Top 10 Day Trips from in St. Petersburg, Northwestern District

July 27, 2021 Merry Kessler

The second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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1. Private Tour of 2 Imperial Residences: Catherine and Pavlovsk Palaces

Horosho! Tours, Trips & Guides
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Enjoy this half-day private tour and let your guide help you explore Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Palaces with parks. Compare the magnificent style of Russian Baroque in Catherine Palace with fabulous Classicism of Pavlovsk Palace. You will visit the spectacular Amber Room at Catherine Palace, which contains stunning mosaic panels made of real amber. You will then visit the Pavlovsk Palace, perhaps the coziest of the Russian imperial family's residences.

Inclusions: Professional private guide service, Comfortable transportation by private vehicle (6 hours), Professional and experienced driver, Hotel pick-up / Hotel drop-off, Entrance tickets to the museums

Exclusions: Lunch (food and drinks), Gratuities

Reviewed By Valeriya M

It was PERFECT! We were a bit skeptical at the beginning, because visiting two palaces in the same day can be a bit too much, but our guide Daria made this trip unforgettable and it became a highlight of our entire trip to St. Petersburg! Very interesting and informative! Palaces are just gorgeous! This tour is definitely a MUST!

2. Private Shore Excursion: Moscow All Highlights Day Tour From St Petersburg Port

ULKOtours - Moscow, Russia
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This 1-day Moscow side-trip for cruise passengers is your excellent opportunity to get a taste of the Russian Capital in one day! Book this all-inclusive private package tour (except meals) and see as much as you can!

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide in Moscow, Tour assistant to accompany you from St Petersburg to Moscow (for groups of 8+ people), Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned minivan, Round-trip in the economy class of the Sapsan high-speed train, All taxes, fees and handling charges, local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals / snacks, RUSSIAN VISA (PASSENGERS MUST OBTAIN IT BY THEMSELVES IN ADVANCE)

3. Private Peterhof Grand Palace and Park VIP Admission Tour

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Take advantage of this Skip-The-Line Special Early Admission to Grand Palace of Peterhof to get ahead of crazy crowds of large-bus tours. Enjoy exquisite interiors and roam unique gardens filled with flowers and fountains. Learn about Peter the Great and his maritime passions, about opulent balls and grand receptions, as well as the horrors of the Second World War and destruction that it brought to St Petersburg (back then - Leningrad), and this residence in particular.

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide for 5 hrs, Private tourist-class vehicle for 5 hrs, Guided tour of Peterhof Grand Palace and Lower Park, Visa-free paperwork (for cruise ship passengers from UK, USA, CA, AU and NZ)

Exclusions: Any other admissions, Meals / snacks, Gratuities

Reviewed By MikeReedWords

We had a wonderful tour of St Petersburg with Marina. She was a wonderful guide: friendly, cheerful and hugely knowledgable. She collected us promptly at our hotel and we spent a full day discovering the key sights of the city – a perfect introduction that we could never have managed alone. She told us a huge amount about the city, its history and its place in the wider story of Russia. The tour was built around us and what we wanted to do, and Marina and the excellent driver helped make sure we got back a little early as we were heading out for the evening. A magical day!

4. Private Imperial Residences Day Trip to Peterhof and Catherine Palace by Car

Horosho! Tours, Trips & Guides
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Discover Catherine Palace and its famous Amber Room, located in Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). Tour the Catherine Palace, a magnificent example of rococo architecture, and the beautifully manicured palace gardens. Marvel at the Grand Palace, Lower & Upper gardens and amazing fountains of Peterhof. Tour the lush chambers inside the Grand Palace. Stroll the gardens and delight at the lavish fountains. Enjoy a 7-hour guided private tour where you will see opulent architecture and elegant rooms.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets to the museums, Professional licensed private guide, Transportation by private comfortable business-class vehicle, Professional driver, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By spencmoonlight

Over the years we have dealt with a number of private tour agencies and I am sure that Horosho is one of the we have ever used. Our family of four enjoyed a delightful day trip of Peterhof with Olga. She is thoroughly knowledgeable, personable and has a good sense of humor. She was sensitive to our time issues (off to the railway station immediately after our tour) and managed to teach us an amazing amount about the building (Grand Palace) in Peterhof during 5 hours. This is a delightful tour which gave us a great overview of the history of the area. Of course it wasn't easy to organize this tour due to COVID restrictions but anyway we travelled from Moscow (where we worked) to St Petersburg to see famous sights before finally coming back home to the USA. My wife, our two sons and I felt it we learned and experienced a lot! Not to mention that Olga was delightful to spend the day with, answering all of our questions, so I highly recommend the tour. Stay safe, guys! Thank you for making this tour possible!

5. Tour of Pushkin Catherine Palace and Peterhof Grand Palace

BienvenidoSPB Tours
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No visit to St. Petersburg is complete without a trip to at least one of the world-famous Imperial palaces in the city's suburbs. A showcase for the wealth and tastes of the Emperors of Russia from Peter the Great onwards, these extraordinary estates boast sumptuous palaces, extensive landscape gardens, and a treasury of art and history.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional licensed guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pick-up and hotel drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned comfortable vehicle, Private Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Mary-Ellen E

We had a three day private tour of St Petersburg with guide Dimitri and driver Alexander. We couldn't have asked for more. Dimitri was delightful and didn't talk too much, so we were able to enjoy the beauty and extravagance of the city without unwarranted distraction. Alexander was a great driver who was always waiting in the easy to spot red van. Everything was very organised, which allowed us to see much more than we had would have otherwise. Express entrance to the churches and palaces was fantastic. Dimitri also suggested excellent places to lunch and helped us search high and low for a particular hard to get souvenir. Thanks guys!

