1 day

Small Group

Multi-Day

About this activity

This 2-day tour is ideal for those who want to explore the most famous sights of St. Petersburg in fun, informative, and relaxed way. The tour takes a look at local culture, cuisine, history, myths, facts and rumors. You'll see famous sights, but also visit more local areas and get tips for local restaurants. Your small-group guide will tell you details and stories, and answer any questions you have. You will also have free time on your own to wander around.

Day 1: St. Petersburg

After pickup from your cruise port, you'll embark on a St. Petersburg city tour. You will see main sites and historical attractions of downtown St. Petersburg including the Church on Spilled Blood with its elaborate mosaics, the Kazan Cathedral, the Hermitage Museum and its massive art collection, a local food market, and more. You'll also take a canal cruise and see why St. Petersburg is often called the 'Venice of the North.'

Throughout the day you'll have time on your own to take photos or stop for lunch at a local cafe or restaurants.

Return to the port.

Day 2: St. Petersburg

After another pickup from the port, you'll visit the south of the city. See palace estates, monuments, rivers and canals, beautiful bridges, churches and cathedrals, memorial squares and parks. You'll visit Catherine Palace, where you can take photos of the stunning facade and visit the Amber Room. Enjoy free time in Pushkin Town which is one of the most popular suburbs for locals. Dine, explore, take photos, shop, or stroll its manicured parks.

Next you'll drive to Peterhof, where you'll visit the Peterhof Fountain Park. The 300-acre park and fountains were built by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in France.

Back in St Petersburg you'll take the Metro, an attraction in itself. Find out why St. Petersburg's metro lines are known as the "palaces of the People".

Return to the port.

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Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan with 4G High Speed Internet
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local taxes
Bottled water
Still photography permits for museums (where applicable)
Raincoats if needed
Guide radio and headsets for groups of 7 or larger

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and arrival date
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not suitable for mobility restricted participants, and walkers or wheel chairs are not permitted.
This tour is considered to be quite intensive and a reasonable amount of walking is involved
Please note, this tour is only suitable for passengers staying in port for at least 2 days
Please note: This tour is visa-free for cruise passengers only; and is not suited to land travelers, who will be required to attend to their own visa arrangements
In the rare event that a tour does not return before the embarkation time, the group members will be transported directly to the next port of call to rejoin the cruise at no additional cost to the guest. This has not happened but the policy is in place in case that if such an event were to happen
Tour is a guaranteed departure with no minimums
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers