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I really enjoyed the overnight train and all our coach drivers were great
I liked being able to walk around the cities and use the local public transport to see the cities from a more local perspective. Thanks to Natalya, our tour guide, w...
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Great tour, enjoyed every minute
Our main guide and local guides were highly knowledgeable and the itinerary was spot on. Olga looked after us very well and we appreciated her sense of humour and ex...
K
Olga was extremely personable and engaging
She provided us with ample information everywhere we went and answered all questions posed to her. She took the time to get to know us and ensure we got to see every...
E
Daria (Dasha) was excellent, I cannot fault her
Everything was explained clearly to us regarding the tour, she was punctual and her history knowledge was outstanding. Any questions we had she was able to answer. ...
J
Daria [Dasha] what absolutely brilliant
She completely made this trip for us. She was knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming and heaps of fun. She looked after us fabulously. I would happily do a tour wi...
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I had a great time on the tour, Dasha was excellent and I learnt to much about Russia and Russian Culture
I really enjoyed the variety of activities and places we went but I would have liked the option to pre-pay for some of the optional excursions! I ended up spending a...
V
Maria was very knowledgeable about places we went
Very easy to get along with, and open to discussing pretty much anything. Took the time to find out things we might like to do during free time, and made sure that ...
J
Excellent tour made better by our first class tour guide, Dasha
Dasha had excellent knowledge of the country, the history and the places we...
K
WE LOVED RUSSIA! As a country, it exceeded our expectations in all areas and we wouldn't hesitate recommending it as a destination to friends
The tour was well structured and we feel that we really made the most of our time there with a great mix of sight seeing and free time. The level of accommodation wa...
H
The tour was wonderful, everything I'd hoped for
I saw almost everything I had on my list, the only places I missed were due to the Victory Day celebrations being on and things being closed. I loved the variety of ...
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I thought the tour was EXCELLENT!!! It was made even more fabulous by our amazing tour guide, Dasha
She really went out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable and to make sure we all had a good time. I especially appreciate how she went out of her way to pers...
E
I have been hesitant about group tours, but I knew going to Russia I would have to join a group
Thank god I did, I had such a great time on the tour and whilst it was a small group of only 6 we got along great and it made the whole experience so memorable. Our ...
J
Excellent all round
Guides were excellent as was accomodation. The Hotel Moscow in St Petersburg was in great location, only gripe was that itonly had analogue TV's. Tour could have don...
R
The tour was fantastic, everything we hoped for and more! We learnt and experienced so much in such a short space of time
All this was made possible by our brilliant guide. I cant rate her highly enough, she was exceptional and we are so thrilled we had her to guide us. Her knowledge is...
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A fantastic holiday! My husband and I were the only people in the group so we had very personalised service from our guide who was knowledgeable, friendly, very helpful and had a good command of English
She did everything possible to make sure that we enjoyed ourselves and gave us a good insight into life in Russia today and over the ages. I would thoroughly recomme...
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I cannot speak highly about my experience
The country is beautiful, the people were lovely, the history is interesting and our guides Katya + Natasha were above and beyond the call of duty to help us with ex...
M
The Snowball New Years tour was fantastic
It was a lot to see in just a few days however I felt satisfied leaving Russia that I saw and did everything I wanted there. I loved having some free time in both St...
L
Loved the trip, saw so much, and had a wonderful guide, Daria, who looked out for everything and everyone
I enjoyed the food, and Daria's recommended restaurants were excellent. The only thing I think could be better is the location for the Moscow hotel, being so far ou...
J
I wrote on the feedback form that we were given in Moscow that the highlight of our trip was our tour guide and I would like to reiterate that statement
She was fun, professional, helpful, very informative and as far as I could see was never off duty. As for the tour itself with the benefit of hindsight there were a...
J
Nataliya was an outstanding tour guide
She is very knowledgeable on the aspects of the tour to include history and culture, and shared tons of interesting information. She was thoughtful to all members o...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Russia Tour Reviews
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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