St. Petersburg & Baltic Shore Excursions

Did you think that you have to have a Russian visa to visit St. Petersburg? Well, you don’t – if you arrive on a cruise ship and take one of our St. Petersburg shore excursions, you will need NO visa.

Whether you choose to visit the State Hermitage Museum or feast your eyes on the delightful view in Peterhof Park, you are invited to join the shore excursions guided by a professional that will provide you with all necessary information on sights worth to be seen! Aside from many other benefits, you can customize your own tour as you visit some of the wonders of Moscow, a place you'll want to visit again and again. Your car/mini-bus will be equipped with an experienced driver and air-conditioning for those lazy summer days.

Meals are included at some of the most decent restaurants that money can buy, making sure you have a perfect trip from every point of view. You don't even have to worry about museum and port fees, nor about local taxes as all of these are included in the price you pay. This visa-free experience is one opportunity not found very often in tour-operator services anywhere. Choose between private tours and even group tours which can include up to 15 people, making sure you can bring all your close friends with you and enjoy this wonderful experience abroad!

And if you ever dreamed of visiting other ports of call, we can take you to Berlin, Helsinki, Tallinn, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen through our private shore excursion. All of the Baltic destinations are available once you choose the shore excursion in St. Petersburg.

This is an opportunity for those who would like to take a suggested group tour, but would prefer to explore St. Petersburg with their own party of travellers, private guide and vehicle and at their own pace. The itinerary is designed for Day 1, Days 1–2, or Days 1–3. Enter the number of travellers in your party to determine the cost per person.

All tours include a pier pick up at 9.30 am. Our representative holding a “Tour De Force” sign will meet you behind the passport control area.


Saturday, June 09, 2012 – Day 1
duration: 7.5 hours $146
City tour & Peter and Paul Fortress

A city orientation drive. The tour includes a visit to Peter and Paul Cathedral, the impressive 18th century ecclesiastical edifice and the burial place of many of the Romanovs

Local food market

You will find there dried fruit, cheeses, nuts, honey, meat and other foods. Take your own shopping bag. Markets are colorful places to visit even if you do not need to buy. 

 

 

The State Hermitage Museum

Today you will visit the Hermitage (the Winter Palace). With the possible exception of the Louvre, there is no museum in the world that rivals the Hermitage in size and quality.

Sunday, June 10, 2012 – Day 2
duration: 8 hours $169
Catherine Palace

Take a pleasant drive from St. Petersburg through the suburbs to the opulent Catherine palace.

 

Metro tour

Take a Metro (Underground) ride. The stations are worth seeing for the art work decoration. Many are adorned with crystal chandeliers, marble vestibules and beautiful frescoes.

Peterhof Park

Travel to the former summer Imperial residence. Set in magnificent gardens, Peterhof is reminiscent of Versailles.

Monday, June 11, 2012 – Day 3
duration: 7 hours $146
The Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood

Explore the marvelous Russian-style Church on Spilled Blood built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated on March 1, 1881.

Yusupov's Palace

Explore the Yusupov's Palace. This museum provides an interesting look at the lives of the aristocracy of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

St. Isaac's Cathedral and Colonnade

A visit to St.Isaac's Cathedral - originally the city's main church and the largest cathedral in Russia.

You are invited to climb the colonnade of the cathedral and enjoy the bird's eye view of  Saint Petersburg from the 43-meter height.

 

Each group features:

  • Welcome pack
  • A personal knowledgeable guide, fluent in English *
  • A comfortable air-conditioned car/minibus with experienced driver
  • Entry fees
  • Photo permits, except for the Hermitage
  • Personal ear set at the Hermitage for groups from 6 passengers
  • Bottle of water - daily
  • Local taxes
  • Port fees
  • Visa – free visit

* Generally all tours are conducted in English. For private tours - any languages are available.

Services not included:

  • Lunch *
  • Metro fare (1$)
  • Tipping

* For lunch you will stop at places where locals would eat. Expect to spend around 10$ for lunch.

Your guide will assist you with money exchange.