4.7/5 Excellent
Excellent
202
Great
76
Average
3
Disappointing
1
Terrible
0
Russia Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Brian and Jill
Aug 2024
This was our first explore tour and we thought it was one of the best tours we have been on. Simona was so knowledgeable of all countries, friendly, approachable and...
Jeremy
Jul 2024
The itinerary is very good. Note we had two guides/tour leaders as you are visiting three countries. They changed over in Riga after we arrived. So, make a note as y...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2024
We covered such a lot in a week, all 3 capitals with loads on inf...
Kristin
Jul 2024
We covered a lot of territory in a single week…3 capital cities, plus two other towns and an overnight ‘country’ stay. Our leader Ona was very knowledgeable and com...
Regina
Jul 2024
A great introduction to these countries. We saw a lot with the guide, Ona, who was very helpful and informative, but also had time most days to explore on our own. I...
Katharine
Jul 2024
Brilliant Tour leader, great itinerary
Julia
Jun 2024
Signe cannot be faulted. Her English is excellent. She took note of all the comments or requests made by the group. Each city has its own speciality. All very intere...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
A very good introductory tour to the Baltics with a well d...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
A wonderful week in the Baltics, especially for someone interested in history. A well planned trip covering quite a bit of ground (the countries were bigger than I ...
Penny
Jun 2024
Great trip with a very experienced and knowledgeable guide; Leva. Learnt lots more about these beautiful cities and their tough history. Pace was moderate with plent...
Mark
May 2024
The guide was great! The accommodation was nice, but was a little warm as we had no control over the air conditioning/ heating. I would highly recommend this trip. I...
Valerie
May 2024
Excellent leader, showed us very many sites. Adding a rest break to the 2 hour tours would be good.
Charles
May 2024
Overall, a great trip. Hotels not as good as in the past with Explore.
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
Interesting cities with beautiful old towns explored with a guide who knows them inside out. All the cities are different and it was wonderful to visit them in the ...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Russia tour reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars and a 93% recommendation rate. Value, guide, activities, lodging, transportation, and meals categories are all rated at a consistent 4.5/5 stars.
Many travelers rave about the itineraries offered for the top tourist destinations (Saint Petersburg and Moscow). The authenticity of the tours and exposure to the culture are also commended. Other positive aspects mentioned in reviews are the level of experience of guides and the expert planning behind excursions. While most find the fast-paced, packed itineraries positive, some travelers find the pacing to be a little too rushed. These travelers tend to rate these trips 4/5 stars instead of 5/5.
Reviews on the more negative end of the spectrum focus heavily on the disappointment in “optional activities” that are not included in the base price of the tour. Although these optional excursions are a common practice with many tour companies, they can be confusing and frustrating if you are not expecting them. Other focuses of lower rated tours mention hotel proximity to tourist sights and the effective use of free time offered. Overall, the majority of reviews mention positive experiences and aspects of Russia tours.
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