Saint-Petersburg Tours and Excursions

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Bus tour to Peterhof

Peterhof is located on the Southern cost of the Gulf of Finland, 29 kilometers away from St. Petersburg. Here a small house for Peter the Great was built in 1705, where the Tsar could take a rest on his way from Kronstadt to St. Petersburg...

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Walking on a private boat with the a captain and with an audioguide

Renting a boat with a captain is a unique opportunity take an unforgettable trip along the Neva river, the channels of St.Petersburg and Finish Gulf...

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Bus tour to Pushkin (Catherine Palace)

Pushkin – “The Tsarskoye Selo” State Museum Reserve is a brilliant monument of world architecture and park and garden artistry of the 18th-20th centuries. A magnificent group of architects, sculptors and painters brought the desires of their royal clients to fruition here...

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Walking tour in St. Petersburg

For a traveler, St Petersburg is “a window on Russia”, a city to feel and understand this strange, but alluring country. My tour will help you to look at Russian history of different epochs and not to get lost.

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City Bus Tour

This bus excursion gives a remarkable opportunity to see the main attractions of our city: the famous monuments, architectural ensembles, bridges, embankments and parks with a guide.

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Church of the Savior on Blood Ticket

Explore the state museum of the Church of the Savior on Blood at your own pace See finely detailed mosaics that cover the walls and ceilings Stand on the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated

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St. Petersburg Metro Stations 1.5-Hour Tour

Ride the St. Petersburg subway to see the opulent décor of stations that could be mistaken for magnificent palace halls or the lobbies of 5-star hotels. It was not an accident, as In Soviet times the subway stations were built as palaces for the people...

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Walking tour Like a Local: The Legends of a City

Discover the unknown stories and legends of Russia's capital city of St. Petersburg. See the city like a local as you travel to locations such as a typical city fountain and the St. Micheal Castle, once owned by the Romanov family and now home to a ghost.

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Saint Isaac's Cathedral Ticket

Explore the world's largest Russian Orthodox church and 4th largest cathedral in the world with an entrance ticket to St. Petersburg's magnificent Saint Isaac's Cathedral. Upgrade to climb the spiral staircase of the colonnade.

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Notable courtyards of St.Petersburg (walking tour)

This walk through the courtyards of St. Petersburg will be of interest to both adults and children. We will visit the famous St. Petersburg ‘well-yards’, with graffiti all over their walls, and the ‘pompous’ yards of the Tolstoy House. We will also learn where the famous fairytale character Carlson

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Metro Palaces

The opulent metro system, decorated with the marble sculptures and frescos is a wonder, erected at a time when Leningrad was still healing its wounds inflicted by the Nazi siege. The tour is an exploration of the “palaces for the people” and the Soviet epoch...

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¡Viva la revolución!

Is it possible to make the world a better place? If it seems to you that nothing can be done by ordinary people, consider how Lenin and his party managed to change their country and, in-deed, the world...

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Individual walking tour in the city center

Walking tour along the embankments, squares and streets of the center of St. Petersburg with an experienced guide and a local resident (2 in 1)))...

3000 ₽

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Rent a boat without captain

Do you want to have new exiting experiences? Rent a boat without a captain is a unique opportunity to be the captain of the boat and take an unforgettable walk along the Neva river and the canals of St.Petersburg...

4990 ₽

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Literary St. Petersburg/Petrograd/Leningrad. (bike tour)

During this literary journey, you will follow in the footprints of Dostoevsky and Chekhov, see the houses of Russian poetesses Akhmatova and Bergholz, find out where the debauchery of poets Mayakovsky and Yesenin took place, and where the great Alexander Pushkin enjoyed spending time.

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All over Petersburg in 2 hours! (bike tour)

If it’s your first visit to St. Petersburg, you love cycling, and wish to see the best of the city in only 2 hours, this route is just what you need...

