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What to do and see in Pushkin, Northwestern District: The Best City Tours
Pushkin is a historic estate originally given by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine as a rural getaway. Today, the main attraction is Tsarskoye Selo, a collection of historic palaces, churches and other buildings that make it a World Heritage Site. Highlights include the beautiful Alexander and Catherine Palaces. The town itself was founded in the early 1700s and was the home of the first railroad service in Russia, which still connects it to the capital.
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1. 2-Day Tour: Small-group City Tour of St Petersburg From Port
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This 2-day tour is ideal for those who want to explore the most famous sights of St. Petersburg in fun, informative, and relaxed way. The tour takes a look at local culture, cuisine, history, myths, facts and rumors. You'll see famous sights, but also visit more local areas and get tips for local restaurants. Your small-group guide will tell you details and stories, and answer any questions you have. You will also have free time on your own to wander around.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan with 4G High Speed Internet, Professional guide. Guide radio and headsets for groups of 7 or larger, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Bottled water, Still photography permits for museums (where applicable), Raincoats if needed
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By longstrangetripster
I was a first time traveler in Russia from the US. Kristina was exactly the guide I needed — welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic, and fluent in everything from history to art to architecture — not to mention the tricks of where and when to go quickly and efficiently. She seemed to be enjoying it all as much as I was. I considered her price quite reasonable. Highly recommended for an American (or any) visitor to St. Pete!
2. Mini-Group 2 Day City and Suburbs Tour with the Boat Ride
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This visa free small-group shore excursion is the best choice for cruise ship passengers as it was created to safe every minute of their presious time. During the tour you will have your friendly guide who will not only introduce you the best of St Petersburg but navigate your Russian adventure to enjoy culture, humour, superstitions.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for the group more than 7 people, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 1 Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By _U3500LD
Our tour guide Olga was very interesting to listen to and was an ensiclopedic source of facts and important information. It was our second visit to Saint Petersburg. The tour completed our knowledge and inspired to come back. Other people on the tour were very happy with their choice of the trip too.
3. 2 Day Top-Guided Mini-Group Shore Excursion Introducing The Best of Saint-Petersburg And Its Surroundings
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
This friendly, very popular, small group shore excursion was created to introduce the best of St Petersburg in a fun and interactive way. The tour includes all the must sees and features the city culture including all the most requested inside visits in St Petersburg and its surroundings: Hermitage/Winter Palace, St Isaac Cathedral, Church on Spilled Blood, Peter and Paul Fortress, Catherine Palace/Amber Room, Imperial Park, Peterhof Fountain Park, Metro, canal and Neva River cruise, and more. The tour is limited to a maximum of 15 group members.
Inclusions: Lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan with 4G High Speed Internet, Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups of 7 or larger
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By _U3500LD
Our tour guide Olga was very interesting to listen to and was an ensiclopedic source of facts and important information. It was our second visit to Saint Petersburg. The tour completed our knowledge and inspired to come back. Other people on the tour were very happy with their choice of the trip too.
4. Skip-The-Line: Peterhof and Catherine's Palace Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Have you heard about the brilliant imperial residences around St Petersburg? They form a real precious necklace around the city and every year attract more and more visitors. The mystery of the Amber Room and gorgeous fountains of Peterhoff are famous all around the world. It is really worth spending the whole day outside St Petersburg enjoying the breathtaking beauty of its suburbs. You will absolutely adore: • The fresh air of Peterhoff gardens • The unique fountain system of Peter the Great’s residence • The magnificent Catherine’s Palace • The resurrected Amber RoomThe advantage of taking a tour to these places instead of going independently is that you avoid the hassle of using the public transport and are taken straight there in a comfortable vehicle. Besides, with pre-arranged tickets you do not have to spend hours lining up, and in the peak season that can be a big thing.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By 494mirjamv
We had a perfect plan for a 5 day tour with 6 friends to St Petersburg with Anastasia Travel before the Pandemic. E-mailing with them was a pleasure and it was very easy, we always had prompt and very accurate responses to our questions. As traveling was not possible we at first decided to take vouchers but recently (one year after the original date!) we asked for a refund. It was no problem at all, we received the whole amount of our payment (in Roubles) without hesitation. We will definitely book with Anastasia Travel Company again as soon as traveling is possible again!
