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Landsea Tours & Adventures

• 4220 Vanguard Road
• Richmond, BC V6X 2P4
• Phone: 604.255.7272, Toll Free: 1.877.669.2277

Landsea Tours & Adventures provide half-day and full-day sightseeing excursions around Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Sea-to-Sky corridor and Vancouver’s North Shore. Our highly trained, award-winning driver/guides host fun and informative tours conducted on our preferred mini-coaches. With hotel pick-up & drop-off, and a la carte adventure options, each tour is unique and personalized just for you. Fully narrated and inclusive of multiple stops with free time to capture the stunning scenery, you’re sure not to miss a thing.

Private tours are also available with our Landsea Charters & Services. We have a full-time charters team dedicated to helping you create an unforgettable customized tour to fit your group’s aspirations. Choose from our luxury 6-passenger SUV, 11-passenger Mercedez-Benz Sprinter Van, or one of our spacious and relaxing 24 to 30-passenger mini-coaches.

As a boutique tour company with over 35 years of proven service excellence, trust Landsea Tours to provide value, year-round, premium tours featuring the finest of British Columbia’s west coast.

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Landsea Tours & Adventures provide half-day and full-day sightseeing excursions around Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Sea-to-Sky corridor and Vancouver’s North Shore. Our highly trained, award-winning driver/guides host fun and informative tours conducted on our preferred mini-coaches. With hotel pick-up & drop-off, and a la carte adventure options, each tour is unique and personalized just for you. By seeking to reduce the impact on the environment beyond measures required by governmental rule, we produce a better environment, conserving natural resources and ensuring our long-term sustainability. Green Tourism Canada has helped establish an action plan we are proud to foster into our future.

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“ 5 hrs to Vancouver Island 40m down to Victoria 3 hrs to wander on your own then an hour to the gardens and 2. ” in 20 reviews

“ Then we were picked up again and Martin drove us to Butchart Gardens where we were allowed time to explore the gardens on our own. ” in 8 reviews

“ We took the tour to Whistler, which included Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola. ” in 6 reviews

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Landsea Tours and Adventures--your host for fun and informative tours of Canada's West Coast to Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler. Visit the top bucket list destinations and the best variety of stops with a driver guide on a spacious mini coach. We meet our guests where door-to-door transport to more places than any other operator, including Vancouver airport hotels. Maximize your short visit to Vancouver with a pre or post cruise tour or while waiting for hotel check-in. We'll keep your luggage safe too. More vacation. Less effort. …

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Outstanding tour to see the infamous Butchart Gardens and the capital city of Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island! Long day of travel by bus, ferry and more bus to see the beauty of the gardens. What a thrill, enhanced by many, many fun facts by Brent, tour guide extraordinaire! Actually he's a walking history of Canada . . on steroids. Loved every minute of the 12 hours together. Use this excellent company next time you're in Canada!

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Highly recommend booking a tour with this company, whether it is through Viator, GetYourGuide, or through them directly. The shuttle was prompt (they offer drop off and pickup service if your hotel is in certain areas), and the whole tour was pleasant without feeling overwhelmed with too much information. My guide, Casey, was incredibly professional and courteous. He made everyone feel welcome and was a great guide for everything Vancouver. I would highly recommend if you have the chance to take a tour with him to do so. We even made extra bonus stops because he wanted us to take advantage of the beautiful day we had! Thank you Casey and this tour company.

Our family of four did the Shannon Falls, Sea to Sky gondola and Whistler Tour, a 10hr day filled with history, story telling and sights. Our guide, Brent was informative and helpful. Seeing the water fall was beautiful, but the sea to sky gondola was a treat to experience. It was snowing and cold, and we enjoyed snow falling. We crossed the suspension bridge and took great pics of the scenery. Whistler was also a wonderful spot, we spent around four hours and enjoyed the SLCC museum and lunch. We are not into any snow sports, but can appreciate the lovely sights of nature. If you're into snow activities this would be right spot for you. Our family enjoyed a full day of sightseeing and leaving the driving to the guide.

