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All Highlights of St.Peterburg: Explore the Main Sights, Dive into the Mysterious World of Rasputin and Enjoy Russian Art (Visas Included) (3 days)

Important info

DURATION: 3 Days
SIZE: Private
TYPE: Cultural
DEPARTURE TIME:
FOOD/BEVERAGE PROVIDED: None
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Active
LEAVES FROM: Ship Pier

Spend an unforgettable comprehensive 3 days in St.Petersburg - Northern Capital of Russia! During this three day program you will get to know: Present and past history of St Petersburg and its founder Peter the Great, The Romanov dynasty (facts and anecdotes), St. Petersburg as the cultural capital of Russia and the Soviet Union, Soviet Regime: Lenin and Stalin, Fascinating stories about tzars’ residences, Modern life in Russia and St. Petersburg: transportation, housing, educational system, health care system, family life – don’t hesitate to ask any question!

Inside visits of:

  • Fountain Park in Peterhof
  • Inside guided tour of the Grand Palace in Peterhof
  • Catherine Palace with Amber Room
  • Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral
  • Church on Spilt Blood
  • Hermitage Museum
  • St. Isaaс’s Cathedral
  • Yusupov Palace
  • Russian Museum

DAY 1

  • 9:00 am - Meeting at the ship (please, note the start time of the tour will be adjusted depending on your ship arrival time)
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - City tour - includes driving and photo stops in the most beautiful, historical places in St Petersburg. Guided tour of Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral. 
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - Lunch (expenses not included)
  • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Drive to Pushkin
  • 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm - Guided tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Drive back to the city
  • 5:00 pm - Return to the ship or optional evening program (theatre / folk show)

DAY 2

  • 8:30 am - Meeting at the ship
  • 8:30 am – 10:00 am - Drive to Peterhof
  • 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Guided tour of the Peterhof Grand Palace
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Stroll along the Peterhof Fountain Park
  • 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm - Drive back to the city
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm - Lunch (expenses not included)
  • 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm - Guided tour of the Church on the Spilt Blood
  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm - Guided tour of the Russian Museum
  • 5:00 pm - Return to the ship or evening optional program (theatre / folk show)

DAY 3

  • 9:30 am - Meeting at the ship
  • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm - Guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum (Hermitage authorities reserve the right to adjust the entrance time slot).
  • 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm - Lunch (expenses not included)
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Guided tour of Yusupov Palace
  • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm - Guided tour of St. Isaac’s Cathedral
  • 4:30 pm - Return to the ship (will be adjusted depending on your ship departure time)

Price includes:

  • Admission fees to all museums as per the program (Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, Hermitage Museum, Yusupov Palace, Church on the Spilt Blood,  St Isaac’s Cathedral, Russian Museum, Peterhof Park and Grand Palace, Catherine's Palace and Amber Room in Pushkin)
  • Professional English-speaking guide assistance for 3 days. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
  • Driver’s services as per the program for 3 days (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)
  • Photo and video permissions at the museums (except for Yusupov Palace and Rusian Museum)
  • Blanket visas
  • All port fees and local taxes
  • Headsets for the groups of 7 and up

Price doesn’t include:

  • Cost of lunches. It's recommended to add lunch if your group is 7 people+. The additional cost is $25 per person per 1 lunch in a restaurant.
  • Photo and video permit at Yusupov Palace (camera pass is 3 USD per person, video pass is 6 USD per person)
  • Photo and video permit at the Russian museum (camera/video pass is 8$ per person)
  • Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional evening activities on Day 1 and 2

Note, please:

  • We provide a discount for children up to 6 y.o.
  • Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in the tour price. The sum you wish to give to your guide and driver after a well-done tour should be up to the western standards (approximately 15%). It is a good idea to divide gratuity between your guide and driver and give it separately to them: 10% to the guide and 5% to the driver. Please have some cash with you (USD, EUR or RUB) for this reason, but it is always up to you!
  • Please, ensure that you make your booking at least 5-7 working days prior to your ship's arrival to St. Petersburg. The port authorities require all passport information in advance and late bookings sent in less than 5 working days will be rejected.

