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Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures.<br>Take a literary pilgrimage to the countryside estate of Leo Tolstoy, one of the world’s most celebrated writers. Discover the delights of the nearby historic city of Tula and enjoy an authentic lunch at a locals' favourite cafeteria. This full day tour offers a glimpse into the illustrious life and works of the man responsible for ‘War and Peace’ and a welcome opportunity to escape the capital for the day and explore a different side of Russia.