ST. PETERSBURG - 3 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

3-DAY EPICUREAN TOUR OF ST. PETERSBURG WITH KUZNECHNY RYNOK

Expand your gastronomical horizons while taking in a healthy doze of St. Petersburg's rich legacy of palaces, art exhibits, and Orthodox cathedrals. While on this tour you will feel yourself like a Russian tasting local food and fine vodka shots, and browsing through authentic local stores like only Russians do! The tour also features many historic sights that will come alive through a personable and entertaining presentation of your tour guide.

Tour details

  • Moderate activity tour | 23.5 hours of expertly guided tours on three 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$359 (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 / 8 Hours

  • Shown below is a sample itinerary only. We can design a different program if you prefer.
9:30
Meeting near your ship - Direct pier pickup
9:30 – 11:00
St. Petersburg City Highlights Tour, Grand Choral Synagogue (upon request)
11:00 – 12:15
Peter and Paul Fortress & Cathedral (inside tour)
12:30 – 13:15
St. Isaac's Cathedral (inside tour)
13:30 – 14:00
Lunch break
14:15 – 14:45
Church on Spilled Blood (inside tour)
14:45 – 15:45
Nevsky Prospect (walking tour)
15:45 – 16:15
Epicurean visit to Kuznechny Farmers' Market (Rynok)
17:00
Return to cruise ship with your guide & driver
CHOOSE EXTRAS / EVENING TOURS to enhance your stay ashore

Day two / 8 Hours

9:00
Meeting near your ship - Direct pier pickup
9:00 – 10:00
Private transfer to Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo)
10:00 – 12:00
Catherine's Palace & the Amber Room (inside tour), Catherine's 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 – 16:30
Private transfer to St. Petersburg with Subway Tour
16:30 – 17:00
Vodka tasting at the Museum of Russian Vodka
17:30
Return to cruise ship with your guide & driver
CHOOSE EXTRAS / EVENING TOURS to enhance your stay ashore

Day three / 7 1⁄2 Hours

9:00
Meeting near your ship - Direct pier pickup
9:00 – 10:30
St. Petersburg City Highlights Tour (cont'd), Shopping at a real Russian supermarket
10:30 – 13:30
The Hermitage Museum (inside tour), Hermitage Gold Rooms (optional)
13:45 – 14:15
Lunch break
14:30 – 15:45
The Russian Museum (inside tour), Arts Square (walking tour)
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:
$649
$509
$429
$389
$359
$339
$319
$299
$279
Contact us for pricing
you decide
Shared tour:
$359 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) - $20 off
Adults / Seniors - full rate
NO FEES for credit card payments - what you see is what you pay

"Every aspect of this transaction from the initial inquiries, through visa requirements, to the final tour itself, everything went smoothly and exactly as you stated. I am a seasoned traveler and appreciate it when you receive the quality and experience your company provided. Thank you so much for making our time in St. Petersburg so delightful and for pairing us with such wonderful people as Valentina and our driver."

The Finn Family: Cindy, Jordan, Brandon, Jennifer and Blake, USA

"I want to thank you so much for the tour you gave us. It was a real treat to experience the feeling of what Russia is really like and our wonderful experience with your guide will last a lifetime. I am sure we could not have found anyone with more knowledge of the sites in St. Petersburg or the history of your magnificent city. After 5 minutes, it was as though we had known her for life."

Ralph Mangum, USA

"Thanks to you and your team we had the time of our lives doing the Roll Like a Russian 3 day tour of St Petersburg. We can't speak more highly of our experience with Insider - everything was handled very professionally and we had complete confidence that all would be arranged as we wanted. Many thanks to you all, we are very appreciative."

Pam and Lindsay Hasty, Australia

"We were met every day at 9 AM by Natalie and her driver and given the VIP treatment. There were 4 of us in total and we were all very impressed with everything especially the amazing sights of St Petersburg. We had no problems with immigration though we didn't have our own visas. Best way to see everything short of a magic carpet!"

David Mears, USA

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