Basic package – an exciting two-day tour that will introduce you to the city as well as to the suburban former royal residences.

On a first day, you will visit one of the largest museums in the word – the Hermitage with its art treasures. You will also see the historical heart of the city – the Peter and Paul Fortress. After the visit to Hermitage, you will cross the Gulf of Finland on a light and fast hydrofoil and within 45 minutes you will get from winter royal residence to summer royal residence in Peterhof with its famous fountains in the Lower Garden. The intense day ends with a relaxing evening rivers and canals boat ride.
On the second day, you will see the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo with the famous Amber Room. You will also visit the city’s largest orthodox cathedral – St. Isaacs Cathedral; and the Faberge Museum with the famous collection of the Easter eggs – the top of Russian jewel art.

Timings

Day 1
08:00 – Meet with you guide and set-off for the city tour
11:30 – Visit to Peter and Paul Fortress
13:00 – Break for lunch
14:00 – Visit to Hermitage
15:30 – Hydrofoil ride to Peterhof
16:15 – Excursion to Lower Garden in Peterhof
18:00 – Departure back to the city for a boat ride
19:00 – Rivers and canals boat ride
20:00 – End of the excursion
20:30 – Return

Day 2
08:00 – Meet with you guide and set-off to Tsarskoye Selo
09:00 – Visit to Catherine Palace
10:00 – Walk to Catherine Park
11:00 – Return to city center
12:00 – Visit to St. Isaacs Cathedral
12:45 – Break for lunch
14:30 – Excursion to Faberge Museum
16:00 – End of excursion
16:30 – Return

Know before you book

– The order of the excursions may change.
– St. Isaacs Cathedral and Church of the Savior on The Spilled Blood are closed on Wednesdays. If your tour lasts more than 1 day, then we will shift the visit to another day if possible. Otherwise, we will organize visit to another museum, without any extra charges.
– The Hermitage is closed on Mondays. If your tour lasts more than 1 day, then we will shift the visit to another day if possible. Otherwise, we will organize visit to another museum, without any extra charges. There is a possibility to organize a special ticket to Hermitage on Monday, but this will affect on the price.