
Step on to dry land and experience a professional and entertaining guided tour of St. Petersburg for cruise ship passengers, led by our licensed and multilingual tour guides. We have prepared a variety of St Petersburg Shore Excursions to fit your time schedule and level of activity.
We have created a new tour for the 2011 season called “All St. Petersburg Highlights” which is our most comprehensive tour of the main attractions in St. Petersburg. For your convenience we have included early entrance to the Hermitage, which helps you to start your 2 hour tour earlier and gives more time for other museums in the program.
You will have a chance to look at the city from unusual angle while taking a boat trip along the rivers and canals, and save your time using a hydrofoil back to the city from Petergof. Moreover, you will receive two traditional Russian lunches in the local restaurants / cafes. The tour covers the most of St Petersburg for a very reasonable price and it is limited to 16 people. We can’t guarantee that you will become experts in Russian history and art after this experience, but we are sure you will have an unforgettable time!
Please note we also offer a Jewish Heritage Tour or a Children’s Tour which can be included as part of a shore excursion. Please see our cruise ship and ferry timetable to get arrival and departure times for the port of St Petersburg.
If you feel full of energy after a long touring day and would like to enjoy our city a bit longer, you are welcome to join one of our evening optional tours.
We highly recommend you the Venice of the North Night tour that includes a stroll along the city, shopping, and boat ride along the rivers and canals with champagne or vodka and sweets – the perfect ending of the lovely day in the city!
If you would like to see the fairy brilliant folk show at the former palace of Grand Duke Nikolas – an uncle of the Last emperor, you are welcome too.
If you just prefer to enjoy romantic views on the streets, squares, and embankments of St Petersburg, we can arrange a boat ride for you (either private or not) so you can complete the collection of your holiday pictures with the lovely townscapes.
Whatever wish, we will be happy to make your dreams come true!
Also, you can watch a video of how we greet shore excursion passengers at the terminal in St. Petersburg:

We have created our new 1 day programs taking into consideration that you have just 1 day to spend in St. Petersburg, but would like to visit as many sites and attractions as possible, that’s why we have included all our must see attractions which are open on the day of your ship’s arrival.What is important: you go by hydrofoil to Peterhof, a very enjoyable way to travel and you won’t spend any time in traffic jams – it’s a big timesaver in St. Petersburg!Please note we can customize these programs for you!
| The number of people | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Price per person in $ USD | 300 | 220 | 200 | 180 | 170 | 160 | 150 | 140 |
Admission fees to all museums in the programPrice includes:
- Hydrofoil ride
- Guide services for 1 day
- Driver services for 1 day (Comfortable car (Mercedes)/mini van with A/C)
- A Permit for photo and video at the museums per couple
- All port fees
- All local taxes
- Blanket visa
- Bottled water
Price doesn’t include:
- Cost of lunch
One Day St Petersburg Shore Excursions -
Make the most of it on Monday
- 7:30 – 8:00 am – Meet your guide near your ship
- 8:00 – 9:15 am – City tour
- 9:15 – 10:00 am – Drive to Pushkin (with a metro ride on the way there)
- 10:00– 11:30 am – Guided Tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Scenic drive to Peterhof
- 1:00 -1:30 pm – Traditional Russian meal (optional)
- 1:30 – 3:00 pm – A walk in the Fountain Park
- 3:00 – 3:30 pm – Return to the city by hydrofoil
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Guided tour of the Yusupov Palace
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm – Guided tour of the Church on Spilt Blood
- 6:30 pm – Return to your ship
One Day St Petersburg Shore Excursions -
Make the most of it on Tuesday
- 7:30 – 8:00 am – Meet your guide near your ship
- 8:00 – 9:15 am – City tour
- 10:00– 11:00 am – Drive to Peterhof, Russian Versailles.
- 11:00– 1:00 pm – Stroll through the lower park with fountains. Guided tour of one of the small palaces: Catherine block, Mon Plaisir, Bath block
- 1:00 – 1:30 pm – Traditional Russian lunch (optional)
- 2:00 – 2:30 pm – Return to the city by hydrofoil
- 2:30 -4:30 pm Guided Tour of the Hermitage Museum
- 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Guided tour of The Church of our Savior on the Spilt Blood
- 6:00 pm – Return to your ship
One Day St Petersburg Shore Excursions -
Make the most of it on Wednesday
- 7:30 – 8:00 am – Meet your guide near your ship
- 8:00 – 9:15 am – City tour – Photo stop near the Church on the Spilt Blood (closed on Wednesday)
- 9:15 – 10:00 am – Drive to Pushkin (with a metro ride on the way there)
- 10:00– 11:30 am – Guided Tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Scenic drive to Peterhof
- 1:00 -1:30 pm – Traditional Russian meal (optional)
- 1:30 – 3:00 pm – A walk in the Fountain Park
- 3:00 – 3:30 pm – Return to the city by hydrofoil
- 3:30 – 5:00 pm – Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm – Guided tour of St. Peter & Paul Cathedral
- 6:30 pm – Return to your ship
One Day St Petersburg Shore Excursions -
Make the most of it on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 7:30 – 8:00 am – Meet your guide near your ship
- 8:00 – 9:15 am – City tour - Photo stop near the Church on the Spilt Blood
- 9:15 – 10:00 am – Drive to Pushkin (with a metro ride on the way there)
- 10:00– 11:30 am – Guided Tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Scenic drive to Peterhof
- 1:00 -1:30 pm – Traditional Russian meal (optional)
- 1:30 – 3:00 pm – A walk in the Fountain Park
- 3:00 – 3:30 pm – Return to the city by hydrofoil
- 3:30 – 5:00 pm – Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm – Guided tour of the Church on Spilt Blood
- 6:30 pm – Return to your ship
Two Day St Petersburg Shore Excursions:
The price of any two day shore excursion includes:
- Admission fees to all museums in the program
- Guide services for 2 days
- Driver services for 2 days (Comfortable car (Mercedes)/mini-van with A/C)
- A Permit for photo and video at the museums (the only exception is Yusopov Palace)
- All port fees and local taxes
- Blanket visa= tour ticket
- Bottled water per person per day
- Head sets for the groups from 10 and more
Please note:
- Price does not include cost of the lunches except for All St Petersburg Highlights Tour that has two traditional Russian lunches included into the cost of the tour
- Children under 7 years are free of charge
- Children/Students over 7 years receive a discount of $40 US for all tours. Students must have an ISIC card (student’s ID)
Two Day “All St Petersburg Highlights” Shore Excursion
Day 1
7:30-8am – Meeting by the ship. City tour in St Petersburg
10:00-10.30am – Travel to Petergof by hydrofoil
10:30-12:00pm – Guided tour of the Fountain Park
12:00-1:00pm – Traditional Russian lunch
1:00-2:00 pm – Travel to Tsars’ Village
2:00-3:30pm – Inside guided tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
3:30-4:30pm – Driving back to the city. Visit to the subway station
4:30-5:00pm – Inside guided tour of St Isaac’s Cathedral
5:30-6:00 – Inside guided tour of the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood
6:30pm – Return to the ship or evening optional program
Day 2
8am – Meeting by the ship
8:30-9:30am – Boat Ride along the rivers and canals with a glass of Champagne
9:45-12:00am – Inside guided tour of the Hermitage Museum (Early entrance, before official opening hours)
12:30-1:15pm – Traditional Russian lunch
1:30-2:30 pm – Inside guided tour of St Peter and Paul fortress/Cathedral. Shopping
3:00-4:30pm – Inside guided tour of Yusupov palace
5 pm – Return to the ship
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SHORE EXCURSIONS – Our All St Petersburg Highlights group tour for 2012 is just $300, the same price as 2011. Maximum number of participants is 16. We guarantee the departure of the tour even if 1 person signs up.
Price includes:
- Admission fees to all museums in the program as well as the cost of hydrofoil ride and a boat trip along rivers and canals
- services of a friendly, and a highly professional guide for 2 days
- Driver’s services for 2 days (Comfortable (Mercedes) mini van with A/C)
- Photo and video permissions at the museums (except the Yusupov Palace, camera pass is 5$ per person, video pass is 12$ per person)
- All port fees
- The cost of a blanket visa
- All local taxes
- Cost of traditional Russian lunches
- Bottled water
- Headphones for the group from 10 people
Please note:
The tour includes two lunches that will be in a local cafes or restaurants. You will be served 3 course typical Russian meals.
– Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions
If the hydrofoil ride is cancelled due to the unfavorable weather conditions it cannot be refunded: we will use our van instead to get to/from Petergof
If you travel with children under 7 years old, you don’t have to pay for them-the tour for them will be free of charge
Children/Students over 7 years old receive discount of $40 US for the tour. Students must have ISIC card (student’s ID)
Two Day “Relaxed” St Petersburg Shore Excursion
For those who don’t want to be in a hurry, would like to get know more about everyday life, those who are travelling with little children.
During this two day program you will get to know:
- The history of St Petersburg and its founder Peter the Great
- The Romanovs dynasty (facts and anecdotes)
- St Petersburg – city of 3 revolutions
- Gorbachev: “the father” of perestroika
- St Petersburg as the cultural capital of Russia and Soviet Union
- Soviet Regime: Lenin and Stalin
- Modern life in Russia and St Petersburg: housing, educational system, health care system, family life – don’t hesitate to ask any questions
Based on the references of our clients we have included in our 2-day relaxed program:
Inside visits of:
- Fountain Park in Peterhof
- Catherine Palace with Amber Room
- Hermitage Museum
- Church on Spilt Blood is optional
As well as:
- Subway ride
- Farmers’ market
Please note we can customize this program for you!
Day 1
- 8:00 – 9:00 am - Meet your guide near your ship (depending on your ship’s arrival and as soon as you clear the customs)
- 9:00 – 10:30 am - City tour in St Petersburg – We can start either with the visit to the Orthodox cathedral or Synagogue (upon your wish). City tour includes driving and photo stops in the most beautiful, historical places in St Petersburg. You will see: Nevsky prospect (the main street in St Petersburg), National Library, Kazan Cathedral, the Square of Arts, Russian Museum, Ethnographical Museum, Michael’s Castle, Summer Gardens of Peter the Great, the log cabin of Peter the Great, Aurora Battleship, the Spit of Basil Island, The St Petersburg State University, the Monument of Peter the Great, Admiralty, Theatre Square with famous the Mariinsky Theatre. The city tour will be divided in two days and includes photo stops at St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Peter & Paul Fortress.
- 10:00 – 11:00 am - Scenic drive to Peterhof
- 11:00 am – 12.30 pm - Guided Tour of Fountain Park in Peterhof , “RussianVersailles” — a jewel of the Russian art, a town of parks, palaces and fountains which is very often compared with French Versailles. But don’t believe those who state this: our Peterhof is much better!
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm - Lunch (optional)
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm - Drive from Peterhof to Pushkin
- 2:30 – 4:00 pm - Inside Guided Tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm - Drive back to the city with a subway station visit
- 5:00 pm - Return to your ship or enjoy an optional evening program (theatre / folk show / boat trip)
Day 2
- 9:00 am - Meet your guide near your ship. Second part of the city tour. Local farmer’s market. Walking along Nevsky prospect and souvenir shopping
- 11:30 am -12:00 pm - Church on the Spilt Blood (outside only, but your guide will help you with tickets if you are interested in getting inside)
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm - Lunch (optional) for example in Pirogi cafe - Stolle” – the best pie caf? in the city. These pies (aromatic, juicy, warm and soft) quickly conquered the city. First visitors compared them with grandmother’s pies but a bit later they stopped referring to grandmothers and just took them as models. The widest choice of fillings is during summer when to traditional fish, meat, chicken and cottage cheese they add wild berries. We drop there with all our tourists just to have a bite during excursions – believe us everybody is very pleased!
- 1:30 – 3:30 pm - Guided Tour of the Hermitage Museum
- 4:00 pm - Return to your ship
| Number of tourists | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Price per person in $ USD | 450 | 375 | 300 | 275 | 250 | 235 | 220 | 210 | 200 | 190 | 180 | 170 |
Price includes: Please note, that the sequence of the tour can be changed by your guide because of the traffic and museums days-off
- Admission fees to all museums in the program
- Guide’s services for 2 days
- Driver’s services for 2 days( Comfortable car(Mercedes)/minivan with A/C)
- A Permit for photo/video at the museums per person
- All port fees
- All local taxes
- Blanket visa
- Bottled water
Price doesn’t include:
- Cost of the lunches
Note, please:
- If you travel with children under 7 years old, you don’t have to pay for them -the tour for them will be free of charge
- Children/Students over 7 years old receive a discount of $40 US for the tour
- Gratuities to a guide and driver are not included in the price of the tour. In Russia it is usually 10-15% from the cost of a tour, but it is always up to you!!!
Two Day “Standard” St Petersburg Shore Excursion
This program is for those who would like to visit and see all the main highlights of St Petersburg!