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Criminal Petersburg. (bike tour)

Two hours of your life will be devoted getting to know the crime of St. Petersburg. You will see the only monument of a big mafia boss in all of St. Petersburg, see the sites of political assassinations of the 90s, and find out who the ‘Drezdensha’ and ‘сhubarovtsy’ were.

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Lenin, Rasputin, janitor and other neighbours

We would like to invite you to visit the St-Petersburg 100 years ago. We show you famous so name "Petersburg's well-yards". In thats gloomy buildings pure petersburg peoples alived practically without light and fresh air...

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On the Lenin’s way! (bike tour)

Let’s recall the dramatic history of St. Petersburg, also known as ‘the city of three revolutions’. On this tour we will see the legendary cruiser ‘Aurora’, the location of one of Lenin’s most famous speeches, and Smolny, the former headquarters of the Bolsheviks...

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Along Fontanka river banks (a night bike tour)

The Fontanka River borders the historical center of St. Petersburg, and each bridge that crosses it has its very own legend...

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Private Peterhof tour

During the tour you will: - be inspired with abudabce and variety of fountains. - enjoy the magnificent atmosphere of royal state rooms and private quarters...

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Trip to local Vintage and Thrift store

With my help you will dive into the past of Saint Petersburg. We’ll go to five local Vintage and Thrift stores where I can help you buy and bargain for good prices. Our tour starts at Bolshaya Monetnaya street and ends on Kronverkskiy prospekt in front of Zoo near Gorkovskaya metro station...

1500 ₽

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Show-concert of classical music "Russian Musical Seasons"

Solemn reception in the unique palace of the Romanov dynasty.

3375 ₽

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Dostoevsky and Revolution of 1917

In his novels, Dostoevsky portrays a city of slums, dives and brothels. The city embodies the social injustice which his characters rebel against. My tour offers you an insight into how the works the great Russian novelist influenced the revolutionary movement...

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Futuristic Buildings

The Soviet building works of the 1920s was something that amazed foreigners: it was hard to believe that after enduring the civil war the Russians would begin building a “brave, new world” using architectural forms never witnessed before in a style known as “constructivism”...

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White magic of Russia: introductory vodka-tasting

Legendary liquor, “extremely clear and smooth”, a vodka for the Russians is something more than a drink.....

2500 ₽

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Private tour of St. Petersburg

Indiviual tour of St. Petersburg based on your wishes. Any time and any day you want.

4000 ₽

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Street Photography in St.Petersburg

Catching street photography is not worth planning a route or placing an emphasis on certain places. Photographing, you go where you have not been, this is where you will find something.

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Hermitage private tour

Private tour of the main museum complex of Hermitage. With our professional guide you will see the art of the ancient world, Western Europe, Russia.

27600 ₽

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Creative spaces of Saint Petersburg

In early 90’s the common property was privatised by newly formed oligarchy. So both industrial building and historical houses belonged for years to the narrow group of people who had not many ideas of new functions for them...

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Individual group tours in Saint-Petersburg

Where to go and what to see-it all depends on you!

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Blanket visa (tour ticket) for cruise (only!) passengers

What is blanket visa? Blanket visa allows you to spend 3 days in St Petersburg without applying for a regular visa. You will be able to pass the customs without any documents except your valid passport, a migration card that you will be given on board and a Sputnik tour ticket...

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Excursion to a safe high-altitude roof

We have a guaranteed support of the government of St. Petersburg, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and supervisory bodies. The best city guides, experienced climbers and instructors are ready to make your stay on the roof interesting and safe.

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Back in the USSR

Dear friend, you will become a Soviet pioneer and make a journey through time returning to the USSR in a retro car...

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Kanonersky Island

The island is located not far from the city center and has the access to the water and nature: we can say it’s quite a field and a forrest. At the same time you can explore urban and industrial landscapes. It already attracts a lot of artists, song writers, movie makers, musicians, activists...

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St. Petersburg Tour: Three major city squares

Enjoy the beautiful ensemble of three major city squares, which are located back to back to each other, it is the only "block of squares" in the world. You will not only see every major official building, such as the Hermitage, Admiralty and St...

