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St. Petersburg Tours and Excursions Take a Cruise Tour of St. Petersburg Experience the highlights of Russia when you travel to the great city of St. Petersburg on one of our St. Petersburg tours. Founded in 1703, the city has developed into one known for its immaculate architecture, historical landmarks, and unique culture. Our St. Petersburg shore excursions highlight the deep history embedded in this center of Russian culture. Embark on an excursion adventure through famed Russian historical periods, a full-day tour with a viewing of Catherine the Great's palace and the world-famous Amber Room, in addition to sightseeing tours of other landmarks associated with Russia's imperial elite. Have a tour guide show you around the Hermitage Museum, a world-famous museum showcasing Russian arts and culture, explore Peter and Paul Fortress, and visit St. Isaac's Cathedral. With all its imperial glory and elegant fountains, you will delight in the sights of Peterhof, also known as Russia's Versailles. And don't forget a city tour of Moscow - a must-see! St. Petersburg Shore Excursions St. Petersburg, Russia is a magnificent city on the Baltic Sea that perfectly embodies the culture, art, and lifestyle of the country. This is perhaps the reason it has become such a popular tourist destination in Eastern Europe. Visitors are often excited by the city's growing underground art and music scene, its breathtaking architectural atmosphere, and the fascinating Russian history and culture behind it. St. Petersburg is indeed an unquestionable, unrivaled source of refined art and culture. Our variety of the best tours of St. Petersburg gives you access to the city's most notable museums, palaces, restaurants, and sightseeing venues. We cater to both large or small groups and offer standard, small, and private guide excursions. Top St. Petersburg Tours: Note the following are sample tours and may not work with your itinerary. Find excursions for your cruise itinerary here. Exclusive St. Petersburg Two Day Program (Visas Included) ($299.00) 1 Day Imperial Saint Petersburg Highlights Tour (Visas Included) ($129.00) 2 Day Imperial Saint Petersburg Highlights Tour with Spanish Guide (Visas Included) ($299.00) Cossack Dance Show (Visas Included) ($150.00) Evening at the Ballet (Visas Included) ($159.00) An Evening of Classical Music (Visas Included) ($160.00) Private Faberge Museum & Canal Cruise (Visas Included) (starting at $95.00/person) Private Lenin, Rasputin & Russian Revolution Historical Tour (Visas Included) (starting at $175.00/person) Private City Highlights with Jewish Heritage Tour (Visas Included) (starting at $80.00/person) Vodka Tasting and Evening Canal Cruise (Visas Included) ($169.00) Experience a St. Petersburg visit like a true Russian by discovering adventures that go off the beaten path - guided tours, walking tours, group tours, and private tours available with certain excursions. Get the very best this beautiful city has to offer and experience premium panoramic views, excursion tours, and river cruises you can't find anywhere else in Russia! Browse St. Petersburg today and be on your way to visiting one of the most culturally profound cities in the entire world!

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Private St. Petersburg On Your Own 2 Day (Visas Included)

Private St. Petersburg On Your Own 2 Day (Visas Included)

Designed for guests who wish to explore St. Petersburg at their own pace, define your own program to discover all of the hidden treasures. A unique experience of everyday life in this amazing city is shown to you by a local tour guide who will explain traditions and answer questions on Russian character.

8.5 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

2 Day Imperial Saint Petersburg Highlights Tour with Spanish Guide (Visas Included)

2 Day Imperial Saint Petersburg Highlights Tour with Spanish Guide (Visas Included)

Cruising through the city on this comfortable St. Petersburg tour is the ideal way to see the main landmarks without the congestion!

8.5 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

2 Half Day St Petersburg Highlights Tour (Visas Included)

2 Half Day St Petersburg Highlights Tour (Visas Included)

Catch the prime sights in Russia's culturally rich imperial city. First by land, then by sea, afford yourself two leisurely days to explore Russia's most Westernized city on this St. Petersburg tour.

