St Petersburg Tours

Imperial palaces, canals and the white nights of Russia’s northern capital.

Russia’s northern capital: imperial palaces, golden domes, canals and white nights. We take care of tickets, timing and queues so your guests simply enjoy the city.

Why St Petersburg

Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, St Petersburg was built by the best European architects as a window to the West. Its historic centre and suburban palaces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world.

1 day · groups & individual

St Petersburg City Tour

Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and the Winter Palace, St Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, the Bronze Horseman and the Spit of Vasilievsky Island with its famous views across the Neva.

Half day · museum

The State Hermitage

The state rooms of the Winter Palace and masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt and Rubens, plus the Impressionists in the General Staff Building. Timed tickets and a guide who knows the shortest routes.

1 day · summer favourite

Peterhof Palace & Fountains

The “Russian Versailles” on the Gulf of Finland: the Grand Cascade with the Samson fountain, the Grand Palace and the Lower Park. In summer we travel there by hydrofoil along the coast.

1 day · imperial residences

Tsarskoye Selo & the Amber Room

The blue-and-gold Catherine Palace with the legendary Amber Room, its landscaped park and pavilions — easily combined with neighbouring Pavlovsk.

Half day · river & history

Peter & Paul Fortress and Canals

Where the city began: the fortress and the cathedral with the tombs of the Romanov emperors, followed by a boat trip on the rivers and canals. From April to November — the night opening of the drawbridges.

3 days · classic

St Petersburg in 3 Days

The best of the city in one package: a city tour and the Hermitage, Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo, a canal cruise and an evening at the ballet or opera on request.

Build a Grand Tour of Russia

Combine St Petersburg with Moscow and Kazan by fast train or plane — we arrange everything from hotels to transfers and guides.

St Petersburg · Moscow · Kazan

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