10 Sightseeing Tours in That You Shouldn't Miss

June 5, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in , Russia including Day Trip to Troitse-Sergieva Lavra from Moscow, Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl Driving Tour, Trip to Sergiev Posad from Moscow, Customizable Golden Ring Tour, From Moscow: Sergiev Posad (Golden Ring) Private Tour by Car, Golden Ring (Suzdal, Vladimir, Sergiev Posad, Alexandrov, Yuriev), 2 Days, Trip to Vladimir and Suzdal with a Pro Local Guide, Day drive from Moscow to Golden Ring (Sergiev Posad, Vladimir, Suzdal) by car, Tour to Sergiev-posad, Private Day Trip to Sergiev Posad from Moscow Including Holy Trinity Lavra.
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1. Day Trip to Troitse-Sergieva Lavra from Moscow

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Sergiev Posad is one of the oldest cities on the Golden Ring and a spiritual centre of Russia. It is home to the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra (also known as the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius) which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

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. Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl Driving Tour

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Visiting the countryside is an opportunity to explore real Russia and the common lifestyle enjoyed by ordinary people. This tour includes traveling two towns of the famous Golden ring of Russia. First is the Sergiev Posad town, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church. Then we will drive to Pereslavl Zalessky town to see not only monuments of Medieval times but also the real Russian countryside with a lot of wooden buildings, local cafes and ordinary people. Highlights: • The spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church • Medieval Architecture • Local life, ordinary people, the real countryside Soviet van is not available from 25 Sept to 3 Oct.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, OR Transport by private Soviet van, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

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 Sergiev Posad from Moscow

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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

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Reviewed By 231grifff

Nataly was excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. Highly recommended.

4. Customizable Golden Ring Tour

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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.

5. From Moscow: Sergiev Posad (Golden Ring) Private Tour by Car

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- Enjoy hotel pick-up and transfer by comfortable car or minivan to Sergiev Podad - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius - Try monastery kvass and ginger bread You will start the morning with your journey to Sergiev Posad, located approximately 40 miles (70 kilometers) from Moscow. You will enjoy the beauty of the Russian countryside on the way there and stop to visit the Russian village, Rudonezh, a quiet and peaceful place, where Saint Sergius was born. You will see the beautiful Saint Spring and the Church of Sergey Radonezh. After, you will continue your tour to Sergiev Posad and spend some time in Trinity Lavra, visiting some of Russia’s most beautiful cathedrals, the Assumption Cathedral and the Trinity Cathedral. Enjoy exploring the fascinating monastery inside and marvel at the shining golden domes. Then, you will have the opportunity to visit the local Matreshka market and have a break in a nice Russian restaurant before returning to Moscow.

Inclusions: Transportation in a comfortable car, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance to Trinity Lavra, Guided tour

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Jenie121

Saint Basil's Cathedral is in Red Square of Moscow and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. It's inside is truly amazing. It is one of the centrepieces of Red square and it's one of the 16 UNESCO cultural sites of Russia. It's beauty is breath taking and got my best photos here.

6. Golden Ring (Suzdal, Vladimir, Sergiev Posad, Alexandrov, Yuriev), 2 Days

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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

Katya & Nikita — Local Moscow Guides
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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. Day drive from Moscow to Golden Ring (Sergiev Posad, Vladimir, Suzdal) by car

VDNKh, Moscow, Russia, 129366 CheapRussia Tours
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If you are in Moscow but want to visit rural traditional Russia, that is the perfect tour of your choice. The famous Golden Ring towns of Sergiev Posad, Vladimir and Suzdal with surrounding villages can be visited on a day private drive from Moscow by car with an experienced driver. We will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning in order to start your drive to Sergiev Posad (1 hr) and then to Vladimir, Suzdal (2-3 hrs). The drive back is to start at around 6 p.m. and you are to be back in Moscow at 9-10 p.m., depending on the traffic. On the way back we will also ensure that you head back to your hotel just in time to have some late evening cocktails!

Inclusions: Free pick-up and drop-off in Moscow, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Unlimited number of stops (as per your request), Parking Fees, Driver speaking basic English (not a tour guide), 1 bottle per person

Exclusions: Lunch (a la carte, can be taken at any restaurant), Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Museum entry fees (tentative prices per every site indicated in the detailed program), Private tour guide in Vladimir and Suzdal (from 25 USD per hour, subject to prior request)

Reviewed By kevinjO3543ZC

Very nice arranged tour. Driver was very patient and accommodated all our needs including the ones to deviate from itinerary. Extremely reasonably priced too.

9. Tour to Sergiev-posad

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Apart from standart programm ( Holy Trinity monastery) I will show two more interesting places, which are not included in programms of other companies. There are holy springs of Sergy Radonezhsky (15km from Sergiev-posad) and underground catacombs of monks from Chernigovskiy monastery (3 km from Sergiev-osad).

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, please take an umbrella in case of rain

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!

10. Private Day Trip to Sergiev Posad from Moscow Including Holy Trinity Lavra

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Enjoy this one day private tour to Sergiev Posad and visit the most famous UNESCO-protected monastery in Russia - the Holy Trinity Lavra (Troitse Sergieva Lavra). It is a holy place where thousands of pilgrims visit to pray at the shrine of St Sergius of Radonezh - the lavra's most sacred religious relic.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Meal, Gratuities

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.

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