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Ping S59 Irons: Looking Back, and Our Original Review

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The Ping S59 irons, sometimes called the Ping S59 blades because they were the most blade -like irons Ping made when they were first released, remain popular as a used set today. In fact, although they first appeared in 2003, Bubba Watson was still using them on the PGA Tour as late as 2013. That's a lot of time passed in the world of major golf manufacturer equipment.

Ping's thumbnail description of the S59 blades was this:

"A thin top line, smooth hosel transition, compact head, and narrow, cambered sole gives the S59 a traditional blade appearance sought by better players.The S59 also features a stabilizing bar across the cavity, producing a solid feel and distance control."

Buying Ping S59 Irons Used

The S59 blades remain a popular club in the used golf club market. You might find Ping itself offering used sets via Amazon. Ping (at the time of this writing) still offers new S59 irons, too, but with a catch: they only have individual clubs, and selection is limited. Check with your local golf shop about ordering replacement S59 irons, or visit ping.com .

Now, here is the original review that we published not long after the Ping S59 blades came on the market.

Review: Ping S59 Irons

(Note: This review was originally published in February 2004.)

Reviewer: T.J.

Reviewer's Handicap: 0

Clubs acquired from: Pro Shop

Positives of the Ping S59 Irons

• Good feel at impact.
• Very forgiving on mishits.
• Very soft feel for a blade.
• Exceptional weighting.
• Very consistent shot control.

Negatives of the Ping S59s

• Cosmetically, could look better.

Playing the Ping S59 Irons Ping is known for a solid club that is easy to hit, and Ping did not disappoint with these irons. These are blade-like irons with superior weighting in the sole. Good solid feel in your hands, very forgiving on mishits, easy to work the ball left and right. Overall, a solid club.

This review is a product of my own internal comparison of the Ping S59 and the Mizuno MP33 irons. Since I played both irons, I wanted to narrow down the choice and stick with one set of irons. I spent three days on the range hitting approximately 1800 balls to make my comparison.

• Distance : I averaged 3-4 yards extra distance with the Ping S59 blades. When practicing, I laser my targets with my Bushnell 500 laser. There was no comparison on distance, as the S59 clearly were the longer irons.
• Ball Flight : My S59 blades come with Ping Tour Staff custom-shafted shafts to create a lower, more boring ball flight, and to accommodate my faster swing speed. Although the ball flight was slightly lower, I really compliment these irons as they maintained consistent ballflight even on mishits. This was a surprise even to myself. The MP33, even with their great feel and control, did not perform to this consistent level - not even close. Even amateur golfers realize the importance of consistency in any club. Consistency builds confidence in your shots. I purposely hit hundreds of fades , draws , punch shots , and mishits close to the toe and heel to evaluate the feel, consistency, and control of these irons. The club had remarkable recovery (for off-center hits) at most areas of the clubface (minus the hosel shank ).
• Looks : Look really doesn't matter when it comes to performance, but if you're one who cares about the look, these clubs could be more cosmetically pleasing. The sand blasting on the bottom half of the irons is unattractive (why would they do this?). The weighted insert on the back of the iron could be mounted better. No matter how unattractive, this iron performs very well.

As a first-generation iron, I'm very interested in seeing the continuing improvements on this model. However, there really is something unique about these irons. First, you can not find any set of irons on the market that look or feel like them. This says a lot, considering the market is saturated with duplicity in look, feel, and performance.

Second, the Ping clubs always keep their value as the Ping manufacturer doesn't cannibalize their own products by too quickly flooding the market with excessive models. This makes good business sense and translates into good value for the owner of any Ping clubs.

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Ping S59 Better Player Irons Review

Published: 05 December 2006 Last updated: 26 November 2015

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• TG Rating 4 out of 5
• Owner Rating 4 out of 5
• RRP £90.00

What we say...

Ping stand for making the game playable for the mass market of golfers. Even with this blade-style golf club they still manage to make it look less intimidating than most better player irons.

 The Ping S59 iron has been around for a while, but it is still impressive. It feels solid and comes with masses of custom-fitting options. They are ideal for good players not worried about hitting a harder cast head.

Ping's most popular series of golf irons on the PGA Tour. The ferrule and the polished and brushed finish of the S59 create the classic look.

Steel: £90, Graphite: £105 (per club) Contact: 01427 619224 Web: www.pingeurope.com

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4 out of 5 good powerful irons 27 February 2007

By Anonymous

These clubs have a short blade-length but even for an 18 handicap i wouldn't ignore these in an iron short-list. They are very solid irons yet i prefer my forged irons as these are lacking in the feel department.However they won't get scratched and get chips like forged clubs.Definately get fitted.

Ping S59 Irons Review – What Handicap Are They for? Are They Forgiving?

“The Ping S59 irons are, in my opinion, the most forgiving irons in the now defunct S series.”

That is worth noting because the entire S series was Ping’s first foray into the bladed player’s performance iron market.

Ping S59 Irons Overview

“The Ping S59 irons were the first of their generation. They were the first S series irons and it shows.”

What I mean is that Ping’s very first bladed performance irons still bore a lot of the game improvement aura that Ping was known for. Before the S series, Ping was known for their game improvement clubs. So it’s understandable that the Ping S59’s, their first player’s performance model, would feel a bit more like a GI set.

And despite the short blade length, compact heads, thin top lines and narrow soles, the Ping S59’s actually look a bit more like GI irons as well. They feature a fairly deep cavity back that is filled with a stabilizing bar. The purpose of the bar is to help smooth out harsh vibration and provide more stability on mis-hits.

Indeed, I felt like the Ping S59’s did a really good job of muting side spin on my slight mis-hits. And there was no jolt up my forearm when I missed the sweet spot. Again, this is what makes the Ping S59 feel more like GI irons in my opinion.

I really appreciated the brushed satin finish of these irons too. The brushed steel doesn’t produce any glare in direct sunlight and it gives these clubs a more unique look compared to traditional polished chrome irons. The cavity back does help increase MOI and indeed, the Ping S59 irons did a good job of keeping my slight mis-hits on-line.

The trajectory wasn’t very reminiscent of GI irons though. The Ping S59’s want to launch low. And while this is likely to benefit faster swing speed players, it could be a problem for players who struggle to get the ball in the air.

Are the Ping S59 Irons Forgiving?

“The Ping S59’s are certainly the most forgiving irons in the S series.”

I found that all but the most heinous mis-hits were staying on-line relatively well. In fact, I hit a couple of wide draws that should have been slices. It was quite remarkable actually. Despite the compact head shape and short blade length, I felt that I could use the entire face and not get punished mightily for it.

But unlike other entries into the S series, the Ping S59’s don’t have progressive weighting. So you are more or less relegated to a low, boring launch. Again, that’s not inherently a bad thing; but it is likely to  be a hindrance for players who are seeking forgiveness chiefly.

Another feature that’s worth noting in terms of forgiveness is the cambered sole. If you play from the rough a lot, you are going to want an iron that feels smooth through the cabbage. I found that I was able to make solid, clean contact in the rough with the Ping S59’s. The cambered sole seems to brush down the tall grass and leaves the entire face available for contact.

Are the Ping S59 Irons Good for Beginners & High Handicappers?

“They are the best S series irons for beginners and high handicappers; but still not excellent.”

That’s because most beginners and high handicappers won’t be able to compensate for the small head design. The Ping S59 irons do have progressive offset; but it is still pretty minimal in the long irons where it matters most.

I can imagine that beginners and high handicap players will have trouble turning the club over with the Ping S59’s. But as long as you are moderately accurate with your swing, the Ping S59’s will give you a lot of leeway. You can miss the sweet spot consistently and get straighter flight than you’re likely used to as a high handicapper or beginner.

Should you Buy the Ping S59’s or the S55’s?

“The S55 irons are true player’s performance irons.”

The S55’s are a full four models removed from the Ping S59’s and a lot changed. First of all, the S55’s have even less offset than the Ping S59’s. The blade is also more compact and the lofts are slightly stronger.

If you are looking for forgiveness, the Ping S59 irons are clearly the better choice. The Ping S55 irons are more for single-digit handicappers.

Ping S59 – First Impressions

“My first impression of the Ping S59 irons was that the cavity was pretty deep.”

