Red Sun Tours
Red Sun Tours
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City ToursMulti-day ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Red Sun Tours provides high quality visa free shore excursions and city tours in St. Petersburg, Russia. Red Sun Tours is a privately owned tour company in St. Petersburg that has been licensed with the State Federal Register of Russian tour operators. Our team is all St. Petersburg citizens who have been selected for their expertise, passion and personality. We aim to give a personal approach to each client as we are focused on ensuring unequalled travel experience in St. Petersburg. Our team looks forward to providing you with a memorable touring experience!
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Elena K
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Our family was incredibly lucky to spend 5 days in the company of such a competent guide as Elena, who loves her profession, her city and people. We have been living in France for a long time, we brought our children to show
our country, immerse them in our history and culture. Children are 6, 9, 14 and 18 years old. The children were not at all tired these days. The elders were interested in learning better about the history of Russia, St. Petersburg, and the emperors; think; they had questions, they were involved in excursions. The younger ones were simply interested in seeing and listening to everything, and at that time the process of education was underway. What a help to parents! Elena subtly sensed our mood and fatigue and deftly managed it. And what a correct and rich speech! We needed it like air. Special thanks for the logistics, comfortable car, pleasant drivers, punctuality. Elena and I went on a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, Peterhof, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra, the Necropolis of the Masters, Kronstadt, and Tsarskoe Selo. There are a lot of tips and recommendations on what else you can visit and how, recommendations for children, what to read, what to watch. We will definitely contact Elena on our next visit to St. Petersburg and strongly recommend her to our friends and acquaintances. Thank you so much for the tour, for the impressions,
and for deep knowledge.
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our country, immerse them in our history and culture. Children are 6, 9, 14 and 18 years old. The children were not at all tired these days. The elders were interested in learning better about the history of Russia, St. Petersburg, and the emperors; think; they had questions, they were involved in excursions. The younger ones were simply interested in seeing and listening to everything, and at that time the process of education was underway. What a help to parents! Elena subtly sensed our mood and fatigue and deftly managed it. And what a correct and rich speech! We needed it like air. Special thanks for the logistics, comfortable car, pleasant drivers, punctuality. Elena and I went on a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, Peterhof, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra, the Necropolis of the Masters, Kronstadt, and Tsarskoe Selo. There are a lot of tips and recommendations on what else you can visit and how, recommendations for children, what to read, what to watch. We will definitely contact Elena on our next visit to St. Petersburg and strongly recommend her to our friends and acquaintances. Thank you so much for the tour, for the impressions,
and for deep knowledge.
.
Written September 13, 2023
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Юлия С
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
Elena is the most wonderful and well-read tour guide I have ever met!!! Thank you very much, Elena, for opening a new perspective on such a beautiful and history-rich city of St. Petersburg!!!!!
I am sure that Peter I himself would be grateful to you for your contribution and work to this city!!
And who knows which of these wonderful apartment buildings would belong to you now))!
With much love, Yulia and Leonid!❤️
I am sure that Peter I himself would be grateful to you for your contribution and work to this city!!
And who knows which of these wonderful apartment buildings would belong to you now))!
With much love, Yulia and Leonid!❤️
Written September 3, 2023
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Nigel B
Nottingham, UK91 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
This review is the most delightful review I have ever done. It was like being invited to St Petersburg by a friend or family member and being shown around for two days . Elena’s knowledge as tour guide was so good it didn’t feel like a tour, it was like a friend telling and showing you all the places with such enthusiasm. Elena was passionate about her culture and Russia, it was a joy to be there for the Two days .The places we visited were The State Hermitage Museum , church of spilled blood , the Metro, Faberge Museum , Peterhof Palace and a Boat tour on the second day.
It was our Anniversary so as a gift Elena laid on some Champagne for us and our friends, we also went to Elena’s and her husband Igor, for a lovely lunch and of course Vodka. A fantastic and memorable couple of days of which we will fondly remember forever. Red Sun Tours are our Recommended company to use .
It was our Anniversary so as a gift Elena laid on some Champagne for us and our friends, we also went to Elena’s and her husband Igor, for a lovely lunch and of course Vodka. A fantastic and memorable couple of days of which we will fondly remember forever. Red Sun Tours are our Recommended company to use .
Written July 31, 2019
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JayJay684
Coudersport, PA39 contributions
Jul 2019
We booked Red Sun Tours for a full day in St. Petersburg. We were lucky enough to have Anastasia as our tour guide for the day (can't remember our driver's name but he was super nice and a really good driver, we felt safe all day) and she is just wonderful! Accommodating, fun, knowledgable, just made the day fantastic. We worked through the office to create our itinerary, they are super easy to deal with and the day was perfect. Can't recommend them enough, and I hope to return one day to beautiful St. Petersburg!
Written March 3, 2020
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DFMarieToronto
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Sep 2019
From the moment we first contacted Red Sun Tours we have had first class service. The booking procedure was very easy and we had prompt replies to our requests. We had a wonderful two days with Ksenia our guide who showed us far more than other passengers who had booked with the ship's tours. We visited so many beautiful places and leaned rich Russian history. If you are going to St. Petersburg we would recommend you to contact Elena at Red Sun Tours tours as we think they are the BEST.
Written January 25, 2020
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NewCruiser
1 contribution
Aug 2019
Our friends highly recommended this tour company and we booked a 2 day package with Red Sun Tours; without questions it was the best tour we could have imagined. Great value of the money. Our tour guide Ana was wonderful and shared her knowledge of the city and attractions in a delighful manner. We saw the Hermitage museum, Spilled Blood Church, Peterhof Palace and gardens among others and even rode the subway. Now we know, we will certainly come back to St.Petersburg and use Red Sun Tours again.
Written December 29, 2019
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Ed and Nicole
Indianapolis, IN23 contributions
Sep 2019
In planning our Baltic Trip, we knew the two days in St. Petersburg, Russia was an event we wanted the highest value and experience. Red Sun Tours fulfilled all our expectations!
We were greeted just past customs by Elena the owner and Katya our guide who spoke perfect English. Promptly, our tour began in a private minivan driven by Igor and a detailed itinerary for the two days. My wife and I felt like diplomats passing crowded group tours at all the historic treasures and museums, royal palace homes and gardens, local culture, and our most special event, a family dinner in tasting Russian cuisine with fantastic conversation.
We want to thank Elena and Red Sun Tours for their incredible communication, comprehensive details, and personal touches to our St. Petersburg visit. We will suggest to many that they book a private tour with Red Sun Tours.
We were greeted just past customs by Elena the owner and Katya our guide who spoke perfect English. Promptly, our tour began in a private minivan driven by Igor and a detailed itinerary for the two days. My wife and I felt like diplomats passing crowded group tours at all the historic treasures and museums, royal palace homes and gardens, local culture, and our most special event, a family dinner in tasting Russian cuisine with fantastic conversation.
We want to thank Elena and Red Sun Tours for their incredible communication, comprehensive details, and personal touches to our St. Petersburg visit. We will suggest to many that they book a private tour with Red Sun Tours.
Written October 6, 2019
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PortAzor
Amsterdam, The Netherlands249 contributions
Aug 2019
WOW! This was a great tour with an excellent guide. Elena or Lena was phenomenal and deserves a + after the excellent. Her love for her city comes through in her descriptions and all information about this fantastic city. Each one of us was so appreciative of everything that Lena, as well as Red Sun Tours provided. Well after the tour was completed and having gone on to visit other cities we all continued to speak well of our guide. Being a small group of 5 is the best way to visit, with a dedicated driver and comfortable transport van.
There was no issue about visa with preliminary plans made via Viator to Red Sun Tours in St. Petersburg. Shortly after making the reservation we received our excursion vouchers, not having the exact name as on the passport didn't seem to be an issue. We went through immigration at the port after disembarking and Lena was waiting for us on the other side, brought us to the van and while on our way to the first destination discussed any specifics we were hoping to visit. Unfortunately the Hermitage Museum was was closed on the day we visited and so were given options. The tour included a boat ride of the Neva River and canal.
This tour was a great option for a visit to the city, was tailor made for our group, and was much less expensive than the cruise ship options. If you're wondering how to best see St. Petersburg, do yourself a favor and just go with Red Sun, booked through Viator!
There was no issue about visa with preliminary plans made via Viator to Red Sun Tours in St. Petersburg. Shortly after making the reservation we received our excursion vouchers, not having the exact name as on the passport didn't seem to be an issue. We went through immigration at the port after disembarking and Lena was waiting for us on the other side, brought us to the van and while on our way to the first destination discussed any specifics we were hoping to visit. Unfortunately the Hermitage Museum was was closed on the day we visited and so were given options. The tour included a boat ride of the Neva River and canal.
This tour was a great option for a visit to the city, was tailor made for our group, and was much less expensive than the cruise ship options. If you're wondering how to best see St. Petersburg, do yourself a favor and just go with Red Sun, booked through Viator!
Written August 24, 2019
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10071stevep
Orange, CA159 contributions
Jul 2019
We used Leena (aka Elena) for a 2.5 day tour of St Petersburg in July. She is probably the best guide we have used anywhere. I am not going to tell you all the things we did; just read all the other reviews and they are not exaggerating, Red Sun tours is that good.
I will tell you that one day of our tour was on Russian Navy day. Scores of naval vessels paraded through the river Neva viewed by President Putin and a million of his closest St Petersburg friends. Leena and her driver Igor, not only got us to all of our planned activities without much delay, but also we were able to view some of the naval action as well. Leena makes you feel like part of the family and knows any thing you need to know about Russian history, culture and daily life. BTW, her English is flawless.
I will tell you that one day of our tour was on Russian Navy day. Scores of naval vessels paraded through the river Neva viewed by President Putin and a million of his closest St Petersburg friends. Leena and her driver Igor, not only got us to all of our planned activities without much delay, but also we were able to view some of the naval action as well. Leena makes you feel like part of the family and knows any thing you need to know about Russian history, culture and daily life. BTW, her English is flawless.
Written August 14, 2019
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Andy W
Paradise Valley, AZ61 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
The only way to imbibe Petersburg is with someone who has only love for her city and Russia. Our 2 days with Elena and our driver Igor were fantastic. She made sure we experienced not only the usual museum fare, but made sure we were captured by the past history and the present lifesblood of this wonderful city. All tours were perfectly executed, our culinary adventures were delightful and her knowledge endless...
Touring with Elena is the only way to go
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Touring with Elena is the only way to go
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Written July 20, 2019
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can you handle a small group of 12 on the two day excursion Sept 2020
Written May 18, 2019
Hello. Yes, we will be happy to provide a 2 Day Tour for your group. Please email us and we will give you all information.
Written May 19, 2019
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