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2-Day Saint Petersburg Sightseeing Tour with Catherine Palace

2 Days Round trip from St Petersburg Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a tour around the city
  • 02 Visit Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Isaac's Cathedral
  • 03 Check out the stunning Catherine Palace and the gardens of Petergof
  • 04 Explore the Hermitage Museum and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

See the best of St Petersburg on this 2-day tour, beginning with the city's highlights and visits to the famous Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, and Peter and Paul Cathedral. On the next day, continue to the marvellous Catherine Palace, which may be replaced by Pavlovsk during the high season due to booking restrictions, and end the tour with a visit to the gardens of Petergof.

See the best of St Petersburg on this 2-day tour, beginning with the city's highlights and visits to the famous Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, and Peter and Paul Cathedral.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Saint Petersburg
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Saint Petersburg City Highlights and Iconic Landmarks

  • 9 am - Meet your tour representative by the cruise ship at the port.
  • 10 am - Enjoy a city tour with photo stops.
  • 11 am - 2 pm - Visit the Hermitage Museum and see its major exhibits.
  • 2 pm - 3 pm - Enjoy a local lunch.
  • 3 pm - 4 pm - See the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.
  • 4 pm - 5 pm - Visit Saint Isaac's Cathedral.
  • 5 pm - 6 pm - View Peter and Paul Cathedral.
  • 7 pm - Return to the cruise ship.
2
Day 02

Catherine Palace and Petergof Gardens Excursion

  • 9 am - Meet your tour representative and embark on a drive to Catherine Palace. It is difficult to book, so it can be replaced by Pavlovsk. Booking is only possible 2 months in advance during the season of June, July, and August.
  • 10 am - 12 pm - Visit the marvellous Catherine Palace.
  • 12 pm - 1 pm - Drive to Petergof.
  • 1 pm - 2 pm - Lunch.
  • 2 pm - 4 pm - Explore the gardens of Petergof.
  • 5 pm - Return to the port.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from St Petersburg 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tickets to all mentioned museums for 2 persons
  • Visa support for 2 persons
  • English-speaking Russian tour guide
  • Transportation by my car (air-conditioned, clean, and cosy)

What's Not Included

  • Lunches
  • Souvenirs
  • Parking fees (be ready to have some rubles)
  • Public transportation

What to bring

  • Raincoat or umbrella for summer
  • Some rubles

Know before you go

  • Very important for cruise ship visitors to print the visa support, as you will need to show this paper at customs.
  • I will send you visa support.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
St Petersburg, Russia
Tour start
St Petersburg, Russia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in St Petersburg.

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