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St. Petersburg, Russia

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Glorious history and art, fanciful palaces, a rich imperial past all here in the city founded by Peter the Great.




Europe Cruise - St. Petersburg, Russia

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Ballet at the Musical Comedy Theatre



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

   

St. Petersburg is a Ballet capital of Russia. For two centuries Russia maintains its superiority in ballet art, that was brought in from Europe at the beginning of the 18th century quite unexpectedly. There was a period of adopting to the strange manner of dancing, that was subject to the few, than it was long way of creating of Russian ballet school and the theatre with the help of the Italian an... more info




Cathedrals of St. Petersburg



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$$

 

Drive to the city center with an introduction to the history of St. Petersburg. The first stop is at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. The Peter and Paul Fortress was founded in 1703 to defend the city, and is considered to be the birth place of St. Petersburg. The cathedral, designed by Trezini, features a gilded spire stretching more than 380 feet into the sky, and is a distinctive, majestic ... more info




Catherine's Palace & Pavlovsk (Paul's Palace)



Duration: Approximately 7 - 7½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

It is about a 50-minute drive from St. Petersburg to reach Catherine's Palace--truly an architectural masterpiece and a magnificent museum. Its 978-foot façade is an ornate masterpiece in white, gold and blue. Within the palace is a series of magnificent rooms, including the famous Picture Gallery and the Great Hall. You will also see the amazing Amber Room, stolen by the Nazis during the war... more info




Church on the Spilled Blood & the Russian Museum



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Discover places connected with Russian history and art, beginning with a visit to the Church on the Spilled Blood, built in memory of Alexander II. Combining the artistic styles of the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, the church is a kaleidoscope of decorative elements. The interior collection of mosaics covers over 8,400 square yards with jeweller's enamel. The cupolas were modeled after Moscow's ... more info




Evening Folkloric Spectacular



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $

 

This is an evening of spectacular cultural value featuring the St. Petersburg Highlights folklore group. Embark on a fascinating, 90-minute musical journey through different regions of Russia, with acrobatic Siberian Cossack dances, Russian and Ukrainian choral singing, and a special Gypsy ensemble which includes the famous Russian folksong, The Dark Eyes, accompanied by live Balalaika music. Cham... more info




Gala Evening at Yusupov Palace



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Visit a beautiful Russian palace full of history and culture. It is a short motor coach transfer to Yusupov Palace, home of the rich and powerful Yusupov family. You are greeted by costumed Hussars at the entrance to the palace, and ladies-in-waiting line the staircase, at the top of which is a classical quartet. A tour of the palace is just the beginning of the marvelous evening ahead, including ... more info




Glories of St. Petersburg



Duration: Approximately 9 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

It is a 50-minute drive to the town of Pushkin and Catherine's Palace, whose grandiose white, blue and gold façade stretches 978 feet. During World War II, the Palace sustained severe damage but has been restored to its original glory. The Palace's magnificent rooms include the famous Picture Gallery and the Great Hall, as well as the unforgettable Amber Room which sparkles in unparalleled, b... more info




Grand St. Petersburg



Duration: Approximately 8½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Take in the highlights of St. Petersburg beginning at the Spit of Vasilievsky Island with a magnificent view of the Neva River and the Rostral Columns, which served as signal towers. Take pictures of the Winter Palace and other buildings of the Hermitage Museum, as well as the St. Peter and Paul Fortress situated right across the river. Continue along the Neva embankment, past Peter the Great's... more info




Imperial St. Petersburg



Duration: Approximately 8½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

View some of St. Petersburg's most beautiful highlights and visit some of the previously "off-limits" wonders of this historical city. You'll begin with a visit to Peter the Great's fabulous Summer Palace at Peterhof. Walk through the sumptuous interior of this great palace and out into the gardens to view the breathtaking fountains designed in the 18th century by Peter the Great. You will enjoy l... more info




Journey Through St. Petersburg



Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Price : $$

 

