The 10 Best Day Trips from in Northwestern District, Russia

Enjoy this half-day private tour and let your guide help you explore Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Palaces with parks. Compare the magnificent style of Russian Baroque in Catherine Palace with fabulous Classicism of Pavlovsk Palace. You will visit the spectacular Amber Room at Catherine Palace, which contains stunning mosaic panels made of real amber. You will then visit the Pavlovsk Palace, perhaps the coziest of the Russian imperial family's residences.

Inclusions: Professional private guide service, Comfortable transportation by private vehicle (6 hours), Professional and experienced driver, Hotel pick-up / Hotel drop-off, Entrance tickets to the museums

Exclusions: Lunch (food and drinks), Gratuities

This 1-day Moscow side-trip for cruise passengers is your excellent opportunity to get a taste of the Russian Capital in one day! Book this all-inclusive private package tour (except meals) and see as much as you can!

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide in Moscow, Tour assistant to accompany you from St Petersburg to Moscow (for groups of 8+ people), Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned minivan, Round-trip in the economy class of the Sapsan high-speed train, All taxes, fees and handling charges, local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals / snacks, RUSSIAN VISA (PASSENGERS MUST OBTAIN IT BY THEMSELVES IN ADVANCE)

Take advantage of this Skip-The-Line Special Early Admission to Grand Palace of Peterhof to get ahead of crazy crowds of large-bus tours. Enjoy exquisite interiors and roam unique gardens filled with flowers and fountains. Learn about Peter the Great and his maritime passions, about opulent balls and grand receptions, as well as the horrors of the Second World War and destruction that it brought to St Petersburg (back then - Leningrad), and this residence in particular.

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide for 5 hrs, Private tourist-class vehicle for 5 hrs, Guided tour of Peterhof Grand Palace and Lower Park, Visa-free paperwork (for cruise ship passengers from UK, USA, CA, AU and NZ)

Exclusions: Any other admissions, Meals / snacks, Gratuities

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

No visit to St. Petersburg is complete without a trip to at least one of the world-famous Imperial palaces in the city's suburbs. A showcase for the wealth and tastes of the Emperors of Russia from Peter the Great onwards, these extraordinary estates boast sumptuous palaces, extensive landscape gardens, and a treasury of art and history.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional licensed guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pick-up and hotel drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned comfortable vehicle, Private Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Take this chance to see the cultural capital of Russian during this one-day trip from Moscow. Catch a high-speed train to St Petersburg that will take you just 4 hours to reach the city center. Your private guide and driver will meet you at the train station and take you to a complete city tour with multiple stops. You will visit the Hermitage Museum, the Church on the Spilled Blood and a romantic boat ride along the rivers and canals of Sr Petersburg. Enjoy some spare time for picture taking, shopping and a coffee stop before you take the train back to Moscow.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional local guide in St Petersburg, Round-trip transfer from the hotel to the train station and back, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan in St Petersburg, Bottled water, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+), Round-trip train tickets to St. Petersburg and back to Moscow, All admission fees SKIP-THE-LINE

Exclusions: Meals

Get into Russian Winter spirit and enjoy a full-day tour in St. Petersburg! The day tour will start with a panoramic tour showing you the best iconic spots of St. Petersburg and bring you to Elagin island where you'll take a magical horse-drawn sleigh ride through the former royal park. A visit to the Russian Vodka museum will be a great spot to warm up by trying several types of vodka with famous Russian snacks. Finally you will get inside the Hermitage museum to see the unique collection of art and royal interiors. • See the main city highlights including the Palace Square  • Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a beautiful park • Taste Russian Vodka and learn true facts about it • See the largest museum in the country - the Hermitage

Inclusions: Guide’s services for 1 Day, Driver’s services for 1 Day (Comfortable car (Mercedes)/minivan with A/C), Permission for photo/ video at the museums, Horse-driven sleigh ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch expenses

If you are interested in watches or want to see what a Russian/Soviet factory looks like, book this tour, you won’t regret it. The tour gives you a unique opportunity to visit a Watch Factory and see the full watch manufacture process. You will be able to go to the division departments to see how the watches are made. The tour is fully conducted by a local knowledgeable guide.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

While in port in St. Petersburg, embark on a 2-day group tour of the city's highlights. See the Catherine Palace and its opulent Amber Room; admire Peterhof Palace and its fountain-filled gardens, take a boat ride along rivers and canals, and enjoy before-hours access to the Hermitage and its huge collection of Western European art. You will learn all about Russian history and its emperors and empresses; you'll see royal residences and hear stories from the Soviet times, WWII, and today. Lunches are included.

Inclusions: Services of a professional guide for two days, Driver’s services for two days (comfortable (Mercedes) mini van with A/C), Photo and video permissions (except Yusupov Palace), All port fees, All local taxes, Bottled water for each day, Earphones, Two lunches included, Shared boat ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Photo and video permit at Yusupov Palace (camera pass is $3 per person, video pass is $6 per person)

Travelling with kids? Let them have fun! Spend a fantastic day with Angry Birds enjoying numerous activities, games, fun tasks and so much more! Are you a mother who wants to do some shopping? Let the kids play, while you are roaming numerous fashion stores, including Russian designers, in the same building!

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Parking Fees, Visa-Free paperwork (for cruise passengers), Port fees and parking (for cruise passengers)

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the Activity Park. Must be paid on the spot (cash Roubles and Major Credit Cards accepted). Approximate ticket cost is: 10 USD/weekdays, 14 USD/weekends. Higher prices on Public Holidays., Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available for purchase at the park)