St. Petersburg Private Visa-Free Shore City and Peterhof Tour

Your tour starts when your private licensed tour guide meets you in the arrival hall of the cruise passenger terminal in the morning. Your guide will wait for you outside passport control with a sign with your name on it. (Tour start times are approximate and may be changed depending on the arrival time of your ship.)

After your welcome, hop inside your private, comfortable business-class vehicle and set off.  As you travel, discuss the day’s itinerary with your guide and ask any questions you wish.

City Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a panoramic drive and photo stops at St. Petersburg’s most beautiful and historical places of interest. Listen as your guide tells interesting stories about the famous palaces and architectural landmarks, and see highlights such as the Kazan Cathedral, Nevsky Prospect — St. Petersburg's main street — Michael Castle, the Russian Museum, Arts Square, the Summer Garden, the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, the Bronze Horseman, the Admiralty, and the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Hermitage

Explore the highlights of one of the world's greatest art collections on a guided tour of the Hermitage Museum. Admire the magnificent artworks and enjoy learning about their origins and significance from your private guide.

Church on the Spilled Blood

Visit the Church on the Spilled Blood to see the dazzling array of gold, onion-shaped domes and mosaics of this iconic church.

Lunch (own expense)

Travel to the Peterhof, located 14 miles (23 kilometers) from St. Petersburg

Peterhof Palace and Fountains

Take a tour of the Peterhof, the one-time summer residence of the Russian tsars. Head inside the Grand Palace and explore the Lower and Upper Parks, admiring both these masterpieces of landscaping with their 150-plus fountains and four monumental cascades. 

Return to port.

Please note: On Wednesday you will visit Peter & Paul Fortress (no inside visit to Cathedral) which was constructed as a fort to defend the capital from Swedish attack.The fortress was a prison for Russian writers M. Gorky and F. Dostoevsky. See if you can spot the golden angel sat atop the tall spiral of the Peter and Paul Cathedral.

This 1-day private shore excursion will take you back to the beginnings of the city and offers an excellent combination of art and outside activities. Spend a day exploring St Petersburg while your ship is docked in port. You will be introduced to the best examples of architecture when driving in the city center. Visit the

Hermitage and wonder about its amazing collection of masterpieces. The excursion continues with a visit to Church on the Spilled Blood, which is one of the city’s most famous sight, to discover its mosaic-coated interior. Travel by car to Peterhof which is also known as the Russian Versailles. Every meter of it is unique and ravishing: from the Grand Palace full of royal decorations and furniture to enigmatic parks with sights at every step! Explore the Upper Gardens and Lower Park, considered masterpieces of landscape design. Visit the Grand Palace of Peterhof - a unique residence of monarchs, presenting itself a delightful baroque composition.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
FULL 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.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Attention: On Wednesday you will visit Peter & Paul Fortress (no inside visit to Cathedral). Being initially constructed as a fort to defend the capital from the impendent Swedish attack, this fortress will transfer you in 1721 when it was a jail for famous Russian writers M. Gorky and F. Dostoevsky. Try to notice a golden angel sat atop of the Peter and Pall Cathedral with a tall spiral!
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate