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Two charming cities, two different vibes, numerous landmarks - your Russian adventure will be one to remember with our private or small group tours to the two stunning capitals. Discover the distinctive Russian culture and charm with a one-of-a-kind trip to the largest country in the world. As always the Russia tour packages to the two capitals by Firebird Tours include private airport pick-ups, complimentary Russian visa processing, stays at outstanding central 4 or 5-star hotels, guided sightseeing tours with local hand-picked guides, and all the must-sees of these glorious towns.
Two charming cities, two different vibes, numerous landmarks - your Russian adventure will be one to remember with our private or small group tours to the two stunning capitals. As always the Russia tour packages to the two capitals by Firebird Tours include private airport pick-ups, complimentary Russian visa processing, stays at outstanding central 4 or 5-star hotels, guided sightseeing tours with local hand-picked guides, and all the must-sees of these glorious towns.
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Moscow & St. Petersburg Vacation Packages

Two gorgeous cities, the unforgettable Russian capitals are the core of any Russian adventure. They are a perfect starting point for those who have never been to this amazing country before. Moscow and Saint Petersburg tours are packed with exciting sights to explore, such as the Red Square, GUM, and Hermitage & Tretyakov Gallery. Well, if even the most mundane things like the metro is a work of art in Moscow, can you imagine the splendor of its well-known sights? To enhance the experience, our tours featuring Moscow and Saint Petersburg are fully customizable and include the best hand-picked centrally located hotels, sightseeing tours of the most striking landmarks with local professional guides, and plenty of interesting activities to spice up your trip! Have you already packed your bags?



Moscow & St. Petersburg Tour Highlights

Discover two capitals of Russia! See the top sights of Moscow & St. Petersburg, and experience the best activities.

Learn which sights are the most popular in Moscow and St. Petersburg and which activities to include in your itinerary. Arrange your ideal tour to Russia together with a destination specialist.

Moscow & St. Petersburg Tour Highlights




Tips for Moscow & St. Petersburg Travel

Prepare for your tour to Russia with expert tips, and relish every moment of your experience.

Moscow
  • What to pack

    Exploring all the important sights takes a lot of walking; make sure to pack a pair of comfortable shoes.

  • Food

    In Russia, lunch is a three-course meal that consists of a salad, a plate of soup, and a meat dish with garnish.

  • Currency

    It is always useful to have some local cash with you. Make sure to exchange some Russian Rubles (RUB).

  • How much to tip

    If you want to thank a waiter for good service, the etiquette is to leave a tip of about 10% of the bill.

  • Climate

    Russian climate is unpredictable and weather can be harsh even during summers. Bring a water-resistant jacket & umbrella.

  • Souvenirs

    Some of the most popular souvenirs from Russia are matryoshka dolls, caviar, balalaika, ushanka (winter hat), and valenki boots.



Best Moscow & St. Petersburg Sights

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  • St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia
    St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia
    St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow
    St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow

    Eastern orthodox architecture in the heart of Russia's capital. Stand before multi-colored onion domes and stand in the romantic Red Square and experience what it feels like to be a part of Russia

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  • Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia
    Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia
    Peter and Paul Fortress, Russia
    Peter and Paul Fortress, Russia

    The mighty Peter and Paul fortress, standing on Hare Island, has been the symbol of Saint Petersburg's strength for many centuries.

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  • Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg
    Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg
    Church of the Savior
    Church of the Savior

    The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is a multi-colored beauty built in memory of the assassinated Tsar Alexander II.

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  • St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia
    St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia
    St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg
    St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg

    St Isaac's Cathedral is among the most impressive cathedrals in Russia dominating in St. Petersburg's skyline for over 150 years. It is a functioning Orthodox Christian church which also houses a museum dedicated to its history in upper levels.

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  • Catherine's Palace, Russia
    Catherine's Palace, Russia
    Catherine Palace (Tsarskoye Selo)
    Catherine Palace (Tsarskoye Selo)

    Catherine Palace, Russia is a stunning luxurious royal residence gifted to Empress Catherine I by Peter the Great.

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  • Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
    Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
    Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg
    Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

    The world-famous Hermitage Museum is home to the largest collection of paintings on Earth, holding about 3 million works of art. The outstanding green, gold and white building of the Winter Palace, located in the very heart of Saint Petersburg on the banks of Neva River, is home to the Hermitage Museum.

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  • Peterhof, Russia
    Peterhof, Russia
    Peterhof, Russia
    Peterhof, Russia

    The Peterhof palace complex, the luxurious royal residence of Russian Tsars, is often referred to as the "Russian Versailles". It is the luxurious royal residence of Russian Tsars founded by Peter the Great 300 years ago.

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  • Red Square, Moscow, Russia
    Red Square, Moscow, Russia
    Red Square, Moscow, Russia
    Red Square, Moscow, Russia

    The Red Square is the main central square in Moscow, housing the emblematic symbol of Russia - St. Basil's Cathedral. Its name "red" - "krasnaya" originates from a different meaning of this Russian word meaning "beautiful".

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  • Bolshoi Theater, Moscow, Russia
    Bolshoi Theater, Moscow, Russia
    Bolshoi Theater, Moscow, Russia
    Bolshoi Theater, Moscow, Russia

    Bolshoi Theater is a world-class opera & ballet theater and the biggest in Moscow, preserving century-old traditions of staging.

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  • Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
    Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
    Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia
    Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

    The #1 art gallery in Moscow - the Tretyakov Gallery, encompasses more than 150,000 works of art.

