Russia · Castles & Palaces

2-Day Saint Petersburg History Tour with Hermitage and Catherine Palace

2 Days Round trip from St Petersburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Peter and Paul Fortress and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
  • 02 Learn about Russian history at the State Hermitage Museum and Peterhof State Museum
  • 03 Sightsee the famous Winter Palace
  • 04 Admire magnificent works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, and Michelangelo
  • 05 Explore Catherine Palace with the Amber Room, the summer residence of the Russian Tsars

Explore Saint Petersburg, the city of white nights, and its remarkable museums as you learn about the tsars' dynasty that ruled Russia a hundred years ago. Visit the Hermitage, pay respects at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and admire magnificent artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, and Michelangelo. The tour also includes Peterhof and Catherine Palace, the summer residence of the Russian Tsars, with its famous Amber Room.

Also, admire the magnificent works of Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, and Michelangelo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Saint Petersburg City Tour and State Hermitage Museum

  • Visit Peter and Paul Fortress and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.

  • Proceed to the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.

  • Continue to the State Hermitage Museum with your Saint Petersburg tour guide.

  • Sightsee the Winter Palace from the outside.

  • Also, admire the magnificent works of Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, and Michelangelo.

2
Day 02

Peterhof and Catherine Palace

  • Travel to Peterhof by Saint Petersburg Metro.

  • Visit the Peterhof State Museum and Peterhof Park and Fountains with your local tour guide.

  • Explore Catherine Palace with the Amber Room, popularly known as the summer residence of the Russian Tsars.

State Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Park and Fountains, Catherine Palace

Where this trip takes you

State Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Park and Fountains, Catherine Palace

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from St Petersburg 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

  • Professional and friendly guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan

  • Bottled water and juice

  • Welcome gifts and ponchos in case of rain

What's Not Included

  • Meals

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
St Petersburg, Russia
Tour start
St Petersburg, Russia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in St Petersburg.

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