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LGBT History of St. Petersburg

Exclusive excursion on LGBT-history of Petersburg. For 2.5 hours of walking you will learn about how gay and lesbian ruined Rasputin, what is "Total Eclipse" in Russian, where the Russian Conchita Wurst lived, visit the Chamber of Secrets of the Gostiny Dvor and etc...

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Russian cuisine

Using my family's old recipe, we will start at the very beginning of the baking process so you can see all the steps. You can make it your own and choose from up to four local flours to mix!

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SUP-trip near the Kamennyi island

Easy training walk on SUP-surfs on the Kamennyi island channels with the instructor. Route length - 3,5 km, duration - 2 hours. Preparation Special physical training is not required. But you should have general training. Paddling on SUP-surf it is activity...

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The State Hermitage guided tour

The tour usually starts from main staircase and state rooms of the Winter Palace and follow the route of the Zar’s ceremonial procession toward the church...

1900 ₽

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Mathilde P.

7 months ago

Yes, Vladimir was very sympathic, he showed us many things that we couldn't have discover without him. Very nice moment !

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Alynne M.

10 months ago

Everything was excellent! Igor is the perfect guide, we loved our Hermitage tour. He help us buying the tickets and confirmed our appointment days before. Completely recommended.

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Dasham

over 1 year ago

Wow, what a great experience. Our guide couldn't have don a better job. Not only did she do a great job showing us the sights of Petersburg and Kronstadt but she gave us restaurant recommendations and helped in any other way she could. Good job!

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Ronanmcc

over 1 year ago

Olga was a great guide, really smart and engaged. As well as showing us some great creative spaces around the city, along the way we had a very interesting conversations about life today in the city.

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Mohammed A.

about 2 years ago

Great tour our guide even add 1 hour more for the time we lost at the gate because of the palace security and to show us more

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Mohammed A.

about 2 years ago

Very good excellent guide he knew a lot of information give us enough time to see and take pictures when was possible

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Dawndarc

about 2 years ago

Igor was very knowledgeable- extremely knowledgeable about Russian history. He was well organized and knew exactly where to take us. It was a busy schedule and we walked lots but we felt like we saw and learned so much. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Igor as a guide. His English by the way is fantastic!

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Laube.f

over 2 years ago

Igor is a treasure of knowledge and able to raise to your level. If you don’t need the the basics, but are able to take if from there, he’s your guy.

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Amywebb

over 2 years ago

Really great tour, our host, Vladimir, was so passionate and knowledgeable on the topic, but Made the night a fun and memorable one. He tailored it to suit our needs also, very happy and would thoroughly recommend.

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Krupets

about 3 years ago

The excursion was great! And Vladimir is very professional! It was intersting information and good organization. We are very satisfied. Vladimir, thank you a lot from our group!

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Maureen0

about 3 years ago

If you would like to see a side of St. Petersburg that the regular tours don't take you on please try this one! Irina knew the best vintage shoppes. And my Mother in Law is a foodie. Irina took us to the best place where both of us had a great time. This is different view of St Petersburg and we highly recommend it.

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Andrew

about 3 years ago

Igor is simply fantastic. He might look stern at first sight. But he really is a caring and knowledgeable guide. One of the best guide I have ever engaged.

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Agatha a.

over 3 years ago

The tour was announced to last 2 hours, in fact we finished the tour after 1 hour and 15 minutes. On the tour we had to make a lot of photostops and visit a souvenir shop even though we did not want to do that. The guide was during the photostops and the souvenir stop very busy with his cell phone - it just felt very weird. All in all not recommendable for the money we payed.

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Rob P.

almost 8 years ago

Vladimir Put on your walking shoes! Vladimir will take you on a great tour and explain the details of some remarkable buildings across Vasilievsky Island. He is a hugely knowledgeable host and really loves his topic. If history and architecture are your go, then this is a must do for your agenda. Rob and Peter Melbourne, Australia

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