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

The Grand Slalom / Charged

2-DAY AFICIONADO TOUR OF ST. PETERSBURG WITH FABERGE MUSEUM

This is our most comprehensive and feature-packed tour designed for the curious and never tiring enthusiast. You will immerse yourself in a dynamic caleidoscope of museums, outside activites and marvel the glitter of diamonds and other precious stones decorating many Easter Eggs by the renowned Faberge workshop. To allow you even more time in fascinating St. Petersburg we have arranged a special early entrance to the Hermitage Museum. We will maximize every minute of your stay with us, so don't forget to fasten your seatbelts!

Tour details

  • Vigorous activity tour | 19 hours of expertly guided tours on both days
  • Available only as 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)

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.

Day One / 10 Hours

  • Shown below is a sample itinerary only. We can design a different program if you prefer.
8:30
Meeting near your ship - Direct pier pickup
8:30 – 10:30
St. Petersburg City Highlights Tour, Drive to Pavlovsk
10:30 – 12:00
Pavlovsk Palace (inside tour), English Park (walking tour)
12:00 – 13:00
Private transfer to Peterhof
13:00 – 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00
Peterhof Fountain Park and Upper Gardens (walking tour), Grand Palace of Peterhof and Grand Cascade (outside narrative and photo opportunity)
15:00 – 17:00
Private transfer to St. Petersburg with Subway Tour
17:00 – 17:45
Church on Spilled Blood (inside tour)
18:30
Return to cruise ship with your guide & driver
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Day two / 9 Hours

8:00
Meeting near your ship - Direct pier pickup
8:00 – 9:30
St. Petersburg City Highlights Tour (cont'd), Nevsky Prospect walking tour
9:30 – 12:15
SPECIAL EARLY ENTRANCE to The Hermitage Museum (inside tour), Hermitage Gold Rooms (optional)
12:30 – 13:00
Lunch time
13:15 – 14:15
Peter and Paul Fortress & Cathedral (inside tour)
14:45 – 16:15
The Faberge Museum tour with audio-guide
17:00
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:
$489
$379
$319
$289
$269
$259
$249
$229
$209
Contact us for pricing
you decide
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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) - $20 off
Adults / Seniors - full rate
NO FEES for credit card payments - what you see is what you pay

"I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for a most wonderful two days in St. Petersburg. We were all exhausted at the end of the second day…..but it was a good exhaustion, having seen and experienced so much.I also appreciate your thoroughness and patience in working with me to set up the tour. Everything went so smoothly when we arrived. If you should need to calm any nervous cruise ship passengers (as you did me) please feel free to give them my email address."

Bill Gerich, USA

"Our trip to St. Petersburg was phenomenal! All of this was due to Insider Tours and in particular Natasha. At the end of two days we had been exposed not only to the many historical sights but we learned a lot and we felt as though we had been in the company of real friends."

Terry Gabriel, Canada

"To say the least, AWESOME!!! The tour was informative relaxing and fun! We saw everything we wanted to see in the 2 days and more! In our opinion this is the best way to see St Petersburg and the cost is much better than the ship and you see much more as you are not waiting in lines or taking a horrible bus ride with 50 folks. Recommend Recommend Recommend.”

Jason Ponds, USA

"We had a fantastic tour from your company and it exceeded all expectations. Our tour guide was the best and everything went smooth and it was the highlight of our trip. I will recommend your company to our friends. Sincerely"

David Marx, USA

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