St Petersburg 1-Day Private Shore Tour with Hermitage and Catherine Palace

Get an insider’s access to essential experiences and distinctive treasures on this 1-day shore private excursion. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Northern Capital of Russia. Visit the imposing Peter and Paul Fortress with Cathedral which was the city’s original citadel. Be enchanted by the works of art preserved in its precious heart - the museum complex of the Hermitage Museum - an opulent repository of priceless art. Travel back in time and tour Catherine Palace with Amber Room, a magnificent example of rococo architecture, and the beautifully manicured palace gardens.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Passport name, number, expiry and country of citizenship is required at time of booking for all participants
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
We will prepare and send your tour ticket (blanket visa) to you as soon as we receive all required information about passengers' passport details and gender
Make sure you bring your passport and a print out of your tour ticket (blanket visa) to present at passport control upon arrival at St. Petersburg’s port to clear customs. Your tour ticket allows you to visa-free entry into the city for your tour.
Itinerary depends on the day of the week
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please let us know if you need a car seat/booster seat. This tour is free for infants. You do not need to book a seat for your baby (under 5 years old)
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Metro ride is possible only if time permits. Another option is that the drive back to the port may happen along the newly opened bypass "Circle Road" to save time and skip city center area. In this case, you will not visit metro.
The visit to the Hermitage does not include the collection of impressionists and post-impressionists which is located in the new General Staff Building.
Whenever possible, special "early admission" entrance tickets to the Hermitage will be ordered to avoid crowds. Although it may happen that there will be many other people entering the museum at the same time with you.
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
This is a sample itinerary. The order of museum visits (park and palace) may change depending on availability of entrance tickets, museum's days-off, traffic situation in the city. Catherine Palace also reserve the right to shift an entrance time on a very short notice. Supplier will rearrange the itinerary accordingly so that all venues can be visited.
Although tickets are pre-booked with skip-the-line entrance there may still be a slight delay (10-15 minutes) in entering the museums during busy periods (May-August). It is possible that there will be a line of people entering the museums at the same time.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate