Duration2: 5 Hours

Visit Petrodvorets, also known as the Peterhof Palace, to see one of the most famous Russian palaces, with its luxurious rooms and garden fountains. Inspired by Versailles, Peter the Great decided to build an imperial palace in the suburbs of his new city, St. Petersburg. His granddaughter, Empress Elizabeth, expanded on his original palace with its amazingly ornate state rooms, grandiose park and fountains including the magnificent Grand Cascade. After WWII damage, military engineers and volunteers restored it to its former glory. Hear about its rich history from your Local Guide.

This attraction is open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m and is closed the last Tuesday of each month. Walking shoes are required. Stairs or climbing is involved. The duration of the visit to the palace and the gardens is approximately two hours; please add 90 minutes prior to and 90 minutes after the excursion for travel from/to the hotel for a total excursion time of approximately five hours. This excursion's timing will be confirmed by your Local Host during your stay. The price of this excursion is for up to 3 people.

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Duration2: 5 Hours

Visit Petrodvorets, also known as the Peterhof Palace, to see one of the most famous Russian palaces, with its luxurious rooms and garden fountains. Inspired by Versailles, Peter the Great decided to build an imperial palace in the suburbs of his new city, St. Petersburg. His granddaughter, Empress Elizabeth, expanded on his original palace with its amazingly ornate state rooms, grandiose park and fountains including the magnificent Grand Cascade. After WWII damage, military engineers and volunteers restored it to its former glory. Hear about its rich history from your Local Guide.

This attraction is open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m and is closed the last Tuesday of each month. Walking shoes are required. Stairs or climbing is involved. The duration of the visit to the palace and the gardens is approximately two hours; please add 90 minutes prior to and 90 minutes after the excursion for travel from/to the hotel for a total excursion time of approximately five hours. This excursion's timing will be confirmed by your Local Host during your stay. The price of this excursion is for up to 7 people.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 3 hours.

Board a boat and admire some of the city's most famous attractions, such as the vast Hermitage Museum, St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral & Fortress, and the Admiralty. St. Petersburg, built on the Neva River delta, is an amazing complex of islands and connecting bridges. During the winter months the river freezes over, but in the summer when it is once again navigable, a cruise is a splendid way to gain a different perspective of the city. During your cruise, enjoy live performances of well-known Russian folk songs and savor caviar and champagne or vodka.

The Romantic Canal Cruise is open at 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Weather may affect operation. Note: music is in Russian. The duration of the cruise is approximately one hour; please add one hour prior to and one hour after the excursion for travel from/to the hotel for a total excursion time of approximately three hours. This excursion's timing will be confirmed by your Local host during your stay.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: 3 Hours

Planned by the Swiss architect, Domenico Trezzini, the Cathedral was consecrated in 1733. The magnificent complex is recognizable from afar by the Cathedral's needle-thin spire and an angel holding a cross on the summit. It is the burial site for most of the pre-revolutionary Russian leaders including Peter the Great and the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family. The clock and chimes of the Cathedral rang until the 1917 revolution, then began again in 1952. Hear details of its fascinating history from your guide, and see its splendid icons and paintings of the 18th century.

Walking shoes required. This excursion's timing will be confirmed by your Local Host during your stay. Hours 11:00 - 17:00

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Duration2: 8 Hours

Whether it is your first visit or if you have visited before, a private tour with a professional, fully qualified guide is the ideal way to discover more about St. Petersburg. See what really interests you at a pace that suits you. After all, it is your trip! Travel like a local with the help of your guide on the public transport system - whether by bus, trolley, tram, metro, taxi, or marshrutka (minibus-shuttle). Visit famous sites, explore museums, go shopping, or take a break in a cafe - the choice is yours!

Note: Any entrance fees and travel expenses for travelers and guide must be paid by the traveler and are not included in the price. This guided tour price is for up to 7 people. Meet your local guide at the hotel. Transportation is not included in the price.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Whether it is your first visit or if you have visited before, a private tour with a professional, fully qualified guide is the ideal way to discover more about St. Petersburg. See what really interests you at a pace that suits you. After all, it is your trip! Travel like a local with the help of your guide on the public transport system - whether by bus, trolley, tram, metro, taxi, or marshrutka (minibus-shuttle). Visit famous sites, explore museums, go shopping, or take a break in a cafe - the choice is yours!

Note: Any entrance fees and travel expenses for travelers and guide must be paid by the traveler and are not included in the price. This guided tour is priced for up to 7 people. Meet your local guide at the hotel. Transportation is not included in the price.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Whether it is your first visit or if you have visited before, a private tour with a professional, fully qualified guide is the ideal way to discover more about St. Petersburg. See what really interests you at a pace that suits you. After all, it is your trip! Travel like a local with the help of your guide on the public transport system - whether by bus, trolley, tram, metro, taxi, or marshrutka (minibus-shuttle). Visit famous sites, explore museums, go shopping, or take a break in a cafe - the choice is yours!

Note: Any entrance fees and travel expenses for travelers and guide must be paid by the traveler and are not included in the price. This guided tour is priced for up to 7 people. Meet your local guide at the hotel. Transportation is not included in the price.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 4 hours.

This unique noble palace on the Moika River was once the residence of the influential and wealthy Yusupov family. It follows the different styles and trends in Russian architecture over the course of two centuries and represents a milestone in Russian art, culture, history, and politics. The Palace boasts 180 sumptuously furnished rooms and houses the private art collection of the Yusupov family. Your guide will give you insights into the palace's art and history and tell the story of Grigori Rasputin. His power and influence in the tsar's family circle was regarded as a threat to the stability of the Russian empire, and he was assassinated here in 1916.

Yusupov Palace is open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and is closed the first Wednesday of each month. Walking shoes are required. Stairs/climbing is involved. The duration of the visit to the Palace is approximately two hours; please add one hour prior to and one hour after the excursion for travel from/to the hotel for a total excursion time of approximately four hours. This excursion's timing will be confirmed by your Local Host during your stay. The price of this excursion is for up to 7 people.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 4 hours.

This unique noble palace on the Moika River was once the residence of the influential and wealthy Yusupov family. It follows the different styles and trends in Russian architecture over the course of two centuries and represents a milestone in Russian art, culture, history, and politics. The Palace boasts 180 sumptuously furnished rooms and houses the private art collection of the Yusupov family. Your guide will give you insights into the palace's art and history and tell the story of Grigori Rasputin. His power and influence in the tsar's family circle was regarded as a threat to the stability of the Russian empire, and he was assassinated here in 1916.

Yusupov Palace is open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and is closed the first Wednesday of each month. Walking shoes are required. Stairs/climbing is involved. The duration of the visit to the Palace is approximately two hours; please add one hour prior to and one hour after the excursion for travel from/to the hotel for a total excursion time of approximately four hours. This excursion's timing will be confirmed by your Local Host during your stay. The price of this excursion is for up to 3 people.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

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