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One-day shore excursions

One-day tours & visa-free shore excursions

Here you see various itineraries for one-day shore tours. Short and long, informative and relaxing, individual and group. All of them take into account working schedules of the museums so you won't miss anything! Take your pick!

NO VISA REQUIRED FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS
NO WAITING IN LINES

These rates are quoted for a flat-rate small group with 2-6 persons in the group
A day in St. Petersburg with the Hermitage

A day in St. Petersburg with the Hermitage
4.0
4 votes

This is a relaxed tour for those who want to focus on exploring one of the biggest museums in the world - the Hermitage. You will see the Winter palace, along with other 4 buildings of the museum and even go to the General Staff Headquarters building where they display the collection of French impressionists.

9 hours

From: $145

Highlights: extensive sightseeing, Hermitage with the Winter palace and General Staff Headquarters, shopping (optional)

St. Petersburg for Newcomers

St. Petersburg for Newcomers
4.6
212 votes

This is a relaxed tour for newcomers who want to get acquainted with our beautiful city. You will have extensive city tour with many photostops, walk along Nevsky, visit Peter and Paul's fortress, try Russian cuisine at a local cafe and of course visit the...

8 hours

From: $160

Highlights: extensive sightseeing, walking along Nevsky Avenue, Hermitage, Peter and Paul's fortress, shopping (optional)

Trip Advisor's TOP 3 tour

Trip Advisor's TOP 3 tour
4.4
249 votes

This tour includes the landmarks that impress the most while in St. Petersburg according to Trip Advisor's web site rating. They are on your "to do list", aren't they?

9 hours

From: $165

Highlights: Great palace of Peterhof, fountain park of Peterhof, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Church on the Spilt Blood, city tour with photo stops

Intensive weekend tour

Intensive weekend tour
4.8
222 votes

The tour is very active, including the absolute must-sees of St. Petersburg.

11 hours

From: $285

Highlights: Peterhof fountain park and Upper garden, the Hermitage (special early entrance), Church on the Spilt Blood, Catherine's palace in Pushkin, sightseeing

Catherine's Palace with sightseeing and shopping

Catherine's Palace with sightseeing and shopping
4.4
205 votes

This full day tour shows you all the attractions of St. Petersburg during a magnificent city tour, however, the highlight of your day will be a visit to the famous Catherine's palace in Pushkin, a royal residence where you will see the Amber room that...

9 hours

From: $165

Highlights: Catherine's palace with the Amber room, Pushkin park, sightseeing, Kazan Cathedral, St. Nicolas Cathedral, Peter and Paul's fortress (optional), shopping

Peterhof and Pushkin

Peterhof and Pushkin
4.6
231 votes

This full day tour focuses on the magnificent royal residences of Russian empresses in the 18-19th centuries. You will see the splendid Grand palace of Peterhof first, with a special early admission and then, after lunch (optional) you will go to Pushkin and...

9 hours

From: $215

Highlights: Catherine's palace with the Amber room, Pushkin park, Great palace of Peterhof (with special early entrance) and fountain park, shopping

Full day Private Vehicle and Guide

Full day Private Vehicle and Guide
5.0
1 votes

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service.

8 hours,

From: $102

Highlights:what you decide

Pushkin and Pavlovsk

Pushkin and Pavlovsk
4.9
202 votes

This tour takes you to two Russian royal residences - Pushkin or Tsarskoe Selo, now famous for its Catherine's palace and restored Amber room and Pavlovsk, a former summer residence of Emperor Paul I and his wife.

8 hours

From: $175

Highlights: Catherine's palace with the Amber room, Pushkin park, Pavlovsk palace and park, shopping

Amber room, Hermitage and Peter&Paul Fortress

Amber room, Hermitage and Peter&Paul Fortress
4.1
235 votes

This tour takes you to the summer residence, the winter residence of the royal family as well as to the historic birth place of St. Petersburg.

10 hours

From: $189

Highlights: Catherine's palace with the Amber room, Pushkin park, the Hermitage OR Peterhof park, Peter and Paul's fortress and cathedral, shopping

Hermitage, Peterhof and Savior on Spilt Blood

Hermitage, Peterhof and Savior on Spilt Blood
4.9
202 votes

The tour is well-balanced, including various activities but leaving you enogh time to enjoy each one an not be rushed.

10 hours

From: $165

Highlights: Peterhof upper and lower gardens, the Hermitage, Church on the Spilt Blood, sightseeing with photo stops