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VISA-Free 2-Day St. Petersburg Discovery Tour
2 days
Multi-Day
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Itinerary
Day 1: City highlights and Suburbs of St Petersburg
Stop At: Petersburg Metro, Moskovskiy Prospekt, 28, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190013
Deepest subway in the world. You'll get to see most beautiful stations and take photos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nicholas Naval Cathedral of The Epiphany, Nikolskaya Sq., 1/3, St. Petersburg 190068 Russia
Beautiful church that dates back to mid 1700's, was one of few churches that were not shut down by communist government. Admission is not includes as this is the active church and to enter there is a mandatory donation to be paid at the entrance. A photostop
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Savior on the Spilled Blood, Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia
Colourful church in the center of St Petersburg. Millions of mosaics, marble and stones. Lots of history. Learn about the most gruesome blood chilling murder that gave name to this church. You'll understand why revolutions happened in Russia after visiting this place.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Peter and Paul Fortress, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia
One of the first things they have built in this city. Protected St Petersburg in war with Sweden in early 1700's, then Royal government had turned it into prison for political prisoners. A lot of history. You'll have a walk there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Peter and Paul Cathedral, Sobornaya Sq., 1 Petropavlovskaya Fortress, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia
First big church constructed in St Petersburg. Closely connected with Peter the Great and the foundation of this city. Russian Emperors are buried there (from Peter the Great to Nicholas II and his family, all Romanovs are there)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia
St Petersburg's most sold out palace. Amber Room is one of a kind - you'll never see anything like that anywhere in the world. More gold and opulence.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Park And Gardens of Peterhof, Razvodnaya st., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg Russia
Russia's biggest fountain park, a capital of fountains often called "Russian Versailles". Learn the story of construction, never giving up and see beautifully engineered cascades. WWII history is also covered extensively here.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Peterhof Express, Admiralty Embankment, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Ленинградская область, Russia, 190000
Hydrofoil ride from/to Peterhof gardens. 30 minutes ride with no traffic to save you time to make the most of your visit to St Petersburg and entertain you. Packed lunch included.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Possibly a packed lunch during a hydrofoil ride. Traditional Russian pies and drinks. Saves time to see gardens.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day in the city center
Stop At: Rostral Columns, Birzhebaya Sq., St. Petersburg 199034 Russia
You'll have an opportunity to take beautiful pictures of this landmark which was part of the old port of St Petersburg serving as lighthouses for 100+ years. One of Top-10 attractions.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Egyptian Sphinxes, Universiteskaya Emb. next to the Academy of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Russia
Original Egyptian Sphinxes is the oldest landmark in St Petersburg with 3000 years of history behind them. Photostop during the city drive
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Isaakiyevskaya Sq., 4 Nevskiy Prospekt metro station, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia
Biggest cathedral you'll ever see in Eastern Europe. Columns, marble, granite, golden dome, thousands of mosaics and stained glass. Learn the history of construction and see the engineering achievements of that time (mid 1800's)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
Russia's biggest art museum. Includes a visit to most famous palace. Lots of gold, paintings, history and stories.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Neva Embankments, St. Petersburg Russia
Canal boat ride covering most famous rivers and canals of St Petersburg which it is famous for. Great opportunity to see the city from a different perspective.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Faberge Museum, Fontanka River Emb., 21, St. Petersburg 191011 Russia
Russia's newest museum exhibiting a great collection of original Faberge eggs and other Jewellery. Audioguide is used.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Traditional Russian lunch in one of the restaurants in the city center.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: City highlights and Suburbs of St Petersburg
Stop At: Petersburg Metro, Moskovskiy Prospekt, 28, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190013
Deepest subway in the world. You'll get to see most beautiful stations and take photos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nicholas Naval Cathedral of The Epiphany, Nikolskaya Sq., 1/3, St. Petersburg 190068 Russia
Beautiful church that dates back to mid 1700's, was one of few churches that were not shut down by communist government. Admission is not includes as this is the active church and to enter there is a mandatory donation to be paid at the entrance. A photostop
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Savior on the Spilled Blood, Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia
Colourful church in the center of St Petersburg. Millions of mosaics, marble and stones. Lots of history. Learn about the most gruesome blood chilling murder that gave name to this church. You'll understand why revolutions happened in Russia after visiting this place.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Peter and Paul Fortress, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia
One of the first things they have built in this city. Protected St Petersburg in war with Sweden in early 1700's, then Royal government had turned it into prison for political prisoners. A lot of history. You'll have a walk there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Peter and Paul Cathedral, Sobornaya Sq., 1 Petropavlovskaya Fortress, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia
First big church constructed in St Petersburg. Closely connected with Peter the Great and the foundation of this city. Russian Emperors are buried there (from Peter the Great to Nicholas II and his family, all Romanovs are there)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia
St Petersburg's most sold out palace. Amber Room is one of a kind - you'll never see anything like that anywhere in the world. More gold and opulence.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Park And Gardens of Peterhof, Razvodnaya st., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg Russia
Russia's biggest fountain park, a capital of fountains often called "Russian Versailles". Learn the story of construction, never giving up and see beautifully engineered cascades. WWII history is also covered extensively here.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Peterhof Express, Admiralty Embankment, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Ленинградская область, Russia, 190000
Hydrofoil ride from/to Peterhof gardens. 30 minutes ride with no traffic to save you time to make the most of your visit to St Petersburg and entertain you. Packed lunch included.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Possibly a packed lunch during a hydrofoil ride. Traditional Russian pies and drinks. Saves time to see gardens.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day in the city center
Stop At: Rostral Columns, Birzhebaya Sq., St. Petersburg 199034 Russia
You'll have an opportunity to take beautiful pictures of this landmark which was part of the old port of St Petersburg serving as lighthouses for 100+ years. One of Top-10 attractions.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Egyptian Sphinxes, Universiteskaya Emb. next to the Academy of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Russia
Original Egyptian Sphinxes is the oldest landmark in St Petersburg with 3000 years of history behind them. Photostop during the city drive
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Isaakiyevskaya Sq., 4 Nevskiy Prospekt metro station, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia
Biggest cathedral you'll ever see in Eastern Europe. Columns, marble, granite, golden dome, thousands of mosaics and stained glass. Learn the history of construction and see the engineering achievements of that time (mid 1800's)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia
Russia's biggest art museum. Includes a visit to most famous palace. Lots of gold, paintings, history and stories.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Neva Embankments, St. Petersburg Russia
Canal boat ride covering most famous rivers and canals of St Petersburg which it is famous for. Great opportunity to see the city from a different perspective.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Faberge Museum, Fontanka River Emb., 21, St. Petersburg 191011 Russia
Russia's newest museum exhibiting a great collection of original Faberge eggs and other Jewellery. Audioguide is used.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Traditional Russian lunch in one of the restaurants in the city center.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Lunch
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly (10+ pax)
- Professional art historian guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Petersburg Metro
- Entry/Admission - Savior on the Spilled Blood
- Entry/Admission - Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park
- Entry/Admission - Park And Gardens of Peterhof
- Entry/Admission - Peterhof Express
- Entry/Admission - The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - The State Hermitage Museum
- Entry/Admission - Neva Embankments
- Entry/Admission - Faberge Museum
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Nicholas Naval Cathedral of The Epiphany
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant meals not included
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
30%
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We booked a 2 day tour from Viatour because it offered longer days and more sites than the cruise line offerings. Our guide Eugene was fantastic- a university History major- he was so knowledgeable about Russian history, culture and the sites. His English was flawless as well as his knowledge of American culture and history. It made our tours and discussions that much better. He also handled skipping the line, acquiring tickets, providing fast lunches - everything- seamlessly. I would highly recommend him again!
I would highly recommend this tour. We were cruising with NCL. Our travel agent told us it was mandatory to book an excursion thru NCL because of the visa issue. I emailed this company and the owner, Eugene, got back to me right away. He sent me his license to provide tours with temporary visas. That personal touch reassured me. We saw twice as much as any ship tour for one third the price. Elena, our guide was amazing. An art history major! Eugene also met us for a very good traditional Russian lunch both days. By the end of the two days my husband and I felt we had made three new friends. (our driver, Andrew, too) Choosing any other 2 day tour of St. Petersburg would be a mistake.
I have never written a review before but had such an outstanding tour with Travel Family Excursions and Tours.It is the best company for anyone that is looking for a tour of St. Petersburg. Our guide Elena and driver Dimitri were excellent! With two days in St. Petersburg, we wanted to see all the sites and we could not have been more satisfied with our tour. Elena has a wealth of knowledge of all the sites and used our time in port to the fullest to insure we learned and experienced her culture. A traditional lunch at a local restaurant was provided each day and we enjoyed eating and learning about the typical foods for the country. With Elena's art background, she was able to guide us through the museums and point out interesting facts. Dimitri, the driver, was always ready to pick us up and take us to the next site,whether it be the subway, hydrofoil boat, canal boat, museums, or parks. We highly recommend this tour to anyone going to St. Petersburg. We talked to other people on the Regal Princess and they were amazed at what a great tour we had and all the places we were able to see in the two days. Eugene the owner of the company even met us for lunch the last day and met us at the port when it was time to board the ship! Such excellent service and we are so glad we booked our tour with Travel Family Excursions and Tour! Use them! You will not be disappointed !!!!