Sights included in program

Saint Petersburg : Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is the world culture encyclopaedia written in Russian. It is a unique museum that combines a beautiful art collection with the memory of Russian national history. This is a museum of culture, a museum of art, a museum of Russian history, and also the museum of Russian architecture. The whole Hermitage is where the heritages of different nations were collected and displayed. It is one of the largest and oldest museums in the w... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Peterhof
A symbol of St. Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an absolute must-see for tourists - Peterhof, also known as "the capital of fountains", is reason enough to go to Russia and admire its unique fountains and palaces. The palace and park at Peterhof (also known as Petrodvorets) are often referred to as "the Russian Versaille", although many visitors conclude that the comparison does a disservice to the grandeur and scope of this majestic... Read more
The Palace-and-Park ensemble of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - a former country residence of Russian emperors - is a fascinating monument of the world's architectural and gardening arts of the XVIII-XX centuries, famous for the splendor of its Baroque interiors, including the stunning Gold suite of rooms and the unique Amber Room, the 8th wonder of the world. Its three parks occupy the area of 600 ha, on which over 100 architectural constructions ris... Read more
Saint Petersburg : St. Isaac Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral is a colossal domed cathedral built in the nineteenth century. Its monumental and majestic image creates a unique accent in the city’s skyline and serves as much a landmark of the northern capital, as the spire of the Cathedral in the Peter and Paul Fortress and a gold ship atop of the Admiralty. It is originally the city's main church, one of the most impressive landmarks of the Russian Imperial capital. St. Isaac&rsq... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Peter and Paul Fortress
Located on the banks of the beautiful Neva River, the towering Peter and Paul Fortress dominates the skyline of St Petersburg. Built in 18th century, this amazing fortress is a must-see attraction for anyone interested in the city's rich history. The oldest building in St Petersburg, the grandiose Peter and Paul Fortress is the perfect destination for culture seekers and history buffs. Planned by Peter the Great as a defense against possible atta... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Nevsky Prospect
Almost three miles (five km) long, Nevsky Prospekt is one of the best-known streets in Russia and is the main thoroughfare of St Petersburg, starting at the Admiralty whose gilded spire is a famous city landmark, to the Moscow Railway Station and then to the Alexandr Nevsky Monastery where some of the country's most celebrated artistic figures are buried. It has been the hub of the city for centuries, cutting through the most historical part, and... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Yusupov Palace
The spectacular Yusupov Palace on the Moyka River has some of best 19th-century interiors in the city, in addition to a fascinating history. Five generations of elite aristocratic dynasty Yusupov were the owners of the palace on the Moika from in St. Petersburg from 1830 to 1917. It was famous not only by its architectural design, but also by the frequent and sumptuous receptions, including dances and masquerades. The palace's last owner was the ... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Savior on Blood
The Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood is a unique masterpiece combining the old Russian style of architecture, talent of the best Russian artists and Italian stone carvers, and the art of Roman mosaic. Mosaics cover almost all the surface of the walls and ceilings there are 7 500 square meters of mosaics all in all. It is a unique example of a Russian style cathedral in the centre of St. Petersburg. Its coloured onion domes are so famous... Read more
The State Russian Museum, a unique depository of artistic treasures, is home to the world’s largest collection of Russian fine art. It is one of Russia's most precious objects of cultural heritage. While the State Hermitage displays fine art from all over the world, the Russian Museum concentrates on home-grown masterpieces. Founded in 1898 by Emperor Nicholas II in memory of his father Alexander III, it became the first state museum of Rus... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Admiralty
The One of St. Petersburg most oldest and, arguably, most historically important buildings, the Admiralty building serves as the focal point of Nevsky Prospekt, Gorokhovaya Ulitsa, and Voznesenskiy Prospekt. While its location at the convergence of some of St. Petersburg's most epochal streets embodied Peter's emphasis and, some would say, obsession with the importance of northern capital's maritime might, it served a far more important and reali... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Amber room
The Amber Room is one of the most famous, mysterious, and majestic rooms of Catherine's Palace in St. Petersburg. Often hailed as "the eighth wonder of the world," it is an opulent room adorned with gold and precious amber. When Peter the Great met Frederick William I in November 1716 to mark the conclusion of an alliance between Russia and Prussia, the King gave the Emperor gifts that included the Amber Study. Peter wrote at the time to Empress ... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Arts Square
A small but elegant square in the center of the city, this single architectural ensemble was planned by the great Carlo Rossi. The square fis faced by many cultural and artistic institutions - the Grand Hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, the Mikhailovsky Theater, the State Russian Museum, and others - resulted in it being called Ploshchad Iskusstv (Arts Square). In the center of the square, directly in front of the State Russian Museum... Read more
The most famous statue of Peter the Great was immortalised as the Bronze Horseman in the epic poem by Alexander Pushkin. With his horse (representing Russia) rearing above the snake of treason, Peter's enormous statue was sculpted over 12 years for Catherine the Great by Frenchman Etienne Falconet. Its inscription reads 'To Peter I from Catherine II – 1782'. The Bronze Horseman, an impressive monument to the founder of St Petersburg, Peter ... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Field of Mars
A large park named after Mars, the Roman god of war, situated in the center of Saint Petersburg. Read more
Saint Petersburg : Kazansky Cathedral
Whilst taking a stroll along Nevsky Prospekt you cannot fail to notice the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. Kazan Cathedral, constructed between 1801 and 1811 by the architect Andrei Voronikhin, was built to an enormous scale and boasts an impressive stone colonnade, encircling a small garden and central fountain. The cathedral was inspired by the Basilica of St. Peter’s in Rome and was intended to be the country’s... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Palace Square
Palace Square, one of the most famous squares in the world, serves as an excellent example of how different architectural styles can be combined in a most elaborate and aesthetically pleasing way. This amazing Square, connecting Nevsky Prospekt with Palace Bridge leading to Vasilievsky Island, is the central city square of St Petersburg and of the former Russian Empire. It was the setting of many events of worldwide significance. The architectura... Read more
The building of the Peter and Paul Fortress in 1703 marks the founding of the city of St. Petersburg. The fortress has become one of the city's main attractions thanks to its many historic buildings. Read more
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2 person - US$ 1704 (US$ 852 per person)
3 person - US$ 1920 (US$ 640 per person)
4 person - US$ 2540 (US$ 635 per person)
5 person - US$ 2900 (US$ 580 per person)
6 person - US$ 3138 (US$ 523 per person)
7 person - US$ 3381 (US$ 483 per person)
8 person - US$ 3616 (US$ 452 per person)
9 person - US$ 3861 (US$ 429 per person)
10 person - US$ 4100 (US$ 410 per person)
Price for persons: 1 - 9

Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.

Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.

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2 person - US$ 1704 (US$ 852 per person)
3 person - US$ 1920 (US$ 640 per person)
4 person - US$ 2540 (US$ 635 per person)
5 person - US$ 2900 (US$ 580 per person)
6 person - US$ 3138 (US$ 523 per person)
7 person - US$ 3381 (US$ 483 per person)
8 person - US$ 3616 (US$ 452 per person)
9 person - US$ 3861 (US$ 429 per person)
10 person - US$ 4100 (US$ 410 per person)
Price for persons:
1758