St. Petersburg Shore Excursion: Small-Group 2-Day Visa-Free Tour Including Boat Ride

Note: Below is a SAMPLE itinerary. The actual tour sequence will vary depending on overcrowding at venues, museums’ closing days, and traffic conditions.
Day 1
08:30am-09:00am Meet and greet at the port
09:00am-11:00am City sightseeing tour. A visit to the Metro station / ride on the subway (optional, if time permits)
10:00am-10:45am A visit to Peter and Paul's fortress and cathedral, the burial place of the Russian Emperors
11:00am-11:45am Drive to Peterhof Fountain Park
11:45am-01:00pm Walk in the Peterhof Fountain park and Gardens
01:15pm-02:15pm Lunch at a local café
02:15pm-03:15pm Drive to the Tsars’ Village (summer residence)
03:15pm-05:00pm visit to the Catherine's palace with the Amber room and a walk in the park***
05:00pm-06:00pm Drive back to St. Petersburg
06:00pm Return to the ship
Day 2
08.00 am Meet at the ship
08.30-09.30 am Sightseeing tour by boat along canals and Neva river
10.00-12.00 pm Visit and guided tour to the Hermitage Museum (Pre-booked entry time*)
12.00-01.00 pm Lunch at a local café
01.00-01.30 pm Excursion in the Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood
02.00-03.30 pm A visit to the Yusupov Palace, site of Rasputin's murder
03.45-04.30 pm A visit to St.Isaac's cathedral 
05.00 pm Return to the ship
*Please note: Entry times will vary as pre-booked time slots are scheduled to minimize waiting are assigned solely by the Hermitage museum.
***Substitution on certain dates–Due to the 2018 World Cup and a record cruise season, on certain dates there may be extensive waiting times, overcrowding or limited availability to Catherine's Palace. The substitute visit will be the Faberge Museum or Pavlovsk Grand Palace and is intended to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable visit to St. Petersburg.

• All port fees for two days and all local Russian taxes
• Professional and personable English-speaking guide for two days
• A/C vehicle for two days with this timing
• Photo passes for all museums
• Subway ride (if time permits)
• One bottle of water per person per day, ponchos in case of rain
• Audio head-sets for groups of 10 or more
• Lunch on both days
• Canal boat ride

• Gratuities
• Infant (Baby) meals are not included
• Photo passes at Yusupov Palace (may be additionally purchased for 5 USD per pass)

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Mandatory: Please provide Cruise Ship Name at time of booking
• Mandatory: The following information for EACH traveler is required to confirm your booking: (1) Full Names (as it appears on Passport), (2) Passport numbers, (3) Country of Citizenship and (4) Date of Birth. (use Special Requirement field)
• This tour is only available for ships in port for 2 days for most major cruise lines throughout the summer season, not for ships docked for 3 days.
• A minimum of 10 days are required for visa processing
• Vegetarian option and other special dietary restrictions available ONLY if requested in advance (at time of booking).
• Infant meals not included

Cruise Ship Terminal

8:00 AM

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

2 days