Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Northwestern District, Russia

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

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

Our tour offers an amazing walk with professional and licensed guides to Peterhof Park. Fonts, parks and gardens will make an indelible impression on any tourist. Comfort transport will take you from anywhere in the city. And you can finish the tour with a stunning dinner in a traditional Russian restaurant and elegant interior, right in Peterhof It's individual customization: feel free to comment all your wishes. Lower park suites for a quiet walk and relaxing

Inclusions: Petergof Lower Park entry-ticket, Personal Guide, Recievers with headphones if needed, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food&Drinks, Petergof Grand Palace entry-ticket

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

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

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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Discover St. Petersburg with your English-speaking guide on this active and comprehensive two-day excursion. You will visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Fountain Park and Gardens, the iconic Church of our Saviour on the Spilled Blood, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Yusupov Palace (the site of Rasputin's murder) and more. Your local tour guide will bring the city's fascinating and grandiose history to life with stories and anecdotes. You will ride on the city's River and canals, enjoy two traditional Russian lunches and immerse yourself in this beautiful city on this small-group shore excursion for ships in port for 2 days. This excursion is visa-free for cruise ship passengers. Please provide passport information at the time of booking so that we may issue the Visa-waiver document prior to your arrival.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Professional and personable English-speaking guide for two days, Photo passes for all museums, Subway ride (if time permits), One bottle of water per person per day, ponchos in case of rain, Audio head-sets for groups of 10 or more, Canal boat ride, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Infant (Baby) meals are not included, Photo passes at Yusupov Palace (may be additionally purchased for 5 USD per pass)

Get a comprehensive overview of St. Petersburg on this 2-day shore excursion with a small group. Take a canal cruise through the 'Venice of the North' , have the inside visits to the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Isaac's Cathedral Tour, State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace and choose to upgrade your experience with a 3-hour tour extension featuring visits to the Faberge museum and some of the city's top nighttime attractions. Visit the Russian Imperial palaces, the Peterhof Fountain Park, and the famous Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo). Your small group is limited to just 15 people, which ensures personalized attention from your guide. The included 3 courses lunch in one of the dated will complete your delight of the comprehensive tour of the city.

Inclusions: Lunch, Additional, 3-hour extension after the tour, Bottled water/ Raincoats, if needed, Transport by air-conditioned minivan with 4G high-speed internet, Professional guide and guide radio and headsets for groups of seven or larger, Still photography permits for museums (where applicable), Guaranteed to skip the lines

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Your own expenses like souvenirs, beverages, snacks, etc

Admire the outstanding masterpieces of the array of art in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg during a 3-hour private. On the tour your guide will show you fabulous interior, pointing out items of interest and sharing historical and artistic facts about the collection of the museum. Experience the Hermitage, one of the world’s greatest art museums, with an extraordinary collection of masterworks.

Inclusions: Professional private guide service, Hotel pick-up, Transfer to the museum by taxi (if hotel is located 2 km and more away from the museum), Escort to the museum by company representative

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off (available at extra fee), Gratuities

There’s so much to see in St.Petersburg you actually get lost ! We’ll help you! As the former capital of the Russian Empire, St Petersburg is full of magnificent palaces, historic monuments, and famous sites. This private tour lets you explore at your own pace and experience Russian culture along the way. Visit sights such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Field of Mars; sample traditional Russian dishes and craft beers; and stop at the Summer Garden, Palace Square, and St. Isaac Cathedral.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks and beer, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities