4.7/5 Excellent
Excellent
202
Great
76
Average
3
Disappointing
1
Terrible
0
Russia Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Good local guide, lots of walking tours and got to see alot in a short period of time.
Paul
Oct 2023
Fascinating tour of 3 neighbouring capitals . Learned ...
Melissa
Oct 2023
A great and insightful trip. I really enjoyed seeing these three lovely countries. Plenty of free time and the morning starts weren't too early which was a nice surp...
Angela
Sep 2023
Everything was as expected from Explore
Janice
Sep 2023
Tallinn. A lovely city and we had a good hotel there....
Linda
Aug 2023
The views from the top of Tallin city
Neil
Jun 2023
This a good trip with an excellent guide. It's fairly full...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
I liked the trip pace, itineraries and the tour leader.
Gillian
Jun 2023
This was a fantastic and relaxing trip. Good mix of Cities and count...
Anthony
Jan 2023
Excellent, well run trip, great guide.
Elisabeth
Jan 2023
Fascinating history, lovely historic buildings. Interesting to see the countryside. Tour leader provided good information on the history and buildings. Interesting t...
Stuart
Oct 2022
Staying one night at a manor house was a bit special; ...
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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