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
Itinerary was great but I think a lot of the optional tours should have been included.
We enjoyed the history of Russia.... The two days on the travel bus were really long, however, the evening optional tours were excellent. They were Swan Lake ballet...
For me a Great value! Everything worked very well as it was supposed to and thank you! Except noticed two things: (1) to many options tours and spent more money t...
Visited everything we wanted to see and more!
I would have liked another day in Stockholm.
Itinerary what I expected - lovely travel companions...
Excellent hotels. Coach was very good, but needed more leg room. I am fairly tall (188cm) and found it cramped. Not enough time spent in Stockholm and Helsinki. Trip...
Excellent hotels. Coach was very good, but needed more leg room. I am fairly tall (188cm) and found it cramped. Not enough time spent in Stockholm and Helsinki. Trip...
too much driving, didn't get much chance to stop on some of the important place
Visited places I never thought I would be able to visit
We realized after the fact that some of the optionals were poorly explained and had we been given the "true colors", we would have skipped them. This applies to "Arc...
It was a good itinerary but would have liked more time between tour...
The same feedback as i've mentioned for question number 1. Conclusion: i've provided some of my feedbacks, and i still have more. if you keen to know, please call m...
Some on the tour expected more local visits included in the paid-for package ...
Maybe do the train between St. Petersburg and Moscow.
The trip delivered more than just the capitals. It delivered different cultures, special dinner with a most friendly Russian family, most beautiful hotels, museums, ...
Xavier was wonderful and the regional guides were fantastic. Hotels were great and breakfast was great. The problem was that there were 3 tours per day. When we s...
Itinerary is smart, and condenses important cities in a short duration of time.
Too many optionals to get a good overall experience. Gets pricey...
Pacing is a bit difficult because of long distances involve...
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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