Russia, a vast country of about 150 million people representing over 160 nationalities, offers an opportunity to discover a unique, rich, diverse culture developed over thousands of years. Take one of our private cultural tours of Russia to experience how Russian people live today among the historical monuments of the capital, Moscow, in the Imperial city of St. Petersburg, and in the ancient “open-air museums” of the Golden Ring. See how geography has shaped the lives of people living along Europe’s longest river, the Volga; around one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes, Lake Baikal; and on the Siberian steppe.
Discover Russia’s diverse and fascinating cultures through visits to some of the country’s 18 cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and its historical and ethnographic museums, ancient kremlins, beautiful Russian Orthodox churches, and Shaman villages. Observe the daily lives of Russian people and learn about their arts and crafts, cuisine, religious traditions, cultural festivals, and economic activities.
From one-day private tours in and around historical cities, to epic cultural journeys of several weeks along the Trans-Siberian Railway or the Volga River, check out below our wide range of suggested itineraries for private Russia cultural tours – or request a tailor-made tour to experience the highlights of Russian culture and history in your own way.
Russia’s Two Capitals: Moscow and St. Petersburg
Discover beautiful churches and monasteries, magnificent Imperial palaces, and impressive Soviet monuments on this 6-day tour of historic Moscow and elegant St. Petersburg.
Moscow, St. Petersburg
Details6 Days | All year round from US$ 895 per person
Discover Moscow and Kazan Tour
This one-week Moscow and Kazan tour visits Russia’s national capital as well as a unique part of Russia, the vibrant republic of Tatarstan. Discover the historical, cultural, and scenic highlights of Moscow, Kazan, Bolgar, and Sviyazhsk Island!
Moscow, Kazan, Bolgar, Sviyazhsk Island
Details7 Days | All year round from US$ 695 per person
Moscow and St. Petersburg with Veliky Novgorod and Valday Tour
Discover Russian history, architecture, and culture on this 1-week tour of Moscow, St. Petersburg, the 1,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage city of Veliky Novgorod, and the scenic lakeside town of Valday. If you have only a week to explore the biggest country in the world, our 1-week Russia tour itinerary suits you best.
Moscow, Veliky Novgorod, Valday, St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Kronstadt
Details8 Days | All year round from US$ 1,115 per person
Moscow and Ancient Towns of North-western Russia Tour
Discover ancient and modern Russia on this 1-week tour of the vibrant capital of Moscow, the ancient fortresses and monasteries of Pskov and Izborsk, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Veliky Novgorod, and the poet Alexander Pushkin’s family estate in Mikhailovskoye. Book Russia cultural tour to enhance your experience of amazing Russia.
Moscow, Pskov, Mikhailovskoye village, Izborsk, Veliky Novgorod
Details8 Days | All year round from US$ 1,530 per person
Three Capitals: Moscow, St.Petersburg and Kazan
Discover Russia’s three capitals: St. Petersburg, the elegant northern capital; Moscow, the bustling centre of political power; and Kazan, the fascinating Tatar city considered to be Russia’s “third capital”.
St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Kronstadt, Kazan, Sviyazhsk, Bolgar, Moscow
Details9 Days | All year round from US$ 1,535 per person
Moscow and St. Petersburg Backstage Theatre Tour
Fans of the performing arts will revel in this thematic tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg’s legendary theatres. From the Bolshoi to the Mariinsky and beyond, enjoy unique backstage theatre tours, see where famous Russian ballerinas and musicians have delighted their audiences, and attend stunning performances. Enjoy our Moscow and St. Petersburg Backstage Theatre Tour.
Moscow, St. Petersburg
Details7 Days | All year round from US$ 1,220 per person
Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Three Ethnic Republics Tour
Ideal for travellers interested in unique places and diverse cultures, this 10-day Russia tour not only visits the national capital of Moscow and the elegant northern city of St. Petersburg, but also three of Russia’s unique ethnic republics: Tatarstan, Mari El, and Chuvashia.
St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Kronstadt, Kazan, Sviyazhsk, Yoshkar-Ola, Cheboksary, Moscow
Details10 Days | All year round from US$ 1,730 per person
St. Petersburg and Karelia Tour
Discover Peter the Great’s elegant northern capital of St. Petersburg and the wooden churches, taiga forests, lakes, and unique Russian-Finnish culture of the Russian Republic of Karelia on this 9-day St. Petersburg and Karelia tour.