What an awesome tour we had with Alex and Land Sea tours. We we picked up at our downtown hotel. Our guide and driver was Alex. What a nice guy! Land sea is back after 2 years of being locked down due to covid. Alex was just as excited to explore as we were. First stop was the Capilano River Hatchery. Not the right time of year to see a lot of fish swimming the ladder, but still interesting. Afterwards we took a nice walk through the rainforest to the Dam viewpoint. Next stop was the Capilano suspension bridge. We spent 90 minutes exploring this popular park and then continued on to Grouse Mountain. There, we rode a ski gondola to the top. Saw two rescued grizzly bears who just emerged from hibernation and watched a fun lumberjack show.

Before our trip, everyone told us: "Make sure you go to Victoria". OK....we'll go. We booked with Landsea. Pickup couldn't have been easier, it was at a hotel just around the corner - a 90 second walk. It did take a bit of time to pick up folks at some of the hotels not in downtown Vancouver, proper. I guess if those folks don't book, you can start your day a half hour later, but I digress. Transportation was clean and comfortable, and temp was great as it was a pretty hot day. Tim Main was our guide. What a good guy.....He pointed out sights, talked about the neighborhoods we drove through to get to the ferry terminal, the process for loading/unloading of the busses on the ferry, when we would meet back at the bus, the food/drink offerings, best place to sit, etc. He even talked about the different ferries utilized. The man knows his stuff. Once we got to Victoria, Tim pointed out the various spots we should see as well as when and where the bus would be later that afternoon. When it was apparent that no one on the bus knew for sure which area they wanted to see first/disembark, he made a loop around the area to let us all see what our choices were. This was great as all of us on the tour didn't just jump out at one particular spot and inundate an area with tourists. When it became time to meet up at the bus, there was Tim with the air conditioning already running so we didn't swelter while we waited for the others on the tour. The next stop was Butchart Gardens. It's really not close to Victoria, so there's a bit of a ride. Here's where Tim shined. The man loves his puns and Dad jokes. Seriously, you will groan your way through the countryside just listening to his puns and his really, really bad "tour guide-specific" joke. If you manage to not throw yourself from the bus after one of his jokes, Tim will explain quite a bit about the First Nations and Indigenous Peoples and their history, both good and horrific. Butchart Gardens is spectacular. That's really all I can say - go look up some of the reviews. I'm sure they're nothing but glowing. As for Tim at the Gardens - he made sure all of the stragglers got back to the bus. After the day's events, there were a lot of stragglers! The trip back to the ferry included more insight into the people, the island, etc. Ferry trip back was just as beautiful. Drive back to downtown Vancouver was purposefully different from the route we took in the morning. Tim showed us a variety of neighborhoods, sights and made recommendations for restaurants and other things to see. We got back to the hotel at the time we were scheduled and never did we feel unsafe or unhappy. Book the trip.

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Bazil was awesome on our trip to Victoria and Buchart Gardens. A third generation Canadian, he knew the route we'll and chatted during the trip, adding much value to the sights. Buchart was so beautiful, it cannot be described in words.

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A successful tour even after being stuck on 99 for five hours due to a motorcycle fatality at Brittany Beach only a mile and a half ahead of us. Tim Main, the guide and driver, never once passed a cross word. A super young man and a credit to his company. We saw Shannon Falls and Whistler, of course, on a shortened timeline. A lesser guide might have turned the bus around and said too bad. Not Tim, just a super young man.

We took the tour to Whistler, which included Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola. Our guide and driver was Tim. He did a fantastic job telling information and showing us the best views. We did have a slight delay (5 hours) due to a traffic situation. Tim took care of us and made sure we were all comfortable. I highly recommend this young man and the company. He made sure we saw everything despite the delay.

Enjoyed a wonderful tour of Vancouver, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park and Granville Market, Chinatown and the Lookout. Our guide, Greg was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. Great way to see all the sights in a short time. Very professional

On August 10th while driving southbound on Main Street, I was driving next to a Landsea Tour bus. Everything was fine until the bus decided that he could just switch lanes without shoulder checking or signalling. I was in that left lane and had to slam on my brakes in order to avoid being hit by the bus as it nonchalantly wanted to come into my lane without checking. He decided to switch lanes again without shoulder checking or using his blinkers. Just because it's a larger vehicle doesn't give the driver a pass for recklessness or expecting people to yield. I've never been on a Landsea Tour excursion so I have no experience on that front. But whomever that driver was needs to be reprimanded for unsafe driving. Note: photo taken by the passenger in my car.

