Full Day Tours For Cruise Passengers in St. Petersburg
Private visa-free tours for individual travellers, families and small groups.
Explore the cultural heritage of St. Petersburg with us! See our sample programmes below and do not hesitate to request other customised itineraries from us.
If you are coming to St. Petersburg on a cruise you can stay in the city without a visa for up to 72 hours in case you are accompanied by a guide or tour company representative and we will provide you with all the necessary documents for visa-free entry.
If you are coming to St. Petersburg on a cruise you can stay in the city without a visa for up to 72 hours in case you are accompanied by a guide or tour company representative and we will provide you with all the necessary documents for visa-free entry.
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Day 1
Essential Sightseeing with Visits of St. Isaac's, Church of the Saviour on Blood, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and Complete Hermitage Tour (all buildings)
Essential Sightseeing with Visits of St. Isaac's, Church of the Saviour on Blood, Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and Complete Hermitage Tour (all buildings)
You will see the most emblematic buildings, monuments, cathedrals, bridges and streets of the city that has the whole centre declared the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Along the main sights are Nevsky Avenue, St. Isaac's Square, Admiralty, Palace Square, Stock Exchange at the St. Basil's Island and the Peter and Paul Fortress at Petrogradskaya Side.
Visits of St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Saviour on Blood, the Cathedral at Peter and Paul Fortress with your guide are included in the tour.
Along the main sights are Nevsky Avenue, St. Isaac's Square, Admiralty, Palace Square, Stock Exchange at the St. Basil's Island and the Peter and Paul Fortress at Petrogradskaya Side.
Visits of St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Saviour on Blood, the Cathedral at Peter and Paul Fortress with your guide are included in the tour.
We will provide you with the recommendations on where to enjoy the meal in one of the most popular gastronomic districts of the city near Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street. The price of the lunch is not included to the tour.
The Hermitage possesses one of the most impressive and extensive art collections in the world, which is constantly growing and the museum keeps acquiring new premises for it. Several years ago, the General Staff Building on the opposite side of the Palace Square was restored and rebuilt as a part of the museum and it now houses probably the most extensive and certainly the most expensive collection of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists in the world together with other masterpieces.
On this tour you will explore the major collections of all the buildings of the museum. We will start with the Winter Palace with the luxurious imperial interiors and the Gallery of the Heroes of the War with Napoleon, and then proceed to the other Hermitage buildings that now house the masterpieces from the Western European Art Collection (Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck) and the Collection of Antiquities that includes not only Ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian works but also priceless decorative items from the Far East, Middle Asia, Caucasus and China. After that you will get acquainted with the other part of the collection located in the General Staff Building. Its main highlights are priceless works of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists (Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso and others) and Carl Fabergé Memorial Rooms.
On this tour you will explore the major collections of all the buildings of the museum. We will start with the Winter Palace with the luxurious imperial interiors and the Gallery of the Heroes of the War with Napoleon, and then proceed to the other Hermitage buildings that now house the masterpieces from the Western European Art Collection (Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck) and the Collection of Antiquities that includes not only Ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian works but also priceless decorative items from the Far East, Middle Asia, Caucasus and China. After that you will get acquainted with the other part of the collection located in the General Staff Building. Its main highlights are priceless works of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists (Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso and others) and Carl Fabergé Memorial Rooms.
Approximate duration 8 hours
Rates
19000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
11000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Please fill in the contact form below and we will calculate the final price according to your dates, number of guests and other requirements.
Rates
19000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
11000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Please fill in the contact form below and we will calculate the final price according to your dates, number of guests and other requirements.
licensed guide in English, German, Italian, French, Portuguese (for Spanish see the Spanish version of our site, for other languages please ask us)
private vehicle
fortress pass for the vehicle
entrance to St. Isaac's Cathedral
entrance to Church of the Saviour on Blood
entrance to Peter and Paul Cathedral
entrance to Hermitage Main Complex and General Staff Building
Carusel Tours assistance with visa-free entrance
private vehicle
fortress pass for the vehicle
entrance to St. Isaac's Cathedral
entrance to Church of the Saviour on Blood
entrance to Peter and Paul Cathedral
entrance to Hermitage Main Complex and General Staff Building
Carusel Tours assistance with visa-free entrance
Day 2
Magnificent Parks and Palaces of Peterhof, Yusupov Palace
Magnificent Parks and Palaces of Peterhof, Yusupov Palace
Peterhof is probably the most impressive royal residence of the Russian Empire, situated along the Gulf of Finland with the natural altitude difference that allows its fountains to function without pumps and electricity since the 18th century. Taking the hydrofoil from St. Petersburg to Peterhof will allow you to enjoy the city views from the sea. Besides, it is the fastest way to get to Peterhof.
