Go Russia Travel Company
Go Russia Travel Company
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Go Russia is a leading tour operator for inbound travel in Russia. We offer a variety of day tours in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other major Russian cities ranging from cultural sightseeing to special interest activities (history, military, space exploration). All day tours are run by professional licensed guides in English, German, French, Spanish (other languages upon request), and can be arranged on any day subject to museum opening. There are also set schedules for every week. Go Russia also offers Russian river cruises, trips along the Trans-Siberian railway, visa free holidays, as well as adventure tours all over Russia. We can also assist with visa, transfers and accommodation.
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rclholl
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK43 contributions
Mar 2020
We did the 1 week Moscow and St Petersburg tour with Go Russia at the end of Feb/March expecting snow, ice, freezing temps etc. but alas there was none of this as both cities experienced their warmest periods on record. Still it did make walking around in our free time that much easier. Cannot fault Go Russia at all - the boooking process was excellent and chages to the itinerary we wamted were easily accommodated. The visa process is rather daunting but Go Russia made this as easy as possible. We had 2 full days and evenings in Moscow which was fine and we had some free time to explore. We stayed at the Marriott Courtyard which was very good and only 10 minutes walk from the Kremlin - the other hotel offered was quite a way out of the centre and would have involved metro trips to get to the centre. Our guide (Marina) was excellent and took great care of us - we were the only couple in the group. The overnight train to St Petersburg was excellent. We took the upgrade so had our own bathroom witha good shower and a heated toilet seat no less. We were the only couple in the whole carriage and i think the whole train only had a few passengers. May explain why the bar in the carriage was not available so no vodka nightcap. The journey was smooth and we were able to get a reasonable amount of sleep . 4 days in St Petersburg was just fine. There is so much to see but our guide (Natasha) was excellent in picking out the highlights. As in Moscow enough free time to look at and visit places not on the Tour. This time there were 4 of us in the group which made the visits easier. The time of year we visited along with the lack of chinese visitors due to the coronavirus resulted in palaces, galleries etc. being almost empty and so viewing was very easy. No complaints whatsoever and would have no hesitation in recommending Go Russia
Written 11 March 2020
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Dear rclholl,
Many thanks for finding time to post your detailed review on Tripadvisor which we hope would be very helpful to other travellers.
We are glad to hear that you very much enjoyed your trip to Russia despite the fact that you could not experience the real Russian winter. Indeed, this year it was to some extent similar to what you expect to see in the Western Europe.
Many thanks once again for travelling with us.
Leonid
Written 23 March 2020
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Graham P
London, UK17 contributions
Dec 2019
I travelled to St. Petersburg and Moscow with Go Russia late December 2019 to early January 2020, taking in New Year in Moscow. The only thing that went wrong with this trip was the weather... I had hoped to experience freezing temperatures and loads of ice and snow, but it was way too warm for that! Everything else was excellent. The tour guides were superb, and we were given sufficient time to do a bit of exploring ourselves too. The hotels in both cities were very comfortable, conveniently and centrally located. Pretty much everything we saw was fascinating. The two evening cultural events (traditional music and the “Nutcracker” ballet) were a wonderful and surprising addition to the itinerary. Furthermore, despite rumors I had heard to the contrary, the overnight train from St. Petersburg to Moscow was excellent. Last but not least, the visa service offered by Go Russia is superb, and really does make everything so much easier and stress-free. If I have one suggestion - it would have been a nice touch to have one or two organized evening meals at a proper Russian establishment, shared with my traveling companions (both BrIrish, and the German / French groups). But that’s a minor point in what was otherwise a wonderful and memorable holiday! Highly recommended. I would definitely travel with Go Russia again.
Written 14 January 2020
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Dear 501grahamp,
Many thanks for your review.
We are delighted to know you enjoyed your new year trip to Russia and we hope you had great time celebrating the New Year in Moscow. We are also very happy to know you loved the company of our guides as well as the ballet performance.
We will review your suggestion to organise a group meal with other travellers, thank you for your ideas.
Many thanks once again for travelling with us.
Leonid
Customer Services
Written 23 March 2020
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Julia S
Shoreham-by-Sea, UK445 contributions
Mar 2020
We travelled to St Petersburg in early march for a week in the city. I found that Go Russia made the whole experience easy from making the booking, assisting with the visa and arranging for us to have an excellent guide (Natasha) in the City. We stayed at the Petro Palace (seperate review) which was really close to Winter Palace/St Isaac's/Admiralty. The taxi from the airport, the drivers we had in the city/excursions were very helpful. Our week was organised with daily trips (city taxi tour, Hermitage, Peterhof, Catherine's Palace and Yusupov Palace - Natasha as our Guide, it felt like an exclusive experience, she is passionate and knowledgeable. I think we were so fortunate that the lack of overseas visitors enabled us to see the Palaces without hindrance. It would have been nice to see the City with snow and the river/canals frozen, but as the temperature was above the norm this was not possible; just wish the visit could have been longer. I recommend Go Russia to anyone wishing to visit Russia.
Written 31 March 2020
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Dear juliasJ1111OT,
thank you very much for your review.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in St. Petersburg and loved the company of our guide Natasha who is our great asset.
Many thanks for travelling with us.
Leonid
Written 7 April 2020
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Julian W
4 contributions
Dec 2019
We have just returned from New Year in Russia. We would not hesitate in recommending Go Russia and would definitely book with them again. All enquiries were responded to very quickly, assistance with the visa application process was invaluable, transfers on time etc. We had great seats (row 4) to the ballet and our guide (Natasha) in St Petersburg was so knowledgeable and really made the trip for us.
Written 4 January 2020
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Dear Julian W,
many thanks for your review. We are delighted you have enjoyed your New Year trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg. We hope you have had great festive days in Russia.
Many thanks for your comments regarding our guide Natasha who is a real asset to our company.
Many thanks for travelling with us.
Leonid
Written 7 January 2020
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Sue T
1 contribution
May 2024 • Couples
Thanks to Go Russia we have just returned from one of the best holidays I can honestly say we have ever had.
We booked the tour through Go Russia in London, that included tours of Moscow and a cruise from Moscow to Saint Petersburg and of course tours of Saint Petersburg. We spent 5 nights in Moscow, 6 nights on the cruise and 6 nights in Saint Petersburg. The hotels In Moscow & Saint Petersburg were centrally situated and top class. The ship, the crew and the food were all exceptional, it was a very relaxing cruise on the Volga and lakes. Our very knowledgeable tour guides in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and on the cruise kept us very busy and we learnt so much from them of these beautiful cities, towns and Russia. We had such fun with all of them.
I would highly recommend booking through Go Russia if you would like to visit Russia. All my emails and queries were attended to and answered timeously. They also assisted me with my application form for a Russian visa. The whole trip was planned professionally to the last detail and all transfers, drivers and guides were on time. Everything went perfectly.
Would we book another trip to Russia through Go Russia……..most definitely!!!!
We booked the tour through Go Russia in London, that included tours of Moscow and a cruise from Moscow to Saint Petersburg and of course tours of Saint Petersburg. We spent 5 nights in Moscow, 6 nights on the cruise and 6 nights in Saint Petersburg. The hotels In Moscow & Saint Petersburg were centrally situated and top class. The ship, the crew and the food were all exceptional, it was a very relaxing cruise on the Volga and lakes. Our very knowledgeable tour guides in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and on the cruise kept us very busy and we learnt so much from them of these beautiful cities, towns and Russia. We had such fun with all of them.
I would highly recommend booking through Go Russia if you would like to visit Russia. All my emails and queries were attended to and answered timeously. They also assisted me with my application form for a Russian visa. The whole trip was planned professionally to the last detail and all transfers, drivers and guides were on time. Everything went perfectly.
Would we book another trip to Russia through Go Russia……..most definitely!!!!
Written 15 June 2024
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Dear P5360GYsuet,
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that your holiday was one of the best you've ever had. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your time in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and that the cruise on the Volga and lakes was a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
We look forward to the opportunity to organise another unforgettable trip for you in the future. Thank you for choosing Go Russia!
Best regards,
Customer Services
Written 20 June 2024
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Janet I
1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
Trip was amazing. Everything went smoothly and according to plan. Tour guides were excellent and knew their subject inside and out, also helped with SIM card and Troika pass. Drivers all arrived on time and were waiting for me outside train carriage. Hotels were comfortable and centrally located, staff friendly and spoke English. In Moscow I was a short walk from the metro, purchased a 3 day Troika metro pass. A highlight was the Bolshoi, not only a world class performance but the venue is simply dazzling, all gold and red velvet. So much history and culture. Busy days but still free time to stroll Gorky Park and cruise the rivers and canals of Petersburg. Thanks for organizing such a memorable tour.
Written 6 June 2024
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Dear 961janeti,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your trip went smoothly and exceeded your expectations. It's fantastic that our tour guides and drivers provided excellent service and that you found the hotels comfortable and well-located.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have organised such a memorable tour for you. We hope to welcome you back on another trip soon!
Best regards,
Go Russia Travel Company
Written 20 June 2024
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Luiz M
Niteroi, RJ17 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
I am just returning from a trip arranged by JustGoRussia to Moscow and St Petersburg with my wife, and the experience was excellent. As my available dates didn’t match the regular tours, they tailor made a special 8-day trip for us. It was the best thing we could have done. Everything worked very well, the hotels were very good, we didn’t have any problem, and we much enjoyed both cities. The guides and driver (Maria, Natalia and Vladimir) were very good. In special, Natalia was simply outstanding, and I don’t know how to thank her. For sure the guides made our trip much better than if we went by ourselves – I definitely recommend the guides, especially in a country that is very beautiful and safe, but has a complete different alphabet and not everyone understand English. The guides were also able to explain lots of things, making the trip much better, and we didn’t have to stand in queues. Thanks also to Olga and her husband for kindly receiving us in their Dacha for a nice and delicious lunch – we were very honoured. I will definitely recommend JustGoRussia to my friends
Written 26 August 2024
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Dear luizm56,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that your custom trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg went smoothly and that you enjoyed both cities. It’s great to know that Maria, Natalia, and Vladimir made your journey extra special, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We're also happy you loved the visit to Olga’s Dacha. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Kind regards,
Go Russia travel company
Written 9 September 2024
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Mirko S
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Solo
I made an individual trip with the planning and support of GoRussia, as they had sufficient language skills. All of the points that were important to me were taken into account. Even later changes were not a problem.
The trip itself was unique and couldn't have been better. In Russia I was able to meet my language partners, which gave me a first-hand experience of life. The next trip is already being planned. The Russians are very happy when foreign guests come to visit them; you immediately feel welcome.
The trip itself was unique and couldn't have been better. In Russia I was able to meet my language partners, which gave me a first-hand experience of life. The next trip is already being planned. The Russians are very happy when foreign guests come to visit them; you immediately feel welcome.
Written 2 August 2023
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Lieber A6165SZmirkos,
Wir freuen uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihre individuelle Reise mit Go Russia ein so großer Erfolg war und wir alle Ihre Wünsche erfüllen konnten. Es ist wunderbar, dass Sie die Gelegenheit hatten, in die russische Kultur einzutauchen und Sprachpartner kennenzulernen.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für uns entschieden haben.
Gruss,
Go Russia Reiseunternehmen
Written 22 September 2023
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Von_Smiles
Frankfurt, Germany258 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
A very positive experience. I felt very reassured with all of the information received and the handling of the visa which was particularly easy via Go Russia in Germany. No glitches with the pick ups and no delays with the guides. First trip to Russia and I was impressed, so much so that I would book with Go Russia again when I eventually travel back and see more of the country. Julia from Go Russia was extremely competent and helpful.
Written 11 May 2020
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Dear Von_Smiles,
many thanks for your review.
We are very happy to know you enjoyed your trip to Russia with us and were completely satisfied with our guides. We will be delighted to welcome you on your next Russian adventure.
Many thanks for travelling with us.
Leonid
Written 20 May 2020
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robertG9543EV
San Diego, CA28 contributions
Jun 2021
Just returned back to the States from Ukraine tour with GoRussia Tours. I had a private tour. The tour exceeded my expectations. The food, lodging, sights, history were amazing. GoRussia Tour Group was very responsive, professional, and delivered. Made traveling during CoVID very easy. Our guide Diane in Lviv and Natasha in Kiev were fantastic. Could not ask for better guides. Very knowledgeable, responsive to my needs and professional. Great attitudes. I will use GoRussia Tour Group for my future travel needs in counties that they support.