No shoulder checking and no blinkers when switching lanes. Almost creamed my car and when he did it again, almost creamed another car.

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Sep 4, 2018

Hi Arleen C., I am very sorry to read this incident occurred with our company. With over 33 years of experience in hosting guests on our tours from around the world, this is not the type of feedback we typically receive or pride ourselves on. Defensive driving, safety and guest experience are key components we focus on during our multi-week Tour Guide training program. After our Tour Guides obtain their class 2 drivers license, they then undertake an additional 40 hours of defensive driver training with our in-house driver training team. On this particular day, we did narrow down who was driving the bus, and please be assured we will follow up with them about this incident. Please accept my apologies on behalf of our company, and if you would like to discuss further, please feel free to call me at 604-255-7272. Kind regards, Karen Lewis General Manager LandseaTours & Adventures

Went on the post-cruise North Shore Discover tour with Alex. Excellent tour. All of the stops were well planned. Loved the Alex's commentary about things along the way. Great tour!

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Connecting Family, Tourism & Technology with Landsea Tours & Adventures

By: Zaui Software

June 12, 2018

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Connecting Guests on Land, Sea and Sky. How Tourism is Evolving with Landsea Tours & Adventures

One man. one van..

Landsea Tours & Adventures has come a long way since Scott Mason set out with a single van to start city tours in Vancouver prior to the 1986 International Expo.

Over the last 33 years, they have grown to be an unshakeable army of “Olympic coloured” blue with over 100 highly recognizable staff on Vancouver’s bustling tourism scene. Landsea Tours & Adventures now caters to over 90,000 annual guests operating in Vancouver, Victoria and the Sea to Sky corridor (between Vancouver and Whistler).

“Landsea joined Zaui in 2007 and was a founding company on the platform,” says Zaui CTO, Kory Fawcett. “We’ve watched them grow and adapt with technology over the last 11 years.”

“If you stand still you fall behind,” says Landsea President and Co-Owner, Kevin Pearce. Landsea has learned the science of organizing tours and cultivating positive experiences for customers. They now run up to 45 revenue-generating vehicles on a daily basis organizing close to 1,000 guests. Precision is critical when managing that many pickups and dropoffs. The consequences of one wrong turn can make a tour be off by 20 minutes. And that does not create the kind of positive reviews that get you to be top-rated on Trip Advisor/Viator for three years in a row.

Kevin started out working as a co-op student at Landsea while studying Tourism Management at Capilano University. He later returned to become a high rising employee and partner in the company in 2009. He would later take on the role of president and lead a major rebrand that transformed the company in the wake of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and overcome economic recessions, SARS and 9/11.

Olympic Rebirth

It wasn’t all sunshine and Butchart Gardens for Landsea. “When the 2008 recession hit, our business was cut in half. Tourism had seemingly died and Landsea was just hanging on. That was until the 2010 Olympics when the world discovered Vancouver. It was a rebirth for the company.”

“Without the Olympics, we wouldn’t be in business. It doubled the work, cash flow and put Vancouver on the map as a world destination. We took a contract to charter all the Olympic media around the city and immediately had 10 vehicles dedicated around the clock. Landsea Tours & Adventures was the first company to get prepared for the massive influx of people that would hit the city.”

With the city’s new global attention, Kevin saw the amazing video and images of the Sea to Sky corridor being broadcast to the world and knew they needed to get better at marketing. This led to a major rebrand where all Landsea vehicles were wrapped in splashy vinyl decals, re-designing the brochures (which went on to win “Best Brochure in the world” in 2011 and attracted calls from Disney), and creating the “Westjet model” for modern tourism. This model breathes consistency across the board, with consistent vehicles, imagery, efficient processes that ensure top quality guest experiences, better-trained staff and yes, highly recognizable uniforms. During a planning meeting during the Olympic period, Kevin got a glimpse of the official “Vancouver Olympic Blue” as some shirts were being unpacked. In a brilliant move, one year after the Olympics, Kevin licensed the colour as the official Landsea Blue and started the Landsea Blue revolution.

