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About this activity

This 2-day shore excursion takes you on a discovery of St. Petersburg and the important places in the surrounding area. On your first day of the tour, you will explore the famous sights of the city of St. Petersburg and enjoy a guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum. On the second day, you visit the Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin before exploring the magnificent Peterhof Palace.

Day 1: St. Petersburg

The Grand City Tour on your first day offers you the opportunity to see as much as possible of the city with a knowledgeable and experienced guide from the comfort of a car or a minivan. You will take a complete tour of St. Petersburg's most famous sites including the neo-classical splendor of Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the Palace Square, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the gorgeous Church on the Spilled Blood – the second largest mosaic museum in the world. Enjoy lunch at one of the respected restaurants in the city before taking a 2-hour guided excursion to the State Hermitage Museum in the afternoon – the largest museum of Russia and one of the richest museums of the world.

Day 2: Pushkin and Peterhof

Unlock the secrets of the Amber Room during a tour of the magnificent Baroque-style Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin. Here you can also explore the park surrounding the palace – a wonderful work of Russian gardening from the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant close to the palace before visiting the Peterhof Palace in the afternoon. Located on the seashore, Peterhof is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in the world and is St. Petersburg’s most famous and spectacular Imperial estate. Explore the Great Palace, filled with fascinating and elaborate interiors, as well as the surrounding park adorned with fountains, statues, and pavilions.

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Included

Visa-free visit to St. Petersburg
Port pier pick-up and drop off
Transportation by private car or minivan
Expert local guide who speaks one of the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, or Spanish
Photo and video permits
Headphone sets for groups of 10 people or more
Traditional Russian restaurant lunch on both days
Shopping Stops
Lunch
Bottled water

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Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour is available daily for all cruise ship arrivals
With the private shore excursions, the supplier provides everything you need to satisfy Russia's entry requirements. You will not need to purchase a separate Russian Tourist Visa
After you make the tour booking the supplier will contact you via email to ask for the additional information for each person in your private party:
Full name as listed on the passport
Passport number
Date of birth
Nationality
The above information is needed to make all the necessary arrangements with the Port Customs/ Immigration Authorities and to send you the tour ticket, which you should present at St. Petersburg port of call when disembarking your cruise ship.
This tour is available in English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Spanish. No extra payment is required. Simply specify your preferences when booking
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate