19 hours |Max 16 pax or private |Activity level: Â Very StrenuousÂ
- Hermitage (early entry)
- Peterhof Fountain Park
- Catherine Palace
- Amber Room
- Yusupov Palace
- Gregory Rasputin Exhibit
- Church on the Blood
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Peter and Paul Fortress
- Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Boat Ride
- Subway Ride
2-day St. Petersburg Grand Tour is our original signature tour. This value tour has the most comprehensive itinerary with all the notable sights and museums included. It is the best choice for those who wish to see as much as possible and a little bit more!
Running our Grand Tour for 12+ years we have gained enough practical experience and knowledge of how to do it and how to turn a very intensive program in a smooth and pleasant experience. A great deal of thought and practical experience has been incorporated into this itinerary!
"What an amazing experience! We had heard all about the magnificent palaces and churches etc beforehand but to see them in real life was exhilarating despite the crowds and the full on schedule. This experience was brought to light by the tour guide whose knowledge of the city and its history was breathtaking. Her experience also made it easier for us in that she always had us at site just at the right time to avoid the queues and was able to guide us throughout the buildings expertly even although they were very busy. Alla Tours made the two days special for us."
— This tour is VISA-free for cruise ship passengers docking in St. Petersburg for less than 72 hours. Alla Tours is a licensed Tour Operator in the Russian Federation and has the legal right to offer Visa-free shore excursions to cruise ship passengers.
All you need to do to qualify for the visa-waiver (=Tour Ticket) is to provide the following at time of booking for all participants: your name as shown on passport, passport number, country of citizenship, and your date of birth.
— The itinerary above is a sample only. The actual start and end times of the tour are adjusted to coordinate with your arrival and departure time. You will never miss your ship touring with us. Sequence and timing of sightseeing may vary based on congestions at venues, capacity allowances mandated by museums, and museums' closing days or other logistical issues, however the content will always remain as confirmed.
— Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum does not include the Impressionist / Post Impressionist Art Collection which was moved to the General Staff building in 2014.
— Lunches: For your better experience this tour includes different types of lunches each day:
One is a sit-down lunch in a lovely local restaurant. We will offer you a set traditional meal consisting of soup, main course (chicken, infrequently, beef), bread, coffee or tea with dessert. The other will be a packed lunch with some local specialties. Picnicked in the Peterhof Park or consumed while travelling between summer estates, our packed lunch is a great timesaver for your sightseeing. On this tour you indeed must be prepared to see a lot :)
We strongly request that you advise us of any special diets at least 7 days prior to your tour and we will do our best to accommodate you. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee that your personal needs will be satisfied.
Lunches are optional on private tours and can be provided by request. Extra cost is $ 20 USD pp per restaurant lunch and $ 15 USD pp per packed lunch.
— Discounts: Children aged 4-6 are free of charge. Discount for older children and teenagers of 7-17 is 10% per person. Students aged 18 years and older require an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) in order to claim their student discount. The guide will check your ISIC on the morning of your tour. Please make sure you have it on you.
— Lunches are not included for children touring free of charge.
— Minimum age for group tours: 7 years. If you are travelling with kids under the age of 7, we recommend that you book a private tour to allow your youngsters the flexibility to comfortably move at a slower pace.
— This tour is not wheelchair-accessible and not recommended for tourists with walking issues. If you feel you will not be able to cover long distances or require use of a walker or wheelchair, please contact us for our recommendations. As always, we will be happy to accommodate private tour wishes for you to enjoy greater flexibility to move at your own pace.
Small group: Max group size is 16 persons
+ Professional and personable guide for 2 days
+ Experienced and conscientious driver with a comfortable A/C vehicle for 2 days
+ Admission fees to all places shown in the itinerary
+ Photo permissions inside museums
+ Lunches on 2 days
+ Bottled still water (one bottle per person per day)
+ Personal audio receiver with earphones (for groups of 7 persons and more)
+ All local taxes
+ All port fees
+ Visa Waivers for cruise ship passengers
- Gratuity. Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately.
We will be happy to arrange a private tour for you should you wish to keep your party private.
Max group size for the Private Grand Tour is 25 persons per van.
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+ Professional and personable guide for 2 days
+ Experienced and conscientious driver with a comfortable A/C vehicle for 2 days
+ Admission fees to all places shown in the itinerary
+ Photo permissions inside museums
+ Personal audio receiver with earphones (for groups of 7 persons and more)
+ Bottled still water (one bottle per person per day)
+ All local taxes
+ All port fees
+ Visa Waivers for cruise ship passengers
- Cost of lunches. Lunches are optional on private tours and can be provided by request. Extra cost is $ 20 USD pp per restaurant lunch and $ 15 USD pp per packed lunch.
- Gratuity. Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately.
Any wheelchair-users?
