Walking Tours in Russia

View the most beautiful of Moscow's Soviet-era metro stations on this 1.5-hour walking tour. With an expert guide, visit five of the Russian capital's celebrated stations built during the Soviet period as you learn how the lavish, subway Moscow architecture was designed to express a bright, bold new Soviet future. Admire the extravagant d ecor, chandeliers and sculptures at the stations, including Mayakovskaya, with its iconic mosaics, and hear tales of the sinister Metro-2, a supposed, secret tunnel network parallel to the main system. Moscow metro tours don't come any better.

Explore Moscow's cathedrals on a private, 3-hour walking tour to some of the city's most beautiful and significant sites, including Christ the Savior Cathedral, Novodevichy Convent, and Church of St. Clement. See architectural details like ceramic tiles as you learn about the history of these religious attractions, as well as the history of greater Russia, traditions, and culture. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own start time and customizing your itinerary.

Avoid the hassle of group tours with too many tourists, and opt to take this private St. Petersburg sightseeing tour. Your guide meets you right in your hotel lobby, and tailors a private experience based on your needs and interests. Plus, you'll visit top St. Petersburg highlights such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Winter Palace, Gostiny Dvor, and the Church of St. Catherine.

Visit some of Moscow's most classic sights and attractions on a 4-hour walking tour through the city. Enjoy the expertise of a knowledgable guide as you wander about the Kremlin, into Red Square and onto Arbat Street - one of the city's most colorful pedestrian streets. Take in the sounds of strolling street musicians and watch as artists sketch caricatures and sell their wares. You'll also have an opportunity to ride the city's metro, with its palatial underground stations that are artworks in themselves.

Explore St Petersburg on foot on a 3-hour private tour, and view the city's historical highpoints. Stroll with your knowledgeable guide around the sites, hear intriguing anecdotes about the city beloved by greats such as Pushkin and Dostoyevsky; and stop at sights including the Cathedral of the Savior of Spilled Blood and more. Learn about St Petersburg's founding by Peter the Great and time as Russia's capital; stroll along the Nevsky Prospekt; and gaze in awe at magnificent Palace Square, the heart of the city and home to the Winter Palace.

Explore the former imperial city of Russia on a full-day private walking tour. Walk around St. Petersburg's historic city center and see landmarks including St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Listen to commentary from your guide about the rich history of Russia as you wander through the city streets and use the beautiful underground system.

This walking tour of Moscow includes the best of both worlds, as you'll visit the must-see attractions as well as lesser-known spots popular with locals. You'll get the chance to chat with locals and learn about their lives. Get a more intimate experience of the city on a small-group tour. This is an ideal tour for first-time visitors to Moscow.

Explore what was once a bastion of Soviet secrecy - the Moscow Kremlin - on this 1.5-hour tour. Accompanied by an expert guide, stroll around the walled complex, once Moscow's ancient citadel, to see its courtyards, churches and palaces. Hear tales of medieval Tsars and the Russian Orthodox church as you view the Grand Kremlin Palace, Senate Palace and Ivan the Great Bell Tower; see the colossal Tsar Bell, and visit Archangel's Cathedral, the burial place of Russian royals and rulers. The tour is limited to 25 people for a small-group atmosphere.

Get a comprehensive overview of Moscow on this 6-hour walking tour. Explore the Russian capital's key landmarks such as the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Tomb, the Bolshoi Theater, and the Cathedral of Christ Our Savior. Listen to commentary about the history of Russia at each location and discover the best that Moscow has to offer.

During the cold months, St. Petersburg transforms into a winter wonderland - and this cozy walking tour is the perfect way to discover its festive side. Meet your guide in central St. Petersburg in the morning; as this is a private tour, you'll enjoy a personalized way to explore. Begin your walk with a warming herbal tea, and set off to discover the city's snowy scenes, holiday decorations, and famed landmarks. You'll also enjoy traditional Russian treats as you go.

