ST. PETERSBURG - 2 DAY SHORE EXCURSION

Staying in port for three days? Visit both Moscow and St. Petersburg in one shot!

Two very different yet profoundly Russian capitals

  • Each city is distinctly unique and offers its own blend of historic monuments and present-day life
  • By visiting St. Petersburg's royal palaces and Moscow's stately Kremlin with the world-famous Red Square you will get a Russia experience like no other

Travel in comfort

  • A luxury private tour of Moscow awaits you complete with your own tour guide, private transfers in both cities and VIP entry to all sights
  • Moscow is just a short train ride away from your cruise ship and these days you can travel very comfortably between both cities
  • We will even provide our representative who will travel together with you to ensure your Moscow adventure goes according to plan!

Use your time in Russia wisely

  • Visiting Moscow and St. Petersburg on a single trip is a great way to enhance your once-in-a-lifetime visit to Russia
  • Save money on two separate trips and see way more that your fellow cruisers ever will!
spend two days in St. Petersburg and one day in Moscow

Roll like a Russian! / Moderate

2-DAY GASTRONOMIST TOUR OF ST. PETERSBURG WITH KUZNECHNY RYNOK

We invite you to feel yourself like a Russian by experiencing everyday life of people living in St. Petersburg. Take in the splendours of high society at the Hermitage Museum or Catherine's Palace, then pay a visit to local farmers at the historic Kuznechny Rynok. And of course treat yourself to a shot of the purest and finest Russian vodka money can buy! Your day will be flying by full of unforgettable experiences and mouthwatering Russian treats. Mark our words: Russia will cease to be a "riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma" after this tour.

    Tour details

  • Moderate activity tour | 17 hours of expertly guided tours on both days
  • Available both as a shared tour (6 people maximum) and a private tour (with no size limitation for pre-existing groups)
  • No tourist visa required

Rates

  • Private tour - rates depend on the number of guests in your tour group (see table below)
  • Shared tour - US$259 (requires six people to sign up to guarantee this low price)

Important notices

  • Tour starting and ending times will reflect your cruise ship's schedule. You will not miss your ship's departure!
  • Actual sequence of venues may vary based on traffic conditions and/or overcrowding at certain venues.
  • Actual entry times may vary from the sample times listed below. Each museum sets their own entry times to avoid waiting in lines.
  • Guests on a shared tour may experience delays if other tour participants are late or slow. By joing a shared tour you indicate your agreement to such delays.

Day one / 9 Hours

  • Shown below is a sample itinerary only. We can design a different program if you prefer.
9:00
Meeting near your ship - Direct pier pickup
9:00 – 10:30
Introductory City Tour, Private transfer to Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo)
10:30 – 12:30
Catherine's Palace & the Amber Room (inside tour), Catherine's Park (walking tour)
12:30 – 13:30
Private transfer to Peterhof
13:30 – 14:00
Lunch break
14:00 – 15:30
Peterhof Fountain Park and Upper Gardens (walking tour), Grand Palace of Peterhof and Grand Cascade (outside narrative and photo opportunity)
15:30 – 17:00
Private transfer to St. Petersburg with Subway Tour
17:00 – 17:30
Nevsky Prospect walking tour
18:00
Return to cruise ship with your guide & driver
CHOOSE EXTRAS / EVENING TOURS to enhance your stay ashore

Day two / 8 Hours

8:30
Meeting near your ship - Direct pier pickup
8:30 – 10:30
St. Petersburg City Highlights Tour (cont'd)
In addition, your choice of:
1) Shopping at an authentic Russian Supermarket (Lenta), or
2) Epicurean visit to Kuznechny Farmers' Market (Rynok)
10:30 – 11:30
Peter and Paul Fortress & Cathedral (inside tour)
11:45 – 12:15
Church on Spilled Blood (inside tour)
12:15 – 12:45
Lunch break
13:00 – 16:00
The Hermitage Museum (inside tour), Hermitage Gold Rooms (optional)
16:30
Return to cruise ship with your guide & driver

us$ rates per person

Group size:
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
12+
Max group size
Private tour:
$469
$369
$309
$279
$259
$249
$239
$219
$199
Contact us for pricing
you decide
Shared tour:
$259 flat price for select cruise ships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6 persons
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Prices Include

Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request) Professional and courteous driver Premium smoke-free & air-conditioned Western vehicle for added safety Tickets to all museums - no waiting in lines Head-phones for groups larger than 10 guests Photo permits inside museums Pier access charges for pick-up / drop-off near the ship Official tour tickets - visas not required All local taxes

Prices Do Not Include

Optional Activities Meals

Age Group Pricing

Pre-school (up to 6 years) - free of charge Children (7+ years) / Students (ISIC card required) - $15 off
Adults / Seniors - full rate
NO FEES for credit card payments - what you see is what you pay

"It is difficult to do business with someone so far away, prepaying a tour package, and then being sure that all will go according to plan. I am pleased to tell you that everything exceeded our anticipation. As an outsider, of course, the sites and culture of your city are most interesting, but one travels to other countries to learn more about the people and what life is like for them. We received all of this and more. Once again, thank you very much for arranging a most interesting 2 days in Saint Petersburg for us."

Gerald Rothman, USA

"We had a wonderful time and were able to tell our fellow passengers how most of the things they just looked at from the outside actually were when we went inside them. We certainly managed to see far more than they were able to and learn so much about St. Petersburg too. Our grateful thanks to you for a fantastic 2 days in your city and for making our time in St. Petersburg memorable."

David and Carole Ferdinando, USA

"We wanted to thank you for making sure that our time in St Petersburg was so wonderful. Valentina was a fantastic guide - you could not have chosen a better guide. She was so knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our days with her. The itinerary was perfect and we got to see so much - and thanks to Valentina, we also learned so much. Thank you again - it was a perfect two days and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and just love your city."

Sharon Davidson, Canada

"We all thoroughly enjoyed our 2 day visit to St. Petersburg. Marina, our guide, was superb. She was very knowledgeable and told us about the history of St. Petersburg, the palaces, the czars, just everything. We were so fortunate to able to take a private tour, because we saw much more than the tours offered by the cruise line. I would highly recommend your company to anyone traveling to St. Petersburg"

Aletta Vanderham, USA

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