Join us for a Journey of a Lifetime to St. Petersburg the gem of Russia. Sometimes called the city of the Tsars or the Northern Venice, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. All of our tours to St. Petersburg are fully customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our St. Petersburg tours using the form on the side of the page. You can also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists to learn more.
This is our most popular tour of St. Petersburg. It includes all the most important highlights of the Northern Capital, and also provides enough free time for exploring the city on your own. We have a huge variety of St. Petersburg excursions that you can take for extra sightseeing.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour gives you a great overview of the city. You will visit Peter and Paul Fortress, the birthplace of the city and also the location where the Last Romanovs are buried. You will become acquainted with the rich collection of the Hermitage Museum and learn about Imperial life while visiting Peterhof.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour is a great way to get acquainted with St. Petersburg if you are short on time. You will see all of the city’s major highlights and visit the Hermitage Museum - one of the largest museums in the world and former residence of Russian tzars.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any FridayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis is our most complete St. Petersburg tour package. Besides visiting all of the major sights within the city and three Imperial summer residences, you will also see the Yusupov Palace and learn about the life and murder of Rasputin, one of the most mysterious figures in Russia’s history.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
Tour can be started on any dayAccommodation
The following hotel options are available:PRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupExplore St. Petersburg, the former capital of Imperial Russia with its magnificent palaces, parks, and monuments. Our engaging and most importantly fun tour includes all the most important highlights, such as Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage Museum, and the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room.
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St. PetersburgLanguages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at a 5-star hotel.Group Tour
This is a group tour. There will be other people in your group.This tour will take you to St. Petersburg’s great museums such as the Hermitage and the Catherine Palace, and it also includes several sights connected with the life of the Jewish community.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Moderate
This option includes quite a lot of sightseeing, but it still gives you some freedom in spending a little more time in the places that you like, or adding extra tours to the itinerary. With this option you will also have some time for taking a walk, doing shopping or visiting a restaurantPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupLet our friendly and knowledgeable guide take you on a fun and informative tour to St. Petersburg's major highlights including the Peter and Paul Fortress, Nevsky Prospect, the Hermitage, the Cathedral on the Spilt Blood and more over the course of one day.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Light
This option is good for those, who would like to take it easy and see just the most important highlights without any rush. This tour type gives you a lot of freedom – you can spend a long time on the sights which are part of the itinerary, plus you can do some walking, shopping, or go to a restaurant and enjoy a Russian meal. This is also a good choice for those who would like to customize their tour by adding extra excursions to the programPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour is a great introduction to St. Petersburg - the Venice of the North. During the tour, you will visit the Yusupov Palace associated with the fate of Rasputin, St. Isaacs Cathedral, the Hermitage Museum and the Cathedral on the Spilt Blood.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Intensive
This is a good choice for those who want to cover many sights during a short stay in the city. If you choose this option you should be ready to move at a fast pace. You will not be able to spend a lot of time on each sight, but we guarantee that you will see as much as possiblePRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupOn this tour, you will have the chance to explore the magnificent parks and fountains of Peterhof, the outstanding interiors of the Grand Palace at Peterhof, and the Hermitage Museum - one of the world's greatest museums.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Moderate
This option includes quite a lot of sightseeing, but it still gives you some freedom in spending a little more time in the places that you like, or adding extra tours to the itinerary. With this option you will also have some time for taking a walk, doing shopping or visiting a restaurantPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour takes you to one of the world's most famous treasures - the Amber Room in Tsarskoe Selo. You will visit the Catherine Palace and Park, and explore the famous Hermitage Museum.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Moderate
This option includes quite a lot of sightseeing, but it still gives you some freedom in spending a little more time in the places that you like, or adding extra tours to the itinerary. With this option you will also have some time for taking a walk, doing shopping or visiting a restaurantPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour takes you to three Imperial suburbs - each with its own palace and park and all associated with Russia's colorful history. See the fountains of Peterhof, the Amber Room in the Catherine Palace and Emperor Paul's German style residence in Pavlosk.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Intensive
This is a good choice for those who want to cover many sights during a short stay in the city. If you choose this option you should be ready to move at a fast pace. You will not be able to spend a lot of time on each sight, but we guarantee that you will see as much as possiblePRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour brings you the main highlights of Moscow, Russia’s capital. You will also take an excursion to the Tretyakov Gallery which contains many masterpieces from the greatest Russian artists.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Intensive
This is a good choice for those who want to cover many sights during a short stay in the city. If you choose this option you should be ready to move at a fast pace. You will not be able to spend a lot of time on each sight, but we guarantee that you will see as much as possiblePRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour will acquaint you with the Hermitage Museum and the Catherine Palace with its world-famous Amber Room, while at the same time it explores the history and present-day life of St. Petersburg's Jewish Community.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Moderate
This option includes quite a lot of sightseeing, but it still gives you some freedom in spending a little more time in the places that you like, or adding extra tours to the itinerary. With this option you will also have some time for taking a walk, doing shopping or visiting a restaurantPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tours takes you to the major Jewish sights of St. Petersburg including the Grand Choral Synagogue, the Kolomna district and the Ethnography Museum which has an excellent exhibition dedicated to the history and culture of the Jewish people in Russia.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Light
This option is good for those, who would like to take it easy and see just the most important highlights without any rush. This tour type gives you a lot of freedom – you can spend a long time on the sights which are part of the itinerary, plus you can do some walking, shopping, or go to a restaurant and enjoy a Russian meal. This is also a good choice for those who would like to customize their tour by adding extra excursions to the programPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupBesides exploring St. Petersburg's main sights such as the Hermitage, Cathedral on the Spilt Blood and the Imperial suburb of Peterhof with its magnificent fountains, this tour will also acquaint you with the history of St. Petersburg’s Jewish community.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Moderate
This option includes quite a lot of sightseeing, but it still gives you some freedom in spending a little more time in the places that you like, or adding extra tours to the itinerary. With this option you will also have some time for taking a walk, doing shopping or visiting a restaurantPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupRussia is well known for its rich history and especially the Russian Revolution that ushered in the age of communism and the Soviet Union. Our tour will take you to the places associated with the Soviet epoque.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Intensive
This is a good choice for those who want to cover many sights during a short stay in the city. If you choose this option you should be ready to move at a fast pace. You will not be able to spend a lot of time on each sight, but we guarantee that you will see as much as possiblePRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupOver the course of 3 days, you will visit three of St. Petersburg's Imperial suburbs - Peterhof, Pushkin with the Catherine Palace and Pavlosvk. We will also explore the city's most beautiful museums, such as the Hermitage, the Yusupov Palace, St.Isaac's Cathedral and more.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Intensive
This is a good choice for those who want to cover many sights during a short stay in the city. If you choose this option you should be ready to move at a fast pace. You will not be able to spend a lot of time on each sight, but we guarantee that you will see as much as possiblePRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour will give you a great understanding and feeling for the city of St. Petersburg, Russia's art and cultural capital. It takes you to the Hermitage, Catherine Palace (including the Amber Room), the Peter & Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and more.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Light
This option is good for those, who would like to take it easy and see just the most important highlights without any rush. This tour type gives you a lot of freedom – you can spend a long time on the sights which are part of the itinerary, plus you can do some walking, shopping, or go to a restaurant and enjoy a Russian meal. This is also a good choice for those who would like to customize their tour by adding extra excursions to the programPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupOn this tour, you will explore the city's most beautiful museums, including the Hermitage and the Yusupov Palace, as well as two Imperial suburbs - Peterhof with its fountains and Pushkin with the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Intensive
This is a good choice for those who want to cover many sights during a short stay in the city. If you choose this option you should be ready to move at a fast pace. You will not be able to spend a lot of time on each sight, but we guarantee that you will see as much as possiblePRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour explores St. Petersburg’s main attractions including the Hermitage Museum, the Church on the Spilt Blood and two of the city's Imperial suburbs - Peterhof with its magnificent fountains and Pushkin’s Catherine Palace, famous for the Amber Room.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Moderate
This option includes quite a lot of sightseeing, but it still gives you some freedom in spending a little more time in the places that you like, or adding extra tours to the itinerary. With this option you will also have some time for taking a walk, doing shopping or visiting a restaurantPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis tour takes you to the town of Pushkin, also known as Tsarkoye Selo, one of St. Petersburg's main Imperial suburbs. You will visit the Catherine Palace and Park - home to one of the world's most exquisite pieces of architectural and decorative art, the Amber Room.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Light
This option is good for those, who would like to take it easy and see just the most important highlights without any rush. This tour type gives you a lot of freedom – you can spend a long time on the sights which are part of the itinerary, plus you can do some walking, shopping, or go to a restaurant and enjoy a Russian meal. This is also a good choice for those who would like to customize their tour by adding extra excursions to the programPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupSt. Petersburg is considered the capital of Russian arts and cultural. During this tour, you will visit such gems as the Hermitage Museum, the Church on the Spilt Blood and the Peterhof Palace with its magnificent gardens and fountains.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Light
This option is good for those, who would like to take it easy and see just the most important highlights without any rush. This tour type gives you a lot of freedom – you can spend a long time on the sights which are part of the itinerary, plus you can do some walking, shopping, or go to a restaurant and enjoy a Russian meal. This is also a good choice for those who would like to customize their tour by adding extra excursions to the programPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis one-day tour to Russia's capital includes major highlights of Moscow, such as Red Square, the Kremlin Cathedrals and Armory. Feel the energy that has always made Moscow one of the most exciting cities on earth.
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Intensive
This is a good choice for those who want to cover many sights during a short stay in the city. If you choose this option you should be ready to move at a fast pace. You will not be able to spend a lot of time on each sight, but we guarantee that you will see as much as possiblePRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupA great introduction to St. Petersburg for visitors who enjoy walking. Our expert guide will take you down the famous Nevsky Prospect, to Palace Square (the Winter Palace) home...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupOur St. Petersburg walking tour is a great introduction to this marvelous city for visitors who enjoy walking. Our expert guide will take you down the famous Nevsky Prospect, to...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Daily</strong> 09:00 - 20:00<br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupOne of the finest architectural monuments of the XIX century, the former principal cathedral of the Russian capital has the capacity to accommodate 10,000 people. The cathedral...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 10:00 - 17:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe Hermitage is one of the greatest museums in the world. The museum consists of five historical buildings including the Winter Palace – the residence of the Russian Tsars....
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 10:00 - 17:00<br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupA great introduction to St. Petersburg for visitors who enjoy walking. Our expert guide will take you down the famous Nevsky Prospect, to Palace Square (the Winter Palace) home...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:00 - 20:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe Peter and Paul Fortress was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Besides the ancient fortifications, the fortress includes the Peter and Paul Cathedral, built in the early XVIII...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 10:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupBuilt in the late XVIII and early XIX centuries, Pavlovsk’s palace and park was used as a summer residence for emperor Paul I and his family. The landscape park, one of the...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Friday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe Palace and Park of Tsarskoye Selo is a former country residence of the Russian Tsars. It is a fascinating monument of the world’s architectural and gardening arts of...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Tuesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupAt 8.00 AM, our driver will pick you up to depart for Novgorod. Veliky Novgorod is one of Russia’s most ancient cities and was Russia’s first capital. No other Russian...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Daily</strong> 08:00 - 20:00<br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe largest monastery in Russia, Alexander Nevsky Lavra was built near the location where Grand Prince Alexander won his victory over the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights in 1240....
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Thursday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 11:00 - 16:00<br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupSt. Petersburg´s most Russian looking building. The cathedral would seem at home on Moscow´s Red Square with its onion shaped domes and multi colored facade. The cathedral...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 11:00 - 17:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis is an extremely interesting palace excursion and St. Petersburg tour. The building is notable both for its beauty and for the historical events that have taken place within...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Daily</strong> 11:00 - 16:00<br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe Michailovsky Palace where the Russian Museum is situated was built by the architect K. Rossi at the beginning of the XIX century for Alexander I´s brother Michail. It...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 10:00 - 17:00<br><strong>Tuesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Thursday</strong> 13:00 - 20:00<br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupPavlosk was built in the late XVIII and early XIX centuries, the palace and park were used as a summer residence for emperor Paul I and his family. The landscape park, one of the...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Tuesday, Friday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupPeterhof is a jewel of Russian art – a town of parks, palaces and fountains. In the past, it was used as an exquisite summer residence by the Russian Tsars. Verkhniy Garden...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:30 - 18:30<br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe tour will take the visitor throughout the historical center of St. Petersburg and includes spectacular views of the Neva River, Canal Griboyedova, Moika Canal, the many bridges...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:00 - 20:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupFyodor Dostoevsky, the famous Russian novelist, journalist and short-story writer spent much of his life in Russia’s Northern Capital, even though he was born in Moscow....
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Thursday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 11:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> 13:00 - 20:00<br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupSt. Petersburg is a city of canals and viewing it from the water is an unforgettable experience. During your one hour trip, you will sail from Pevchesky bridge along the Moika...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Daily</strong> 10:00 - 20:00<br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe tour will take the visitor throughout the historical center of St. Petersburg and includes spectacular views of the Neva river, Canal Griboyedova, Moika canal, the many bridges...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 09:00 - 19:00<br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThis excursion will be exciting for those who are interested in the military history of Russia. The tour includes a visit to the Artillery Museum and the Central Naval Museum....
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 11:00 - 17:00<br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupLearn more about the life and times of Dostoevsky on this most engaging excursion. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky's literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political,...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br><strong>Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 11:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> 13:00 - 20:00<br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupLearn more about the father of Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin with a visit to his house located on the Moika River Embankment. During your visit you will learn about Pushkin's...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 11:00 - 17:00<br><strong>Tuesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Walking tours
Transportation is not includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupSt. Petersburg is often called the cradle of the Russian Revolution. If you want to know more about the political history of Russia, or just walk the paths of the revolutionary...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 10:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Wednesday</strong> 10:00 - 20:00<br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupThe city suffered on an almost unimaginable scale during the time of WWII. The bravery and courage of the citizens of Leningrad, as the city was called during that period, is well-known...
Languages
English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.Schedule
<strong>Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</strong> 10:00 - 18:00<br><strong>Tuesday, Wednesday</strong> <span class="label label-danger">not available</span><br>Tours by car
Transportation by private car/minivan is includedPRIVATE TOUR
This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your groupSt. Petersburg is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It was built on a collection of islands where the Neva River meets the Gulf of Finland and is divided further by a system of canals earning the city the name the Venice of the North. St. Petersburg was referred to as Peter the Great’s Window to the West because the great Tsar and reformer Peter the First designed the city to be Russia’s most European. The European feeling of the city is as true today as it was during the early 1700s. The embankments and boulevards are full of 18th and 19th century palaces of the nobility giving St. Petersburg an almost fairytale atmosphere. The historical city center is huge and dominated by the Winter Palace (former residence of the Tsars) which now houses the world famous Hermitage Museum. St. Petersburg Russia indeed is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities on earth. Our company is based in St. Petersburg, Russia allowing us to offer the widest variety of St. Petersburg Russia tours and excursions available on the Internet. All of our tours are designed so that our guests experience maximum enjoyment and become immersed in the culture and history of this great, Russian city. All our tours are private and can be fully customized upon your request. You can either choose one of our ready-made packages or create your own. Because we are locally based, we can offer excellent prices and the most knowledgeable guides in the city.
The city has witnessed some of the most dramatic and important moments in Russian history since its founding in 1703 by Peter the Great, making the city especially important for curious travelers coming to Russia. St. Petersburg was the scene of the Decembrist uprising, the famous court of Tsarina Catherine the Great, the assassination of Tsar Pavel and Alexander II and the home of Rasputin, the Siberian mystic. The last Tsar, Nicholas the II, was overthrown at the Winter Palace and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and Lenin brought communism to power here. After the revolution, the name of the city was changed to Leningrad. During the Second World War, Leningrad was under siege and fully blockaded by the Nazis for almost 3 years, resulting in the deaths of up to 1.5 million of its citizens. Our St. Petersburg tours take you to the places associated with many of these events and more.
St Petersburg is a spectacular city regardless of the time of year, it all depends on your itinerary. Summertime can be wonderfully warm and brings the White Nights, nearly 24-hours of sunshine and a party atmosphere. However, St Petersburg will be very busy and accommodation can be much more expensive. St Petersburg is quite cold in winter, but enchantingly beautiful and with less crowds. The worst weather takes place in November and March. Check to see if your visit will coincide with Russia’s holidays and festivals, and for more information about the best time to visit, read our guide.
With a carefully planned and researched itinerary you can see St Petersburg’s main sights over a long weekend. St Petersburg’s city centre is compact compared to Moscow’s, and its most famous attractions are reachable by foot from one another. Find centrally located accommodation, acquaint yourself with public transport, and book tickets in advance so that you can skip the queues. To make the most of a short trip, check out our informative St Petersburg city tours with options to suit all interests.
Walking around St Petersburg is no more dangerous than exploring any European city if you are sensible with your belongings and use common sense. The city centre rarely feels isolated as it is quite compact, and many bars and restaurants are open 24/7. During White Nights there are nearly 24 hours of sunlight, meaning that you’ll never venture anywhere in the dark. If you travel by taxi make sure to book in advance, or take public transport, which is perfectly safe and tourist-friendly. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia.
St Petersburg is Russia’s most western-leaning city and staff in city centre restaurants, hotels, shops and attractions can generally accommodate English speaking tourists. There are also English-speaking tourist police. The metro and bus service maps have English translations, and intercom announcements are also made in English. If you’d prefer to travel by taxi, the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber) works in multiple languages, although it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. Younger Russians are more likely to speak basic English than older Russians, but Google Translate is useful if you get completely stuck.
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