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6-Hour Saint Petersburg Walking Tour with Hermitage and City Landmarks

6 Hours Round trip from Nevsky pr. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn how Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg and declared Russia a world empire
02 Walk along the numerous canals to understand why the city is nicknamed Venice of the North
03 Admire the stunning mosaics of the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood
04 Be absorbed by the Hermitage's tremendous collection
05 Marvel at Da Vinci's "Madonna Litta" and "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt
06 Visit the palace of the Russian royal family

Embark on a 6-hour walking tour of central Saint Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through the downtown area to see its most remarkable streets, buildings, bridges, and canals. Along the way, discover landmarks such as Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, the Winter Palace, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, the Neva River, the Bronze Horseman, and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood. The experience also includes a visit to the Hermitage Museum, home to one of the world's most famous art collections.

The art tour takes 2 hours and includes a visit to the gala rooms of the Winter Palace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saint Petersburg City Center Walk and Hermitage Visit

10.00 - Meet your guide at the hotel and begin a walking tour of Saint Petersburg's city center.

During the tour, you will see Nevsky Prospect, the main street of Saint Petersburg; the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood; Palace Square and the Winter Palace; Saint Isaac's Cathedral; the Neva River; the Bronze Horseman monument; Kazan Cathedral; and many other highlights.
The tour also includes visits to the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood, a Russian Orthodox church built in the traditional style and adorned with stunning mosaics, and Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the former main church of the Russian Empire.
13.00 - Hermitage Museum tour. The art tour takes 2 hours and includes a visit to the gala rooms of the Winter Palace.
16.00 - Return to the hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, Winter Palace, Hermitage Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nevsky pr. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding services

What's Not Included

Admission tickets (USD 25 per person)
Snacks and lunch

What to bring

Water bottle
Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

The Hermitage Museum is closed on Mondays.
The Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood and Saint Isaac's Cathedral are closed on Wednesdays.
The weather in Saint Petersburg is very changeable, so it is good to check the forecast before the tour.
You can take pictures inside the Hermitage Museum without using a flash.

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