St Petersburg Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad) Tours and Tickets

Set out from your St Petersburg port of call to discover some of the city's most beloved sights. Your 6-hour small group tour visits such landmarks as St Issac's Cathedral, Palace Square, and Peter and Paul Fortress, once used as a political prison. There's even time for shopping at Gostiny Dvor, St Petersburg's largest department store. A classic Russian lunch is also included as part of this relaxing shore excursion. 

Experience the best of St Petersburg and learn about the city's incredible history on this 3-hour sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, admire the historical highlights of Russia's most beautiful city, from the glorious Winter Palace and stately Nevsky Prospect to its graceful canals and bridges, all from the comfort of a minivan or car. Upgrade to add a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage or all three, along with lunch, after your tour.Numbers are limited to six for a more personalized experience.

Enjoy a private sightseeing tour of St Petersburg, then spend some time shopping for souvenirs. This specialized excursion brings both popular activities together into one overall itinerary. First, see some of the city's top attractions via private vehicle including the onion-domed Church on the Spilled Blood, the Bronze Horseman and magnificent Palace Square. Then embark on a separate shopping outing complete with an English-speaking guide will can point out the best places for purchasing everything from locally manufactured porcelain to caviar and chocolate.

Explore the former imperial city of Russia on a full-day private walking tour. Walk around St. Petersburg's historic city center and see landmarks including St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Listen to commentary from your guide about the rich history of Russia as you wander through the city streets and use the beautiful underground system.

Immerse yourself in local culture with a walking tour of St Petersburg and a guided tour of the city's vast Hermitage museum. Explore this 'Venice of the North's' top attractions: marvel at the impressive dome atop St Isaac's Cathedral, stroll along the great people-watching corridor of Nevsky Prospect and learn how St Petersburg came to be at Peter and Paul Fortress, the city's birthplace. Once inside the Hermitage enjoy access to hundreds of thousands of incredible artworks, including some by Monet, da Vinci, Goya, Van Gogh and Rembrandt.

Follow your in-the-know guide down some of St. Petersburg's lesser-known side streets to discover the hidden history that many visitors miss. During this 2-hour walking tour, visit some of the city's highlights, such as Stroganov Palace, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and Gostiny Dvor. Pickup and drop-off at St. Petersburg hotels included (on foot). If you have time, upgrade to the 3-hour tour and see even more of St. Petersburg.

Experience St Petersburg at its festive best on a private 4-hour Christmas and New Year walking tour, with dinner and a folklore show to finish. With an expert guide, stroll around some of the city’s famous and lesser-known sights. Absorb the decorations along the Nevsky Prospekt and River Neva banks, admire the floodlit Hermitage and Kazan Cathedral, and hear tales of the city’s Christmas, New Year and ‘Old New Year’ customs. Lastly, enjoy a traditional Russian dinner (own expense) accompanied by a rousing gypsy folklore show of music and dancing.

If you're short on time, this half-day tour of St. Petersburg is an ideal choice for first-time visitors. See a handful of landmarks including the Kazan Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the Hermitage Museum as you listen to commentary about the history of Russia. Admire the remnants of imperial Russia as you explore the city and learn more about the country's architecture and art history.

Explore St Petersburg most beloved attractions on a full-day sightseeing tour. Set out from port to discover the city with an expert guide and a maximum group of 10, taking in sights such as St Isaac's Caterhdral and Peter and Paul Fortress, and enjoying a relaxing cruise along the Fontanka and Moika rivers. You'll also have an opportunity to shop for souvenirs during this intimate shore excursion. 

Scavenger Hunt is a travel activity where you find interesting places and capture them in a form of a game. Scavenger Hunt in St Petersburg is a unique tour you take with a guide to hidden treasures. Explore them and overcome exciting challenges.

Travelers interested in art, architecture, and history will love this tout of the Hermitage with an art historian guide. As well as touring the vast art collection in the former Winter Palace building, you'll be told all about the historical and architectural significance of the surrounding buildings on your walk there. This is an ideal way to get the most out of a visit to the historical heart of St. Petersburg.

See the best of St Petersburg on a 3-hour private panoramic tour. Settle inside an air-conditioned, private vehicle with a driver and guide, and admire the landmarks from your comfortable seat. Hear intriguing history from your guide as you pass sights like Palace Square, the Bronze Horseman statue of Peter the Great, and more. Absorb the city skyline from the riverbanks, drive along Nevsky Prospekt and stop for photos at the prettiest sights. If you wish, let your guide know what you want to see; your itinerary is flexible.

Get to know St Petersburg like a local with a full-day walking tour led by a resident guide. Learn about the city's landmark sights and hidden gems little known to tourists as you explore its streets. Stroll along Nevsky Prospect"•the city's main thoroughfare"•visit its squares and cathedrals and marvel at the unique architecture along the way. You'll also enjoy a ride on the metro, a system with palatial stations that are works of art within themselves, en route to Peter and Paul Fortress"•the birthplace of St Petersburg.