Shore Excursion: St Petersburg Guided Two Day - Like a Local

1 day
With guide
With local
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Day 1

7:30am -8:30am Meeting by your ship ( depending on the ship arrival time). Orientation driving city tour.

9:00am-10:30am Driving to Peterhof (Russian Versailles) with visit of the most beautiful metro stations on the way there.

10:30am-12:30 am Watching the ceremony of the fountains opening in Petergof Lower Park ; guided tour of upper garden and lower park.

12:30pm -1:30pm Driving to Pushkin city( Tsar Village).

1:30pm-2:30pm Russian Cuisine lunch with tasting of 3 kinds of vodka.

2:45pm-4:30pm Guided tour of Catherine Palace with Amber Room; short walk in the park.

4:30pm- 6:00 pm Driving back to the ship.

Day 2

9:00am Meeting by your ship with your guide.

9:00am-10:00 am Visit to a local farmer's market . Souvenir shopping.

10:00am-12:30pm Early admission and guided tour of The Hermitage Museum: beautiful Gala Rooms and masterpieces of European collection ( no impressionists department visit).

12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch ( either Russian pies with different fillings or dumplings with meat or pancakes).

1:30pm-2pm The Church of our Saviour on the Spilt Blood inside guided excursion.

2:00pm-4:00pm Strolling along Nevsky Prospect and nearby : secret courtyards, Eliseev Brothers' Emporium, Russian Porcelain shop, Kazan cathedral and much more.

4:30pm Driving back to the port along the Neva River embankments.
Included
  • Visa waiver for the shore excursion ( not provided by Viator)
  • Professional English-speaking guide for two days
  • Driver services for two days featuring a Mercedes Viano/Sprinter with A/C . Vehicle type depends on the number of people in your group
  • Admittance fees to the museums listed in the program
  • Permits for video and photos in the museums
  • Traditional Russian Lunch on the first day as well as vodka tasting
  • Bottled water ( one bottle per day)
  • Rain ponchos in case of inclement weather while visiting Petergof Lower park
  • All port fees and all local taxes
  • Headphones for guided tours inside the museums for groups of 8 or more
  • Special welcome gift
Not included
  • The cost of lunch on day 2( about US $ 10-15 per person at a traditional Russian Pancake or pie house)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • We send your visa waivers (visa substitutes) via e-mail based on your passport info(we need this info from
  • each
  • member of your party)
  • Number of your passport
  • DOB
  • Your full name is it reads in your valid passport
  • Your citizenship
  • Your ship's arrival and departure day
  • Name of your ship
  • Dress code is formal
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended to walk in Petergof Lower park( 1,5 hours tour) and in The Hermitage ( 2,5 hours tour)
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • We do not recommend this group tour for guests with children under 7 and for handicapped tourists unless this is a tour for your own private party of 12 or more people
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Features
Tourism
100% Cultural
65% Aquatic
35%
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