1 DAY
Hermitage Museum +
Grand Palace in Peterhof
Grand Palace in Peterhof
Visa-Free Private Tour
Tour Summary
See some of the most impressive pieces of imperial architecture in just one day!
Availability
Everyday except Monday & last
Tuesday of every month
Tuesday of every month
Duration
9 hours of guided tour time
Price
from 113 USD p/p
On this tour you will:
• Visit Peter and Paul Fortress and learn about the city's founding
• Take stunning panoramic photos at the best spots in the city center
• Marvel at the gigantic Palace Square and take in the views of the Nevsky Prospect
• Wander through some of the most elaborate state rooms of the Winter Palace (Hermitage)
• Be impressed by the breadth of the Tzars's personal art collections
• Tour the Grand Palace and marvel at imperial interiors representing styles of different epoques
• Take stunning panoramic photos at the best spots in the city center
• Marvel at the gigantic Palace Square and take in the views of the Nevsky Prospect
• Wander through some of the most elaborate state rooms of the Winter Palace (Hermitage)
• Be impressed by the breadth of the Tzars's personal art collections
• Tour the Grand Palace and marvel at imperial interiors representing styles of different epoques
ITINERARY
8:40-9:00 Meet your guide and driver in cruise ship terminal (direct pier pick-up) 9:00-10:30 City Highlights drive tour with fotostops in the most beautiful places & short walk inside Peter & Paul Fortress
10:40-12:50 Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum
13:00-13:45 Lunch Break in a local cafe
13:50-14:30 Drive to Peterhof
14:40-16:40 Guided tour of Lower Park & Grand Palace in Peterhof
16:50-17:50 Drive back to St Petersburg with subway ride
18:00 On board the ship
10:40-12:50 Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum
13:00-13:45 Lunch Break in a local cafe
13:50-14:30 Drive to Peterhof
14:40-16:40 Guided tour of Lower Park & Grand Palace in Peterhof
16:50-17:50 Drive back to St Petersburg with subway ride
18:00 On board the ship
Pricing (USD, p/p)
2 – $225
3 – $185
4 – $160
5 – $145
6 – $135
7 – $130
8 – $125
9 – $120
10 – $118
11 – $116
12 – $113
13+ – Contact Us
3 – $185
4 – $160
5 – $145
6 – $135
7 – $130
8 – $125
9 – $120
10 – $118
11 – $116
12 – $113
13+ – Contact Us
Inclusions
- Blanket Visas (Tour Tickets) - Russian visa not required!
- Pick-up / drop-off in the port
- Entrance fees to the museums
- Professional private guide service
- Private service of courteous driver
- Modern business class vehicle
- Wi-Fi in vehicle (upon request)
- 1 bottle of water p/p per day
- Rain ponchos
- All port fees & local taxes
- Farewell souvenirs
- Activity kit for kid
- Metro tickets (if ride happens)
Discounts
SEE ADDITIONAL NOTICES
- Exclusions: visit to Peter & Paul Cathedral in the Fortress, meals, gratuity only if you wish (recommended amount is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver of the total cost of the tour given separately), radio-guides devices (available only for groups of 7 people & more)
- The visit to the Hermitage does not include the collection of impressionists and post-impressionists which is located in the new General Staff building. Request visit there additionally when booking a private tour. The extra fee of $20 USD per person will apply. The visit takes 1,5 hour including standing in line to get into this museum.
- Whenever possible, special "early admission" entrance tickets to the Hermitage will be ordered to avoid crowds. Although it may happen that there will be many other people entering the museum at the same time with you.
- Lunches for groups of 7 guests & more may be provided at additional request. Please let us know in advance. Inform us about food restrictions in advance, so we may choose the best place to eat.
- We always start at 8:40-9 am because majority of people will be standing in the line to pass passport control during 1,5-2 hours after ship's arrival. Actual end time of the tour is coordinated with your ship's departure time and day of the week.
- This is a sample itinerary. The order of museum visits may change depending on availability of entrance tickets, museums days-off, traffic situation in the city. Museums also reserve the right to shift an entrance time on a very short notice. We will rearrange the itinerary accordingly so that all venues can be visited.
- The exact entrance times can vary. Pre-booked time periods to enter the museums are assigned only by the management of the museums and is a subject to changes. It is possible that there will be a line of people entering the museum at the same time.
- This tour is not recommended for wheelchair passengers, and if a person with a wheelchair decides to participate he/she must have a personal helper to assist in boarding/disembarking the vehicle, and entering the restrooms and restaurant, and all sites. At certain locations a wheelchair person may not be able to exit the bus, and may have to stay inside the bus.
- Upon request and if time permits, it is possible to do the following: shopping at an authentic Russian supermarket, visit to Kuznechniy market, visit to Grand Choral Synagogue.
- Final payment for the tour should be done in the beginning of the tour day
- Every extra hour for vehicle costs $20, for guide - 20$ US
- Metro ride is possible only if time permits. Another option is that the drive back to the port may happen along the newly opened bypass "Circle Road" to save time and skip city center area. In this case, you will not visit metro.
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