10 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

2 Day Saint Petersburg Highlights, Feel Like a Local (Visas Included)

2 Day Saint Petersburg Highlights, Feel Like a Local (Visas Included)

Immerse yourself into St. Petersburg like a local with this 2-day tour of all the must-see sights including the Hermitage, Nevsky Prospect and the iconic Elisseev Emporium.

10 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private St. Petersburg On Your Own 3 Day (Visas Included)

Private St. Petersburg On Your Own 3 Day (Visas Included)

Avoid the hustle and bustle for three days touring extraordinary St. Petersburg seeing exactly what you want and how you want to!

8.5 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

Private Catherine's Palace and the Hermitage (Visas Included)

Private Catherine's Palace and the Hermitage (Visas Included)

Visit 2 grand treasures of St. Petersburg - Catherine's Palace and Hermitage Museum during this full-day tour

8 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Catherine's Palace in Pushkin (Visas Included)

Private Catherine's Palace in Pushkin (Visas Included)

This tour gives you an opportunity to visit Catherine's Palace - one of the best examples of Russian baroque - with its famous restored Amber Room.

4.5 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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St. Petersburg Through the Eyes of Russian People (Visas Included)

St. Petersburg Through the Eyes of Russian People (Visas Included)

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to see St. Petersburg from a different perspective, through the eyes of the locals, and explore the sights not always visited by tourists.

4 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private City Highlights and Peter and Paul Fortress (Visas Included)

Private City Highlights and Peter and Paul Fortress (Visas Included)

Explore the main sights of St. Petersburg and visit Peter and Paul Fortress - the birthplace of the city containing the burial vaults of Peter I and other Russian emperors.

4 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Guide and Vehicle - Full Day (Visas Included)

Private Guide and Vehicle - Full Day (Visas Included)

For guests who want to escape the crowds and tour the sites that interest them most at their own pace, 8 hours with a private excursion vehicle and professional St. Petersburg tour guide is the answer. For your convenience, please see our organized tours for this port to get ideas for your ideal itinerary and estimate if you need a half-day or full-day program.

8 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Private Peterhof Gardens and Fountains (Visas Included)

Private Peterhof Gardens and Fountains (Visas Included)

For those of you whose main interest in Peterhof is the beauty of its magnificent gardens and fountains, you'll find this to be the perfect tour as they will be the sole focus of this outing.

4 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Grand St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Private Grand St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Enjoy panoramic drive around St. Petersburg followed by the visit to the Hermitage Museum with its vast collection of arts.

8 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Guide and Vehicle - Half Day (Visas Included)

Private Guide and Vehicle - Half Day (Visas Included)

For guests who want to escape the large bus crowd and tour the sites that interest them most at their own pace, a private car and professional licensed guide for 4 hours is the answer. For your guidance, please see our organized tours for this port to get ideas of sites to see and estimate if you need a half day or full day program.

4 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Private Hermitage Museum (Visas Included)

Private Hermitage Museum (Visas Included)

This half-day tour gives you an opportunity to visit one of the world's greatest museums founded in 1764 and occupying the buildings of the Winter Palace, Small, Old and New Hermitages and the Hermitage Theatre.

3.5 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Hermitage and Spilled Blood Cathedral (Visas Included)

Private Hermitage and Spilled Blood Cathedral (Visas Included)

During this full-day tour, you will visit two major cultural pearls of St. Petersburg - Hermitage Museum and Spilled Blood Cathedral.

7.5 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Imperial St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Private Imperial St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Visit Russian Versailles - Peterhof - with its world-wide famous fountains followed by the city tour with its main landmarks.

9 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Evening at the Ballet (Visas Included)

Evening at the Ballet (Visas Included)

Take your seat in a historic and beautiful theatre and enjoy a world class performance by one of the top St. Petersburg ballet companies.

4.25 · Easy · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private Magnificent St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Private Magnificent St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

This full-day tour gives you an opportunity to view the most famous sights of the city, visit St. Isaac's Cathedral and enjoy the beauty of Tsars' suburban residence - Catherine's Palace and Park.

