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Historic Suzdal is one of Russia’s oldest settlements, dating back to early the 11th century. It’s a serene and charming place, offering a latticework of unpaved paths that wind by churches with candy-colored domes, rustic wooden structures and cinematic meadows. Sip some local medovukha honey cider for a true taste of the region.
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1. Day Trip to Suzdal and Vladimir with traditional Russian lunch
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A day trip to the most beautiful cities of the Golden Ring of Russia – Vladimir and Suzdal. You will immerse yourself in mediaeval Russia and the countryside of the Russian provinces. On your trip you will see masterpieces of Russian architecture which are now protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Homemade Russian lunch, Return train tickets on high-speed train, Entrance tickets to museums
Exclusions: Personal expenses
Reviewed By Artieaitch
This company provides private tours and their suggested itineraries are flexible and can be modified if the client desires. Sergey was our planner for the tour. He was very responsive in our email exchanges and happy to make the modifications we requested to the suggested itinerary . He kept in touch promptly and provided all the information we needed for our visas and a detailed revised itinerary that went very smoothly. Overall, both my wife and I enjoyed the trip very much and were quite satisfied with the itinerary and arrangements. Both of the hotels (Mercure Arbat in Moscow and Majestic Boutique in St. Petersburg) were of very good quality, in good and convenient locations, with friendly, helpful staff who spoke English well. The included breakfasts were also quite good. The guides, Natalya in Moscow and Elena in St. Petersburg, were both very professional and knowledgeable about the descriptions and history of the places we visited. Overall I would not hesitate to recommend Rusmania for people looking to book travels to Russia in a non-group setting.
2. Private Tour to Vladimir and Suzdal by Soviet Van OR Multivan
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Maybe you don’t know that there is a great difference between Moscow, St. Petersburg, and all other Russia. It is not easy to understand life here in Moscow when you are stuck in the traffic jam on your way to the Kremlin with a coffee in your hand! Visiting Russian provinces is a great opportunity to explore the real Russia and to see the common life of its ordinary people. The best choice if you have only one day is visiting Vladimir and Suzdal towns. They are among the most visited sites within the the Golden Ring because of many picturesque white-stone medieval structures and architecture, along with later buildings from the 16th–20th centuries. Highlights • White-stone medieval architecture of 12th century • Museum of wooden architecture • Delicious local food (and drinks) • Very local life of the Russian countryside Soviet van is not available from 25 Sept to 3 Oct!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Museum Fees
Reviewed By Alan B
We booked Tony from Australia and we could not have had a better guide. Extremely knowledgeable about Moscow, took us to local places, such as the vodka bars, very flexible in arrangements. Highly recommended.
3. Trip to Vladimir and Suzdal from Moscow
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Dive into Russia’s past: visit two Golden Ring towns Suzdal and Vladimir in one day and feel the atmosphere of the Russian Middle Ages.
Inclusions: Private guide, All Entrance Tickets, Private tour, Transportation (metro pass, train tickets, transfer Vladimir-Suzdal-Vladimir), Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 231grifff
Nataly was excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. Highly recommended.
4. Tour to Suzdal and Vladimir, Gem of the Russian Golden Ring
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Dear Travellers! I invite you to plunge into medieval history of Vladimir Suzdal principality and later Moscow state. Explore the beaauty of Russian nature and amazing views of countryside. Suzdal and Vladimir which are located just 30min driving from each other is absolutely must see! This is the place where you will really enjoy of everything: nature, architecture, food, culture, sky. This tour is the great way to know about Russian life, history, style. Welcome on board and let's go!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English speaking guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Local museum tickets
Reviewed By JensonBTEN
Highly recommended tour. Knowledgeable guide. Exhibition venue of high standard. Wide range of military themed souvenirs not found elsewhere and canteen serves delicious Russian food.
5. Customizable Golden Ring Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A fully customizable and budget-friendly tour of the Golden Ring. Visit the destinations of your choice and draw up your own itinerary. It can be just a day trip to Sergiev Posad, Rostov Veliky, Pereslavl-Zalessky or a multi-day journey to Vladimir and Suzdal, Yaroslavl and all the way to Kostroma. Or maybe you'd love to see one of the lesser touristy places like Yuriev-Polsky and Alexandrov, Kolomna or Borovsk? It's up to you! Just pick the desired option. Since I'm not a licensed travel guide, I will rather be your driver and travel companion during sightseeing providing all the necessary assistance whenever you need it. No boring history lectures or tight schedules, explore everything at your own pace! My car is a Subaru Outback in great condition, perfectly comfortable for 3 passengers but can accommodate 4 (with less comfort, obviously).
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Bottled water, snacks.
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Reviewed By anona857
Nickolay provides all that you need with the tour. He made sure that you were got to see all the big attractions. This includes the vehicles captured in Syria which are out of the way.