Hydrofoil rides rarely get cancelled, but please note that in stormy weather conditions they might be substituted by a ride in a private vehicle.
Hydrofoil rides rarely get cancelled, but please note that in stormy weather conditions they might be substituted by a ride in a private vehicle.
We will explore one of the most beautiful regular parks in the world, the Lower Park with its state of art fountains, pavilions and magnificent alleys.
Option 1.
Visiting the only authentic palace of Peter the Great, Monplaisir, that has miraculously survived to this day. This charming palace, built under the evident Dutch influence from red bricks, was not destroyed during the World War Two. It contains the private belongings of Peter I and boasts the breath-taking views over the sea.
Option 2.
Visiting the baroque Grand Palace of Peterhof. This palace was used for ceremonies and balls by the Russian emperors. It was almost completely destroyed by the Nazis in 1944 and built anew after the war, but the furniture and decorative details were evacuated and thus survived.
The palace gets very crowded in the high touristic season and it might take more time than expected to get in.
Option 1.
Visiting the only authentic palace of Peter the Great, Monplaisir, that has miraculously survived to this day. This charming palace, built under the evident Dutch influence from red bricks, was not destroyed during the World War Two. It contains the private belongings of Peter I and boasts the breath-taking views over the sea.
Option 2.
Visiting the baroque Grand Palace of Peterhof. This palace was used for ceremonies and balls by the Russian emperors. It was almost completely destroyed by the Nazis in 1944 and built anew after the war, but the furniture and decorative details were evacuated and thus survived.
The palace gets very crowded in the high touristic season and it might take more time than expected to get in.
Lunch is included in the price of this tour.
The main palace of princes Yusupov known for its lavish interiors and as the place where Grigori Rasputin, the mysterious friend of the family of the last Russian tsar Nicolas II, was killed. During the visit you will walk along the luxurious halls of the palace and find out more about the lives of Felix Yusupov, his beautiful and influential mother Zinaida Yusupov and the plot against Grigori Rasputin.
Approximate duration 9 hours
Rates for the tour with the Monplaisir Palace
23000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
15000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for the tour with the Grand Palace
25000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
17000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Please fill in the contact form below and we will calculate the final price according to your dates, number of guests and other requirements.
Rates for the tour with the Monplaisir Palace
23000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
15000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for the tour with the Grand Palace
25000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
17000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Please fill in the contact form below and we will calculate the final price according to your dates, number of guests and other requirements.
licensed guide in English, German, Italian, French, Portuguese (for Spanish see the Spanish version of our site, for other languages please ask us)
private vehicle transfers throughout the day
two-way hydrofoil tickets (speed boat)
entrance to Lower Park of Peterhof
entrance to Monplaisir or Grand Palace (depending on your choice)
lunch in Peterhof
entrance to Yusupov Palace (full pass)
Carusel Tours assistance with visa-free entrance
private vehicle transfers throughout the day
two-way hydrofoil tickets (speed boat)
entrance to Lower Park of Peterhof
entrance to Monplaisir or Grand Palace (depending on your choice)
lunch in Peterhof
entrance to Yusupov Palace (full pass)
Carusel Tours assistance with visa-free entrance
Day 3
Ideas for the last day: Fabergé Museum, Boat Trip,. Russian Museum, Matryoshka Painting (recommended for families with children)
Ideas for the last day: Fabergé Museum, Boat Trip,. Russian Museum, Matryoshka Painting (recommended for families with children)
On this tour you will see the world's largest collection of Easter Eggs and other precious items created in the House of Fabergé for the Russian royal family and now returned to their motherland after almost a century of travelling across the world. The collection is housed in the lavish interiors of recently restored Shuvalov Palace, impressive by its own.
You will also drive by the building on B. Morskaya Street where the headquarters of the House of Fabergé were situated before the revolution and learn more about the life of the nobility at the times of Alexander III and Nicholas II - the main clients of Fabergé - before the visit of the Fabergé Museum.
You will also drive by the building on B. Morskaya Street where the headquarters of the House of Fabergé were situated before the revolution and learn more about the life of the nobility at the times of Alexander III and Nicholas II - the main clients of Fabergé - before the visit of the Fabergé Museum.
This is the favourite trip for many locals and city guests. You will see numerous city rivers and canals flowing one into another, pass below its state of art bridges and enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the water. You will have the option to choose the private boat trip for you or get on a scheduled boat with other passengers and audio-comments in English.
Lunch expenses are not included in the price of the tour.
