Top 10 Tours in Northwestern District, Russia

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

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

We have assembled a team of scientists and weather forecasters whose job is to make your tour successful. Using the latest technologies, experts in our command centre do specialised aurora forecasts every day, and direct our guides and their groups to the right place at the right time to see the Northern Lights. If you have do not see an aurora with us, we will either refund your ticket price, or take you for free on another day.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, the Aurora forecast and recommendations, tea and cookies onboard, an English speaking guide, a professional photographer

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The Aurora Borealis is what makes this tour unique. Our team is a part of this adventure helping you appear in the right place, time and circumstances and make a trip of your lifetime.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Private transportation

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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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Get a comprehensive overview of St. Petersburg on this 2-day visa-free small-group tour and taste Russian cuisine with traditional 3-course lunches included one each day. See famous landmarks such as Peterhof, Catherine’s Palace, the Hermitage Museum, the Church on the Spilled Blood, and much more. Enjoy skip-the-line admission to many popular attractions, a sightseeing boat cruise along the canals and the Neva River, and a guided tour of the famous Faberge Museum with the largest collection of Faberge eggs.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Visa-free arrangements for cruise ship passengers, All admission fees per program SKIP-THE-LINE, 3-course traditional Russian lunches on both days, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups of 6+), Professional & friendly English guide, Transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes minibus, port pickup and drop-off, A bottle of water per day per traveler

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This city tour is the perfect way to explore St. Petersburg in 2 days. During this comprehensive group tour you will see the major attractions of St. Petersburg including the Hermitage, Peter & Paul Fortress and Peterhof Fountain park. You will pay a visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood which is beautifully decorated with mosaics and enjoy a stroll along the main city's street - Nevsky prospect. The tour won't be complete without a relaxing boat ride along the legendary Neva river. Finally, you'll be able to visit one of the most beautiful subways in the world! 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.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Port pick-up and drop-off, Guide’s services for 2 days, Driver’s services for 2 days (comfortable car (Mercedes)/minivan with A/C), A permit for photo/video at the museums per person, Boat ride, Metro visit, All port fees, All local taxes, Blanket visa, Bottled water, Headsets for groups of 5 and more

Exclusions: Gratuities