10 Tours in Russian Gulf of Finland Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

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

Discover Catherine Palace and its famous Amber Room, located in Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). Tour the Catherine Palace, a magnificent example of rococo architecture, and the beautifully manicured palace gardens. Marvel at the Grand Palace, Lower & Upper gardens and amazing fountains of Peterhof. Tour the lush chambers inside the Grand Palace. Stroll the gardens and delight at the lavish fountains. Enjoy a 7-hour guided private tour where you will see opulent architecture and elegant rooms.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets to the museums, Professional licensed private guide, Transportation by private comfortable business-class vehicle, Professional driver, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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

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

This relaxed and enjoable small group tour  is included into the list of must do tours of St Petersburg.  It gives the best presentation of St Petersburg and its suburbs. The tour includes very popular canal and Neva cruise.  During the tour you will visit the most renown sights of St Petersburg and its suburbs: the Hermitage Museum including the Winter Palace, Church on Spilled Blood, Catherine Palace , Imperial Park, Peterhof Fountain Park, Metro and more. You will get the most from you visit of St Petersburg with the an accomplished and friendly guide.

Inclusions: Additional, 3-hour extension after the tour, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for the group more than 7 people, Photo permissions inside museums, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional Guide/Driver. Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Battled still water (a bottle per person per a day), 1 Lunch, All admissinfees per program SKIP-THE-LINE

Exclusions: Gratuities. Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately

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

At the appointed time your fully licensed English speaking guide will be greeting you right in front of the Hermitage, next to Alexandrinsky Column on the Palace Square. She will be holding the sign “ Ludmila Tours”. The SKIP THE LINE excursion will cover the 4 buildings of the Hermitage Ensemble: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the New Hermitage, and the Old Hermitage. Observing the magnificent interiors of the buildings, State Halls, and the most important masterpieces of the Western European artists. you'll have a strong sensation of having gone back to the times of the Russian emperors. The excursion duration is 2,5 hours, fast track admission and mobile phone application are included. Other languages are available upon request with an audio-guide. The early entrance option gives the opportunity to visit the Hermitage museum before the opening hours.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Audio program to download into your mobile phone, Audio system

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Visit the General Staff Building, a part of the Hermitage Museum Complex, and discover the collection of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. The bright colors and the original shapes of the paintings will not leave any art lover indifferent.

Inclusions: Ticket to the General Staff Building

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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

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