Peter and Paul Fortress Tours and Tickets

Check out St Petersburg’s must-see sights on a 4-hour private tour by air-conditioned car or minivan. Enjoy the famous city views from the Spit on Basil Island, and admire landmarks such as Kazan Cathedral and Yusupov Palace. Gain insight into St Petersburg’s place in Russia’s royal and revolutionary history from an expert driver-guide; and stop for photos at Palace Square, St Isaac's Square and other hotspots. Along the way, stop to visit one of the city’s churches and stroll on part of the Nevsky Prospekt, the city’s main avenue.

Discover most of St. Petersburg's top attractions, and leave the planning to someone else: this seamless, 5-day sightseeing tour offers an accessible way to explore. Meet your guide at your hotel (accommodation own expense), and get ready to sightsee. You'll discover highlights ranging from the Hermitage Museum and Peter and Paul Fortress to St. Isaac's Cathedral. You'll also tour the Peterhof and Catherine Palaces, will go on a canal cruise, and will attend a traditional music and dance performance. Tours, transit, entrance fees, and select meals are all included.

Cruise along St Petersburg's illuminated canals and Neva River at midnight and see the city's glittering drawbridges raise on this 1.5-hour boat trip. Settle onto a comfortable sightseeing boat and glide along the romantic canals as you listen to the fascinating onboard commentary and watch the reflections of St Petersburg's landmarks twinkling on the water. Enjoy stellar views of Peter and Paul Fortress, the Spit of Basil Island, Mikhailovsky Castle and more, and sail under the glittering Trinity Bridge - a camera-worthy moment if ever there was one.

Two-days private tour by car with visiting of the most prominents museums of the city: Hermitage, Peter and Paul fortress, Church of the Savior on Blood and St.Isaac's cathedral. And a tour to the suburbs - Tsarskoye Selo and Pavlovsk, with excursions in palaces and parks.

This is a group walking tour in St. Petersburg city center. You will see the Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Neva River, Kazan Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman and much more.

Witness many of St Petersburg's signature sights on a private, 4-hour city tour with a private guide. As you travel by air-conditioned vehicle, hear about St Petersburg's history and admire Palace Square, and the skyline from the River Neva. Skip the lines at the Peter and Paul Fortress; visit the imperial tombs in its cathedral; pass the Church on Spilled Blood; and enjoy priority access to St Isaac's Cathedral and its colonnade. Lastly, enjoy a complimentary same-day tour of the Faberge Museum, home to a collection of exquisite Faberg e-designed eggs.

Ticking off St Petersburg's many highlights can be difficult on limited time. Discover Russia's cultural capital on a 2-day shore excursion, and follow a comprehensive sightseeing itinerary to visit landmarks including Catherine Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Church of the Savior on Blood. Benefit from provided headsets to hear your guide's insights clearly, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included in the price.

Peter and Paul Fortress, the city's original citadel, is the oldest landmark in St. Petersburg. Its cathedral holds the remains of every Russian Emperor and Empress. The site attracts many visitors daily but you can guarantee your entrance, and avoid waiting in lines, by pre-booking your admission ticket.

See the best that St. Petersburg has to offer during this 2-day small-group shore excursion. Visit key landmarks like Peterhof, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage Museum, as well as a trip to Pushkin. Discover the rich history and culture of Russia as you explore the former imperial capital and enjoy visa-free access to the city for cruise ship and ferry passengers.

Explore the most famous sights of St. Petersburg on a 2-day small-group shore excursion. See key landmarks such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof, and the Yusupov Palace as you learn about Russia's rich history and culture from your guide. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance tickets to blockbuster attractions and take a relaxing boat tour along the canals and river.

View St Petersburg from a whole new perspective with an evening cruise along the city's waterways. Sail beneath bridges and past stunning palaces where members of Russia's imperial family once lived Marvel at St Peter and Paul Fortress"•birthplace of St Petersburg"•and meander past the Hermitage complex, home to the largest collection of paintings on the planet. Savor unique views of this 'Venice of the North' and see for yourself exactly how it earned its nickname, all the while learning about its fascinating history from your own personal guide.

It can be difficult to experience the many attractions of St. Petersburg independently, especially when you're short on time. Make the most of your time on dry land with a 2-day private sightseeing tour of the city.  Follow your guide to the top monuments and museums, where you enjoy complimentary admission. All-inclusive transportation from the port spares you the stress and confusion of navigating the massive city on your own.

Immerse yourself in the history and majesty of St. Petersburg. Spend three days with your guide and private vehicle exploring the architecture and storied places of the city. Visit the Hermitage and Faberge museums, famous cathedrals, and spend a day exploring upscale suburbs. Have a tasting at the Vodka museum and see historic monuments and culturally significant sites.  

Get to know the 'Venice of the North' on a private full-day tour of St Petersburg, complete with skip-the-line Hermitage entry. Start with a sightseeing overview of the city, stopping at such landmarks as Peter and Paul Fortress"•the birthplace of St Petersburg"•St Isaac's Cathedral, Palace Square and the onion-domed Church on the Spilled Blood. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Russian restaurant (optional), then set out for a visit to the Hermitage Museum"•home to the planet's largest collections of paintings, including works by iconic artists like Monet, Rembrandt and van Gogh.

Explore St. Petersburg by land and water on a private 3.5-hour canal cruise and walking tour. With a personal guide, join a public boat to see the 'Venice of the North' from its waterways. Pass bridges and landmarks like the Winter Palace and Peter and Paul Fortress as you learn about their history. Then, take a private walking tour around central St. Petersburg, admiring St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church on the Spilled Blood, and more.

Experience the best of St Petersburg, dubbed the 'Paris of the East,' on a private 4-hour city tour. Traveling by private vehicle with an informed guide, pause for photos of landmarks including the spectacular Winter Palace and St Isaac's Cathedral. Chart the city's tsarist past as you see highlights such as the Bronze Horseman and Peter and Paul Fortress, and stroll along Nevsky Prospekt, the monument-lined main street, planned by Peter the Great. Your itinerary is flexible, so feel free to ask your guide to tailor it around your interests.

See the sights of St Petersburg on a city tour with a private guide who makes sure you don't miss the top landmarks and attractions in the former Russian capital. Learn about three centuries of history as you travel through the city by private vehicle to visit palaces, cathedrals, squares and more, including the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage Museum and the Fortress of Saints Peter and Paul. Over the course of the day, you'll hear about Russian royalty, admire the ornate architecture and take in the atmosphere of grandeur.

Built by Peter the Great as a fortress in the 18th century, and once used to hold prisoners the likes of Trotsky and Dostoevsky, the Peter and Paul Fortress is one of St. Petersburg's most important landmarks. Discover the site's highlights, and learn all about its history, on this introductory, small-group tour. Meet at your centrally located St. Petersburg hotel, and set off in the morning. You'll visit the State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg (housed within), will admire Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, and more.

Large group tours can feel rushed and impersonal. Enjoy a personalized experience of St. Petersburg on this small-group tour limited to 10 people. See the city's top sights, including the Mariinsky Theatre, Hermitage Museum, and Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, and enjoy an included canal cruise and traditional Russian lunch.

Explore St Petersburg when your cruise ship is in port on this shore excursion that includes city sightseeing, a river cruise and hydrofoil boat ride. See top attractions like the Winter Palace, the Hermitage and the Church on Spilled Blood; enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Neva River to admire the city from the water; and travel along the Gulf of Finland by hydrofoil boat to Peterhof. You'll see the best of the city in one day with transportation by van from the port.