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What to do and see in St. Petersburg, Northwestern District: The Best Bus Tours
The second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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1. 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.
2. 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!
3. One-Day Trip to St Petersburg from Moscow by Train
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
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
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.
4. 2 Day St Petersburg Private Tour
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
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
Reviewed By AmandaQ9911
We were group of 6 friends,and we had 3 days in Saint-Petersburg.We decided to book a tour with Red Sun Tours to Peterhof Park and Hermitage museum.I can say it was my best tour ever.Hermitage museum was a dream place to visit during all my life,and it was so exiting to see Gold Room and Galary of 1812.Our guide Ksenia was so knowledgeable,friendly and polite.Our driver Alexey was very professional and safe.Thank you very much Ksenia,Alexey and Red Sun Tours for this amazing day.I recommend to book a tour with this wonderful company.
5. 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!
6. Light 2-Day Shore Excursion in St Petersburg with Canal Cruise
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
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
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. Small Group Two Day St Petersburg
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
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
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.
8. Must-Do 2-Day Shore Excursion in St Petersburg
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By bypasser72
The tour was great. Guide Tatiana was knowledgeable, professional and very nice to us. Saint Petersburg was especially beautiful with New Year decorations. hermitage and church of savior on blood impressed me the most.
9. Small Group Visa Free St. Petersburg 2-day Grand Shore Excursion
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4.9 based on 322 reviews
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
Reviewed By misterfuss
This review is long overdue. We engaged Alla Tours the last week of June 2012. It was very satisfactory experience. We arrived on a cruise ship with three days for seeing sights in Saint Petersburg. Russia does not allow tourists to visit freely without an escort. I contacted Alla in advance for a driver escort and sent along a detailed map showing exactly what I wanted to see. I made clear that a guide providing narration was not necessary. Additionally the escort needed to understand that my spouse and I are a male couple. My itinerary was esoteric with architecture and art ranging from subway stations, social realist monuments, czarist churches, Art Nouveau residential neighborhoods, to a canal boat ride. It all worked as planned and I thought the price was reasonable. It is a good memory.
10. St. Petersburg Shore Excursion: Small-Group 2-Day Visa-Free Tour Including Boat Ride
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 501 reviews
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)
Reviewed By DianaCC70
The Baltic cruise through Celebrity was our dream trip. I booked SPB on a friend's recommendation that was endorsed by my travel agent. I booked 2 St Petersburg tours that from our ship were too expensive to take and SPB's itinerary was more thorough. The booking process and help I received were truly commendable. Sadly we never got to go due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With all I needed to cancel with varying degrees of hassle, SPB was a beacon of excellent customer service from the beginning to the end. They were the first source to refund our money with courtesy and kindness. We will use them again exclusively in any country they operate. Thank you, SPB!!
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