6. Golden Ring (Suzdal, Vladimir, Sergiev Posad, Alexandrov, Yuriev), 2 Days
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
An affordable way to see some of the destinations of the Golden Ring Route including Sergiev Posad, Vladimir and Suzdal as well as less touristy residence of Ivan the Terrible in Alexandrov and a small but charming Yuriev-Polsky. Since I'm not a licensed travel guide, I will rather be your travel companion and driver during sightseeing providing all the necessary assistance whenever you need it. No boring history lectures or tight schedules, explore everything at your own pace! Book accommodation of your choice in Suzdal where we'll stay overnight. My car is a Subaru Outback, comfortable for 3 passengers but can squeeze in 4 (with less comfort, obviously).
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, snacks, coffee/tea in thermoses
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Reviewed By Kelly P
Nikolay organized an amazing three day trip for me. He was very flexible with helping me plan a trip that fit my needs and was even willing to pick me up from the airport. He was a very good driver and his car was comfortable. He knew a lot of information about all the places we visited and was a good travel companion in general for passing the long hours driving. He helped me to pick budget accommodations for our overnights. I really enjoyed my three days spent with him and learned a lot about the history of the golden ring. I enjoyed walking around the small towns and hearing stories. We visited Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl, Rostov, Yaroslavl, Suzdal and Vladimir as well as some smaller stops along the way. He was flexible with how much time we spent at each destination. Overall it was a great trip. I visited in winter but I hope to see some of the cities in summer and would definitely hope to travel with Nikolay again!
7. Trip to Vladimir and Suzdal with a Pro Local Guide
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Escape from busy Moscow and discover the medieval architecture and rich historical heritage of prominent Golden Ring towns,Vladimir and with an optional upgrade to include Suzdal, on a full-day tour from Moscow. With a knowledgeable private guide, stroll trough two of the most enchanting towns in Region. Travel by fast train to Vladimir and merge into rural atmosphere of fairytale churches, castles, and cathedrals of the city, some of which date back to the 10th century. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Upgrade to include nearby Suzdal to your itinerary, home to the magnificent Suzdal Kremlin and the Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral.
Inclusions: Tickets to Vladimir and back, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Must-see attractions and off the beaten path, All taxes, Friendly local guide, Unique historic and cultural experience, Flexible customizable itinerary
Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferred places to visit), Gratuities
Reviewed By jk13619
I had an excellent tour with Nikita. He met me in the lobby of my hotel and the tour began as soon as we left. Nikita is very knowledgeable and was able to give me the history of various buildings and neighborhoods as we walked around Moscow. He also gave me insights on life in present day Russia. The wonderful food started at a market where we tried Russian cheese and crepes. We then walked to a monastery and had pastry and tea. We stopped along the way so Nikita could tell me about the history of a building or place. The final stop involved delicious Siberian dumplings. My three-hour tour flew by. It was the perfect combination of food, history, and culture. It was also just the right amount of food for me. We finished at 6:00 pm and I didn’t need dinner that evening. Nikita followed-up afterwards with recommendations for shopping and restaurants during my remaining time in Moscow. I highly recommend this tour.
8. Golden ring tour (4 days 3 nights)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This is a great opportunity to see a large number of native Russian cities that have preserved their history and the atmosphere of antiquity. Also an opportunity to enjoy Russian nature.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Private transportation, tickets for museums
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Reviewed By gwendolync591
This was a fantastic tour! The guide was very accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. I was able to ask questions that in turn made me feel like I was right there with him viewing the buildings! Highly recommend this tour. He will NOT disappoint!
9. Private Day Trip to Vladimir from Moscow
If you’re looking for a special and lifetime experience, then a full-day trip to Vladimir, an ancient town of Golden Ring of Russia, is just what you need. You may want to extend the tour a bit and make it Vladimir + Suzdal adventure. Your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and will be your companion throughout all the tour. The town of Vladimir was first mentioned in 988 AD and it is the museum under open sky. You will see ancient Russian cathedrals and churches, Golden Gates - constructed in 1164 - the only one remained out of the seven entrance gates to the city. You will soak up the atmosphere of local life and culture passing by the monuments, museums, parks, gardens and beautiful squares. During the tour you will have 2-3 stops for lunch and coffee break to fuel up. After the tour you will take a train/bus back, whatever will be the fastest option on that particular day to avoid traffic.
Inclusions: All taxes, Friendly local guide, Private tour, Unique historic and cultural experience, Iconic places for photo shoot, Flexible customizable itinerary, Must-see attractions and off the beaten path, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Train / bus tickets to Vladimir and back
Exclusions: Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferred places to visit), Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 878inai
Daria was amazing. Very knowledgeable and accommodating to all my needs. She went out of her way to help me, I’m grateful for her. Outstanding experience!
10. 4-Day Golden Ring Tour from Moscow
Explore Russia’s Golden Ring on a 4-day tour of the region from Moscow! Visiting seven of the old fortified Golden Ring towns, this exciting experience combines sightseeing tours with plenty of free time. See onion-domed cathedrals, whitewashed city walls and pretty wooden architecture, as well as UNESCO-listed sites like Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius in Sergiev Posad. Enjoy overnight accommodation in Vladimir, Kostroma and Rostov-Veliky, and embrace the time-honored allure of the Golden Ring.
Inclusions: Transport by coach, 3 nights of hotel accommodation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, City tours in Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov-Veliky, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Y1815NP_
We were on a free walking tour around the centre, enjoyed it immensely. The guide was cool and friendly
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