kizhi - Goritsy - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
5-star cruise ship MS Mustai KarimGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This is our shortest Moscow to St. Petersburg cruise and it is a perfect choice for those who have already been to Moscow and St. Petersburg and would like to explore the small, charming towns lying between the Two Capitals.
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Moscow - Uglich - Myshkin - Kuzino - Kizhi - Mandrogui - Valaam - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
3-star cruise ships: MS Swan Lake, MS Moonlight SonataGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.You will actually see three capitals on this tour: Moscow, Russia’s political capital; St. Petersburg, which is considered the cultural capital of Russia, and also Novgorod, the ancient capital of Russia - you will be enchanted by its serenity and medieval atmosphere
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Moscow - St. Petersburg - Novgorod - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupRussia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.
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MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at a 4-star hotel.Group Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This cruise includes the most important sights on the Moscow to St. Petersburg route. Besides in depth visits to the Two Capitals, you will visit the ancient towns of Uglich, Goritsy, the island of Kizhi, and Mandrogui village.
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Moscow - Uglich - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
4-star cruise ship: MS CrucelakeGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.One of the best times to visit Russia is winter. At this time of year, all of Russia becomes festive and full of activity, the streets and parks turn into wonderlands of snow and frost with families out and about strolling and taking in the beautiful nature.
Route
Moscow - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis 11-day cruise covers Moscow and St. Petersburg and all the significant towns on the route between the two capitals. Besdies Moscow and St. Petersburg, you will visit the ancient towns of Uglich, Yaroslavl, and Goritsy, the island of Kizhi with its beautiful nature and wooden architecture, and Mandrogui village.
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Moscow - Uglich - Yaroslavl - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
3-star cruise ship: MS Moonlight SonataGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This 11-day St. Petersburg to Moscow cruise covers all the important places: Mandrogui - a colorful village famous for local handicrafts, amazing Kizhi Island, as well as the ancient towns of Goritsy, Yaroslavl, and Uglich.
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St. Petersburg - Mandrogui - Kizhi - Goritsy - Yaroslavl - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
3-star cruise ship: MS Moonlight SonataGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.Enjoy a short Russian river cruise on a comfortable 4-star ship. Our program includes all the most important sights on the Moscow to St. Petersburg route. Besides the Two Capitals, you will visit the ancient towns of Uglich, Goritsy, the island of Kizhi, and Mandrogui village.
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Moscow - Uglich - Goritsy - Kizhi - Mandrogui - St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
4-star cruise ship: MS CrucelakeGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This St. Petersburg to Moscow cruise is a great way to discover Russia. The cruise includes in-depth visits to Russia’s two capitals and also makes stops at all of the important sites along the route including Mandrogui - a colorful village famous for local handicrafts, amazing Kizhi Island with its beautiful nature and wooden architecture, as well as the ancient towns of Goritsy, Yaroslavl, and Uglich.
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St. Petersburg - Mandrogui - Kizhi - Goritsy - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
4-star cruise ship: MS CrucelakeGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This is a great Russian river cruise on a comfortable 4-star ship that will take you to St. Petersburg and Moscow and the most significant places between these 2 cities: Mandrogui village, Kizhi island with its amazing wooden architecture and Uglich and Goritsy with their tranquil atmosphere.
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St. Petersburg - Mandrogui- Kizhi - Goritsy - Uglich - MoscowLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Cruise Ship
4-star cruise ship: MS CrucelakeGroup Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.Our tours to Moscow and St. Petersburg are offered as land only and therefore do not include airfare. We ask that you arrange your own plane tickets and we will meet you at the airport and handle everything else. You can easily book the discount tickets yourself through our own discount internet ticket office. Please browse our discount air tickets section to learn more.

Your tour will take you to Moscow, the capital of Russia as well as the largest city in both Europe and Russia with a population of over 12 million. Moscow has a rich history dating back to medieval times. World events have been shaped here. You will learn about Moscow’s history during the period of the reign of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, the Russian Empire and the Soviet period. You will see some of the world’s most breathtaking architecture on visits to the Kremlin and Red Square. You will see monuments from Stalin’s period and also see modern Moscow, one of the most vibrant cities on earth. We encourage you to read the descriptions of each individual tour to learn more.

St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities on earth. It is the former capital of Imperial Russia, and was home to the Russian Tsars for over 200 years. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, the city sits on the banks of the majestic Neva River and the Gulf of Finland. Saint Petersburg is famous for the important role it has played in the development of Russia and the Russian Revolution as well as its artistic and cultural significance. The city was home to such eminent figures such as Catherine the Great, Tsar Pavel, Nicholas II the last Tsar and Rasputin, Dostoevsky, Pushkin, Gogol and many more. St. Petersburg is Russia’s second largest city with a population of over 6 million. The city is extremely beautiful with dozens of canals and beautiful palaces. St. Petersburg also houses the Hermitage Museum containing one of the world’s greatest collections of art. Welcome to St. Petersburg, this most beautiful and mysterious of cities.
Welcome to these two great cities of Russia. Your St. Petersburg Moscow tour will give you valuable insights into Russia’s history, its art and most importantly its culture and people. We are sure you will have an unforgettable stay with us!
Moscow and St Petersburg are two completely different cities and difficult to compare. Both are beautiful in their own way. Moscow’s sprawling cityscape reflects centuries of history in a mixture of architectural styles - gilded cupolas of medieval Russian churches merge with Stalinist monoliths and towering glass skyscrapers, and cobble-stone alleys balance grand boulevards. St Petersburg’s centre was laid out over a matter of decades, its regular and harmonious city plan lined with Neoclassicist, Art Nouveau and Baroque masterpieces, intersected with meandering canals. If you can’t choose between the two, check out our best combined Moscow and St Petersburg tours.
A trip to St Petersburg or Moscow at any time of year will be enjoyable. Museums and galleries are much less busy during winter, accommodation is significantly cheaper, and you can enjoy outside activities such as skiing or sleigh rides. Exploring the cities is more enjoyable in the warmer months, and St Petersburg especially beckons during the White Nights. Whenever you decide to travel, check out which national holidays are on – Pancake Week, Victory Day, and City Day are just some of the festivities you can experience. For more information about the best time of year to travel, read our guide.
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