Shore Excursion: 2-Day St. Petersburg City Tour

Highlights

  • Hear informative guide commentary about the city and its landmarks

  • Early morning access to the popular Hermitage lets you avoid crowds

  • All transportation in St. Petersburg provided

  • Entrance fees to all attractions included

Summary

When your cruise ship pulls into St. Petersburg's port, disembark and meet your guide. On the first day, enjoy a city driving tour of St. Petersburg seeing top sights like the St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Neva River, and Menshikov Palace. Continue on for guided tours of the famous Faberge Museum and Peterhof for a tour of the Upper Gardens and the Lower Fountain Park, where you hear about the history of this impressive landmark. After lunch (included), enjoy a mid-afternoon boat ride along the rivers and canals before returning to your ship in the evening or choose an optional evening program. On the second day, enjoy convenient pickup and head directly to the Hermitage Museum, with the privilege of early-morning admission, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Enjoy another included lunch before a guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral. Then, drive along the Nevsky Prospekt to see sights like Kazan Cathedral or Gostiny Dvor. End the day with included transportation back to the cruise port.

Tour info

Duration
2 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Spend two days exploring St. Petersburg on a guided tour when your ship pulls into port. With a guide handling navigation and transportation, visit landmarks such as the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Peterhof, and the Faberge Museum, hearing in-depth commentary about each place along the way. Enjoy early access to the popular Hermitage, meaning you don’t have to deal with the pesky crowds.

What’s included?

  • 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

  • Entry/Admission - Park And Gardens of Peterhof

  • Entry/Admission - Faberge Museum

  • Entry/Admission - Neva Embankments

  • Entry/Admission - The State Hermitage Museum

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

  • Entry/Admission - Peter and Paul Fortress

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

TJ Travel

About operator:

Visa free two day St.Petersburg shore excursion. During a tour you will visit of: Fountain Park in Peterhof Catherine Palace with the Amber Room Church on the Spilt Blood Hermitage Museum St. Isaac's Cathedral As well as: Subway visit Shared boat ride Farmer's market Stroll along Nevsky prospect

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