This is a Private Custom version of the most popular group tour in St Petersburg, the "Complete St. Petersburg"  2 day tour that features many destinations including the Peterhof Fountain Park,  Peter and Paul Fortress and Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Catherine Palace, Church on Spilled Blood, Hermitage, Canal/River Cruise, Nevsky Prospect, and more!

St. Petersburg's UNESCO World Heritage City listing indicates the historic and cultural importance of St Petersburg. It is one of the world's most awe-inspiring cities. Designed by Europe's greatest architects, it remains one of the most well preserved large cities anywhere. This tour gives an excellent overview of this magnificent city

The tragic and heroic tale of St. Petersburg’s history is told through visits to city’s main landmarks and the Victory Memorial. Free Time to visit by choice either the Grand Choral Synagogue or an active Russian Orthodox church

We invite you to become familiar with the rich collections of our museums, unique architectural ensembles, and experience a little bit of everday life with the fast and efficeint Metro- the world's deepest subway, indoor food market where local people do their shopping.

This is a complete 2 day tour of all the must sees Imperial residences and Cathedrals, and the only palace of the Russian noble family that survived the Communist regime untouched (Yusupovs Family Palace).

 This tour provides an opportunity to see magnificent palaces and parks, rivers and canals, Russian Versailles - Peterhof that represent Peter the Great's vision of his new Capital which he intended to be Russia's "Window on the West". The plans were influenced by his early visits and admiration for Amsterdam and other northern European cities.

 The tour is devoted to the diverse activities of Peter I, the foundation of the new capital of the Russian Empire .You will visit Menshikov Palace where Peter I organized his lavish assemblies, held celebrations of Russian victories and received foreign embassies.

Complete 2 day tour of the major highlights and unique chance to see the history and everyday life of our city through the eyes of a local citizen. You will visit Kuznechny Food Market, Local Supermarket and Department Store, active Russian Orthodox church at Vladimirskaya square.The famous Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky had a clear preference for Vladimirskaya Square. It was here that he lived with his family and set his characters.

The Artillery Museum has a rich collection of swords, military souvenirs, uniforms and battle paintings. It is devoted to the military engineer cops. Don’t miss the collection of cannons in the forecourt.

 The tragedy of the life of the last Russian Emperor and the German Princess Alexandra. Happiness in the family and fall of the Empire, mystery of holy man Rasputin, and revolution as a disastrous final of the story.

Explore the connection Peter the Great had with the sea and its influence on Imperial Russia. Includes visiting the Cruiser Aurora which is signifficant in Russian history and the largest  Naval Museum in the world plus  a cruise from Peterhof on the Gulf of Finland to the Palace Embankment in the city center docking in front of the Hermitage

During the Second World War the city of Leningrad was in siege and blockade for 900 days and nights, more than a million people died in the Leningrad blockade. The Blockade Museum is somber yet absorbing. This impressive museum captures the difficulties of life during the blockade, it even preserved some tiny daily bread rations.

A special leisurely tour program with late departure staring times, and early return to the ship, however, you shall find that the most important sites of St. Petersburg, both city and the countryside are included. This tour is most suitable for families and elderly persons.

During the entire tour a special attention and commentary will be provided by your guide about the Jewish experience in St. Petersburg and Imperial Russia. You will learn of the colorful history and culture of St. Petersburg’s significant Jewish community, and its role and contribution to the cultural, economic, and revolutionary life and history of this noble city.

Full 2 day program at a more leisurely pace with more time for flexibility

An enhanced 3 Day version of the popularClassical St Petersburg. 
St Petersburg is a UNESCO World Heritage City that is one of the most awe-inspiring in Europe with the largest restored historic center. This tour gives a wonderful overview of the architecture and  history as well as  experience of contemporary Russian society. Designed by Europe's greatest architects, it was virtually untouched during Soviet times.