we just wanted to kill a morning (having been to st p twice before)
Elena (is the RED SUN) planned our day with perfection

Elena shared her life in Russia while taking us on a tour from the ship to the shops and back-her timing was perfect

this is just what we were looking for and she tailored it to perfection

  We booked a 2-day private tour for two with Red Sun Tours and it was flawless! Elena Semenova put together a 2-day program that covered all the major highlights, even carving out time for a subway ride through the most beautiful metro stations I've ever seen, a river cruise, and shopping. Elena was our tour guide for the first day. She was vivacious, knowledgeable, and full of smiles. On day 2 we had Larisa, who was equally smart and entertaining, and super fun to hang out with. During the tour, the guides were in communication with the driver Igor who was always waiting for us with the vehicle as we exited each venue. We never had to wait for him -- it was the epitome of efficiency. St. Petersburg is incredibly beautiful and chock-full of amazing architecture. But it is very popular in the summer with tourists and cruise ship passengers. The lines at some of the attractions were unreal, but as we were on a private tour we were ushered in through back doors to avoid any waiting. That alone was worth the cost of a private tour. We were on a cruise and wanted a better value than what the ship offered. We also wanted to set our own pace and be able to change the itinerary on the fly. Some venues were booked in advance and had timed entrances, but there was still room for flexibility. And... We booked a 2-day private tour for two with Red Sun Tours and it was flawless! Elena Semenova put together a 2-day program that covered all the major highlights, even carving out time for a subway ride through the most beautiful metro stations I've ever seen, a river cruise, and shopping.

Elena was our tour guide for the first day. She was vivacious, knowledgeable, and full of smiles. On day 2 we had Larisa, who was equally smart and entertaining, and super fun to hang out with. During the tour, the guides were in communication with the driver Igor who was always waiting for us with the vehicle as we exited each venue. We never had to wait for him -- it was the epitome of efficiency.

St. Petersburg is incredibly beautiful and chock-full of amazing architecture. But it is very popular in the summer with tourists and cruise ship passengers. The lines at some of the attractions were unreal, but as we were on a private tour we were ushered in through back doors to avoid any waiting. That alone was worth the cost of a private tour.

We were on a cruise and wanted a better value than what the ship offered. We also wanted to set our own pace and be able to change the itinerary on the fly. Some venues were booked in advance and had timed entrances, but there was still room for flexibility. And the lunch spots they chose were cheap and delicious!

Elena also arranged for the visa (which is included in the tour ticket). All in all, a terrific experience. If I ever go back to St. Petersburg I will only use Red Sun Tours. Спасибо большое Elena, Larisa, and Igor! More

  We have just returned from our cruise with Seabourn with the highlight being 3 days in St Petersburg. For two of these days we had a private tour with Red Sun Tours. We organised our itinerary with Elena Semenova, the owner, who was very prompt and clear with all communications prior to our arrival. A bonus was that we did not have to pay a deposit, we just paid on the day by card. There were 6 of us on the first day and 2 of our friends were sailing on a different ship, but all was well managed without delays. Although we had a very full couple of days we saw everything on our list plus had a trip on the underground, an extra suggested by Elena. We travelled in a modern van the first day and a large modern car the second day, when there were only 4 of us. We had two different drivers, both were polite and always there to meet us at appointed time and place. On the first day we had an evening excursion from our ship and, although traffic was very heavy, Elena & driver were mindful of the time and had us back to our ship in time to change and eat before we set off out again. We had different guides on the two days (two Elena’s). Both were knowledgeable and friendly, spoke excellent English, answered all our questions, and managed... We have just returned from our cruise with Seabourn with the highlight being 3 days in St Petersburg. For two of these days we had a private tour with Red Sun Tours. We organised our itinerary with Elena Semenova, the owner, who was very prompt and clear with all communications prior to our arrival. A bonus was that we did not have to pay a deposit, we just paid on the day by card. There were 6 of us on the first day and 2 of our friends were sailing on a different ship, but all was well managed without delays. Although we had a very full couple of days we saw everything on our list plus had a trip on the underground, an extra suggested by Elena. We travelled in a modern van the first day and a large modern car the second day, when there were only 4 of us. We had two different drivers, both were polite and always there to meet us at appointed time and place. On the first day we had an evening excursion from our ship and, although traffic was very heavy, Elena & driver were mindful of the time and had us back to our ship in time to change and eat before we set off out again. We had different guides on the two days (two Elena’s). Both were knowledgeable and friendly, spoke excellent English, answered all our questions, and managed to circumvent the queues – which were numerous everywhere. In other words, they were excellent. If we had been on a larger private or ship’s tour we would not have been able to experience everything that we did in St Petersburg. I have no hesitation in recommending Elena Semenova and her team at Red Sun Tours. More

  Great communication with the company before we arrive. They were on time at the port with a clean air conditioned van with WiFi. Our family of 8 was treated to a memorable customized tour. We saw everything we requested and more! Anastasia was a great guide. Vlad, the driver, kept us safe and always found a great place for the best access to the site. Elena, the owner, coordinated all our requests before hand and welcomed us for dinner in her home with her family. Even got a music performance by her younger daughter. Delightful! We enjoyed a meal with her family and was the highlight of our trip. Very kid friendly. I recommend them 100% More

  This tour was the highlight of our 11-day Princess cruise to the Baltics We had 5 teenagers with us and our guide, Anastasia, tailored it to fit our needs. She even changed a bit of the itinerary during the course of the two days. Like...More

  We arrived in St Petersburg by cruise ship for a 2 day stopover. Visiting St Petersburg was our reason for cruising the Baltic so we had very high expectations. Fortunately our friends had met Elena on a previous visit so we knew from their recommendation...More

  We booked for a group of 5 including my parents who are 80 years old. Elena, who runs the tour company, was our guide. Her English is perfect and her local knowledge amazing. She loves her city and it’s history. We had a car and...More

  We arranged to spend two days with Red Sun Tours to fit in with our visit on the Baltic Cruise. Both of us are full time wheelchair users. No problem for this tour operator. Eleni had been so helpful during our planning stages that we...More

  We were on a Baltic princess cruise June1-11,2019 and were worried about getting a Visa if We booked a private tour in St.Petersburg as warned by the Princess officials. Elena Semenova and Igor made our 2 days in St.Petersburg comfortable,smooth and safe with a personal...More

  Through a friend I was given the name of this tour company and as we booked the cruise late I knew I needed a tour to have a Visa so I booked it. Immediately I knew I had made an excellent choice, as the emails...More