It was the first rebrand for Landsea in 25 years. “Prior to the recession, we were a mid-range tour provider. Most companies went to lower cost after that. We saw the opportunity to go the other way. We were one of the first to start partnering with local activities providers to package tours and create more personal and high-end experiences. We even changed our name to Landsea Tours & Adventures.”

Zaui Connect is helping Landsea do that more efficiently through software automation. Landsea has been working with partners like Harbour Air for years to connect the transportation piece for guests although it was a lot of manual work. “Zaui Connect is now connecting the operations through software integrations. Guests can book multi-stage tours/trips in one place while keeping it simple for our sales agents.”

With the shift to higher-end tourism, Landsea introduced their black charter service in 2012, Landsea Charters & Services . In 2018 they are starting private excursions like sturgeon fishing, jet boating, and heli tours with fellow Zaui partner, SKY helicopters.

Technology is the Backbone

When Landsea joined Zaui in 2007. They were looking for a cloud-based system. “We had cheap old PCs that would always crash.” We were simply scared about losing data. They needed software simply to keep organized and facilitate growth at first.

The biggest immediate change was the ability to book online . “If we don’t pay attention to tech, we will fall behind.” Customers are savvy researchers. While the older demographic still love phones, the millennials are booking more online, through referral links or right on the spot through agents. In recent years, Landsea has seen a big increase in online and direct bookings. “A lot of our 2019 bookings are already sold out. The growth has been crazy and BC’s tourism industry is booming.”

Landsea has been ahead of the curve for fuelling efficiency with a complex pickup and drop-off ritual. Before Zaui, Landsea used paper sheets with 24 lines per page. Every time someone would call with a booking they wrote the booking with a pencil. When it was written in pen, it was confirmed. “Then we would organize the papers with bookings across the boardroom table and in the morning and tour guides would pick their routes. It was chaos,” Kevin says. It burns the team out and wasn’t efficient. “If bookings came in within 3 hours of a tour, we couldn’t even take them.”

One morning, while Kevin was on a tour, they were making 3 hotel pickups. They made a small planning slip up and ended up doubling back past a guest’s hotel to pick up other guests that were actually staying nearby. “Guests weren’t happy and were asking… why did we go back?”

Kevin saw the problem and went to work creating a manual algorithm mapping out the city by zones. It created a system of waves for pickups and each hotel was now part of a particular zone. “Depending on where you’re staying, I can tell you what time we will pick you up on a tour 3 years from now. This system has been a key to Landsea’s success. We provide customers with a 5-minute pickup window. Most companies have difficulty meeting a 15-minute window,” he says. All the load points were inputted into Zaui and enabled a way to organize everyone’s pickup windows.

Technology Forward!

Zaui’s new direct integration with Routific has Kevin particularly excited. Routific is an automated load balancing and route optimization software. Using the Routific plugin to Zaui, Kevin and the company will save 3-4 hours every day eliminating manual route optimization techniques. “With the new capabilities, we can accept bookings up to about an hour before a tour departs.” All bookings and pickup locations are inputted into the system. We push a button, the software sorts all of our guests into load-balanced buses (called “Splits”) in the most optimal sequence of pickups and hotel time zones. “We print the manifest and head out for the day,” he smiles. It will even give us the best routes based on real-time traffic updates on the day. This will expand booking windows and reduce the stress and uncertainty within the team.

But with all the new tech, Landsea still keeps a close finger on the pulse of their customers. “We still encourage phone calls.” Unlike a lot of our competitors, we offer a “real human” via phone 7 days per week. A comforting advantage for catering to the baby boomer generation.

When we asked Kevin about where the future of technology is headed, he had some interesting insight. “The more obvious direction is towards self-driving vehicles and more environmentally friendly vehicles,” Kevin says. Landsea is currently converting a diesel bus to an electric one. “It’s actually a lot more environmentally friendly to do conversions,” he says. What happens to old vehicles when you buy new electric vehicles? They end up in the salvage yard. You can re-use that equipment and keep it from ending up in the scrap bin.

Joys & Pains of the Cruise Ship Circuit

Working with cruise ships can be great for business but it also provides massive complexity that Landsea seems to have mastered. Next year it is expected that over 1 million guests will visit Vancouver through the port.

The story goes like this…Ships arrive in the morning. Passengers have to disembark pre and post cruise tours creating a time slot where guests are in limbo with nowhere to store their luggage and no accommodation. Landsea saw this problem as an opportunity to offer a free luggage transfer service. Landsea is one of the few tourism companies licensed with Transport Canada to bring luggage directly on the ship. They very cleverly manage their guest’s luggage when disembarking or loading to safely arrive at their cabin while they are treated to a Landsea tour or activity. It’s a complex process made simple with Landsea’s software that is part of their proprietary strategy for success.

Surprisingly, Landsea has no formal partnerships with cruise ships. As Kevin explains, “Cruise ship companies demand high net rates and can sometimes resell your product above retail. That doesn’t sit well with me. Everyone on board should pay the same price.” he says. “Never do anything just for the money. The money will come.”

Booking Mix

Landsea used to receive 90% of bookings through hotel concierges. Now it’s about 36%. Although the number of concierge bookings has increased, the sales mix has changed. “Concierges are reliable because they send business 12 months per year, but it’s also gut-wrenching as reservations-only tend to come within a 24-72 hour window,” Kevin notes. “Moving more online with a diverse group of partners provides more predictability for our operations.”

Sales agents (concierges and wholesalers) log in directly to the Landsea system and book guests. They can directly collect payment or use referral links to track an agent’s commission. Kevin sees the potential for Zaui connect where agents will sell full experiences that are linked through the Landsea platform. An agent could realistically book 3 separate tours that all partner together, print 3 individual tickets and collect a commission on 3 different tours all through one-stop with Zaui Connect.

Landsea has been working with Zaui since the beginning, often meeting on a monthly basis, to create new tools and features and refine their system. With technology, we see fewer missed bookings. There is no ‘busy signal’. Kevin says. “Zaui has always been really receptive to our needs and developed a lot of tools, we asked for.

Online Travel Agencies

“If you can’t beat em’ join em,” Kevin says when asked about working with Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) . Landsea was one of the first Vancouver tourism companies to join Viator and is now the #1 mini coach company rated on the platform. Kevin remembers when Viator was still a few people in an old tiny office in Australia. That says something about how young the digital travel space actually is and how quickly it’s grown.

“OTA’s have awesome SEO and best in class marketing. While receiving 100% of your bookings through OTA channels isn’t the most profitable sales mix, they provide a lot of certainties and we’ve seen massive growth.” At regular intervals, Kevin measures how much business is being turned away with the help of analytics on Zaui  and OTA platforms, and applies a dollar figure. As Kevin says, if it can pay for a bus in 1-2 months, we buy the bus!”

In 2013-2017 Landsea received the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and from 2013-2016, they received the Georgia Straight Reader’s Choice Award. To top it off, Landsea was awarded the 2018 TripAdvisor #1 day trip  for their Vancouver to Victoria Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour!

“People will always remember the guide”

Kevin believes this is the most important ingredient for a successful tour company. New employees go through five rigorous weeks of training before interacting with guests. “You hire for personality, train for skills,” he says.

To cultivate a family feel, every year Landsea throws a “Summer Sizzler” party where “everyone in the Vancouver tourism industry is invited.” This year’s party included axe throwing, a marching band and a candy buffet where everyone has a chance to win killer prizes. For Kevin that started shovelling snow on Grouse Mountain, this is important. “You’ll always remember that party wherever your career is at. We want happy partners and happy employees. It’s our way of saying thanks to everyone. We are all in this together.”

