Saint Petersburg, often referred to as the "Venice of the North," is a city known for its stunning sights and rich cultural heritage. As the former imperial capital of Russia, it boasts a wealth of architectural marvels, historical landmarks, and world-famous museums, making it a captivating destination for travelers. Our program includes one of the city's most iconic attractions is the State Hermitage Museum, housed in the opulent Winter Palace.
It is one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, showcasing an extensive collection that spans centuries and includes works by some of the greatest artists in history. Another must-see in this tour is the Peterhof Palace and Gardens, often referred to as the "Russian Versailles". It is a marvel of grandeur and elegance. It's meticulously maintained gardens and dazzling fountains are a testament to the city's imperial past. The tour also includes a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral - a remarkable architectural monument of the Peter's Baroque, with the tombs of Russian emperors Peter I to Nicholas II, and the prison Trubeckogo bastion - the last political prison in the fortress. Overall, Saint Petersburg's wealth of sights, from its grand palaces and cathedrals to its world-class museums and scenic waterways, make it an unforgettable destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in history, art, and culture.
A relatively young city, Saint Petersburg was founded in 1703, and has been playing key role in the history of Russia ever since. Our sightseeing tour will acquaint you with the main architectural and historical monuments of Saint Petersburg. You will take a ride along its main streets and prospects enjoying its splendid sights: numerous palaces and cathedrals, rivers and channels, bridges and parks. The guide will treat you to savoury stories on the city's background, present time's morals & manners, renowned sights and less known curiosities. Even this fleeting encounter with this city won't leave you indifferent, but if you are inclined to spend in St. Petersburg more than one day we will be glad to unveil more mysteries here and arrange individual sightseeing program.
Sights you will see:
Admiralty
Alexander Column
Anichkov Bridge
Bank Bridge
Trinity Cathedral
New Holland
Our Lady of Vladimir Church
General Staff Building
Cruiser Aurora
Kunstkammer
The Monument to Catherine II
The Monument to Nicholas I
Rostral Columns
Russian Museum
St. Isaac's Cathedral
The Kazan Cathedral
The Bronze Horseman
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
The Smolny Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Lavra
Peter and Paul Fortress
Summer Garden
St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral
Nevsky Prospekt
The Saint Petersburg City Duma
The Great Gostiny Dvor
The Winter Palace
The Spit of Vasilievsky Island
The Field of Mars
The Mikhailovsky Castle
The Marble Palace
The Palace Bridge
Palace Square
The Twelve Collegia Building
Nikolaevsky Palace
Church birth Ioann Predtecha (Chesmenskaya)
Grand Choral Synagogue
Troitsky (Trinity) Bridge
Neva River
Fontanka River
Krukov Canal
Moyka River
Ethnographic Museum
Erarta Gallery
The Hermitage & Winter Palace
One of the largest museums in the world, the State Hermitage occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the Neva River. It would take 15 years to see all the exhibits treasured in the Hermitage. We suggest you to admire the gems of the collection. In the course of the excursion you will be familiarized with masterpieces by outstanding artists from Italy, Spain, Holland, Flanders, France, England, Germany, and other Western European countries.
Sights you will see:
Alexander Column
The State Hermitage Museum
The Winter Palace
The Palace Bridge
Palace Square
Peterhof - Great Palace and Lower park
We invite you to see one of the best known suburbs of Saint Petersburg, Peterhof or Petrodvorets. This gem of Russian 18-19 century architecture used to be the favourite and most beautiful summer residence of the Royal family. The world-famous palace, fountain and park ensemble of Peterhof is an outstanding landmark that witnessed huge stratum of Russian history. The Lower Park is an ideal place for walking. Not only will you amaze at various fountains of different sizes and shapes but also learn the symbolic motive of each sculpture complex.
Sights you will see:
Peterhof Park and Palaces
Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral
This excursion introduces the history of the construction of the Peter and Paul Fortress and tells about the importance of the fortress for the occurrence and initial construction of Saint Petersburg. The Peter and Paul Fortress is presented as a first-class military fortifications of the fisrt years of the18th century, the first architectural ensemble of St. Petersburg and the place of detention of political prisoners. The tour also includes a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral - a remarkable architectural monument of the Peter's Baroque, with the tombs of Russian emperors Peter I to Nicholas II, and the prison Trubeckogo bastion - the last political prison in the fortress.
Sights you will see:
Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral
Night boat tour along draw bridges
Take the mind-blowing night river tour of Saint Petersburg, and you may tell everyone back home you've seen all in life! The most picturesque time for such a trip is, of course, the white nights when evening dusk fuses with the morning twilight, and the sun barely sets in the waters of Neva river just to rise up in the east in a few hours.
Sights you will see:
Anichkov Bridge
Neva River
Krukov Canal
Moyka River
Tour includes
Tour includes
Accommodations for 3 nights in Saint Petersburg
3 meals: 3 breakfasts
1 included excursions: Classic St.Petersburg city tour
Comfortable vehicle for all transfers and excursions
Entrance tickets to the museums and sightseeing sites
Exclusive service of a local guide speaking: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish
*No minimum pax, for groups and individuals *Excursion to Peterhof can be changed for Pushkin: Catherine Palace and Park