Russia · Culture

3-Day Saint Petersburg Culture and History Tour with the Hermitage

3 Days Round trip from Nevsky pr. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Nevsky Prospect, Our Lady of Kazan Cathedral, and the Faberge Museum
  • 02 Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peter's cottage, and the Aurora cruiser
  • 03 Discover Palace Square and spend time in the State Hermitage Museum
  • 04 Walk around St. Isaac Square and Admiralty Square
  • 05 Marvel at the architecture of the Kshesinskaya Mansion

Explore Saint Petersburg's culture and history over three days, from Nevsky Prospect and Our Lady of Kazan Cathedral to the Peter and Paul Fortress, Palace Square, and St. Isaac Cathedral. Visit major landmarks and museums including the Faberge Museum, Yusupov Mansion, the State Hermitage Museum, and the General Staff Building. Along the way, discover elegant squares, embankments, palaces, churches, and historic islands that reveal the city's rich architectural and artistic heritage.

Explore Saint Petersburg's culture and history over three days, from Nevsky Prospect and Our Lady of Kazan Cathedral to the Peter and Paul Fortress, Palace Square, and St. Isaac Cathedral.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Saint Petersburg
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nevsky Prospect and Historic Landmarks

  • Meet your tour guide upon arrival and start your guided tour of Saint Petersburg.
  • 09:00-11:00 Nevsky Prospect
  • 11:00-11:30 Our Lady of Kazan Cathedral
  • 11:30-12:30 Faberge Museum
  • 12:30-13:00 Coffee break
  • 13:00-13:30 Archangel Michael's Castle
  • 13:30-14:00 Saviour on the Spilt Blood
  • 14:00-15:00 Lunch break
  • 15:00-15:30 Marble Palace
  • 15:30-16:00 Summer Garden
  • 16:00-16:30 Fountain House
  • 16:30-17:00 Taurida Palace
  • 17:00-17:30 Smolny Cathedral
2
Day 02

Neva River and Imperial Heritage

  • Continue your guided tour.
  • 09:00-09:30 Kshesinskaya Mansion
  • 09:30-10:00 Peter's Cottage and Aurora Cruiser
  • 10:00-12:00 SS Peter and Paul Fortress
  • 12:00-12:30 Coffee break
  • 12:30-13:00 Spit of Basil Island
  • 13:00-13:30 Collegia Building and University Embankment
  • 13:30-14:00 Academy of Art with Sphinxes Embankment
  • 14:00-15:00 Lunch break
  • 15:00-15:30 New Holland Island
  • 15:30-16:00 Theater Square
  • 16:30-17:00 St. Nicolas Navy Church
  • 17:00-18:00 Yusupov Mansion
3
Day 03

Palace Square and the Hermitage

  • Continue your guided tour.
  • 09:00-09:30 St. Isaac Square
  • 09:30-10:00 Admiralty Square
  • 10:00-10:30 Palace Square
  • 10:30-14:30 The State Hermitage Museum with a coffee break
  • 14:30-15:30 Lunch break
  • 15:30-16:30 General Staff Building
  • 16:30-17:00 Big and Small Maritime Streets
  • 17:00-17:30 St. Isaac Cathedral
Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, The State Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac Cathedral

Where this trip takes you

Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, The State Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac Cathedral

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nevsky pr. 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Saint Petersburg tour guide services

What's Not Included

  • Entry tickets
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • This is a private group, but if you come as a group, the price will be USD 450 per group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nevsky pr., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Tour start
Nevsky pr., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nevsky pr..

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