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Highlights of Saint Petersburg 5-Day Guided Tour
5 days
With guide
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Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: City overview and Peter & Paul Fortress (from 10:00 till 13:00)
Stop At: Peter and Paul Fortress, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia
Enjoy a city tour by car or van and a small walking tour of the Peter & Paul Fortress. This is the oldest construction in the city, originally built to act as a fortification but later used as a political prison. It has witnessed many of the dramatic changes in Russian history. Visit the Peter & Paul Cathedral, a unique example of 18th-century Russian architecture. For nearly 2 centuries it served as the burial place for Russia’s emperors. Nicholas II, the last Russian tsar and his family were interred in the cathedral's small St. Catherine chapel in 1998.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2: Peterhof (from 09:00 till 13:00)
Stop At: Peterhof State Museum Preserve, Razvodnaya ul., d. 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia
Explore Peterhof, the most spectacular Imperial estate in Saint Petersburg. Situated at the edge of the sea, the Grand Palace’s park complex boasts a unique array of fountains, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. The Grand Palace features elaborate interiors, and sits atop a high ridge overlooking the vast lower park.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day 3: Hermitage Museum Walking Tour and Boat Trip (from 10:00 till 14:00)
Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
Visit the famed Hermitage Museum, the finest gallery of world art in Russia. The Hermitage is undoubtedly the main attraction of Saint Petersburg. It currently houses approximately 2.7 million exhibits and is home to breathtaking masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. In addition, it boasts a unique collection of works by Rembrandt, Rubens, the French Impressionists, and hundreds of the world’s greatest artists.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Day 4: St. Isaac's walking tour (from 10:00 till 12:00), Folk Show with Drinks Reception, and Illuminations Tour (
Stop At: Saint Isaac's Square, Isaakiyevskaya Sq., St. Petersburg Russia
Day 4: St. Isaac's walking tour (from 10:00 till 12:00), Folk Show with Drinks Reception (from 19:00 till 20:30), and Illuminations Tour (from 20:30 till 23:00)
Visit St. Isaac's, the city’s largest and most significant Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Built in 1858 by the architect Montferrand, the cathedral is now a museum. Its richly adorned interior is lined with marble, and features malachite and lazurite columns. It was intended to accommodate as many as 10,000 worshipers. The observation platform at the foot of the dome commands a fine view over Saint Petersburg and its surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nicholas Palace / Nikolaevsky palace, Ploshchad' Truda, 4, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190098
Your evening begins at the Nikolayevsky Palace where you’ll enjoy traditional Russian dances and music during an elegant reception complete with Russian vodka, and red and black caviar!
Your guide will meet you at Nikolayevsky Palace and the magic continues with the Illuminations Tour. Drive through the city, admiring the spectacular floodlit monuments. If you’re visiting during the summer you have the opportunity to experience the White Nights, observe the opening of the city’s numerous drawbridges. Hotel drop-off is included.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Day 5: Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo) (from 10:00 till 14:00)
Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia
Unlock the secrets of the iconic Amber Room during a half-day tour of the magnificent Baroque Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo). Marvel at the numerous ballrooms and imperial halls, and the luxury of the decoration. If there are no tickets to the Catherine Palace, the tour operator can replace the Catherine Palace with Pavlovsk Palace.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Day 1: City overview and Peter & Paul Fortress (from 10:00 till 13:00)
Stop At: Peter and Paul Fortress, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia
Enjoy a city tour by car or van and a small walking tour of the Peter & Paul Fortress. This is the oldest construction in the city, originally built to act as a fortification but later used as a political prison. It has witnessed many of the dramatic changes in Russian history. Visit the Peter & Paul Cathedral, a unique example of 18th-century Russian architecture. For nearly 2 centuries it served as the burial place for Russia’s emperors. Nicholas II, the last Russian tsar and his family were interred in the cathedral's small St. Catherine chapel in 1998.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2: Peterhof (from 09:00 till 13:00)
Stop At: Peterhof State Museum Preserve, Razvodnaya ul., d. 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia
Explore Peterhof, the most spectacular Imperial estate in Saint Petersburg. Situated at the edge of the sea, the Grand Palace’s park complex boasts a unique array of fountains, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. The Grand Palace features elaborate interiors, and sits atop a high ridge overlooking the vast lower park.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day 3: Hermitage Museum Walking Tour and Boat Trip (from 10:00 till 14:00)
Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
Visit the famed Hermitage Museum, the finest gallery of world art in Russia. The Hermitage is undoubtedly the main attraction of Saint Petersburg. It currently houses approximately 2.7 million exhibits and is home to breathtaking masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. In addition, it boasts a unique collection of works by Rembrandt, Rubens, the French Impressionists, and hundreds of the world’s greatest artists.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Day 4: St. Isaac's walking tour (from 10:00 till 12:00), Folk Show with Drinks Reception, and Illuminations Tour (
Stop At: Saint Isaac's Square, Isaakiyevskaya Sq., St. Petersburg Russia
Day 4: St. Isaac's walking tour (from 10:00 till 12:00), Folk Show with Drinks Reception (from 19:00 till 20:30), and Illuminations Tour (from 20:30 till 23:00)
Visit St. Isaac's, the city’s largest and most significant Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Built in 1858 by the architect Montferrand, the cathedral is now a museum. Its richly adorned interior is lined with marble, and features malachite and lazurite columns. It was intended to accommodate as many as 10,000 worshipers. The observation platform at the foot of the dome commands a fine view over Saint Petersburg and its surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nicholas Palace / Nikolaevsky palace, Ploshchad' Truda, 4, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190098
Your evening begins at the Nikolayevsky Palace where you’ll enjoy traditional Russian dances and music during an elegant reception complete with Russian vodka, and red and black caviar!
Your guide will meet you at Nikolayevsky Palace and the magic continues with the Illuminations Tour. Drive through the city, admiring the spectacular floodlit monuments. If you’re visiting during the summer you have the opportunity to experience the White Nights, observe the opening of the city’s numerous drawbridges. Hotel drop-off is included.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Day 5: Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo) (from 10:00 till 14:00)
Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia
Unlock the secrets of the iconic Amber Room during a half-day tour of the magnificent Baroque Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo). Marvel at the numerous ballrooms and imperial halls, and the luxury of the decoration. If there are no tickets to the Catherine Palace, the tour operator can replace the Catherine Palace with Pavlovsk Palace.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 9 excursions (4 by car or mini-van; 1 by boat; 4 on foot)
- 4 meals (lunches on the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th days; drinks reception on the 4th day)
- Transportation by car or mini-van (1st day-3 hours; 2nd day- 5 hours; 4th day-3 hours; 5th day-5 hours)
- Professional guide for all of the tours
- Entry/Admission - Peter and Paul Fortress
- Entry/Admission - Peterhof State Museum Preserve
- Entry/Admission - The State Hermitage Museum
- Entry/Admission - Nicholas Palace / Nikolaevsky palace
- Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park
Not included
- Accommodation
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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