Written 21 June 2021
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Dear robertG9543EV,
many thanks for your detailed feedback and we are very happy you enjoyed your trip to Kiev and Lviv. Great to hear you loved the company of our local guides and found them responsive and caring.
We hope to see you on one of our tours in the near future.
Many thanks once again for travelling with us.
Leonid
Written 2 August 2021
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Can I enter Moscow for a day during a long layover on a South African passport without any Visa?
Written 23 January 2020
hi, nationals of South Africa do not require a visa to Russia as tourists. I hope this helps, Leonid
Written 23 January 2020
Hi, I would like to have a tour in moscow on july 22 and 23. maybe you can arrange one for us? thanks we are 5 in the family btw
Written 12 June 2019
hi, we will be delighted to help you with a tour in Moscow. Please let us know what you wish to visit, is it just a city tour? or do you wish to visit the Kremlin? Go Russia
Written 13 June 2019
I am interested in doing the trans siberian railway from east to west next April, I would like to experience some snow and winter , will it be too late for this and will it just be sludgy and wet with the snow melt. Thanks mandy
Written 11 June 2019
April is not the best time to experience snow. if you really want to enjoy winter then we suggest doing the tour from late December till March. Go Russia
Written 13 June 2019
We are interested for a river cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg in late May/early June 2019. Can you reccommend any? Thank you
Written 29 July 2018
Dear Ninetta K,
we can offer various cruises between Moscow and St. Petersburg, major difference between cruises are:
-duration, 8-12 days
-boat type 3-5*
We would recommend looking at 4* ships as they have been recently refurbished.
You can find detailed cruise schedule on our website. Unfortunately Tripadvisor does not allow to post links here.
I hope this helps but if you require more details please let us know.
Leonid
Written 30 July 2018
Hi! I'm interested in doing a Trans-Siberian Tour from Moscow to Vladivostok (TS-04) along the Trans-Siberian Railway. I'd prefer to travel along the original Trans-Siberian Railway line, but a map of the route on your website seems to go through China. Does it go through China or remain in Russia throughout?
Thank you.
Chris
Written 4 March 2018
Dear Chris_Hollins, thanks for your question. The tour from Moscow to Vladivostok goes through Russia only. We hope this clarifies your concerns. If you need more details please let us know. Elena
Written 28 May 2018
I have a layover in Moscow and would like to know if there's enough time for a morning tour. I arrive the night before and leave at noon the next day. I have a US passport and don't have my visa yet. Could you help with this as well?
Written 1 June 2017
Dear Jason T, thanks for your message, I understand you did email us and we will come back to you. Maria
Written 2 June 2017
hello, can you pls specify your question so we can answer you correctly? thanks, Go Russia
Written 1 May 2017
St. Petersburg to Beijing on Trans Siberian Railway with stopovers
Written 15 April 2016
Dear John, thank you very much for your message and your interest in Go Russia travel company. We have tours that follow your suggested itinerary, please have a look on our website under Transsiberian tours, itinerary reference is TS-15, Tripadvisor does not allow to send links. if it is suitable for you please let us know, we can also arrange a bespoke itinerary for you. Please contact us via email or give us a call.
I hope this helps and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Elena
Written 18 April 2016
Are you doing tours in St Petersburg for 2-7 January 2017 please?
Written 24 November 2015
Dear morrell26,
thanks for your inquiry, we can arrange any activity for you in St. Petersburg, please let us know what tours / excursions are of interest to you and how many people are you. Many thanks and we look forward to hearing fro you soon.
Elena
Written 21 December 2015
Does your company arrange tours for disabled people? My son uses a wheelchair so cannot manage steps or coaches (cars are OK). I was wondering if he could come with me.
Written 20 August 2015
Dear madeline8,
thank you very much for your message,
yes, we can arrange a tour for clients who use a wheelchair, however this should be a private tour. And there should be someone who can push the wheelchair as the guides cannot assist with that, We can provide an assistant for an extra charge. The tour should be by car only as it will be impossible to use a wheelchair in the metro as there are no lifts.
Much also depends on the destination where you want to go.
I hope this clarifies your question.
Go Russia.
Written 20 August 2015
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