1 day shore tour of Saint-Petersburg - for cruise passengers

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Marine Passenger Terminal, Morskoy Slavy Sq. 1, St. Petersburg 199106 Russia

Meeting with your private licenced guide at the port terminal beyond the passport control. The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it and after warm welcome you will be forwarded to a comfortable car to start your tour. We offer the meeting time 07:45 - 08:00, but it will be adjusted to your arrival.

08:00 - 09:30 the Panoramic city tour covering major sights of St. Petersburg

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Peterhof State Museum Preserve, Razvodnaya ul., d. 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia

10:30 - 12:00 (the time is adjustable) - private excursion in Grand Palace and Lower Gardens with fountains of Peterhof.

Splendid Peterhof - the favorite suburban residence of Peter the Great, a real pearl of Russian Baroque and Empire Style, often called Russian Versailles. Great palace and park ensemble, amazing fountains and golden sculptures, playing in the sun, create absolutely unique combination, which is a must see for every visitor of St. Petersburg. During this excursion you are welcomed to walk through the Lower Park, admire the famous fountains and visit gorgeous Grand Palace.

12:00 - 14:00 (the time is adjustable) - way back to St. Petersburg and lunch time (not included).The guide will recommend you good restaurants and cafes on the way or we can make a preliminary reservation at your wish.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia

14:00 - 15:40 (time is adjustable) - continuation of the Panoramic city tour with a private excursion in the State Hermitage – world-wide famous museum will astonish you with its interiors and grand scale. The winter residence of the Russian Emperors, one of the biggest museums in the world, with 25 kilometers total halls length, nowadays presents the rich collection of the world masterpieces. Our guides will show you the most interesting and important items from the whole variety of the museum exhibits!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Savior on the Spilled Blood, Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia

15:50 - 16:30 (time is adjustable) - private excursion in one of renowned cathedrals of St. Petersburg for your choice:

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood - wonderful, fabulous nine-dome cathedral, which was constructed on the spot of the fatal attempt at the Tsar the Liberator Alexander II. Its interior is a real mosaic museum, which you can look over for hours. This is one of the biggest collections in Europe.

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St. Isaac's Cathedral - a prominent sample of the Russian cult constructions with unique rich decoration. There are more than 150 art pieces of the middle of the XIX century in its interior. Stained-glass windows, mosaics, sculptures and fine combination of colored stones create the great color scheme, which amazes every visitor of the museum.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Marine Passenger Terminal, Morskoy Slavy Sq. 1, St. Petersburg 199106 Russia

17:00 (time is adjustable) - return to the ship.

Duration: 10 minutes