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Key info
- Tour ID: 51358
- Duration: 4 hours
- Pick up point: Port
- Activity level: Easy
- Optional extras available
Top highlights
- Hermitage
- Peter and Pauls Fortress
- Church on Spilled Blood
- Nevsky Prospect
- St Isaac's Cathedral
Itinerary
You will be met at the cruise port by your Cruising Excursions representative A panoramic drive of the city with some photo stops along the way Souvenir shopping Return back to the cruise port Please Note: Tour start time is 10am which is usually 2 hours after your Cruise Ships porting times, if your ship ports later, then the start time will be adjusted to suit your arrival. Please be aware that you may be advised you cannot disembark the ship until 90 minutes after arrival, we set our times to accommodate this.All cruise clients taking tours in St Petersburg will require a Visa, Cruising Excursions will arrange this for you at no extra cost.
You will be met at the port by a Cruising Excursions representative who will then guide you to your air-conditioned vehicle ready to commence your tour.
Your route will take you past the Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg most famous street. Admire magnificent buildings and palaces, travel past the vast Palace Square, the University Embankment that is lined with buildings of the 18th century, the Admiralty, the famous Bronze Horseman and much more.
In 1703 Peter the Great built a fortress to protect the area from possible attack by the Swedish army and navy. St Peter and Paul Cathedral, dominates the area of the fortress (the height of its spire is 122.50 metres). The Cathedral's magnificent Baroque style interior attracts numerous visitors. Besides the fact that almost all pre-revolutionary rulers from Peter the Great onwards were buried there add more interest to the historical background of this museum.
During the panoramic tour we will get to see one of the most famous museums in the City, a magnificent array of seven buildings 'The Hermitage' also known as the 'Winter Palace', here we will get to see the view of this awe-inspiring building across the Neva river and stop for photo opportunities. We will also get to see the famous Church on Spilled Blood. The Church on Spilled Blood - was built on the spot where the Emperor was mortally wounded. The interior of the Church is decorated with incredibly detailed mosaics designed and created by the most prominent Russian artists of the day (photo opportunities outside only).
At the end of the panoramic city tour you will be able to experience a little free time to souvenir shop before heading back to the cruise ship in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Bottle of Water
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Photo permits
- Visa Free Visit
- Port Fees
- Local Taxes
- English Speaking Guide
NOT INCLUDED:
- Tipping
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
This tour is suitable for those who have walking difficulties because this is mainly a panoramic tour. Guests must be able to board a coach which will have approximately 5 steps up onto the coach. If clients wish to take wheelchairs, we will be able to store these in the hold of the coach (please note this is not an adapted vehicle for wheelchairs).
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Full details
Key info
- Tour ID: 51358
- Duration: 4 hours
- Pick up point: Port
- Activity level: Easy
Top highlights
- Hermitage
- Peter and Pauls Fortress
- Church on Spilled Blood
- Nevsky Prospect
- St Isaac's Cathedral
Itinerary
You will be met at the cruise port by your Cruising Excursions representative A panoramic drive of the city with some photo stops along the way Souvenir shopping Return back to the cruise port Please Note: Tour start time is 10am which is usually 2 hours after your Cruise Ships porting times, if your ship ports later, then the start time will be adjusted to suit your arrival. Please be aware that you may be advised you cannot disembark the ship until 90 minutes after arrival, we set our times to accommodate this.All cruise clients taking tours in St Petersburg will require a Visa, Cruising Excursions will arrange this for you at no extra cost.
You will be met at the port by a Cruising Excursions representative who will then guide you to your air-conditioned vehicle ready to commence your tour.
Your route will take you past the Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg most famous street. Admire magnificent buildings and palaces, travel past the vast Palace Square, the University Embankment that is lined with buildings of the 18th century, the Admiralty, the famous Bronze Horseman and much more.
In 1703 Peter the Great built a fortress to protect the area from possible attack by the Swedish army and navy. St Peter and Paul Cathedral, dominates the area of the fortress (the height of its spire is 122.50 metres). The Cathedral's magnificent Baroque style interior attracts numerous visitors. Besides the fact that almost all pre-revolutionary rulers from Peter the Great onwards were buried there add more interest to the historical background of this museum.
During the panoramic tour we will get to see one of the most famous museums in the City, a magnificent array of seven buildings 'The Hermitage' also known as the 'Winter Palace', here we will get to see the view of this awe-inspiring building across the Neva river and stop for photo opportunities. We will also get to see the famous Church on Spilled Blood. The Church on Spilled Blood - was built on the spot where the Emperor was mortally wounded. The interior of the Church is decorated with incredibly detailed mosaics designed and created by the most prominent Russian artists of the day (photo opportunities outside only).
At the end of the panoramic city tour you will be able to experience a little free time to souvenir shop before heading back to the cruise ship in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Bottle of Water
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Photo permits
- Visa Free Visit
- Port Fees
- Local Taxes
- English Speaking Guide
NOT INCLUDED:
- Tipping
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
This tour is suitable for those who have walking difficulties because this is mainly a panoramic tour. Guests must be able to board a coach which will have approximately 5 steps up onto the coach. If clients wish to take wheelchairs, we will be able to store these in the hold of the coach (please note this is not an adapted vehicle for wheelchairs).
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Essential information
Included in this tour
- Bottle of Water
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Photo permits
- Visa Free Visit
- Port Fees
- Local Taxes
- English Speaking Guide
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1
Activity Level Scale:
1 - Easy going
2 - Light Walking
3 - Walking up to 2km which may involve steps and Inclines
4 - Quite Strenuous with walking, steps and Inclines
5 - Hard Physical Activity
Important Information:
You must allow plenty of time to get through the security at St Petersburg Port, sometimes the queues at security can be very long and it can take a long time to get through, please disembark your cruise ship in plenty of time in order to meet your tour.
Please note: Going through security checks on your first day of arrival may take a long time, Cruising Excursions do not have any control of this, please be patient and allow plenty of time. If you are touring the 2nd day, generally security is not as bad as the 1st day of arrival.
Cruising Excursions can arrange your visa for your tours in St Petersburg, this is all included within the price of the tour, and all you will need to do is provide your passport details to Cruising Excursions at least 7 working days before you travel, it's as easy as that.
When making a booking for St Petersburg we will require your passport information to confirm your visa for the tours. A member of our sales team will email you with the details required within 24 hours of making the reservation. It is important you travel with your shore excursion vouchers and visa's. We will send this information via email approximately 4 weeks prior to your travel date (once you have provided your passport information).
If you travel without these documents, you will not be able to pass through security thus resulting in you not being able to join the tour (in these cases Cruising Excursions cannot be held responsible for tours being missed and no refund of this tour will be given).
YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR PASSPORT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING THE RESERVATION IN ORDER TO ARRANGE YOUR VISA, THE DETAILS REQUIRED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Full Passengers Names
Passport Number
Start Date and End Date of Passport
Nationality
Child seats are required for children who weigh less than 79 pounds - there is no charge for this, but you must put in special request if a seat is required.
We provide a bottle of water for each day
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Currency: Russian Rubles (Most places accept credit card as payment, a few places will accept Euro or USD Dollar - although this is very limited). Depending on what you are wanting to buy, you may use your credit card in most places (your guide on the day will give you the best advice regarding currency).
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