During this two day program you will get to know:
- The history of St Petersburg and its founder Peter the Great
- The Romanov dynasty (facts and anecdotes)
- St Petersburg – city of 3 revolutions
- Gorbachev: “the father” of perestroika
- St Petersburg as the cultural capital of Russia and Soviet Union
- Soviet Regime: Lenin and Stalin
- Modern life in Russia and St Petersburg: housing, educational system, health care system, family life – don’t hesitate to ask any questions
Based on the references of our clients we have included in our 2-day active program:
Inside visits of:
- Fountain Park in Peterhof
- Catherine Palace with Amber Room
- St. Peter & Paul Cathedral
- Church on Spilt Blood
- Hermitage Museum
As well as:
- Subway ride
- Farmers’ market
Please note we can customize this program for you!
Day 1
- 7:30 – 8:00 am - Meet your guide near your ship (depending on your ship’s arrival and as soon as you clear the customs)
- 8:00 – 10:30 am - City tour in St Petersburg – We can start either with the visit to the Orthodox cathedral or Synagogue (upon your wish). City tour includes driving and photo stops in the most beautiful, historical places in St Petersburg. You will see: Nevsky prospect (the main street in St Petersburg), National Library, Kazan Cathedral, the Square of Arts, Russian Museum, Ethnographical Museum, Michael’s Castle, Summer Gardens of Peter the Great, the log cabin of Peter the Great, Aurora Battleship, the Spit of Basil Island, The St Petersburg State University, the Monument of Peter the Great, Admiralty, Theatre Square with famous the Mariinsky Theatre. The city tour will be divided in two days and includes photo stops at St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Peter & Paul Fortress.
- 10:00 – 11.00 am - Scenic Drive to Peterhof
- 11.00-12.30 pm - Guided Tour of Fountain Park in Peterhof , “RussianVersailles” — a jewel of the Russian art, a town of parks, palaces and fountains which is very often compared with French Versailles. But don’t believe those who state this: our Peterhof is much better!
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm - Lunch (optional)
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm - Travel to Tsars Village
- 2:30 – 4:00 pm - Inside Guided Tour of the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm - Drive back to the city with a visit to the subway station and a short visit to the Farmer’s market
- 5:00 pm – Return to your ship or enjoy an optional evening program (theatre / folk show / boat trip)
Day 2
- 9:00 am - Meet your guide near your ship. Second part of the city tour including souvenir shopping.
- 10:00 – 11:00 am - Peter and Paul Fortress including an inside Guided Tour of Peter and Paul Cathedral
- 11:30 am – 12:00 pm - Inside guided tour of the Church on the Spilt Blood
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm - Lunch (optional) for example in Pirogi caf? - Stolle” – the best pie caf? in the city. These pies (aromatic, juicy, warm and soft) quickly conquered the city. First visitors compared them with grandmother’s pies but a bit later they stopped referring to grandmothers and just took them as models. The widest choice of fillings is during summer when to traditional fish, meat, chicken and cottage cheese they add wild berries. We drop there with all our tourists just to have a bite during excursions – believe us everybody is very pleased!
- 1:30 – 3:30 pm - Inside guided tour of the Hermitage Museum
- 4:00 pm - Return to your ship
| Number of people | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Price per person in $ USD | 520 | 340 | 290 | 260 | 240 | 230 | 210 | 200 |
Price includes:
Please note, that the sequence of the tour can be changed by your guide because of the traffic and museums days-off
- Admission fees to all museums in the program
- Guide’s services for 2 days
- Driver’s services for 2 days( Comfortable car(Mercedes)/mini van with A/C)
- A Permit for photo/video at the museums per person
- All port fees
- All local taxes
- Blanket visa
- Bottled water
Price doesn’t include:
- Cost of the lunches
Note, please:
- If you travel with children under 7 years old, you don’t have to pay for them-the tour for them will be free of charge
- Children/Students over 7 years old receive discount of $40 US for the tour. Students must have ISIC card (student’s ID)
- Gratuities to a guide and driver are not included in the price of the tour. In Russia it is usually 10-15% from the cost of a tour, but it is always up to you!!!