Surprisingly underrated by foreign guests of the city and certainly not overcrowded by cruise ship passengers, Russian Museum has the extraordinary collection of the Russian Art that spans for over than 1000 years!
The main collection of the museum is on display in the beautiful Grand Duke Michael's Palace on the Arts Square in the very centre of the city and it offers us the thorough overview of the country's history in general, narrated by means of art.
It is highly recommended to visit not only for art lovers or Russophiles, but for all who want to learn more about the Russian culture and history and take a break from the crowded museums or palaces during your stay in St. Petersburg. You will see medieval Russian icons, sculpture and items of the applied art, as well as the works by famous Russian Artists of the 19th-20th centuries, including Russian Avant-Garde and the Soviet Art, and you will undoubtedly recognize some of the prominent writers and artists looking at you from the portraits.
The main collection of the museum is on display in the beautiful Grand Duke Michael's Palace on the Arts Square in the very centre of the city and it offers us the thorough overview of the country's history in general, narrated by means of art.
It is highly recommended to visit not only for art lovers or Russophiles, but for all who want to learn more about the Russian culture and history and take a break from the crowded museums or palaces during your stay in St. Petersburg. You will see medieval Russian icons, sculpture and items of the applied art, as well as the works by famous Russian Artists of the 19th-20th centuries, including Russian Avant-Garde and the Soviet Art, and you will undoubtedly recognize some of the prominent writers and artists looking at you from the portraits.
Lunch expenses are not included in the price of the tour
Matryoshkas, the wooden dolls that were initially created as toys for children, are some of the most popular souvenirs for Russia's visitors. We invite you to have fun decorating your wooden matryoshkas the way you like with the help of an experienced artist and your own imagination! Matryoshkas will be ready while you are enjoying a short traditional tea break in the studio and you will be able to take them with you straight after that.
On this tour you will see the world's largest collection of Easter Eggs and other precious items created in the House of Fabergé for the Russian royal family and now returned to their motherland after almost a century of travelling across the world. The collection is housed in the lavish interiors of recently restored Shuvalov Palace, impressive by its own.
You will also drive by the building on B. Morskaya Street where the headquarters of the House of Fabergé were situated before the revolution and learn more about the life of the nobility at the times of Alexander III and Nicholas II - the main clients of Fabergé - before the visit of the Fabergé Museum.
You will also drive by the building on B. Morskaya Street where the headquarters of the House of Fabergé were situated before the revolution and learn more about the life of the nobility at the times of Alexander III and Nicholas II - the main clients of Fabergé - before the visit of the Fabergé Museum.
Matryoshkas, the wooden dolls that were initially created as toys for children, are some of the most popular souvenirs for Russia's visitors. We invite you to have fun decorating your wooden matryoshkas the way you like with the help of an experienced artist and your own imagination! Matryoshkas will be ready while you are enjoying a short traditional tea break in the studio and you will be able to take them with you straight after that.
Lunch expenses are not included in the price of the tour.
Approximate duration 7 hours
Rates for Option 1 (Fabergé Museum and Private Boat Trip)
26000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
12000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for Option 1 (Fabergé Museum and Regular Boat Trip with other tourists)
18000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
9000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for Option 2 (Russian Museum and Matryoshka Painting)
16000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
9000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for Option 3 (Fabergé Museum and Matryoshka Painting)
19000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
10000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Please fill in the contact form below and we will calculate the final price according to your dates, number of guests and other requirements.
Rates for Option 1 (Fabergé Museum and Private Boat Trip)
26000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
12000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for Option 1 (Fabergé Museum and Regular Boat Trip with other tourists)
18000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
9000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for Option 2 (Russian Museum and Matryoshka Painting)
16000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
9000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Rates for Option 3 (Fabergé Museum and Matryoshka Painting)
19000 RUB p/p for a private tour for 2 persons
10000 RUB p/p for a small group of 5 persons
Please fill in the contact form below and we will calculate the final price according to your dates, number of guests and other requirements.
licensed guide in English, German, Italian, French, Portuguese (for Spanish see the Spanish version of our site, for other languages please ask us)
private vehicle
entrance to Fabergé Museum or Russian Museum (depending on your choice)
boat trip rides (if this option is chosen)
Matryoshka Painting (if this option is chosen)
Carusel Tours assistance with visa-free entrance
private vehicle
entrance to Fabergé Museum or Russian Museum (depending on your choice)
boat trip rides (if this option is chosen)
Matryoshka Painting (if this option is chosen)
Carusel Tours assistance with visa-free entrance
Do you want us to create another customised tour for you? Contact us and we will come back to you shortly!
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For inspirations have a look at our ideas and master classes!
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