St. Petersburg Shore Excursion: Small-Group 2-Day Visa-Free Tour Including Boat Ride

This St. Petersburg tour takes off when your cruise ship docks at the St. Petersburg Cruise Port. Please note that crowding at the port can affect the actual departure time of this tour. Your bus departs once all passengers are present.

Some of the main highlights of this 2-day guided tour include the Hermitage, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Yusupov Palace, and Catherine’s Palace and Park. Get admission tickets and skip-the-line access.

Don’t worry about navigation, as the tour includes round-trip transportation from your cruise ship to the sights. On the way, your guide will tell you historical facts and other interesting information about St. Petersburg. Each day, enjoy a traditional Russian lunch in between activities.

• No visa needed—take this 2-day tour while your cruise ship is docked 
• Bypass the long lines at main attractions, including the Hermitage
• See the city from a different vantage point on a canal boat ride 
• Enjoy traditional Russian food picked out by locals
• Round-trip transport from the cruise ship terminal for your convenience

It’s easy to explore St. Petersburg while your cruise ship is docked in the city’s port with this 2-day shore excursion. This experience saves you time and money by combining skip-the-line admission tickets to main attractions—including the Hermitage, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and Yusupov and Catherine’s palaces—transportation to and from attractions, a canal boat ride, and authentic Russian lunches each day.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Mandatory: Please provide Cruise Ship Name at time of booking
Mandatory: The following information for EACH traveler is required to confirm your booking: (1) Full Names (as it appears on Passport), (2) Passport numbers, (3) Country of Citizenship and (4) Date of Birth. (use Special Requirement field)
This tour is only available for ships in port for 2 days for most major cruise lines throughout the summer season, not for ships docked for 3 days.
A minimum of 10 days are required for visa processing
Vegetarian option and other special dietary restrictions available ONLY if requested in advance (at time of booking).
Infant meals not included
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers