The 10 Best Rail Tours in Moscow, Central Russia

This 1-day Moscow side-trip for cruise passengers is your excellent opportunity to get a taste of the Russian Capital in one day! Book this all-inclusive private package tour (except meals) and see as much as you can!

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide in Moscow, Tour assistant to accompany you from St Petersburg to Moscow (for groups of 8+ people), Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned minivan, Round-trip in the economy class of the Sapsan high-speed train, All taxes, fees and handling charges, local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals / snacks, RUSSIAN VISA (PASSENGERS MUST OBTAIN IT BY THEMSELVES IN ADVANCE)

See the best highlights and must-see sights of two Russian capitals - Saint Petersburg and Moscow - which have been put together in this comprehensive 6-day tour. If needed, this can be done in 5 days by scheduling the train transfer between the two cities at the end of the second day of touring. Your schedule will be adjusted to make sure they fit your arrival and departure dates. Feel free to add extra days for self-exploration or fill them up with optional tours. Each program will be customized to fit your needs and special requirements. Evening programs are available in both destinations year round.

Inclusions: 2 days of professional guide service in each city (English, Spanish, French languages are available), 1 day of a/c vehicle with driver in Moscow ( 8 hrs), 1,5 days of a/c vehicle with driver in St.Petersburg (12 hrs), Arrival & departure transfers in both cities, Visa Support (if required), Rail ticket Moscow - St Petersburg (economy+ class)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Accommodation (can be arranged individually upon request)

The monastery of Sergiev Posad is the most beautiful and famous Russian monastery and is the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church. Take a full day trip 75 km away from Moscow and go inside the fortress and monastery founded in the 14th century

Inclusions: Private Guide, All Entrance Tickets, Transportation (metro pass, train tickets), Private Tour, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Come to Russia for a "once in a lifetime" experience! During this immersive trip you will learn the melodic and mysterious Russian language while traveling through the immensity of the Russian territory with the mythical Trans-Siberian railway. Traveling by train will offer you incomparable views of the Siberian landscapes. This 14 days trip includes daily Russian language classes with a native certified Russian teacher. You will have dozens of opportunities to apply your new language skills by interacting with the local people, sharing with them unforgettable moments and learning more about the famous Russian soul. Three main stops are planned during this journey so that you can discover more in-depth some of the most fascinating places or Western Russia and Siberia: departing from Moscow the train will stop in Kazan, Yekaterinburg and the Baikal Lake, before a final stop in Vladivostok on the Pacific Ocean. A journey of more than 9000 kms across 7 time zones!

Inclusions: 4 train tickets (2nd class), Accommodation in hotels (standard double room) and with host families, 30 hours of Russian language lessons, Excursions with an English-speaking local guide, Meals mentioned in the programme, Significant time spent with a Russian teacher throughout the journey (in addition to lessons), Visa support (voucher and registration fee in Russia)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Flights (flight to Moscow, flight back from Vladivostok), Meals not mentioned in the programme, Personal insurance, Personal expenses

It's a customisable layover tour by a Moscow local. Depending on how much time you've got between the flights we will tailor this tour according to your interests and time available. We will pick you up from the airport and we will take you back at the end of the tour. Depending on the traffic we will take either a car or an aeroexpress train to get to the city centre. During the tour we will be able to see the main Moscow sights. If you want to see some particular places, just tell us and we will try to include them in the itinerary. See you in Moscow!

Inclusions: A friendly, fun and knowledgable local guide., An expert advise on what to do after the tour, if you have some free time., Aeroexpress train tickets or a car ride to the city centre and back., All taxes.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Drinks

One day trip to Moscow from St Petersburg 5:30 meeting at the sea port of St Petersburg or at the hotel. 5.30-6.00 transfer to St Petersburg railway terminal 06:00 – 10:00 travel by “Sapsan” high speed train to Moscow. 10:00-14:00 Moscow walking tour. Kremlin with 5 Kremlin Cathedrals Red Square, GUM, Alexander garden with changing of the guards, St.Basil Cathedral from outside- inside upon request, zero kilometers, history center of Moscow, Manezh square Lunch in GUM or any other place upon request 14:00- 18:00 City tour by car/van Bolshoi theater from outside, former KGB, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Novodevichiy convent, Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University, Victory Park, White House, Stalin’s towers, Moscow City, Arbat street. 19:00 arrival at the railway terminal 19:00 – 23:00 travel back to St Petersburg by “Sapsan” 23:00 Arrival back to St Petersburg. Transfer to the ship or hotel

Inclusions: Certified Guide

Exclusions:

This visa-free tour of Moscow includes round trip to Moscow, a city tour with a metro ride, a walking tour of Red Square and the Kremlin museums, time for lunch and shopping, transfers to the airport or train station and a guide for the day.

Inclusions: Round trip transport to Moscow by plane or train, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities

Experience real Russian spirit of one of Russia's most popular places with your private local guide. Explore one of Golden-Ring cities on this 8-hour Sergiev Posad tour from Moscow. Visit the churches and cathedrals as well as tour the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. Enjoy multiple museums and try a glass of kvas (Russian bread brew) and some flavorful bread from a local pastry shop (food not included in tour). Slow down to take in the views of cathedrals and peek behind the scenes on this history and culture tour. Your friendly local guide will help you navigate the bustling places and provide all the most fun facts and stories about Sergiev Posad, Russia, Russian people and mentality, culture and traditions. Check out Matryoshka Museum and Museum of Toys which are as fun as they sounds (optional). Finish the tour with a perfect photo-op at the lake, flip a coin and make a wish.

Inclusions: All taxes, Private tour, Friendly local guide, Multiple Start times available, Customized itinerary, Flexibility during the tour, Iconic places for photo shoots, Meeting in the hotel, Expert local advice on where to go and what to do after the tour, Train tickets to Sergiev Posad and back to Moscow, Entrance fee to the cathedrals in Sergiev Posad

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees to Matryoshka Museum or Museum of Toys (if you wish to visit them)

Feel the spirit of Russia in this 5-day private tour, which allows seeing the most interesting and fascinating places of two capitals. Stroll along the center of Moscow, the largest city in the country, full of important historical monuments, museums, and theatres. You will have a detailed city tour and an excursion to the Kremlin and the cathedrals during your stay there. Take a high-speed train to St Petersburg (3,5-4 hours) and discover the Northern Capital of Russia. You will have 3 interesting tours in the city and its vicinity, see the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Park, and Catherine's Palace. This tour also includes arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport or train station on any convenient date for you.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, 1-way high-speed train tickets from Moscow to St Petersburg, Professional & friendly guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off every day, Round-trip transfer from/to the airport or train station, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan on tours, Bottled water, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+)

Exclusions: Meals , Hotel accommodation

Book this private tour and you will be able to watch two capitals of Russia at once. On a high-speed train, after just 4 hours, you will find yourself in Moscow and see the main sights. Walk through the very center of the capital of Russia. The next day, explore the beauty of the Northern Capital. Visit the Hermitage and the famous Fontarny of Peterhof.

Inclusions: Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Tour leader accompanying your party during the Moscow trip, Professional local guide in Moscow and in St Petersburg, Port\hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned minivan/minibus, Welcome gifts, raincoats in case of rain, Bottled water and juice, Traditional Rusian lunches on both days

Exclusions: