This unique 2-day program is intended for those who want to see St. Petersburg highlights in the most effective way with the company of an experienced tour guide. It includes visa-free access for cruise ship passengers.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 17 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Passport control terminal at St Petersburg Passenger Sea Port or your centrally-located hotel.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit former Tsars' summer residence, Catherine's Palace including the famous Amber Room, the 8th "wonder" of the world
- See the astonishing Peterhof Park with its incomparable fountains
- Cruise along rivers and canals in the "Venice of the North"
- Enjoy art collections with over three million works of art and private rooms of the Hermitage Museum
- Gaze at the Savior on the Spilled Blood Cathedral which startles visitors with its mighty sized, multicoloured domes
- Visit Russia's largest church, St Isaac Cathedral
Full description
Day 1:
At 8:00 AM, you will start your day with a city overview tour. You will be able to see and take pictures of the most famous and beautiful sights of St. Petersburg, as well as become acquainted with the history of the city and the Romanov family. You can explore Pushkin (Tzarskoe Selo), visit the former Tsars' summer residence, and experience Catherine's Palace and Catherine's Park to see the eighth wonder of the world, the Amber Room.
After a big morning of exploration, it will be time for a traditional Russian lunch to recharge and regain your energy. Following your lunch, you will drive to Peterhof, which was another summer residence of Russian emperors. You will see the Upper Garden, which resembles Versailles in its layout, as well as the Lower Park Fountains. On the way back to the city you will have a short metro trip to discover that these underground interiors seem closer to palaces than they do subways. Return to the ship at 5:00 PM.
Day 2:
A canal cruise will start your day. You will visit Savior on the Spilled Blood Cathedral, one of the most beautiful and famous examples of traditional Russian architecture and art, such as stone carving and mosaics (there is more than 7000 m2 covered with mosaics here). Have free time for lunch in one of the local cafes (own expense). Then, visit Hermitage Museum which includes the 4 buildings of this ensemble: the Winter Palace, the small Hermitage, the new Hermitage, and the old Hermitage. This is followed by a tour of St. Isaac's Cathedral, where the dome is gilded with 100 kilograms of gold. St. Isaac's is ranked as number one in the world for the richness of its interior decoration. Return to your ship at 5:00 PM.
Includes
- Russian visa-free entry for cruise passengers
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups of 7 or larger
- 1 lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with 4G high speed internet
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips for the driver
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Important information
Know before you go
- Your guide may change the sequence of sightseeing, depending on museum's occupancy, days off, traffic and other circumstances. Please do not be concerned. You will see all the sights mentioned in your itinerary.
- Refunds will not be issued if the tour is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour is visa-free for cruise passengers only. Land travelers will be required to attend to their own visa arrangements.