St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Kronstadt, Petrozavodsk, Kizhi, Kivach
Details9 Days | All year round from US$ 1,215 per person
10 Day Moscow to St. Petersburg Tour
Discover palaces, Orthodox churches, unique museums, and more of Russia’s history and culture on this journey from Moscow to St. Petersburg via the riverside city of Tver, the scenic Lake Seliger, and the ancient town of Torzhok.
Moscow, Tver, Lake Seliger, Torzhok, St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Kronstadt
Details10 Days | All year round from US$ 1,790 per person
Discover the unique mix of German, Soviet, and Russian history in the exclave of Kaliningrad (formerly Königsberg) on this 4-day Kaliningrad tour. Admire the historical architecture and monuments and explore the unique UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit.
Kaliningrad
Details4 Days | All year round
Explore Kaliningrad, a fascinating blend of German, Soviet, and Russian history with impressive architecture, interesting monuments, and unique nature on this 5-day Kaliningrad tour.
Kaliningrad
Details5 Days | All year round
Discover Russia’s land of the midnight sun on this fascinating Arctic summer Murmansk tour.
Murmansk, Teriberka, Minkino, Loparskaya
Details3 Days | May - August
Northern Lights in Murmansk Tour
Experience the breathtaking aurora borealis (“northern lights”), discover Murmansk’s fascinating history, photograph stunning Arctic scenery, and visit indigenous villages on this winter Northern lights in Murmansk tour of Murmansk, and the Kola Peninsula.
Murmansk, Khirovsk/Khibiny Mountains, Minkino, Loparskaya
Details4 Days | September - April
Experience provincial Russia on this day tour from Moscow to the medieval city of Kolomna. Discover the ancient kremlin, taste unique local delicacies, and more.
Moscow, Kolomna
Details1 Day | All year round from US$ 190 per person
8-day Gastronomy and Culture of North Ossetia, Kalmykia and Astrakhan Tour
Experience the culture of Russia through its food! Try traditional delicacies, participate in culinary master classes, and discover the historical, architectural, and scenic highlights of this fascinating, yet less-visited, part of Russia with North Ossetia, Kalmykia and Astrakhan Tour.
Vladikavkaz, Pyatigorsk, Elista, Astrakhan
Details8 Days | April - September
6-day Experience Sakhalin Tour
Discover impressive coastal scenery, unique nature, delicious seafood, and Russian-Japanese history on this 6-day tour of Russia’s largest island, Sakhalin.
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Details6 Days | May – October
4-day Experience Khabarovsk Tour
Experience Khabarovsk, the largest city in Russia’s unique Far East region. Discover a fascinating indigenous culture, a unique ecosystem, and a vibrant history.
Khabarovsk
Details4 Days | May - September
7-day Khabarovsk and Vladivostok Tour
Based around the city of Khabarovsk and the legendary Vladivostok, enjoy this diverse 7-day Khabarovsk and Vladivostok tour: Vibrant Cities of the Russian Far East that showcases the nature, military and political history, indigenous culture, and gastronomy of Russia’s unique Far East region.
Khabarovsk, Vladivostok
Details7 Days | May - September
Oldest Cities of Russia 1 - Western Cities
Interesting tour through the oldest cities of Russia: Moscow, Novgorod, Pskov, Smolensk. Personalized and group tours of Russia from Advantour.
Moscow, Novgorod, Pskov, Smolensk
Details7 Days | All year round
Oldest Cities of Russia 2 - Eastern Cities
Interesting tour through the oldest cities of Russia: Moscow, Novgorod, Pskov, Smolensk.
Moscow, Vladimir, Suzdal, Nijnii Novgorod, Kazan, Ryazan
Details9 Days | All year round
Moscow - Saint-Petersburg Tour
Interesting tour from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg. Visit Kremlin, Arbat, Hermitage, Peterhof and other historical monuments and interesting places of Moscow and Peterburg with Advantour.
Moscow, Saint-Petersburg
Details6 Days | All year round
Russian Diamonds Tour - Moscow, Yakutsk, Mirny. Russia holds first place in the world for volume of diamond production. This tour will guide you the biggest diamond pipe in the world – Mir.
Moscow, Yakutsk, Mirny
Details7 Days | All year round