4.7/5 Excellent
Excellent
202
Great
76
Average
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Disappointing
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Terrible
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Russia Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Provide a bus with working equipment i.e TV Trip leader...
No complaints to think of
Sometimes not too clear what's going to happen, etc
We saw lots of places and things and if you chose not to do...
Hotels and locations were great. Most of the excursions were great.
Tour director and driver did their best but we panted much with our optional local tour guides
Must take all the optional tours to get a great appreciation of the countries
Copenhagen was an excellent start to the tour and culminated in fantastic Moscow. Wow! What a city. Seeing the Red Square at dusk was absolutely magical. Of course a...
Each optional excursion was very good and enjoyable. Something Trafalgar has ...
Not enough time in Stockholm or Helsinki. Nor in Copenhagen if we hadn't gone there a day early. Felt like we had to purchase almost all of the optional excursions i...
The ship trip was a nice change.
Intense itinerary. Could have had more time in Stockholm. Please start using a ...
All the tourist sites were included.
Good choice of sights visited and optional experiences
Good selection oels.f places and hot
The itinerary was very interesting varied and at times challenging The only hotel that was a little disappointing was the one in Novgorod The breakfast was chaotic a...
Well paced itinerary. Not too expensive
Important must see sights incorporated and covered in short time span. Value for money.
Going to Russia have always been a dream, what I wad able to see, wad memorable.
My only problem was the coach trip from St Petersburg to Moscow. M...
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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