Tourists

Russia Concierge Services for tourists coming to Russia

We can provide many services to make your trip to Russia less stressful and more fun. Our services are particularly useful for those who want to avoid the usual group tour packages, and who prefer to travel independently with their own personally-selected itinerary. We are especially aware of the concerns of women tourists, whether traveling alone or in a small group, and will be pleased to arrange for their particular needs.

The tourist wanting to come to Russia must first obtain a visa, either a Tourist visa or a Homestay visa. Visa applications must be accompanied by an official invitation from a Russian resident or an authorized Russian tourist company. We can assist with obtaining the necessary invitation and visa application process.

Tourists arriving at the Moscow international airport (Sheremetyevo) are frequently surprised and confused by the crowds of public and private taxi drivers who are there competing for passengers. Most are smokers and do not speak English. We can help you avoid all this confusion by meeting you at the airport on your arrival with an English-speaking assistant with private car and non-smoking driver. We can also provide you with transportation to the airport for your departure. We can provide similar services for tourists arriving at, or departing from, the St. Petersburg international airport (Pulkovo).

Staying at a Moscow or St. Petersburg hotel approved for foreigners can be quite expensive. We can arrange for you to stay with a Russian host in their home, at a substantial savings. You will have the added opportunity of eating Russian meals prepared for you and experiencing the warm and generous hospitality of your Russian host. Your stay can be arranged for as few or as many days and nights as you need.

We can also arrange for accommodation in an apartment without a host, where you will have more privacy and the use of the kitchen to prepare your own meals as needed.

An English-speaking escort can be provided for your excursions into the city. Many forms of public transit are available and can be easily used with the help of a knowledgeable escort, and are an interesting experience in themselves. Itineraries including theatre and ballet, restaurants, sports events, night clubs, museums, art galleries, or shopping can all be arranged so that you can make the best use of your time while in Russia .

All monetary transactions in Russia are required by law to be in Russian rubles. We can guide you to authorized currency exchanges, or to automated teller machines (ATMs) where you can use your bank card to withdraw money directly in rubles from your account at home. For more information on money and prices, see our Travel Tips page.

If your travel plans include going to more than one city, we can assist with travel arrangements, such as the train between Moscow and St. Petersburg, or excursions by bus to other cities and towns for sightseeing.

We can assist you in case of an emergency or problem, such as a sudden need to change travel plans, lost or stolen documents or tickets, or medical emergencies.

Let us make your trip to Russia a most memorable and enjoyable event!