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‘A Week in St Petersburg’ Tour
Overview
Go beyond the highlights and delve into St Petersburg’s many museums, palaces and galleries with this ultimate 7-day St Petersburg tour. If you are looking to spend a week in Russia and love getting to grips with the culture, places and people, then look no further! This is the perfect tour for you. This 7-day tour includes a full city tour of St Petersburg, a visit to several museums including the Faberge, Hermitage and Russian museums, along with skip-the-line access to the Catherine Palace and Peterhof.
Visit to Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
Guided tour of the exclusive ‘Amber Room’
Visit to the Russian Museum including the Mikailovsky Palace
Visit to Yusupov Palace
Visit to Aurora cruiser
Visit to Faberge Museum
Explore the Grand Palace of Oranienbaum
Walking around the grounds of Pavlovsk Palace
Fast track admission to the Catherine Palace
Fast track admission to the Peterhof Palace
Itinerary
St Petersburg
The pinnacle of art and culture in Russia, St Petersburg, is one of the country’s most visited destinations and former capital city. Nicknamed the ‘Venice of the North’ due to its elaborate system of canals, the city lies on the Neva River. It is popular with tourists and includes several of Russia’s most famous attractions including the Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace and the Peterhof.
Day 1
Arrival in St Petersburg
On arrival in St Petersburg your driver will meet you at your scheduled arrival point (airport or railway station), before being taken to your hotel so you can check-in, have a short rest and an evening meal out.
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Day 2
St Petersburg city tour
Begin your St Petersburg experience with a fully guided tour of the city. You will meet your guide at your hotel before visiting some of the city’s top attractions. Including the Peter and Paul Fortress, the university embankment, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Church of Spilled Blood, Nevsky Prospect and many more.
Breakfast
City Tour by car
Peter and Paul Fortress
St Isaac’s Cathedral
Nevsky Prospect
Scenic Surrounds
Cruiser Aurora
Free Time
Day 3
Visiting the Hermitage and Faberge Museums
Wake up early for day two of your St Petersburg experience! Today, you will spend your time at the marvellous Hermitage Museum, home to one of the largest collections of artworks in the world. As part of the tour, you will see the Winter Palace, as well as the old and new Hermitage with guided tours of the state rooms.
Breakfast
Expert Guide
Hermitage Museum
Winter Palace
Scenic Surrounds
Faberge Museum
Souvenir Shopping
Day 4
Explore the Grand Palace of Oranienbaum and the world-renowned Peterhof residence
After breakfast, you will kick off another day of imperial intrigue with a visit to the world-renowned Peterhof Museum. Enjoy a spectacular guided tour of Peterhof Grand Palace and Park with Special Early Admission to minimize crowds and waiting time.
Breakfast
Guided Museum Tour
Peterhof Palace
Scenic Surrounds
Oranienbaum Royal Residence
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Breakfast
Mikhailovsky Palace
State Russian Museum
Galleries
Yusupov Palace
Expert Guide
Scenic Surrounds
Day 6
Guided tour of the Pavlovsk and Catherine Palace
The final day of your experience in St Petersburg! Meet your driver and guide in the hotel lobby before setting off for Tsarskoye Selo in the South of St Petersburg. Here, you can enjoy a spectacular guided tour of Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room with fast-track admission before stopping for a light lunch at a nearby café.
Breakfast
Guided Museum Tour
Catherine Palace
Amber Room
Scenic Surrounds
Pavlovsk Palace and Garden
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Day 7
Departure from St Petersburg
After checking out of your hotel in the morning, your driver will meet you and take you to your pre-arranged departure point (airport or railway station).
Breakfast
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
Accommodation as part of the tour- Admissions to all museums
- All tours are COVID-19 secure and offer flexible booking options. Visit our Covid-19 information page to find out more
- Arrival & departure transfers
- English, Spanish or French speaking guide
- Fast-track tickets to attractions (as stated in the itinerary)
- Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
- Transport (as specified in the tour itinerary)
What’s not included
Food and drink- International train / plane tickets
- Personal costs (souvenirs, additional snacks etc)
- Professional photo & video shooting in museums
- Surcharges for additional / activity alterations
- Tips for drivers/guides/in restaurants
- Travel / medical insurance
- Visa processing
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
There are no special notes for this tour
Suggested reading
Enrich your travel experience with our list of top recommended books from specialist travel guides to compelling novels. Whether you are looking for something to pass the time on the train, or want to get to grips with the local history, reading is essential to turning your trip into a fully-fledged experience.
St Petersburg
The ultimate guidebook to St Petersburg that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s St Petersburg is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to any destination from how to get around the city, the best places to eat, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips, this guide includes detailed maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
Top 10 St Petersburg
One of the UK’s favourite pocket guides, the ‘Top 10’ series of city guides provide easy to follow listicles of city’s top events, attractions, restaurants, bars and more. Top 10 St Petersburg provides a brief introduction to the ‘Venice of the North’ from its magnificent canals, elegant bridges and sprawling boulevards to its ornate palaces that line the city. This recently updated guide breaks down each area of interest into helpful lists of 10 so you always know the best places to visit at a glance.
St Petersburg: Three Centuries of Murderous Desire
The undeniable soul of Russia, St Petersburg is a city full of intrigue, decadence and grandeur. Established by Peter the Great in 1703, the city would rise to become Russia’s capital city and home of contrasts from both artistic and intellectual genius to cutthroat politics, seditious scandal and debauchery. Miles recreates the drama of 300 years in a city of contrasts, where Pushkin Dostoyevsky and Tchaikovsky thrived, and war, revolution and starvation was commonplace paving the way for Lenin and Stalin’s brutal quest for power. This tale is filled to the brim of murder, madness and undeniable splendour.
The Splendor of St.Petersburg: Art & Life in Late Imperial Palaces of Russia
If you dream of palatial life, luxury, opulence and even, yes, decadence, then this book is for you. Featuring pages and pages of beautiful images of antique furniture, art works, trinkets and exceptional interiors this is the perfect book to whet your appetite for a St Petersburg tour. Fall deeper in love with the opulence of czarist Russia and start your journey to Russia from this enticing coffee table book.
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