Take the opportunity to explore both the historical centre and museums as well as two world famous Imperial residences, Catherine Palace and Peterhof and its gardens.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 days
- Starting times 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Pick-up is available for those staying in a St. Petersburg hotel on both days. Pick-up at the port pier is available for those arriving by cruise ship (visa-free option for the cruise passengers is free of charge).
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Admire the main sights of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage, Peter & Paul Fortress, St.Isaac's Cathedral and the Church on Spilled Blood
- Gaze in wonder at Catherine Palace and Park
- Stroll through Peterhof Palace and Gardens
Full description
Day 1: St. Petersburg
Take a complete tour of Saint Petersburg's most famous sites - beginning with St. Isaac's Cathedral, Palace Square, the Peter & Paul Fortress and the Cathedral - the burial vault of the Romanovs. Thereafter the gorgeous Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood - the second largest mosaic museum in the world.
Enjoy a lunch at one of the respected restaurants of the city. In the afternoon enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum.
Day 2: Pushkin and Peterhof
Unlock the secrets of the world wonder - the Amber Room - during a half-day tour to the magnificent baroque-style Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo). The Park surrounding the palace is a wonderful work of the Russian gardening art from the 18th and 19th centuries, combining the masterpieces of architecture with the nature beauty.
The tour includes a lunch in a restaurant close to the palace.
In the afternoon you will discover Peterhof - St. Petersburg's most famous and spectacular Imperial estate. Located on the sea shore, The Great Palace and park complex of Peterhof with its unique array of fountains is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world.
Includes
- Transportation by car or mini-van
- Museum entrance fees
- Guide assistance
- 2 restaurant lunches
- Pick-up and drop off (no drop off on first day)
- Accommodation is not included
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Know before you go
- Departure dates: daily except New Years Eve and New Years Day.
- Departure time and location: 9:00 or 10:00 at your hotel (if applicable)
- Drop off: on the first day - the Hermitage, on the second day - your hotel
- Private tours are available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. No extra payment is required. Simply specify your preferences when booking.