I guess I’m just not used to cavity blade irons but there seemed to be a lot going on in those cavernous cavities. The stabilizing bar gives the cavities a sort of busy look. To me, if you’re looking at the Ping S59 irons from the back, they look like typical GI cavity back irons.

Ping S59 Selling Points

• Good forgiveness from a blade iron
• Looks great at address
• Feels smooth on mis-hits
• Stabilizing bar in the cavity

Who are the Ping S59 Irons for?

“The Ping S59 irons would be good for players in the 15-22 handicap range.”

There is certainly enough forgiveness in these irons for experienced high handicappers. But mid handicappers will especially love the lower flight. In fact, these are excellent irons for strong swingers with fast tempos as well.

The S Family of Irons

The Ping S57 irons offer similar forgiveness as the Ping S59’s; but with more of a player’s performance feel. The S57 irons have blunted leading edges which, like the Ping S59’s, gives them very good turf interaction on any lie. The S57’s also have tungsten weights in the soles and toes so stability on mis-hits is excellent. The “V” shaped soles of the Ping S57 irons make it easier to square up to the ball at impact.

Distance: 97/100

Accuracy: 96/100, forgiveness: 96/100, feel & control: 97/100.

Overall Score: 97/100

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Ping S59 Irons

Ping s59 irons , user reviews.

The S59 irons help me go from +14 to +9 in one summer. Here in Myrtle, we play 45-50 weeks a year. Clubs are not for beginners or slow swing speeds. These clubs have excellent control and spin. Most people that play with blades will enjoy these irons. Remeber, golf is played mostly in a 5" area between two ears.

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Not crazy about these at all. I bought them off of ebay for $350.00. Good deal I thought. I played Zing 2s a while back and always been a fan of ping, but I don't care for these. I was looking for more of a blade with some forgiveness, because that is where my game is going. I am a low 80's player looking for 70s. I have Z-Z65 shafts. The trajectory was nice and boring, usually I hit a very high ball, but not with these. However, I noticed once in a while, I would get bizarre results; the ball would jump very high in the air, balloon, and lose distance. I also did not care for the feel of these; it was hard to tell where on the face you struck the ball (typical of ping products). My last complaint it the weight of these. They are so light, even with steel shafts, and the swing weight is like a D-0 or something. It is like swinging a wiffle bat, I have no control. I have switched back to my Titleist 704cbs, they are a little high, but much more consistant and much better feel. 5 stars for value because of EBAY.

Ping customer service is always great. Top notch.

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I have always played with ping irons. My first set of clubs were the ISI series, then I moved to G2's. When I finally lowered my hadicap to a 9, 10, 11, respectively (depending on the course, conditions, etc); I said I would reward myself with blades. So, here I am. The S59 series are my latest purchase and probably my last. Before I purchased these blades I made sure to do an extensive review of what was out there. I read the latest Hot List by Golf Diegest, demoed several clubs, and underwent fitting with each. What makes the S59's different from most of the clubs I've tried was their distinct look. Specifically, the thin at the top of the club and the alignment line at address provides confidence. This was a noticable difference from the G2 version as well as other clubs (Mizuno MP 32, Cleveland CG2, Nike Pro Tour). I found the S59's to be very forgiving. Also, these clubs are very easy to control. Simply put, these irons are a must have for any player who wants to take their game to the next level. The combination of good equipment and proper swing mechanics were likely take you there! Try these clubs and you won't be disappointed. The transition to blades finally helped to break 80 for the first time! Give these blade a try. Maybe they are the ones for you, maybe not. But what do you have to lose.

I bought the S59 Tour irons for the brushed chrome finish. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. ZZ65 shaft with cushin insert makes these irons very solid. Feels like I'm swinging a tank at a fly, but you still get feedback on where the fly hit the tank, which is a good thing. Previous irons were Eye-2, so I'm getting more distance out of my short irons due to stronger lofts. Super sharp grooves scuff up the cover of soft golf balls.

Terrific. Clubs were a week late in delivery, but they threw in the cushin insert for free.

I changed from a set of Mizuno MP-29 blades to the Ping S-59 hoping to find a little more length in my irons. While I've definitely gained another 12 to 15 yards on each iron, I have noticed that the Pings are not as accurate as my old MP-29s. Also, distances sometimes vary since the Pings seem to significantly add yardage to a perfectly struck ball. Another annoyance that I've found is that the Pings tend to draw the ball a little too much. Even with a PW my shots have shifted from a slight draw to almost a full bore hook. The ball flight is nice and I can work the ball easily with the S-59s. Also, the extra distance can be a big advantage at times. I can't say whether or not the Pings are more forgiving than an average club. They're easier to hit than my old blades, but not by a noticable amount. All in all, the S-59 irons are very good clubs. I wouldn't say that they're great or earth-shattering though. Unless you have a decent swing and shoot in the 80's (or lower), I'd suggest looking at another set of irons. The S-59's require a lot of patience and determination to make them work properly.

From what I've heard Ping's customer service is the best of the best among the major golf manufacturers.

A whole slew of clubs. You name it, I've tried it.

These irons are great! I have been using them for the past few days at my high school's golf team tryouts, and they are giving me a chance to play varsity this year. Appearance: I love the look of these irons. Some people say that these are not blades, but I disagree. They do have a black insert (seen in picture above) that is made of a softer material, and there is a small cavity on the top part of the clubs, but they are blades. Feel: Soft on good strikes and not bone shattering on bad ones. Accuracy: These clubs go where you aim them. If I fire at a pin and hit it well, I will never be outside of five feet. The steel shafts help with that. Distance: Of course the distance will vary from player to player, but I think they are comprable to the Callaway Big Berthas. Workability and Spin: I still can't shape these as well as I can with my old Berthas. I know that sounds weird, but the forgiveness of the Callaways make it easier to attack the ball from different angles. But the Pings are still workable when I need to shape them. Spin is better than any irons I have ever played. Forgiveness: Way better than most blades, but they are not cavity backs. You have to be a good iron player to use these. If you are looking to become better instead of hiding your mistakes with cavity's, buy these. You can get them on eBay for about $500. I got them for only $400.

Haven't needed. I have only heard good things about Ping, though.

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Great set of clubs that set up perfectly for me. I have had these for about a month and a half and they have proven themselves to be solid. Great trajectory with the long irons and a little high with the short ones but they are very accurate and the distances are true. I highly recommend these irons.

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I recently purchased a set of S-59s to replace a 25 year old set of Hogan Radials. From the beginning they proved to be well balanced and easy to swing. Off center hits aren't devastating but you will feel it. When the ball is squarely hit it is very smooth. The long irons have a lower trajectory than I am used to and the 8 and 9 irons hit rather high but distance and accuracy is very good. The mid irons take some skill to get the shots placed where you want them and in my case require a more upright swing. The standard grips are far too hard for my liking and will be replaced. All in all they are a great club but not for the beginner. I do not have metal woods from Ping so there is no review for them.

I bought these from Nevada Bobs where the service could have been better. Getting someone to assist with a good fitting was difficult.

I have played Hogan Radials, Cleveland Golf but nothing like the S-59

An absolute solid set of clubs. They set up square with minimal offset and have an overall balanced feel. Miss hits don't knock your teeth out but pured shots sound like a shotgun and feel like butter. The distance control is better than most that I have played. The ball flight is more pearcing than the mizuno's. I would recommend for any avid golfer. They are also a great value at $300 off of ebay.

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I've played Mizuno irons for the last 6 years, and I think the S59's from Ping are better. I would say the S59's and MP32 / MP33 are very similiar in terms of forgivness. With all 3 sets being very forgiving considering their designed with maximum performance in mind. The S59's are 1 degree upright ( blue dot ) with the CS lite X flex shafts. - The squarer look that the S59's have is something I really like. - The weight and balance of the clubs is the best I've ever felt. - The feel is very direct and confidence inspiring. I actually like the slightly rougher feel the S59's, over the Mizuno blades. - I hope durability / longevity wont be an issue with these irons. My Mizuno MP32's are barely 1yr old and the wear is excessive. The groves are half of what they once were, the leading edges are slightly beveled, and the chrome is gone in the hitting area / sole. ( The 32's spent their life on grass, and I'm not a ball beater. )

No experiences yet but based on what other Ping club owners have said I'm not worried.

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Ping s59 iron review: a comprehensive look [updated jun 2024].

If you’re an avid golfer, you know that the right set of irons can make or break the game . When it comes to choosing the perfect set, there are a lot of factors to consider, including performance, playability, and design. That’s why we’ve taken the time to review the Ping S59 Iron , a popular option among golfers of all levels. In this comprehensive review, we’ll explore the features and performance of the Ping S59 Iron and help you determine whether it’s the right choice for you.

Technology and Design

Let’s start by taking a closer look at the technology and design that make the Ping S59 Iron stand out from other irons on the market. One feature that sets this iron apart is its precision-milled faces, which offer consistent ball speeds and better control. The iron is also designed with a muscle-back construction, which provides greater feel and feedback on each shot. Additionally, the clubhead is made with a tungsten toe weight, which helps to distribute weight evenly and promotes a more consistent swing.

Performance

Of course, technology and design mean nothing if the Ping S59 Iron doesn’t perform well on the course. In our testing, we found that this iron offers exceptional playability and performance. The precision-milled faces and muscle-back construction allow for greater control and accuracy, and the tungsten toe weight helps to promote a more consistent swing. We also found that the iron provides a soft and responsive feel on each shot, which is essential for a satisfying golf experience .

Customization

Another benefit of the Ping S59 Iron is its customization options. Golfers can choose from a variety of shaft materials, including steel and graphite, to customize the feel of the club to their liking. Additionally, the iron is available in both right and left-handed configurations, as well as a variety of flexes. With all these options, golfers can truly tailor the Ping S59 Iron to their individual needs and preferences.

Overall Impression

Overall, we were impressed by the Ping S59 Iron’s performance , design, and customization options. Its precision-milled faces and muscle-back construction provide exceptional playability and control, while the tungsten toe weight promotes a consistent swing. Additionally, the customization options make it easy for golfers to tailor the club to their individual needs and preferences. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced golfer , the Ping S59 Iron is definitely worth considering.

In conclusion, the Ping S59 Iron is a top-of-the-line iron that offers superior design, technology, and performance. With its precision-milled faces, muscle-back construction, and tungsten toe weight, this iron provides exceptional playability and control on the course. Additionally, the customization options allow golfers to truly tailor the club to their individual needs and preferences. If you’re in the market for a new set of irons, we highly recommend giving the Ping S59 Iron a try.

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Ping S59 Tour irons, conforming to current or future rules?

By Grobster August 21, 2012 in WRX Club Techs

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Hi Guys, I just had one of those perculiar brainwaves in regards to wether some of my current clubs will be conforming or not in future years due to the grooves rule brought in for professionals in 2010.

So here we go, I have some Ping S59 Tour irons that I am currently using and was hoping to use for a good few years to come. However, when I have entered this model into the following site http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/search_results.asp it suggests that the S59 (not sure about Tour versions) are not legal beyond 2010. Likewise for my Ping M/B wedges.

Can someone clarify the situation, for an amateur club and recreational player such as myself please? Is there a date looming for when I will no longer be able to use these clubs?

is this info correct? http://www.golfalot.com/News/Features/WedgeGrooveRules.aspx

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From what I understand, you can use them in most amateur events through 2024 unless you are planning on playing in a USGA Amateur Event. They are actually still allowed in the USGA events until 2014 and after that, they will be illegal for those types of events. As long as you are simply playing in club, local or state amateur events, you should be good to go until 2024. Please verify this info, but I believe it is accurate. I hope this helps.

S59 tours do not conform to the new groove rules. The clubhead/grooves are identical to the standard S59. The only difference is that the Tour has a ferrule and has the polished finish. M/B wedges also do not conform. PBrowne3 is correct regarding your ability to use these clubs. You're absolutely fine through 2024 for all but elite national amateur and professional events. You are certainly well within the rules for club tournaments and general handicapping purposes. While your S59's are probably bombproof enough to make it until 2025, my guess is you will have some new sticks by then regardless of the rules.

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By Newbie Collection Agency , April 11, 2006 in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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• Languages English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.
• Accommodation The following hotel options are available: This is a one-day tour, accommodation is not included.
• PRIVATE TOUR This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your group

Sergiev Posad and Vladimir

This Golden Ring tour covers two ancient Russian towns. Vladimir dates back to the XI century and is one of the oldest and most important towns along the ring. Sergiev Posad dates back to the XIV century and is sometimes called the Russian Vatican.

• Route Moscow - Sergiev Posad - Vladimir - Moscow

Sergiev Posad and Suzdal

This short tour takes you to Serviev Posad, the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, and Suzdal, a quiet, beautiful town with an ancient Kremlin and a museum of wooden architecture.

• Route Mocsow - Sergiev Posad - Suzdal - Moscow

Vladimir and Suzdal

This tour includes two very important towns on the Golden Ring. Vladimir dates back to the XI century and it is one of the oldest towns along the ring. Suzdal is full of old churches, wooden houses and the sounds of bird song and the ringing of church bells.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir - Suzdal - Moscow

Express Golden Ring (hotel in Vladimir)

Although this tour covers only a small section of the Golden Ring, it is probably the most beautiful part. You will visit Suzdal with its beautiful old churches, Vladimir with its famous Golden Gate and the small village of Bogolyubovo.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir (overnight) - Bogolyubovo - Suzdal - Moscow
• Accommodation The following hotel options are available: 3 stars - 4 stars

3 Gems of the Golden Ring

This Golden Ring tour covers three ancient Russian towns: You will learn about Russia�s tumultuous history in Vladimir, listen to the church bells ringing in beautiful Suzdal and admire the grandeur of Sergiev Posad, sometimes called the Russian Vatican.

• Route Moscow - Sergiev Posad - Vladimir - Suzdal - Moscow

Express Golden Ring (hotel in Suzdal)

This tour covers two ancient Russian towns and one ancient village along the route of the Golden Ring. You will visit Vladimir dating back to the XI century, Suzdal with its ancient churches, and the marvelous, tranquil village of Bogolyubovo.

• Route Moscow - Suzdal (overnight) - Bogolyubovo - Vladimir - Moscow

Highlights of the Golden Ring

Travel to the Golden Ring with us! Visitors will enjoy this tour to 6 ancient Russian towns along the Golden Ring. This Golden Ring tour takes you through Suzdal known as the Russian Mecca, majestic Kostroma, beautiful Yaroslavl and Vladimir. You will truly feel the heart and soul of Russia.

• Route Vladimir - Bogolyubovo - Suzdal - Kostroma - Yaroslavl - Rostov Veliky

Classic Golden Ring

Visitors will enjoy this tour to 6 ancient Russian towns along the Golden Ring. This tour takes you through Suzdal known as the Russian Mecca, majestic Kostroma, beautiful Yaroslavl and Vladimir. One of our most popular tours, you will truly feel the heart and soul of Russia.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir - Bogolyubovo - Suzdal (1 night) - Kostroma (1 night) - Yaroslavl (1 night) - Rostov - Sergiev Posad - Moscow

Treasures of the Golden Ring

This is our most complete tour across the entire Golden Ring. You will visit magnificent Vladimir, serene Bogolubovo, picturesque Suzdal, majestic Kostroma, beautiful Yaroslavl, ancient Rostov Velikiy, and Sergiev Posad sometimes called the Russian Vatican.

• Route Moscow - Vladimir - Bogolubovo - Suzdal (2 nights) - Kostroma - Yaroslavl (2 nights) - Rostov - Pereslavl Zalessky - Sergiev Posad - Moscow

Ancient Russia, the Beginning

The Central European part of Russia is known for its ancient towns. On this tour you will make stops in the most important towns of the Silver Ring - Velikiy Novgorod, Pskov, Izborsk and Pechory. Each of these towns are home to unique monuments of Russian history and culture.

• Route St. Petersburg - Novrogod (1 night) - Pskov (2 nights) - Izborsk - Pechory - Smolensk (1 night) - Moscow

Just returned from a fanstastic and rich experience in moscow, the Golden cities and St. Petersbrg. We felt taken care of as if we were royalty! our guides were extremely knowledgable and so we learned so much and gained such an appciation for the people, the struggles and the country. Witout the guide and driver, we would have just appreciated the architecture but learned nothing. You helped at every turn - this could not have been a better experience and we cannot thank you enough.

I just want to inform you that we have completed our trip to Russia. We really enjoyed the arrangement you have made for us, from the airport transfer, picking up our Bolshoi tickets, the hotel in Moscow, and of course the Golden Ring tour itself. Our tour guide, Irina, provided us with a lot of information on the buildings and history, which make our following visits to Moscow+St. Petersburg more rewarding. Thanks again for making our visit to Russia a wonderful one.

The Golden Ring of Russia

The Golden Ring is a group of medieval towns and cities that form a ring to the northeast of Moscow. These towns played a significant role in early Russian history and in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church. The towns are full of ancient Russian architecture from the Middle Ages including kremlins (walled fortresses), monasteries, cathedrals and churches. Visiting the Golden Ring will give you a chance to go back in time and imagine a Russia that used to be. The cities are associated with Russian Princes and knights, early Tsars such as Ivan the Terrible, the Mongol invasions and many other historical figures and events. Listening to the history and legends told by your experienced guide will evoke memories of storybooks and fairy tales. The towns of the Golden Ring are all in the Russian countryside which is beautiful – full of forests and fields and rivers and lakes. Apart from the Golden Ring, we also offer tours to the Silver Ring of Russia. These tours include such famous towns as Veliky Novgorod and Pskov. Your time in these ancient areas will be a great break from the bustle of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Walk along ancient Kremlin walls and see the onion domes rising from cathedrals where time has stopped, or follow paths along old riverbanks – travel back in time with our Golden Ring tours. An unforgettable adventure awaits.

Tours to the Golden Ring

Our Golden Ring tours are offered as land only where you arrange your own airfare and we meet you at the airport and handle everything else. You can easily book the discount tickets yourself through our own discount internet ticket office . Please browse our discount air tickets section to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

How far are the golden ring cities from moscow.

The Golden Ring cities are located within 2-4 hours drive of Moscow. The distance by road between Moscow and Suzdal is 219 km (3-4 hours drive), between Moscow and Sergiev Posad – 73 km, nearly a 2 hour drive. However, the distance between the cities of Golden Ring is rather short: e.g. between Vladimir and Suzdal it’s only 37 km.

Which cities of Golden Ring are worth visiting?

The following cities are the most well-known and attract the most attention: Suzdal, Vladimir and Sergiev Posad. If you have more than 1-2 days, we recommend Yaroslavl, Rostov Veliky and Kostroma.

Why do people call this group of cities the “Golden Ring”?

The cities of the Golden Ring, located northwest of Moscow, are spread out in a ring shape. The term was created in 1967 by historian and journalist Yuri Bychkov who wrote travel articles under the name “Golden Ring” because his route took the shape of a ring as he travelled through these cities.

How to get to the Golden Ring cities of Russia?

You can travel by train from Moscow to Vladimir, Sergiev Posad, Kostroma, Rostov Veliky and Yaroslavl. Alternatively, you can order a private tour and go by car with a private driver

What can I do while visiting the Golden Ring cities and towns?

Golden Ring cities and towns are very different from Moscow and St Petersburg. Instead of visiting art museums and ballet performances, you can enjoy exploring local Kremlins and fortresses, ancient churches and monasteries, listening to the church bells ringing, enjoying local foods and drinks, visiting banyas, spending time in pristine nature, and strolling along the Volga river.

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We are Sergey and Simon, a Russian and a Frenchman, both  passionate about Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and classic cars. Together, we have created Put-in tours. Our goal is to help you experience Russian culture off the beaten path. Join us onboard our classic Soviet van and let’s get rolling!

In Moscow we offer you a city tour to discover most of the city in an original way as well as a night tour to admire the lights. Our pubcrawl is ideal to explore Moscow’s night-life and have fun. If you are craving to discover Russian culture, come impress your senses during our monastery diner or join our 100% Russian Banya Excursion . The latest will also bring you to Sergiyev Posad and it’s famous monastery!

For the most extreme travellers, our shooting tour will deliver your daily dose of adrenaline whereas our tank excursion will let you ride a real tank and shoot a bazooka.

We also offer help to receive your visa , safe and multilingual airport transfers , as well as organisation services for team-building events or bachelor parties .

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We welcome you in Saint Petersburg onboard our Soviet van to discover the imperial city with our city tour and night tour .

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