Be introduced to St Petersburg's sights by your own private guide on this 3-hour tour. Exploring by foot, see top St Petersburg attractions such as Palace Square, the Winter Palace and the Bronze Horseman statue of Peter Great, the city's founder. Stroll along the Nevsky Prospekt and visit three must-see cathedrals, including St Isaac's and the extravagant Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. Tailor your itinerary to your interests, and, as you explore, hear tales of Peter the Great, the Romanovs and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution from your guide.

Travelers who want to see Moscow from the intimate street level will enjoy this walking tour. You'll be taken to several of the most iconic, must-see sights on foot. As this is a private tour, you'll get the opportunity to go at your own pace and to ask questions. Learn all about the rich history of the Russian capital from your local guide.

Enjoy a private walking tour of Russia's capital city, with a visit to both the Kremlin and Red Square. An expert tour guide will lead you through Moscow's center, sharing stories about its fascinating history as you go. Wander through the mythical medieval fortress known as the Kremlin and marvel at the churches in Cathedral Square, then continue to Red Square to experience one of the city's most photographed sights: St. Basil's. Later, visit a former KGB headquarters and saunter down Myasnitskaya Street, one of Moscow's best known boulevards.

See the world-famous sights of Russia's capital by foot on this 2-hour Moscow city tour. With an expert guide, walk from one iconic landmark to another as you hear about Moscow's long and turbulent history. Stroll around the huge, cobbled space of Red Square to see the Kremlin, Lenin's Tomb and onion-domed St Basil's Cathedral; pass the legendary Bolshoi Theatre, and amble around the ornamental Alexandrovsky Garden, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour for a more personalized atmosphere.

Delve into the sinister world of one of St Petersburg's most famous writers with a 4-hour Dostoevsky-based walking tour. Visit Haymarket Square"•immortalized in the pages of Dostoevsky's renowned novel, "Crime and Punishment""•peruse the same streets where characters like Raskolnikov once strolled and pay a visit to the author's former home, now a museum. See this 'Venice of the North' through an entirely different lens, as Dostoevsky once did.

Discover beautiful St. Petersburg by foot on a 3-hour, small-group walking tour of its architectural treasures. With a guide, set out to explore the signature sights of this spectacular city, Russia's capital during the 1700s and 1800s, as you uncover its history. See top St. Petersburg attractions including St Isaac's Cathedral and Palace Square, walk along Nevsky Prospect, and learn about the city's present-day culture and life. Numbers are limited to 12 tour for a more intimate experience.

Delve into St Petersburg's vast history and culture with a tour through three of its most prominent cathedrals. Start with a visit to 19th-century St Isaac's, easily recognizable by its massive main dome. Marvel at the interior's mosaic icons and walk outside its colonnade for panoramic city views before continuing to The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, a Russian Orthodox church that resembles Rome's St Peter's Basilica. Your last stop is the onion-domed Church on Spilled Blood"•home to a lavish shrine commemorating the spot of Alexander II's assassination.

Get an in-depth look at the Moscow Kremlin on a private walking tour that covers several of the features of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you explore the Armoury, the Diamond Fund (Almazny Fond), and the cathedrals (depending on the option you select when booking), you'll gain insight into Russia's history. Artifacts you'll see include jewels, weapons, crowns, royal carriages, and Faberg e eggs.

Learn about the history and hardships of the Soviet Union on this 2-hour walking tour of Moscow. Led by a knowledgeable guide, stroll around the buildings and squares that testify to Moscow's time under Soviet rule during the 20th century. See a memorial to Soviet labor camp prisoners; visit Revolution Square, scene of the 1917 Russian Revolution; and view the former KGB building and other key sites as your guide describes life under Soviet rule.

There's so much to see and do in St. Petersburg, it's wise to get your bearings with the help of a local guide. Explore this magnificent city on foot during this completely customizable half-day walking tour. Save the touristy spots for when you're on your own, and take advantage of having an insider to take you off the beaten track to discover the real St. Petersburg.