Landsea has cultivated a “family feel” over the last 33 years that is hard to replicate. “The Christmas party is still at my house,” Kevin says. We have a tradition called the Landsea Cup. It started with 30 employees and it’s been going for 10 years now. Every year new names are inscribed onto this Stanley Cup-like trophy. The 4 person team competition brings together different Landsea departments taking part in challenges like bowling, an amazing race scavenger hunt, or go-carts. It strengthens the organization and divides up the little “clicks” that form creating a unified team atmosphere.

The company also gives back to the community in spades. You’ll see the Blue uniforms in the community throughout the year working on the Great Canadian Shore Clean-up, Stuff the Bus which provides blankets/clothing for the homeless, donating transport for children’s sports teams, volunteering at the food bank, and last year donated $1 from every booking to Anti-Bullying initiatives which are close to Kevin’s heart.

The family approach seems to be working as Landsea took home the Employees First Award in 2017 by Destination BC (out of 19,000 companies).

Only Offer Positive Experiences

“The most important thing to remember is that consumer reviews trump any marketing,” Kevin states. In true head-of-household fashion, Kevin still personally responds to any negative reviews. “If we know ahead of time that it’s not going to be a good experience for the guest…say like a large scale city event is happening (marathon, parade, etc) and we know that roads will be shut down affecting our ability to run our tours, we will cancel. We only want to offer positive experiences. It’s our best defence to avoid negative consequences.”

Since the 2008 economic fallout, other events like SARS, the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq war have tried to soften the tourism industry. But Kevin has an extremely positive outlook on Vancouver. “It is an international destination with a multicultural flare that makes people feel comfortable and safe here.”

Final P’s and Q’s

“Fairly price, never gouge and if it has nothing to do with Landsea, we’re out!” A few key messages from Kevin on staying on brand and keeping business close to the heart of the family.

This is one dynasty with a heart of gold, a mindset for technology and a goal to exceed every guest’s thirst for adventure. With that attitude, Landsea has its signature blue set as one of the primary colours in BC tourism.

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Take this opportunity to learn more about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. During the visit to the museum you will see part of a vast collection of exhibits connected to Tolstoy...

Novodevichy Convent Tour with transport

Tour of the Novodevichy Monastery. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince VasiliIoanovich, the original convent was enclosed by fortified walls and contained 12 towers. The structure...

City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport

Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city’s major highlights. Our professional guide will...

City Tour of Moscow

Head to the heart of Moscow with a professional guide on a 4-hour private walk through the city center. See Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets, Theatre Square with the world-famous...

Moscow Metro walking tour

Kremlin, Red Square and Cathedrals Tour

KGB Tour with transport

This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin’s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to...

Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow Tour

The tour begins with a drive or walk down Tverskaya Street – a Soviet masterpiece. In the years of Soviet power, Tverskaya began to undergo a transformation: it was widened...

Tretyakov State Gallery Tour

This world-famous gallery contains masterpieces of Russian art beginning in the 10th century up until today. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and...

Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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Moscow Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025

Our 63 most popular moscow trips. compare tour itineraries from 45 tour companies. 308 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating., popular moscow tours.

St Petersburg & Moscow in Style - Winter

• Explore the majestic St Petersburg & Moscow on private city tours
• Admire the rich Russian history, art and architecture
• Travel to Moscow on a highspeed train
• Enjoy the local cuisine in stylish restaurants

Golden Ring of Russia

Lower Volga Voyage

• Visit magnificent Red Square and Kremlin and examine the collection at theKremlin’s State Armory.
• Experience Russia’s diverse musical traditions at lively folk music performances
• Explore Volgograd, the site of the decisive battle of World War II’s eastern front

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Volga Dream Russian River Cruise

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St Petersburg & Moscow in Style - Summer

White Russian - 7 days

• Discover Moscow's UNESCO-listed Red Square, home to spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the historic GUM Department store
• Explore the grounds of Moscow's mighty Kremlin, with its numerous governmentbuildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the giant tsar bell
• Celebrate New Year's Eve in Moscow!
• Take in the highlights of St Petersburg including a guided tour of the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the remarkable Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace

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Small Group Moscow Tours

Vodka Shot - 6 days

• Explore the beautiful city of St Petersburg, including the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt
• Marvel at the dazzling array of art and exhibits in the world-famous Hermitage Museum, at the Winter Palace in St Petersburg
• Discover a lavish residence of the tsars on a day trip to Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo (winter: mid-October to April) or Peterhof Palace and gardens (summer: May to mid-October)
• Take in the highlights of the capital on a walking tour, visiting Moscow's famous Red Square, home to the historic GUM Department Store, Lenin’s Mausoleum and spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia’s political power house. Stroll around the grounds of this fortified complex, visit the Kremlin's cathedrals and see the mighty Tsar Bell

Route of the Romanovs - 10 days

• Learn about the last days of the Romanovs in Yekaterinburg, visiting the sites where Tsar Nicolas II and his family were assassinated and buried
• Straddle two continents at the famous obelisk Europe/Asia border marker in Yekaterinburg
• Experience the Trans-Siberian railway on an overnight train journey from Moscow to Yekaterinburg

New Year's in Moscow - 9 days

• Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo on Christmas Day and marvel at the incredible Amber Room
• Spend a night in Novgorod, an ancient city by the Volkhov River - explore the kremlin, cathedral and other sights and enjoy a traditional Russian banya (sauna)

Back in the USSR - 7 days

Russian Revolution - 9 days

• Visit historic Novgorod, an ancient city which straddles the Volkhov River. Explore the attractive riverside kremlin and experience a traditional Russian banya (sauna)

The Snowball - 6 days

• Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo and marvel at the incredible Amber Room

Mood for Moscow - 4 days

• Head underground to visit a Stalinist-era Soviet Bunker on an optional excursion
• Stroll to the vibrant Izmailovo Market, which lies behind the walls of an ancient Kremlin, and shop for an array of souvenirs

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some hotels could have been better

It was jam packed with every place I wanted to go and see. I especially love my photo of us setting out on the night time river cruise in St Petersburg and the Peter...

I really did not buy much and what I did buy was small gifts for others .

Johanna-Marie

Good hotels, some better than others. Interesting itinerary

Too rushed. Optional tour rather too short

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour

From $ 262 / adult, tour highlights, b.c. ferries trip to victoria, beautiful downtown victoria, the famous butchart gardens.

The Vancouver to Victoria day trip begins with complimentary pick-up in Vancouver & Airport area hotels in Richmond, Cruise Ship Terminal, or Vancouver Airport. -Pick-up times will be provided at the time of booking. -See Hotel Pickup Locations -Vancouver Airport Pickup meeting point will be at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (see details in your confirmation).

Watch out for marine life as we cruise through the beautiful Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Try the dining and shopping amenities onboard or head out onto the passenger decks to breathe in the fresh ocean air.

What was once a cement limestone quarry became a world-renowned garden under the vision of Jennie Butchart. Starting with the Sunken Gardens, the Butchart family then added the Japanese, Italian, and Rose gardens. Today you can explore over 900 species of plants over 55 sprawling acres with hints of the old cement factory remaining.

Downtown Victoria offers the chance to wander the cobblestone streets, walk past the buskers lining the harbour, take a ferry over to Fisherman’s Wharf, visit the haunting Bastion Square, and see the city’s oldest architecture. Ask your tour guide about the best spots for lunch and treats!

After your day trip to Victoria from Vancouver , d rop-off is available at Vancouver and Airport area (Richmond) hotels or Cruise Ship Terminal (See Pre/Post Cruise Tours). Drop-off at the Vancouver Airport is available only if arranged in advance.

While on your Victoria Butchart Gardens tour, you’ll get to see some other iconic sights from the bus including:

  The Fairmont Empress Hotel— A National Historic Site of Canada opened in 1908. 

British Columbia Parliament Buildings —Built in 1898 and home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

Chinatown in Victoria - Canada's oldest Chinatown. 

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Victoria & butchart gardens + vancouver city tour package, frequently asked questions, when do your victoria tours run.