6. One-Day Trip to St Petersburg from Moscow by Train

City Break Tours St. Petersburg
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Take this chance to see the cultural capital of Russian during this one-day trip from Moscow. Catch a high-speed train to St Petersburg that will take you just 4 hours to reach the city center. Your private guide and driver will meet you at the train station and take you to a complete city tour with multiple stops. You will visit the Hermitage Museum, the Church on the Spilled Blood and a romantic boat ride along the rivers and canals of Sr Petersburg. Enjoy some spare time for picture taking, shopping and a coffee stop before you take the train back to Moscow.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional local guide in St Petersburg, Round-trip transfer from the hotel to the train station and back, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan in St Petersburg, Bottled water, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+), Round-trip train tickets to St. Petersburg and back to Moscow, All admission fees SKIP-THE-LINE

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Reviewed By 605stephanf

We had a wonderful trip to Russia and an amazing tour of St Petersburg in early February before the start of the pandemics. The guide for the 2 day tour (I forgot her name) was the best person to do this job . Personable, friendly and informative. She took us to the museums and palaces as well as to nice places for lunch. I was amazed by the Russian churches I have never seen that much gold in any other place. Thanks to the guide and the driver it was possible to see so much more than we could have seen on our own even in a week. BTW traveling in February was not as cold as I imagined. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

7. Small Group Two Day St Petersburg

Берег Невской Губы ул., 1В, Sankt-Peterburg, Ленинградская, Russia, 199226 Ludmila Tours - Tours in Russia
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This relaxed and enjoable small group tour  is included into the list of must do tours of St Petersburg.  It gives the best presentation of St Petersburg and its suburbs. The tour includes very popular canal and Neva cruise.  During the tour you will visit the most renown sights of St Petersburg and its suburbs: the Hermitage Museum including the Winter Palace, Church on Spilled Blood, Catherine Palace , Imperial Park, Peterhof Fountain Park, Metro and more. You will get the most from you visit of St Petersburg with the an accomplished and friendly guide.

Inclusions: Additional, 3-hour extension after the tour, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for the group more than 7 people, Photo permissions inside museums, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional Guide/Driver. Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Battled still water (a bottle per person per a day), 1 Lunch, All admissinfees per program SKIP-THE-LINE

Exclusions: Gratuities. Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately

Reviewed By _U3500LD

Our tour guide Olga was very interesting to listen to and was an ensiclopedic source of facts and important information. It was our second visit to Saint Petersburg. The tour completed our knowledge and inspired to come back. Other people on the tour were very happy with their choice of the trip too.

8. Raketa Watch Factory Tour in Peterhof with Transfer and Pickup

Red Sun Tours
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If you are interested in watches or want to see what a Russian/Soviet factory looks like, book this tour, you won’t regret it. The tour gives you a unique opportunity to visit a Watch Factory and see the full watch manufacture process. You will be able to go to the division departments to see how the watches are made. The tour is fully conducted by a local knowledgeable guide.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By AmandaQ9911

We were group of 6 friends,and we had 3 days in Saint-Petersburg.We decided to book a tour with Red Sun Tours to Peterhof Park and Hermitage museum.I can say it was my best tour ever.Hermitage museum was a dream place to visit during all my life,and it was so exiting to see Gold Room and Galary of 1812.Our guide Ksenia was so knowledgeable,friendly and polite.Our driver Alexey was very professional and safe.Thank you very much Ksenia,Alexey and Red Sun Tours for this amazing day.I recommend to book a tour with this wonderful company.

9. 2-Day City Highlights Tour of St. Petersburg

TJ Travel
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4.9 based on 256 reviews

While in port in St. Petersburg, embark on a 2-day group tour of the city's highlights. See the Catherine Palace and its opulent Amber Room; admire Peterhof Palace and its fountain-filled gardens, take a boat ride along rivers and canals, and enjoy before-hours access to the Hermitage and its huge collection of Western European art. You will learn all about Russian history and its emperors and empresses; you'll see royal residences and hear stories from the Soviet times, WWII, and today. Lunches are included.

Inclusions: Services of a professional guide for two days, Driver’s services for two days (comfortable (Mercedes) mini van with A/C), Photo and video permissions (except Yusupov Palace), All port fees, All local taxes, Bottled water for each day, Earphones, Two lunches included, Shared boat ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Photo and video permit at Yusupov Palace (camera pass is $3 per person, video pass is $6 per person)

Reviewed By N3113AQpasqualed

We had the most remarkable tour with TJ Travel. Not only everything was perfect, but we felt, in every instance, that our guides truly cared about us and did their best to make this trip memorable. This definitely has become the most eye-opening, adventurous, and stunning journey of our life - something we will remember, draw upon, and cherish for many years to come. We were also pleasantly surprised by the diversity of our trip: every new activity offered new experiences. We definitely will be back in the near future!

10. Small-Group 2-Day Visa-Free St Petersburg Highlights Tour

Morskoy Fasad, ул. Кораблестроителей, 32, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 199397 SPB Tours
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4.9 based on 325 reviews

This relaxed pace tour covers the essential St. Petersburg highlights without days that are too long. It's a perfect choice for families with young children, those with some mobility restrictions, or those who simply want a more relaxed experience.

Inclusions: Port fees and all local Russian taxes for duration of the tour, Professional English-speaking guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Photography passes for museums (allowing you to take photos on the tours), Metro ride, Bottle of water, Ponchos in case of rain, Audio headset for groups of 10 or more, Lunch at a local restaurant on both days, Canal boat ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Infant meals are not included

Reviewed By Tedjoiner

This was a trouble free way to visit St Petersburg, found the visit to the hermitage was over too quickly and very crowded but that is travel. So pleased with SPB that we used them again in Stockholm and again very very pleased.

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