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10 Multi-day Tours in St. Petersburg That You Shouldn't Miss
The second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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1. Comfortable 2-Day Private Shore Excursion in St Petersburg with Free Time
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Choose this easy private shore excursion in St Petersburg to enjoy the sightseeing at your own pace. Your friendly local guide will make you familiar with the most famous landmarks of the city without spending too much time in the museums or being rushed. The program includes the Hermitage Museum, the Spilled Blood Church, fountain park of Peterhof and Catherine's Palace. You will have about two hours of free time to stroll along Nevsky prospect (the main avenue) to do some shopping or simply walk along the streets, squares or parks. Perfect choice for families and for those who want to experience the atmosphere of St Petersburg's everyday life. This private shore excursion includes visa-free arrangements to make your trip worry-free.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Visa-free arrangements (please, provide the passport data at booking), Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+), Professional & friendly guide, Port pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Meals
Reviewed By 605stephanf
We had a wonderful trip to Russia and an amazing tour of St Petersburg in early February before the start of the pandemics. The guide for the 2 day tour (I forgot her name) was the best person to do this job . Personable, friendly and informative. She took us to the museums and palaces as well as to nice places for lunch. I was amazed by the Russian churches I have never seen that much gold in any other place. Thanks to the guide and the driver it was possible to see so much more than we could have seen on our own even in a week. BTW traveling in February was not as cold as I imagined. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
2. 2 day St Petersburg private tour
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
During this 2 days private tour of St Petersburg you will see all the main attractions of the city - the Hermitage museum, St Isaac's cathedral, the Savior on Spilled blood church, Peter and Paul fortress and will visit Peterhof fountain park. The tour combines walking and the use of public transport that will give you a local feeling and will allow you to see some of the most beautiful metro stations. A sample tour program is like: Day 1 10:00 - meeting at the hotel, city tour, visit to St Isaac's cathedral 11:30- 13:30 - Hermitage museum tour (impressionist collection not included) 13:30 - 14:30 - lunch (payed extra) 14:30 - 16:30 - city tour continues, visit to the Spilled blood church The Hermitage schedules certain admission time, so the actual order of visits may be different. Day 2 10:00 - 15:00 - tour of Peterhof by public transport, a stop to see some beautiful metro stations 15:00-16:00 - lunch break (payed extra) 16:00 - 17:00 - tour of the Peter and Paul's fortress
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Public transportation costs (metro and bus)
Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets to any museums not listed in the tour program
Reviewed By doggmommy-1
My husband and I had this tour in March 2020, we LOVED it, it was MARVELOUS, and you should do it too! I have to say my husband and I were stunned at how beautiful the palace was. Mind blowing as was the experience, we also realized we really would not enjoy The Catherine place much as we did without all the information our brilliant, knowledgeable and funny guide told us, about the Russian court dances, and fan language, and secrets of the royal court and personal life of the tzars and tzarinas. It’s also totally worth it to to have a private guide and a private tour too, as you get into the palace in no time skipping all the enormous lines. (Yes, even in March this year!) On the same day we did the metro tour. And again even if you know where to go without a guide it would be just a selfie-trip, with Alice however it became a true cultural experience and at times a revelation. I always pick little private agencies for my trips and I always find out I’m right to do so because they have personal approach to clients and the guides are usually the best there because they value their reputation. I was glad that this agency really did their best for me and my husband and will surely be using them again! Thank you Alice so very much. Sent from my iPhone
3. Light 2-Day Shore Excursion in St Petersburg with Canal Cruise
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Choose this private tour of St Petersburg to have a simple sightseeing program that allows spending time in the city walking, shopping and discovering the local life. You will visit such landmarks as the Hermitage, the Lower Park of Peterhof and the Church on the Spilled Blood. In the afternoon, take a scenic canal cruise to see the city from the water. Enjoy the easy pace of the tour and local attractions not included in the regular tour programs.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Visa-free tour tickets (please, provide the passport data at booking), Port pickup and drop-off, transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan, Professional & friendly guide speaking the language of your choice, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+), Admission fees to museums per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Bottled water, Ponchos in case of rain
Exclusions: Meals
Reviewed By 605stephanf
We had a wonderful trip to Russia and an amazing tour of St Petersburg in early February before the start of the pandemics. The guide for the 2 day tour (I forgot her name) was the best person to do this job . Personable, friendly and informative. She took us to the museums and palaces as well as to nice places for lunch. I was amazed by the Russian churches I have never seen that much gold in any other place. Thanks to the guide and the driver it was possible to see so much more than we could have seen on our own even in a week. BTW traveling in February was not as cold as I imagined. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
4. 2 Day St Petersburg Private Tour
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Book this private two day tour to feel free from crowded big buses. Have a great local experience with your local guide expert; learn interesting historical facts about St. Petersburg and Russia. Visit the key landmarks of St. Petersburg: Catherine's Palace, Peterhof Fountain Gardens, Hermitage museum, Church on Spilled Blood, Faberge museum, Nevsky prospect, Kazan cathedral.
Inclusions: Visa support for cruise ship passengers, Professional friendly guide , Bottled water, Audio headsets for group more than 6 persons, Admissions, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop-off by the ship
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By AmandaQ9911
We were group of 6 friends,and we had 3 days in Saint-Petersburg.We decided to book a tour with Red Sun Tours to Peterhof Park and Hermitage museum.I can say it was my best tour ever.Hermitage museum was a dream place to visit during all my life,and it was so exiting to see Gold Room and Galary of 1812.Our guide Ksenia was so knowledgeable,friendly and polite.Our driver Alexey was very professional and safe.Thank you very much Ksenia,Alexey and Red Sun Tours for this amazing day.I recommend to book a tour with this wonderful company.
5. 3 Day St Petersburg Private Tour with an Expert Guide
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Spend your 3 days in St. Petersburg seeing the major sights in and around the city on this 3 day Private guided tour. Know about history and art of the city from our expert guide. Enjoy rich sightseeing tours and city's major highlights. Visit St. Peter and Paul cathedral, the Hermitage museum, stroll the gardens at Peterhof. Take guided tours of Catherine Palace and the Church on Spilled Blood. Have a romantic boat ride along river and canals of St. Petersburg. See the unique collection of Faberge museum and visit St. Isaac's cathedral. Travel comfortably by a private air-conditioned van. Know history of St. Petersburg from your guide expert.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional art historian guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, visa coverage for cruise ship passengers, admissions
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By AmandaQ9911
We were group of 6 friends,and we had 3 days in Saint-Petersburg.We decided to book a tour with Red Sun Tours to Peterhof Park and Hermitage museum.I can say it was my best tour ever.Hermitage museum was a dream place to visit during all my life,and it was so exiting to see Gold Room and Galary of 1812.Our guide Ksenia was so knowledgeable,friendly and polite.Our driver Alexey was very professional and safe.Thank you very much Ksenia,Alexey and Red Sun Tours for this amazing day.I recommend to book a tour with this wonderful company.
6. Must-Do 2-Day Shore Excursion in St Petersburg
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Book this private shore excursion and enjoy the best sights of St Petersburg with VIP comfort. You will have a professional driver taking you to the desired destinations in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your private guide will share with you the knowledge of St Petersburg making you fall in love with the city. The most important attractions and activities are on your program and with skip-the-line admission tickets, you will enjoy the sightseeing thoroughly without wasting your time in lines.
Inclusions: All tickets to mentioned museums, Drinking water, Headsets starting from party of 7, Port pickup and drop off, Private guide speaking the chosen language, Visa-free permits for cruise passengers (will be sent to your email), Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunches
Reviewed By bypasser72
The tour was great. Guide Tatiana was knowledgeable, professional and very nice to us. Saint Petersburg was especially beautiful with New Year decorations. hermitage and church of savior on blood impressed me the most.
7. Small Group Visa Free St. Petersburg 3-day Grand Shore Excursion
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5.0 based on 68 reviews
You are so fortunate to have a three-day stay in St. Petersburg! We have a very special tour to offer you: apart from all the most popular sights, our 3-day St. Petersburg Grand Tour includes the splendid Faberge Museum and the tour of world renowned Impressionists Collection in General Staff building! Enjoy more advantages of the best tour product we designed!
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Visa-waivers for cruise ship passengers, Expert, professional and personable guide for 2 days, Experienced and conscientious driver with a comfortable A/C vehicle for 2 days, All port fees and local Russian taxes, 1 bottle of still water (0.5L) per person per day, Personal audio receivers with earphones, All photo permissions, Subway ride, Canal cruise (boat ride)
Exclusions: Gratuities: Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately
Reviewed By misterfuss
This review is long overdue. We engaged Alla Tours the last week of June 2012. It was very satisfactory experience. We arrived on a cruise ship with three days for seeing sights in Saint Petersburg. Russia does not allow tourists to visit freely without an escort. I contacted Alla in advance for a driver escort and sent along a detailed map showing exactly what I wanted to see. I made clear that a guide providing narration was not necessary. Additionally the escort needed to understand that my spouse and I are a male couple. My itinerary was esoteric with architecture and art ranging from subway stations, social realist monuments, czarist churches, Art Nouveau residential neighborhoods, to a canal boat ride. It all worked as planned and I thought the price was reasonable. It is a good memory.
8. VISA-Free 2-Day St. Petersburg Discovery Tour
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
The tour is a 2-day program that offers two full days in St. Petersburg and includes 6 museum visits (each of them features a guided tour), a very popular Hydrofoil ride across The Gulf of Finland, Canal Boat Ride, a Subway Tour, as well as lunch, allowing you the ability to relax and not worry about anything. This tour is the easiest way to see St. Petersburg; with no effort. In this city you need someone who speaks the language and can interact with locals, you need VISA Paperwork done and everything that is worth visiting you have to book in advance. This tour takes care of obtaining your Russian VISA (only for Cruise or Ferry Passengers) and admission tickets. The maximum group size of this tour is 14 people.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (10+ pax), Professional art historian guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By lellopastorello
One of the best tours of my life! The guides are simply amazing!! Eugene and Lena explained everything about the city and the museum we visited, and they were always ready to fufill every curiosity we had and to be available for every kind of request. The Hermitage museum is a must, the beauty of its masterpieces is surprinsing. The Catherine Palace is absolutely astonishing. I can really reccomend this extraordinary tour in St Petersburg, since the city is unforgettable and the guides' professionality and friendship make the experience really unique!
9. Small Group Visa Free St. Petersburg 2-day Grand Shore Excursion
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4.9 based on 322 reviews
2-day St. Petersburg Grand Tour is our original signature tour. This value tour has the most comprehensive itinerary with all the notable sights and museums included. It is the best choice for those who wish to see as much as possible and a little bit more! Running our Grand Tour since 2007 we have gained enough practical experience and knowledge of how to do it and how to turn a very intensive program in a smooth and pleasant experience. A great deal of thought and practical experience has been incorporated into this itinerary!
Inclusions: Restaurant lunch x 1, Packed lunch x 1, Visa-waivers for cruise ship passengers, Expert, professional and personable guide for 2 days, Experienced and conscientious driver with a comfortable A/C vehicle for 2 days, All port fees and local Russian taxes, 1 bottle of still water (0.5L) per person per day, Personal audio receivers with earphones, All photo permissions, Subway ride, Canal cruise (boat ride)
Exclusions: Gratuities: Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately
Reviewed By misterfuss
This review is long overdue. We engaged Alla Tours the last week of June 2012. It was very satisfactory experience. We arrived on a cruise ship with three days for seeing sights in Saint Petersburg. Russia does not allow tourists to visit freely without an escort. I contacted Alla in advance for a driver escort and sent along a detailed map showing exactly what I wanted to see. I made clear that a guide providing narration was not necessary. Additionally the escort needed to understand that my spouse and I are a male couple. My itinerary was esoteric with architecture and art ranging from subway stations, social realist monuments, czarist churches, Art Nouveau residential neighborhoods, to a canal boat ride. It all worked as planned and I thought the price was reasonable. It is a good memory.
10. Relaxed Shore Excursion: 2-Day St. Petersburg City Explorer
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4.9 based on 88 reviews
Enjoy the beauty of St. Petersburg in a more relaxed pace. We have created his wheelchair-friendly group excursion especially for those who want to limit walking distances, but see all the highlights of this great city. We invite you to take a stroll along Fountain Park of Peterhof, have fun on a boat ride, and admire the splendour of the Hermitage and the Church on Spilled Blood. During the tour you will hear stories about the city, its foundation, emperors and empresses that changed its appearance through centuries, interesting facts about the Soviet period and learn a lot about modern life in Russia: housing, transportation, health care system, family life and much more. Two lunches included.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Port pickup and drop-off, Guide services for 2 days, Driver services for 2 days (comfortable car (Mercedes/VW)/minivan with A/C), A permit for photo/video at the museums per person, All port fees, All local taxes, Blanket visa, Bottled water, Headsets for the group of 5 and more
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By N3113AQpasqualed
We had the most remarkable tour with TJ Travel. Not only everything was perfect, but we felt, in every instance, that our guides truly cared about us and did their best to make this trip memorable. This definitely has become the most eye-opening, adventurous, and stunning journey of our life - something we will remember, draw upon, and cherish for many years to come. We were also pleasantly surprised by the diversity of our trip: every new activity offered new experiences. We definitely will be back in the near future!
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