This 3-day tour of St. Petersburg is perfect for cruise ship guests making a stop in the city because it's visa-free and includes all transportation. See popular places, such as the Russian-Orthodox Peter and Paul Cathedral, Catherine Palace, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. Gain early entry into The Hermitage and the Peterhof Gardens. Visit the Faberge Museum, and then head to Yusupov Palace to walk through the Rasputin exhibit. Plus, see the city sights by boat on a cruise along a river and canal.
All entrance fees included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Lunch included
Small-group tour
All-inclusive tour
Skip the line
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Expert, professional and personable guide for three days
Experienced and conscientious driver with a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for three days
All port fees & local Russian taxes
Admission fees to all places shown in the itinerary
Lunch on three days
Subway ride
Canal cruise (boat ride)
Bottled still water (one bottle per person per day)
Electronic headsets for groups of 7 and more
Photo permissions inside museums (excl. Yusupov palace: photo $3, video $6) (NOTE: photos are prohibited in the Faberge Museum.)
Visa-waivers (tour tickets). This is a VISA-FREE tour for cruise ship guests!
Exclusions
Photo permissions inside Yusupov palace: photo $3, video $6.
Gratuity. Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately.
Departure & Return
Departure Time
8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 amThe actual start and end times of the tour are shown in the tour ticket.
Return Details
Port of St. Petersburg
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Sequence and timing of sights visited may vary based on days of the week, tourist congestion in the city, and capacity allowances mandated by museums. The content of each program will remain the same EXCEPT in the rare case wherein a specific ship has a shorter time in port than normal. Please contact us for the exact itinerary for your cruise ship.Â
Visa-free tours available for cruise ship passengers. In order to qualify for the visa-waiver (tour ticket), please provide the following at time of booking for all participants: your name as shown on passport, passport number, country of citizenship, and your date of birth. Additionally, please inform us of your ship name.
On all three days of your tour, the following 2 items are required: a current valid passport and your visa-waiver (tour ticket). You will need both of these documents to clear Russian immigration
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This tour is not wheelchair-accessible and is not recommended for clients with significant mobility issues
Children under the age of 7 years are not permitted in the Faberge Museum per museum regulations
Students over the age of 18 require an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) in order to claim their student discount. The ISIC must be presented to the guide on each morning of your tour
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
The actual start and end times of the tour are shown in the tour ticket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.