9 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Panoramic St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Private Panoramic St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

This tour allows you to see the major sights of St. Petersburg

3 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Private St. Petersburg Through the Eyes of Russian People (Visas Included)

Private St. Petersburg Through the Eyes of Russian People (Visas Included)

Take a look at St. Petersburg from a different perspective and explore the sights rarely visited by tourists.

4 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Peterhof - Russian Versailles (Visas Included)

Private Peterhof - Russian Versailles (Visas Included)

Discover Peterhof - the palace and park complex with its unique array of fountains considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world.

5 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Russian Shopping (Visas Included)

Private Russian Shopping (Visas Included)

Spend a few hours at leisure spending money and exploring different shopping possibilities in St. Petersburg.

4 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Best of St. Petersburg Two Day Program (Visas Included)

Private Best of St. Petersburg Two Day Program (Visas Included)

This private full two day program is tailored for independent guests or groups who want to see the most of what St. Petersburg has to offer during their limited time.

9 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Exclusive St. Petersburg Two Day Program (Visas Included)

Exclusive St. Petersburg Two Day Program (Visas Included)

Our full two day St Petersburg tour includes a walking tour of the Gardens of Peterhof, and much more. All led by a trained, experienced, English-speaking guide, this tour is tailored for cruise guests.

9 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private Best of St. Petersburg. Family Visit and Metro ride (Visas Included)

Private Best of St. Petersburg. Family Visit and Metro ride (Visas Included)

Tour St. Petersburg with a private guide for a more pleasurable and culturally enriching outing.

6 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Church on Spilled Blood and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Private Church on Spilled Blood and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

See St. Petersburg's sights from the comfort of its canals. Your boat cruise features the imperial city's main landmarks before stepping into a grand cathedral.

4.5 · Easy · Eco, Nature

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St. Petersburg Canals and Church on Spilled Blood (Visas Included)

St. Petersburg Canals and Church on Spilled Blood (Visas Included)

Catch views of a historic cathedral and cruise through the Venice of the North's canals via boat on this city sightseeing tour in St. Petersburg.

4 · Moderate · Eco, Nature

Half Day St. Petersburg and Church of Spilled Blood (Visas Included)

Half Day St. Petersburg and Church of Spilled Blood (Visas Included)

Gaze at the architectural grandeur of the Church on Spilled Blood, roam past Palace Square, and more on this guided city tour in St. Petersburg.

4 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

An Evening of Classical Music (Visas Included)

An Evening of Classical Music (Visas Included)

Enjoy an evening of classical music at one of St. Petersburg's beautiful palaces, The Grand Duke Vladimir Palace, with this 2-hour cultural experience.

3.5 · Moderate · Cultural

Cossack Dance Show (Visas Included)

Cossack Dance Show (Visas Included)

Don't miss out on this foot-tapping dance show experience at St. Petersburg's historical Palace, where lively Cossack songs, music, and dancing has been handed down through generations. Admire the authentic, hand-made national costumes that make this performance very traditional in content, yet with a refreshing and modern twist.

4.5 · Moderate · Cultural

Private Dostoevsky's St.Petersburg "Crime & Punishment" (Visas Included)

Private Dostoevsky's St.Petersburg "Crime & Punishment" (Visas Included)

Literature lovers unite! This authentic St. Petersburg tour, themed after famous Russian writer, Fyodor Dostoyevsky is like no other you will find!

6 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Night Drawbridges from Boat Cruise (Visas Included)

Private Night Drawbridges from Boat Cruise (Visas Included)

Take in views of St. Petersburg's iconic Trinity Drawbridge, the Hermitage Museum, and other iconic sites along the Neva River on this private boat cruise.

3.75 · Moderate · Eco, Nature

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Private All Exclusive Royal Residences (Visas Included)

Private All Exclusive Royal Residences (Visas Included)

Explore Russia's magnificent Imperial palaces. Breathtaking summer palaces offer an opulent glimpse into the regal age of emperors and empresses on this St. Petersburg tour.

7 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Private Faberge Museum & Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Private Faberge Museum & Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

See the revered Imperial Easter eggs designed by Carl Faberg before cruising to the city's prime sights. This St. Petersburg tour delivers a cultural journey through a legendary Russian city.

4.5 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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2 Day St. Petersburg with Faberge Museum and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

2 Day St. Petersburg with Faberge Museum and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Experience the highlights of St. Petersburg, Russia, on this two-day tour of the various landmarks, attractions, and activities that make the city such a popular destination.

10 · Moderate · Eco, Nature

Faberge Museum Tour (Visas Included)

Faberge Museum Tour (Visas Included)

See the famed Faberge Imperial Eggs, traditional Russian cloisonn artwork and more when you take this evening shore excursion to the Faberge Museum.

4 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private Gems of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Private Gems of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Comfortably visit the city's main cultural and architectural jewels. Russia's imperial palaces, cathedrals, and its colossal Hermitage Museum are yours to enjoy on this robust St. Petersburg tour.

8 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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The Gems of St Petersburg Small Group Tour (Visa Included)

The Gems of St Petersburg Small Group Tour (Visa Included)

See Russia's largest art museum and two historic cathedrals that feature ornate decor and more on this guided coach tour in St. Petersburg.

8 · Moderate · Eco, Nature

Hermitage Museum and Canals (Visas Included)

Hermitage Museum and Canals (Visas Included)

Experience some of Russia's greatest works of art in the world-famous Hermitage Museum, along with a tour of the city of St. Petersburg through its intricate canals system.

5 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private Hermitage Museum & Treasure Room (Visas Included)

Private Hermitage Museum & Treasure Room (Visas Included)

Delight in the singular art collection and treasure amassed at the renowned Hermitage Museum with early admission before the official opening hours. Exposure to Russia's commitment to the arts, as seen on this St. Petersburg tour, is astounding.

6 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Private City Highlights with Jewish Heritage Tour (Visas Included)

Private City Highlights with Jewish Heritage Tour (Visas Included)

Russian Jewish heritage is multifaceted and is best explored on this private guided St. Petersburg tour.

8 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Hermitage and Peterhof Gardens with Lunch (Visas Included)

Hermitage and Peterhof Gardens with Lunch (Visas Included)

Admire Rembrandt paintings at Russia's largest art museum, gaze at Peterhof Park, and more on this guided small-group tour in St. Petersburg.

9.5 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private Lenin, Rasputin & Russian Revolution Historical Tour (Visas Included)

Private Lenin, Rasputin & Russian Revolution Historical Tour (Visas Included)

History buffs will love this epic St. Petersburg tour! Explore three Russian Revolutions and much more.

8 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Peterhof Gardens by Hydrofoil (Visas Included)

Peterhof Gardens by Hydrofoil (Visas Included)

Skip the typical traffic jams with this Hydrofoil cruise to the fabulous Peterhof Gardens, the 17th century summer residence of the Tsar.

4 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Moscow in a Day (Visas Included)

Moscow in a Day (Visas Included)

Here's your chance to see Red Square with its legendary St. Basil's Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Christ Savior and Alexandrovsky Garden. Special exhibitions, a subway ride and souvenir shopping on Arbat Street round out your Moscow experience.

15 · Difficult · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

2 Day St. Petersburg Must-Sees and Boat Cruise (Visas Included)

2 Day St. Petersburg Must-Sees and Boat Cruise (Visas Included)

Immerse yourself in Russian culture on this two-day sightseeing tour in the heart of St. Petersburg, one of the country's most prominent cities.

8 · Moderate · Eco, Nature

1 Day Tasting Tour of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

1 Day Tasting Tour of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Feast on savory salmon caviar, excite your taste buds with local street market food from Vasileostrovsky, and more on this tasty St. Petersburg tour.

5 · Easy · Culinary / Food

Panoramic Drive of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Panoramic Drive of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Travel to see St. Petersburg's iconic landmarks like the famous Bronze Horseman, the Hermitage, the Admiralty, and more on this scenic tour in Russia.

4 · Easy · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private Peterhof & Alexandria Parks by Train and Hydrofoil (Visas Included)

Private Peterhof & Alexandria Parks by Train and Hydrofoil (Visas Included)

Two of Russia's most elegant royal palaces welcome your arrival. Travel comfortably by land and sea to enjoy regal residencies on this captivating St. Petersburg tour.

5 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Private Peterhof Park Experience (Wheelchair Accessible Tour & Visas Included)

Private Peterhof Park Experience (Wheelchair Accessible Tour & Visas Included)

If you are visiting St. Petersburg, Russia then this private tour of Peterhof park is for you!

4 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Private 2 Day St. Petersburg with Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Private 2 Day St. Petersburg with Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Explore the Winter Palace, admire the joke fountain of the Lower Peterhof Park, and more on this scenic two-day private guided tour in St. Petersburg.

8 · Moderate · Eco, Nature

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Private 2 Day Excursion with Evening Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Private 2 Day Excursion with Evening Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Immerse yourself in Russian culture as you tour the Church on Spilled Blood and Nevsky Prospekt on this private two-day St. Petersburg tour.

8.5 · Moderate · Eco, Nature

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Private 3 Day St Petersburg with Free Time (Visas Included)

Private 3 Day St Petersburg with Free Time (Visas Included)

Gaze at Van Gogh's iconic art pieces in the General Staff Building, visit the Tzars Village, and more on this scenic three-day St. Petersburg tour.

8 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private Hermitage, Peterhof Gardens and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Private Hermitage, Peterhof Gardens and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Stroll through the Russian Versailles, admire the galleries of the Hermitage Museum, and more on this private guided St. Petersburg tour.

9 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Private St. Petersburg Highlights and Vodka Museum (Visas Included)

Private St. Petersburg Highlights and Vodka Museum (Visas Included)

Whet your palate with a tasty vodka sampling, admire the gala halls of the Hermitage Museum, and more on this private guided St. Petersburg tour.

8.5 · Moderate · Private Sightseeing

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Evening River and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Evening River and Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Discover the beauty of Saint Petersburg city at night from the water and gain an entirely new perspective that is both romantic and beautiful.

3 · Easy · Eco, Nature

Private Royal Palaces and Hydrofoil (Visas Included)

Private Royal Palaces and Hydrofoil (Visas Included)

Enjoy a private journey to Russia's royal palaces by land and sea. For an exhilarating, cultural adventure select this comfortable St. Petersburg tour.

8 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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Russian Romance (Visas Included)

Russian Romance (Visas Included)

Experience the night life in St. Petersburg as you stroll down Nevsky Prospekt, Admiralty Park and Palace Square. Conclude your evening in an intimate vodka museum where you will learn all about this beloved national drink and participate in a vodka tasting with traditional Russian snacks.

4 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

1 Day Imperial Saint Petersburg Highlights Tour (Visas Included)

1 Day Imperial Saint Petersburg Highlights Tour (Visas Included)

Visit St. Petersburg landmarks, from The Hermitage to Peterhof Palace and more, on this pleasant St. Petersburg tour.

9.5 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Private City Sightseeing with a visit to Church on Spilled Blood & Hermitage (Wheelchair Accessible Tour & Visas Included)

Private City Sightseeing with a visit to Church on Spilled Blood & Hermitage (Wheelchair Accessible Tour & Visas Included)

St. Petersburg is extraordinary! Tour the famous landmarks and see all the spectacular highlights.

6 · Easy · Private Sightseeing

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2 Day Free Style Visit of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

2 Day Free Style Visit of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Admire the grand buildings along the University Embankment, stroll down Nevsky Prospekt on your own, and more on this scenic St. Petersburg tour.

2 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Vodka Tasting and Evening Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Vodka Tasting and Evening Canal Cruise (Visas Included)

Once you have seen the museums and checked those off your must-do list, it's time to unwind and relax with a vodka-tasting and then a canal boat tour that will become a perfect ending for the day.

3 · Moderate · Cultural, Scenic, Water/Beach

Walking Tour of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Walking Tour of St. Petersburg (Visas Included)

Feeling adventurous? See where this 4-hour, flexible walking tour of St. Petersburg will take you. Ride the metro, see the city sights, and enjoy a little shopping.

4 · Moderate · Scenic, Cultural, Historical

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