Our tour times vary depending on the season. Departing the following times and dates in 2023:

9:00am (Mar 12, 2023 - Jun 20, 2023) 8:00am (Jun 21, 2023 - Oct 9, 2023) 9:00am (Oct 10, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023)

Are the prices in American or Canadian dollars?

Our prices are listed in Canadian dollars. Please note, applicable taxes and a small booking fee are added during checkout.

How can I pay for my tour?

We accept all three major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. If you’re looking to book for the following day, you will need to call our office directly.

What is your cancellation policy?

You can book with confidence knowing that all daily sightseeing tours are fully cancellable up to 24-hours in advance of your tour. Plans can change even for groups. For parties of up to 10 guests, simply cancel within 24 hours of your tour time and receive a full refund. For groups of 11 or more, cancel 7 days or more before your scheduled tour time to receive a full refund. 

Do I need to book a tour in advance?

This tour has a booking cutoff 12 hours prior to the departure time. For last minute bookings, call our Guest Services Team, who will be happy to check availability for you at 604.255.7272 or 1.877.669.2277

When will I return from my tour?

Our tours typically take the 7pm ferry back from Vancouver Island, which arrives at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal at 8:30pm. From there, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach Vancouver downtown, depending on traffic. Please note that these times are subject to change based on ferry schedules and other factors outside of our control.

Are the meals included in the tour?

Meals are not included in any of our tours. There are plenty of opportunities for you to purchase food during many of the stops you will make throughout the day. Feel free to also pack and bring your own snacks and lunch. We do not mind you eating on board any of our vehicles so you save your time to enjoy the stops!

Do the tours run in the rain?

Our tours run rain or shine which is great because it rains an average of 168 days a year here in Vancouver. They don’t call our city “Rain City” for no reason! We promise that you will not melt in the rain and we even provide complimentary umbrellas for you to use for the duration of the tours. Regardless of the weather, we assure you that your day will be spectacular.

Do you pick-up and drop-off at the Vancouver Airport?

Yes! For Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip pick-ups , you will need to arrange them in advance. Meet us at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel- a short walk from the terminal. Meet outside the front doors, at street level, under the awning at the time instructed in your confirmation.

Drop-off: When you arrange it in advance with us, we will drop-off to the Vancouver Airport after your tour. We require advance notice. In addition, if you are staying in Richmond, we pick up at several airport area hotels, which you can find on our hotel pick-up page.

What should I wear on the tour?

Even though your tour is by bus, we will be stopping at various locations. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather depending on the season. Check the weather prior to arrival into Vancouver. Bring an umbrella or rain jacket we're called the "Rainy City" for a reason.

Can I be dropped off at a different location?

We are happy to accommodate drop-offs at different locations, provided that this is arranged ahead of time. This service is available for hotels located in Vancouver and Richmond. To make arrangements for a drop-off at a different location, please contact our team as soon as possible to ensure that we can accommodate your request.

How large is the tour group?

We commonly use a 24 passenger bus for our tours, as it provides a comfortable and spacious experience for our guests.

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THE 10 BEST Moscow Adventure Activities

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• 3rd Transport Ring (TTK)
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• Garden Ring
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1. PANORAMA360

2. Ostankino TV Tower

3. Experimentanium Museum of Entertaining Sciences

4. Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines

5. Mikhail Bulgakov State Museum

6. Moskvarium

7. Historical Park Russia - My History

8. Entertainment Center Arbat 16

9. Bunker-42 Cold War Museum at Taganka

10. Oceanarium RIO

11. Crocus Oceanarium

12. S. Obraztsov State Academical Puppet Theatre

13. Moon Theater

14. Cubiculum

15. Moreon Aquapark

16. Bunker 703

17. Kot Shrodingera

18. Accademia del Gusto

19. Nikulin Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoi Bulvar

20. Usadba Deda Moroza

21. Kidburg Professions

22. Museum of Weapons

23. Claustrophobia

24. Culinary Studio CulinaryOn

25. Vertical Windtunnel Letarium

26. Culinary Studio Julia Vysotskaya

27. Shooting Range Labyrinth

28. Quest Club

29. Mosgonchar

30. Moslabirint

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