Russia · Architecture

1-Day Saint Petersburg Architecture Tour with Catherine's Palace

1 Day Round trip from St Petersburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tsarskoye Selo and the grand and marvellous Catherine's Palace
  • 02 Visit the world-famous Amber Room with amber panels, gold leaf, and mirrors
  • 03 Discover Peterhoff, the "Russian Versailles," with its enormous park of fountains and cascades
  • 04 Ride the hydrofoil back to St Petersburg in just 30 minutes
  • 05 See the Hermitage, one of the largest and richest art collections in the world
  • 06 Visit the breathtakingly beautiful Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Visit the important architectural highlights of Saint Petersburg and enjoy your time in the Northern Capital of Russia on this one-day tour. Take a driving tour for an overview of the city, then explore Tsarskoye Selo with the grand and marvellous Catherine's Palace and the world-famous Amber Room. Continue to Peterhoff, known as the "Russian Versailles," before returning by hydrofoil to visit the Hermitage and the breathtakingly beautiful Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.

Visit the world-famous Amber Room, a chamber decorated with amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Saint Petersburg
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Saint Petersburg Architectural Highlights and Imperial Residences

  • Meet your tour guide at Saint Petersburg port and board a modern air-conditioned vehicle for the whole tour.

  • Start with a driving city tour, which gives you an overview of St. Petersburg and the chance to take pictures of the great views of the city.

  • Drive to Tsarskoye Selo, one of the suburbs of St Petersburg, home to the grand and marvellous Catherine's Palace.

  • Visit the world-famous Amber Room, a chamber decorated with amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors.

  • Proceed to another residence, best known as the "Russian Versailles" - Peterhoff. The name of the place can be translated as "Peter's yard," an enormous park full of amazing fountains and cascades.

  • Take the hydrofoil back to St Petersburg, which brings you straight to the Hermitage in just 30 minutes.

  • Visit the Hermitage, home to one of the largest and richest art collections in the world.

  • End the tour with a visit to the Savior on Spilled Blood, a breathtakingly beautiful church full of bright and colourful mosaics.

    Return to your ship at least one hour before departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from St Petersburg 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Visa-free support

  • Professional licensed guide service

  • Modern transportation with AC

  • Entrance fees

  • Water during the tour

  • Raincoats

What's Not Included

  • Lunch cost

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in St Petersburg.

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