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  • Moscow Metro, Russia
    Moscow Metro, Russia
    Moscow Metro, Russia
    Moscow Metro, Russia

    Moscow's subway is an underground world with over 300 km of rail tracks and exclusive museum-like stations.

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  • The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
    The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
    The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
    The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

    The Moscow Kremlin is the capital's main landmark often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It is among of the oldest parts of Moscow and is often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

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  • Cathleen Coetzee
    From South Africa:
    South Africa
    5

    GREAT Russia trip and experience

    Traveled to Russia

    I must say from the day I started to book my trip till the day I got home I had one GREAT trip and experience I always felt safe and cared for help was seconds away not that I needed any. I will definitely highly recommend your company to any traveler to Russia WELL DONE to the Whole team THANK YOU for making this happen for me !!!

    Published, Dec 13, 2019
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  • Cynthia J. Bloom
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Silk Road Exploration

    Traveled to China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia

    We went on a 21-day rail adventure across China, Kazakhstan Uzbekistan, and Russia. The places we saw along our route were amazing! I could keep on sharing the highlights of our trip but it would take me forever as there were plenty of places that we loved and would love to revisit one day. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.

    Published, Sep 06, 2018
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  • Jenny Riccord
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Russian adventure

    Traveled to Russia

    We went to great places and both tour guides told us lots of information about the cathedrals, palaces, museums, villages and subways in Moscow and St Petersburg. My favorite place was the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg I adored seeing the Impressionist paintings!!

    Published, Aug 17, 2018
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  • Lori Siegel
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    It was fabulous from start to finish

    Traveled to Russia

    It really was a fabulous trip and Firebird was great to work with. Sergiev Posad was the most enjoyable part of the countryside. I wouldn't hesitate to work with this company again.

    Published, Aug 17, 2018
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  • Patricia Verbovszky
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    There was a surprise at every corner!

    Traveled to Russia

    We just returned from our trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg. It was fantastic, like a Faberge egg! There was a surprise at every corner! Our group and the guides were fantastic. Both guides were extremely knowledgeable and we didn't have to wait in a line anywhere.

    Published, Aug 16, 2018
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  • Minwoo Kim
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Everything ran as smooth as it could possibly be

    Traveled to Russia

    The trip was wonderful, everything went well and much better than what we expected. Guides were great and logistics ran as smooth as it could possibly be. Even the weather was nice in both Moscow and St. Petersburg.

    Published, Aug 16, 2018
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  • Linda Birchall
    From United States:
    United States
    4

    The itinerary was wonderful

    Traveled to Russia

    The itinerary was wonderful. We got into each sight quickly for the most part. The interior visits were arranged nicely and the guides were helpful and informed. They taught us so much about Russia.

    Published, Aug 16, 2018
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  • Marie Bentz
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    It was a dream vacation!

    Traveled to Russia

    Excellent vacations! We got back from our Russia trip yesterday and it was a dream vacation! Our tour guides in Moscow and St. Petersburg were THE BEST - very knowledgeable and always took a superior care of us. The hotels were splendid, specially Angleterre hotel in St. Petersburg.

    Published, Aug 16, 2018
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  • Lori Heyer
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    We had the most wonderful time in Russia

    Traveled to Russia

    We had the most wonderful time in Russia! Our guides were exceptional! They were so well versed in explaining the history of each sight we visited. Thank you so much for all your help in planning this wonderful trip for us.

    Published, Aug 15, 2018
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  • Susan Meidl
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    We appreciate everyone’s kindness and hospitality in Russia

    Traveled to Russia

    Our guides in Moscow and St. Petersburg were wonderful. Both were very knowledgeable and made efforts to show us additional sights that weren’t scheduled but were interesting to us. We appreciate everyone’s kindness and hospitality.

    Published, Aug 15, 2018
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  • Jolanta Olson
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Moscow & St. Petersburg Discovery with Golden Ring (May 2016)

    Traveled to Russia

    Thank you very much for all your help organising our trip to Russia. We had a great time and now I am planning train trip across Russia to Siberia and Mongolia!

    Published, May 30, 2016
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  • Debra-ann Kumita
    From United States:
    United States
    4

    All logistics and details in my time in Russia were awesome!

    Traveled to Russia

    All logistics and details in my time in Russia during the Golden Ring & St. Petersburg tours were awesome! Thanks so much with all your support starting right from the visa process (so easy!) right through to the suggestions for tipping and finally the organization of the entire trip.

    Published, Mar 02, 2016
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  • Rob Anderson
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Trip of a Lifetime to Winter Russia + Helsinki

    Traveled to Russia, Finland
    Well, this truly was the trip of a lifetime. We have traveled a lot but both agree this is the best one yet. At every turn, your people were standing there with signs to greet us. We had absolutely no problems with anything on the entire trip.
    Published, Jan 26, 2016
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  • Randee Hurst
    From United States:
    United States
    4

    Saint Petersburg Cultural Adventure

    Traveled to Russia

    Our guide in Saint Petersburg was fantastic. Can't say enough good things about her: professional, friendly, excellent speaking skills, great sense of humor, knowledgeable on many subjects, knows St. Petersburg on many levels. We would recommend Firebird in the future!

    Published, Nov 04, 2015
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  • Kathleen Kuilanoff
    From United States:
    United States
    5

    Our trip to Russia couldn't have been better

    Traveled to Russia

    My family wants to thank Firebird Tours for the preparations they did for our trip. It couldn't have been better. We enjoyed having a private tour. My family would love to travel again with your company. It takes all the anxiety out of traveling.

    Published, Nov 03, 2015
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