Three Day St Petersburg Shore Excursions:
Price of any three day shore excursion includes:
- Admission fees to all museums in the program
- The cost of Hydrofoil ride
- The cost of the Boat ride along rivers and canals
- Guide services for 3 days
- Driver services for 3 days (Comfortable car (Mercedes)/mini-van with A/C)
- A Permit for photo and video at the museums (the only exception is Yusopov Palace from our Active program) per person
- All port fees and local taxes
- Blanket visa= tour ticket
Please note:
- Children under 7 years are free of charge
- Children/Students over 7 years receive a discount of $40 US for all tours. Students must have an ISIC card (student’s ID)
- Price does not include:
- Cost of the lunches
- Permission for video filming at Yusopov Palace (active program only)
- Evening optional tours
Three Day All St Petersburg Highlights Shore Excursion
During this three day program you will get to know:
- The history of St Petersburg and its founder Peter the Great
- The Romanov dynasty (facts and anecdotes)
- St Petersburg – city of 3 revolutions
- Gorbachev: “the father” of Perestroika
- St Petersburg as the cultural capital of Russia and Soviet Union
- Soviet Regime: Lenin and Stalin
- Modern life in Russia and St Petersburg: housing, educational system, health care system, family life – don’t hesitate to ask any questions
Based on the references of our clients we have included in our 3-day standard program:
Inside visits of:
- Fountain Park in Petergof
- Inside guided tour of one of the small palaces in Petergof
- Catherine Palace with Amber Room
- St. Peter & Paul Cathedral
- Church on Spilt Blood
- Hermitage Museum
- St. Isaaс’s Cathedral
- Yusupov Palace
As well as:
- Subway visit
- Farmers’ market
- Boat trip
What is important: you go by hydrofoil to Petergof, a very enjoyable way to travel and you won’t spend any time in traffic jams – it’s a big timesaver in St. Petersburg!
Please note we can customize this program for you!
Day 1
9:00 – Meeting at the ship
9:00-12:00 – City tour with a boat ride and the farmers’ market. Sightseeing tour includes driving and photo stops in the most beautiful, historical places in St Petersburg
12:30-1:30 – Authentic Russian lunch (optional)
1:30-2:00 – Guided tour of the Church of our Savior on the Spilt Blood
2:30-3:00 – Guided tour of St Isaac’s Cathedral
3:30-4:30 – Guided tour of Yusupov Palace
5:00 – Return to the ship or evening optional program (theatre/folk show)
Day2
9:00 – Meeting at the ship
10:00-10:30 – Hydrofoil to Petergof
10:30-12:30 – Guided tour of the Upper Garden & Fountain Park and guided tour of one of the Small Palaces (Monplaisire/Bath Block/ Catherine Block)
12:30-1:30 – Authentic Russian lunch (optional)
1:30-2:30 – Travel to Tsars Village
2:30-4:00 – Guided tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
4:00-5:00 – Drive back to the city with a metro visit on the way
5:00 – Return to the ship or evening optional program (theatre/folk show)
Day 3
9:00 – Meeting at the ship
10:00-10:30 – Peter and Paul Fortress (guided tour of St Peter & Paul Cathedral)
11:00-2:00 – Guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum
2:00-3:00 – Authentic Russian lunch (optional)
3:00-4:00 – Everyday life in the city, shopping
4:00 – Return to the ship
Please note, that the sequence of the tour can be changed by your guide because of the traffic and museums days-off
Cost of the tour is:
| Number of Tourists |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
| Price per person in $ USD |
820 |
540 |
440 |
410 |
380 |
340 |
320 |
310 |
Price includes:
- Admission fees to all museums in the program, boat ride, hydrofoil ride and metro visit
- Guide services for 3 days
- Driver services for 3 day (Comfortable car [Mercedes]/minivan with A/C)
- Photo and video permissions at the museums (except for Yusupov Palace)
- Blanket visas
- All port fees
- All local taxes
- Head sets for the groups of 10 and up
- One bottle of water per person per day
Price doesn’t include:
- Cost of lunches, but it is possible to add them to the cost of your tour, especially for the groups from 8 and more (20$ per person per 1 lunch in a local cafe 30$ per person per 1 lunch in a local restaurant )
- Photo and video permit at Yusupov Palace (camera pass is 5$ per person, video pass is 12 per person)
Note, please:
- If you travel with children under 7 years old, you don’t have to pay for them -the tour for them will be free of charge
- Children/Students over 7 years old receive a discount of $40 US for the tour. Students must have valid ISIC Card
- If the hydrofoil ride is cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions it is not refunded: we use our van instead to get to/from Petergof
- Gratuities to a guide and driver are not included in the price of the tour. In Russia it is usually 10-15% from the cost of a tour, but it is always up to you!!!
Three Day Standard St Petersburg Shore Excursion
During this three day program you will get to know:
- The history of St Petersburg and its founder Peter the Great
- The Romanov dynasty (facts and anecdotes)
- St Petersburg – city of 3 revolutions
- Gorbachev: “the father” of Perestroika
- St Petersburg as the cultural capital of Russia and Soviet Union
- Soviet Regime: Lenin and Stalin
- Modern life in Russia and St Petersburg: housing, educational system, health care system, family life – don’t hesitate to ask any questions
Based on the references of our clients we have included in our 3-day standard program:
Inside visits of:
- Fountain Park in Petergof
- Catherine Palace with Amber Room
- St. Peter & Paul Cathedral
- Church on Spilt Blood
- Hermitage Museum
- St. Isaaс’s Cathedral
- Yusupov Palace
As well as:
- Metro visit
- Farmers’ market
What is important: you go by hydrofoil to Petergof, a very enjoyable way to travel and you won’t spend any time in traffic jams – it’s a big timesaver in St. Petersburg!
Please note we can customize this program for you!
Day 1
9:00 – Meeting at the ship
9:00-12:00 – City orientation drive with a visit to the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood, the Farmers market, and a metro visit
12:00-1:00 – Authentic Russian lunch (optional)
1:00-3:30 – Guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum
4:00 – Return to the ship or evening optional program (theatre/ boat ride/ folk show)
Day 2
9:30 – Meeting at the ship
10:00-10:30 – Hydrofoil to Petergof
10:30-12:00 – Guided tour of the Petergof Upper Gardens and Fountain park
12:00-13:00 – Authentic Russian lunch (optional)
13:00-14:00 – Drive to Tsars’ Village
14:00-15:30 – Guided tour of Catherine Palace with the Amber Room
15:30-16:30 – Drive back to the city
16:30 – Return to the ship or evening optional program (theatre/ boat ride/ folk show)
Day 3
9:00 – Meeting at the ship
9:00-10:00 – Continuation of the city tour. Stroll along Nevsky Prospect. Shopping
10:00-11:00 – Guided tour of Peter and Paul Cathedral on the territory of the Fortress
11:30-12:00 – Guided tour of St Isaac’s Cathedral
12:00-1:00 – Authentic Russian lunch (optional)
1:00-2:30 – Guided tour of Yusupov Palace
3:00 – Return to the ship
Please note, that the sequence of the tour can be changed by your guide because of traffic and museum days-off
Cost of the tour is:
| Number of Tourists |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
| Price per person in $ USD |
735 |
475 |
395 |
355 |
320 |
290 |
275 |
265 |
Price includes:
- Admission fees to all museums in the program, hydrofoil ride, metro ride
- Guide services for 3 days
- Driver services for 3 day (Comfortable car [Mercedes]/minivan with A/C)
- Blanket visas
- All port fees
- Photo and video permissions at the museums (except for Yusupov Palace)
- All local taxes
- Head sets for the groups of 10 and up
- 1 Bottle of water per person per day
Price doesn’t include:
- Cost of lunches, but it is possible to add them to the cost of your tour, especially for the groups from 8 and more (20$ per person per 1 lunch in a local cafe 30$ per person per 1 lunch in a local restaurant )
- Photo and video permit at Yusupov Palace (camera pass is 5$ per person, video pass is 12 per person
Note, please:
- If you travel with children under 7 years old, you don’t have to pay for them - the tour for them will be free of charge
- Children/Students over 7 years old receive a discount of $40 US for the tour students must have valid ISIC card
- If the hydrofoil ride is cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions it is not refunded: we use our van instead to get to/from Petergof
- Gratuities to a guide and driver are not included in the price of the tour. In Russia it is usually 10-15% from the cost of a tour, but it is always up to you!!!
More About Our Cruise Tours
Visa free shore excursions for cruise ship passengers are the best way to get the most from your visit to St Petersburg. Leave the cruise ship for awhile and take in the opulence of the city. The tours offered on the cruise ship can be expensive and with their large groups it is hard to get your questions answered to really enjoy your tour. Get a cruise tour that is organized so that you see as much as you can while spending enough time in each place to take pictures as you observe the scenery. Our professional guides are there to help you and make your cruise tour as beneficial, informative, and fun as possible.
Why Choose TJ Travel For Shore Excursions?
TJ Travel is an officially licensed tour operator with professional, knowledgeable tour guides. We pick you up at the port, right outside of your cruise ship and transport you to all the sights of St Petersburg in comfortable, modern cars, vans, and buses. We offer unique, well-organized shore tours with a focus on customer service – so when you leave St Petersburg you have a good feeling about our city.




To book your guided shore excursion or city tour in St. Petersburg please contact us 24 hours per day: