Like a Local St Petersburg 2 day public shore excursion

Tour info

Duration
2 days
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

St Petersburg shore excursion "Like a local" is a two day group tour for those cruise passengers, which would like to see major attractions of this great city without being "ovemuseumed". You will have enough time for shopping, taking photos, trying Russian cuisine lunch with a shot of Vodka, strolling along main city thoroughfare -Nevsky prospect- and asking your local, experienced guide any questions. This tour is for minimum 4 people-maximum 12 . Please keep in mind we arrange this tour for the cruise passengers not from all cruise ships .

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Visa waiver for the shore excursion ( not provided by Viator)

  • Professional English-speaking guide for two days

  • Driver services for two days featuring a Mercedes Viano/Sprinter with A/C . Vehicle type depends on the number of people in your group

  • Admittance fees to the museums listed in the program

  • Permits for video and photos in the museums

  • Traditional Russian Lunch on the first day as well as vodka tasting

  • Bottled water ( one bottle per day)

  • Rain ponchos in case of inclement weather while visiting Petergof Lower park

  • All port fees and all local taxes

  • Headphones for guided tours inside the museums for groups of 8 or more

  • Entry/Admission - Metro Station Avtovo

  • Entry/Admission - Peterhof State Museum Preserve

  • Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park

  • Entry/Admission - The State Hermitage Museum

  • Entry/Admission - Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

  • The cost of lunch on day 2( about US $ 10-15 per person at a traditional Russian Pancake or pie house)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Dancing Bear Tours

About operator:

- Private and Small Group Tours (2 to 12 people) - St Petersburg Tours for land passengers - St Petersburg shore excursions for cruise ship passengers - Baltic tours for cruise ship passengers including Tallinn, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Save time and money by letting us be your guide for all your ports of call. Tell us about your likes, dislikes, hobbies, and preferences and will create an unforgettable tour customized especially for YOU. We focus on the featured attractions as well as art and architecture, Russian & Soviet history, WWII events, Jewish Heritage, shopping and experiencing local Russian cuisine, learning about famous Russian Vodka, Faberge Eggs, and Russian spy stories. We know how to surprise first time visitors and those who fell in love with St Petersburg and decided to come back again to our beautiful city. Cruise passengers wishing "to see everything" during 2 short days can join our small mini-groups (up to 8-12 people) or create their own customized tour. We are an officially registered tour company (cruise passengers do not need a VISA to experience our shore excursions) and demand no deposits upfront. "Your Tour, Your Way, with Dancing Bear Tours!"

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