Private Gems of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Private Gems of St. Petersburg
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the "Gems of St. Petersburg" a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through our unique shore excursion.
  • Marvel at the Hermitage Museum's unparalleled collection, second to Paris' Louvre, housed in the lavish Winter Palace.
  • Visit the grand 18th century Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, a key historical site in Russia's rich history.
  • Encounter the stunning Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood, known for its 7500 beautiful mosaics, erected after Emperor Alexander III's assassination.
  • Enjoy a hassle-free experience with all fees and permits covered, a welcome pack and bottled water provided, and professional guidance throughout your journey.
From $105.00/person to $620.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
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Please Note: This excursion cannot be confirmed without the following information for each participant: Full Name, Date of Birth, Passport Number, Passport Issued Date, Passport Expiration Date , Nationality and Gender. Please enter required information below.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Private Sightseeing
Shore Excursion Duration 8 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Boat Harbor
Food/Beverage Provided Bottled water. Snacks available for purchase and recommendations will be made by the guide to a local restaurant.
Recommended Dress Comfortable lightweight clothing and walking shoes is suitable for late Spring and Summer. But sweaters or jackets are highly recommended for the winter months. Umbrella is advised in case of rain.
Restrictions Must be able to get in and out of vehicle. Not wheelchair accessible.

Private Gems of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Treat your senses and trust your English-speaking guide to reveal why the sights along "The Gems of St. Petersburg" route are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your tour of this world class city begins in the heart of St. Petersburg, proceeding to the Hermitage Museum based in the Winter Palace. Aside from Paris' Louvre, no other collection rivals the size and quality of the Hermitage Museum.

Originally designed by Italian F.B. Rastrelli for the Tsars, this Baroque style Winter Palace features over 1,057 lavish halls and rooms. Since 1764, it has housed the main portions of the Hermitage Collection.

Founded by Catherine the Great upon purchasing 255 paintings from Berlin, the Hermitage now has over 2.7 million brilliant displays. With masterpieces by Da Vinci, Rafael, Monet, Rembrandt, and Renoir, it's regarded as a marvel both inside and out.

The next leg of your St. Petersburg tour brings you to the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral. Erected in 1703, it was the keystone building in the Tsar Peter's Great Northern war against the Swedes. This grand 18th century ecclesiastical structure served as the city's central place of worship, defense, and burial (serving as the burial place for Romanov nobility).

However, the fortress soon became Russia's own Tower of London for political prisoners-including Peter the Great's own son.

Finally, you'll encounter the stunning romantic-style Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood. Erected in 1883, following the assassination of Emperor Alexander III on its location, the stunning church (with its 7500 beautiful mosaics) was completed in 1907.

Unique in its ability to showcase this elegant port city's key sights, your Visas Included St. Petersburg tour covers all fees and permits, plus provides a welcome pack and bottled water. Snacks are available for purchase and restaurant recommendations are made by your professional guide. Touring April - October; not operating on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Please Note: All of our tours in St. Petersburg are operated by authorized guides, and you therefore do not need to secure an independent visa in order to participate in this tour. However, in order to book this tour, you must provide us with full names, dates of birth, nationality, and passport numbers for each tour participant so that our guides can secure the proper tour visas on your behalf. Note also that, if you wish to explore St. Petersburg on your own while not accompanied by one of our guides, you will need to secure an independent visa.