This tour offers you an opportunity to explore the most remarkable sites of St. Petersburg. With a brief introduction to the history of St. Petersburg, your coach brings you to the city center, to the St. Isaac's Square where you will have a chance to take pictures of one of the largest cathedrals in Europe--the St. Isaac’s Cathedral. This modern double-decker bus is equipped with a hig... more info




Murder on the Moika River



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$$

 

Take a look at St. Petersburg's marvelously dramatic history from a completely different angle--from the water surrounding its numerous squares, monuments and palaces. The exact route of your trip will depend on the boat size and traffic conditions of the waterways. After an hour spent on the water you will disembark your boat near Yusupov Palace, where you will discover an intriguing story of the... more info




Panoramic St. Petersburg



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

 

Enjoy a drive to the city center with an introduction to the history of St. Petersburg. At the Spit of Vasilievsky Island you will find a view of the Neva River, the Rostral Columns, and the Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum. Continue past the 18th-century buildings of the University and across the bridge over the Neva River to the mainland. The next photo stop is at Decembrists' Square with the ... more info




Panoramic St. Petersburg with Peter & Paul Fortress



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Drive to the city center with an introduction to the history of St. Petersburg. At the Spit of Vasilievsly Island, you will take in the view of the Neva River, the Rostral Columns, and the Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum. The Peter and Paul Fortress was founded in 1703 to defend the city, and is considered to be the birthplace of St. Petersburg. The Cathedral, designed by Trezini, features a gi... more info




Peterhof



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$$

 

Petrodvorets (or Peterhof), the town of palaces, is located on the south shore of the Gulf of Finland, about 25 miles from the pier of St. Petersburg. Built in 1710 as the summer residence of Peter the Great, this lovely complex of gilded fountains and sprawling parks rivals even Versailles. After a motor coach ride from the ship, you'll see Peterhof's picturesque French gardens, fountains, waterf... more info




Pushkin: Catherine's Palace



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

After a brief drive through St. Petersburg, you will leave the city and head for the countryside to the town of Pushkin. Here, you will visit the magnificent palace of Catherine the Great, restored over the past 40 years to its original splendor. See the main staircase and look up at the palace ceilings decorated with paintings by Italian artists of the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll also see dec... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Full Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Full Day (Large Van)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Full Day (Private Van with Wheelchair Lift)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Half Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Half Day (Large Van)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




St. Petersburg Private Touring - Half Day (Private Van with Wheelchair Lift)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... more info




St. Petersburg Through the Eyes of the Russian People



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

   

Experience St. Petersburg through the eyes of its inhabitants. While touring palatial St. Petersburg one is dazzled by the beauty of its palaces, cathedrals and parks, but the city offers much more than this and one of the tourist attractions is a ride on the Metro. The Metro's stunning stations were intended by Stalin to be "palaces for the people." Thousands of tons of marble, granite and lime s... more info




St. Petersburg Waterways & Church on the Spilled Blood



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$$

 

View St. Petersburg from the waterways surrounding its numerous squares, monuments and palaces. Your coach will bring you to the pier in the city center, where you will start your fascinating journey through the rivers and canals of the Venice of the North. The exact route of your trip will depend on the boat size and traffic conditions of the waterways. You will disembark near the Cathedral on Sp... more info




The Hermitage Museum



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$$

 

Your tour's main destination is the Hermitage Museum--a spectacular landmark which ranks among the world's finest museums. The Hermitage was created in 1764 by the Czarina Catherine the Great. Her original purchase of 225 canvasses by Dutch and Flemish masters provided the nucleus of today's collection, which consists of almost three million exhibits and represents many cultures. The museum boasts... more info




The Hermitage Museum & Golden Room



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$$

 

This is a unique tour for those who would like to visit the Golden Room and have an opportunity to visit the Hermitage Museum--the largest art museum in Russia which ranks among the most prestigious and fabulous museums in the world. This tour covers the masterpieces of Western European art, featuring Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian and others. Also, there is a stunning collection of French ... more info





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