5. Private Imperial Residences Day Trip to Peterhof and Catherine Palace by Car
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
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
Reviewed By spencmoonlight
Over the years we have dealt with a number of private tour agencies and I am sure that Horosho is one of the we have ever used. Our family of four enjoyed a delightful day trip of Peterhof with Olga. She is thoroughly knowledgeable, personable and has a good sense of humor. She was sensitive to our time issues (off to the railway station immediately after our tour) and managed to teach us an amazing amount about the building (Grand Palace) in Peterhof during 5 hours. This is a delightful tour which gave us a great overview of the history of the area. Of course it wasn't easy to organize this tour due to COVID restrictions but anyway we travelled from Moscow (where we worked) to St Petersburg to see famous sights before finally coming back home to the USA. My wife, our two sons and I felt it we learned and experienced a lot! Not to mention that Olga was delightful to spend the day with, answering all of our questions, so I highly recommend the tour. Stay safe, guys! Thank you for making this tour possible!
6. 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.
7. Tour of Pushkin Catherine Palace and Peterhof Grand Palace
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
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
Reviewed By Mary-Ellen E
We had a three day private tour of St Petersburg with guide Dimitri and driver Alexander. We couldn't have asked for more. Dimitri was delightful and didn't talk too much, so we were able to enjoy the beauty and extravagance of the city without unwarranted distraction. Alexander was a great driver who was always waiting in the easy to spot red van. Everything was very organised, which allowed us to see much more than we had would have otherwise. Express entrance to the churches and palaces was fantastic. Dimitri also suggested excellent places to lunch and helped us search high and low for a particular hard to get souvenir. Thanks guys!
8. 3-Days in St Petersburg: All-inclusive Private Tour with Professional Guide
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Choose this carefully planned private tour if you stay in St Petersburg for 3 days only and do not want to miss anything. This tour is packed with the most popular attractions of the Venice of the North which are impossible to miss. You will visit the following attractions: the Hermitage Museum, St Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral, the Spilled Blood Church and St Isaac's Cathedral, the Parks and the Grand Palace of Peterhof, Catherine's Palace and the Yusupov Palace. Also, enjoy a romantic boat ride on the rivers and canals and taste traditional Russian lunches in local restaurants. Get the full impression of St Petersburg with this 3-Day Private All-Inclusive Tour.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Professional & friendly guide, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water and ponchos in case of rain, 3 course traditional Russian lunch (all days), Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+)
Exclusions: Hotel accommodation
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.
9. 2-Day Shore Excursion with Evening Private Boat Cruise
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Take this complete shore excursion of St Petersburg to explore the most important sights of the city with a professional guide. You will skip the lines to the Hermitage, Catherine Palace and the Grand Palace of Peterhof. On the 1st day evening, take a romantic river cruise by a private boat to enjoy spectacular views of the Northern Venice.
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 your language of choice, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+), All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunches
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.
10. 2-Day St Petersburg Highlights Private Tour with Boat Cruise
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
On this private 2-day tour, the guide will show you the city of St Petersburg and its vicinity full of magnificent museums, palaces, and churches. You will get to know interesting facts about the city's past and present, about the life of the Tsars and everyday life of ordinary citizens. Visit the principal museum of the city, the Hermitage, the Spilled Blood Church and take a canal cruise. On the second day, you will walk through the halls of Catherine Palace including the Amber Room and stroll through the lanes of the Lower Park of Peterhof. Bonus metro ride is included!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Professional & friendly guide speaking your language of choice, Pickup and drop-off at any hotel in St Petersburg, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, Bottled water, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+)
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.
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