Moscow, St.Petersburg or Kiev are big cities where commuting from one sight or museum to another takes considerable time. If you are mostly travelling on your own, getting around could become a real trouble unless you possess a fair grasp of the Russian language: street names are written in Cyrillic letters, subway and bus maps are in Russian only, and only few people in the street speak foreign languages sufficiently to understand and meaningfully respond to your questions, should you get lost and decide to ask for your way. Taxi drivers consider foreign tourists 'easy prey' and often double and triple their prices (meters are broken or not functioning in many cars). Besides, ticket salespersons in the booths or at museum entrances more often than not speak no English either.
Visitors who wish to avoid these hassles, often ask us how to find a guide to show them around the city and provide assistance with translations. Many ask specifically for a gay guide with a view to visit gay places of the capital and make the firsthand acquaintance with the local gay scene, which merits a closer look! Others just feel more comfortable having someone from the gay community around them, especially when travelling as a couple or a small group.
Below you will find the list of our personal guides ready to assist you in Moscow, St.Petersburg and Kiev or at the Lake Baikal, please contact each of them individually regarding their availability on specific dates and rates.
The guide's services include assisting you with getting around, providing information on sights and/or clubs, as well as facilitating your communication at all times. You should not expect guides to provide escort services, but at your request they will be happy to arrange introduction with escorts or rentboys.
You should expect the hourly rate of a guide to be USD 10 or higher depending on the guide's experience. Admission fees, cover charges, and transportation expenses are customarily paid separately.
If you use the services of our guides, we strongly encourage you to write us and share your opinion on the quality of the service provided. With your permission we will publish your feedback to facilitate the choice between different guides for those guests who will come after you.
Dimitri (dimmaks@narod.ru) 28 yo, friendly and communicative guy with good command of English. I have an extensive experience being a travel guide for foreign visitors. I have been living in Moscow since 1993 and I look forward to introducing you to this wonderful city. Please check for more pictures, information and references. ***
Mikhail (gay-tour@narod.ru) This surprising tour shows you Moscow in an amusing and interesting way. Under the company of me, the experienced guide with passion and knowledge of the city, you will be escorted to the Ivan the Terrible, Stalin and new Moscow with its old churches and skyscrapers. Then, you will be introduced to the festive world of party of Moscow. You will stop at the largest Gay Club of Moscow, the Russian banya, and you will also visit the famous gay cruising place. The nicest and most Moscow way to explore the city is by Metro! You will make several stops to visit museums, monuments and railway stations, and enjoy a drink in one of the tallest sky lounges and the oldest Russian restaurant. ***
Viktor (ironbeat@yandex.ru) Dear English-speaking guest 30 y.o., GWM, masculine, sporty guy, can be your personal guide in Moscow. Would like to show you different places of interest, cultural program and after 8 p.m. russian gay life.I know all legal gay scene in Moscow and SPb, so, can avoid troubles and arrange protection in all unexpected situation. As MBA have all interesting historical and common information of Moscow’s history, places of interest and museums (galleries),can show you the most interesting charming gay bars, clubs, saunas and Gyms,know Russian Cusine and provide unforgettable fun time and rest.
Roman (rusguide@mail.ru) 33 y.o., handsome, sporty guy, can be your personal guide in Moscow, dear English-speaking foriegn guest. Different places of interest, cultural and trade centres, clubs and gymhalls... are on your route. I‘ll give you the most interesting information about capital sight-seeings. Beside, I can be your sport instructor and simply pleasant speaker.
Andrei (guide777@yandex.ru) 25 y.o. St. Petersburg Native Who Knows City Like the Back of His Hand: I have extensive knowledge of St Petersburg's history, culture and nightlife--especially the gay scene. My friends and I will ensure that your stay in St Petersburg will be exciting, safe, and memorable. My fee is negotiable.
Nicolas (nico@gay-tour.ru) My name is Nicholas and I would like to be your personal tour guide in our great City of St Petersburg. Because of my extensive knowledge of St Petesburg and its history I can tailor your tour to match your interests and insure a unique and memorable experience. I can take you to out of the way places and places not seen by the average tourist in and around St Petersburg. For friendly courteous service, simply contact me by e-mail to arrange your personal tour in "The City of The Czars"! Open the program to visits. ***
If you have any comments/complaints about the performance of our guides, please do not hesitate to share them with us at together@gay.ru.
Listing on this page is free. If you want to be listed here, please send an one-page CV in English with a brief description of your experience as a travel guide to together@gay.ru.
Moscow, St.Petersburg or Kiev are big cities where commuting from one sight or museum to another takes considerable time. If you are mostly travelling on your own, getting around could become a real trouble unless you possess a fair grasp of the Russian language: street names are written in Cyrillic letters, subway and bus maps are in Russian only, and only few people in the street speak foreign languages sufficiently to understand and meaningfully respond to your questions, should you get lost and decide to ask for your way. Taxi drivers consider foreign tourists 'easy prey' and often double and triple their prices (meters are broken or not functioning in many cars). Besides, ticket salespersons in the booths or at museum entrances more often than not speak no English either.
Mikhail (