One day tour “Petehof and Hermitage

Duration 7 hours

If you have only one day in St. Petersburg this tour is for you! This tour will give you the impression of the magnificent imperial Russian capital.

Our licensed English-speaking guide and chauffeur will meet you in the lobby of your hotel with a name board. The drive in a comfortable vehicle to Peterhof will take you about 1 hour.

Peterhof – the former summer residence of Peter the Great
– is world-known for the picturesque Lower Gardens with spectacular fountains, the Grand Palace and numerous smaller palaces and pavilions representing “Russian Versailles
“.

After Peterhof you will drive back to the city to visit the Hermitage museum
.

The tour of the greatest museum of Russia will last about three hours. You will be able to see the splendid state halls of the Winter Palace
– the former Royal residence. You will see the luxurious halls which witnessed important historical meetings. You can see the exact room where the revolution started.

Art lovers will enjoy the unique art collection – the masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rafael, Della Robia, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Filipino Lippi, Caravaggio, Canaletto, Tiepolo, Diego Velasquez, Goya, about 20 works by Rembrandt, Rubens – about 40 masterpieces, Anthony van Dyck, Franz Halls, Antonio Canova and many other famous artists. You will also see some of the collection of Roman, Greec and Egyptian ancient art.

Tour itinerary:

10:00 – Meet in the lobby of the hotel

10:00 – 11:00 – Drive to Peterhof

11.00 – 12:00 – Tour of the Grand Palace

12:00 – 13:00 – Tour of Fountain Gardens

13:00 – 14:00 – Drive to the city

14:00 – 17:00 – Tour of the Hermitage museum

Tour price:






Tour price includes:

  • Pick up and drop-off at the hotel


  • Professional and personable English-speaking guide for 7 hours (other languages available for private tours upon request )


  • A/C vehicle for 7 hours


  • Bottled water


  • Individual approach and 24 hours support


  • Audio head sets for groups more than 6 people


Additional info:

  • The tour is calculated for the tourists who have hotel accommodation. If you are cruise ship passengers contact us please and we will calculate this tour for you


  • The tour can be customized for you. Please let us know what are your preferences and we will be happy to compose a tour for you


  • This tour is wheelchair-accessible


  • Babies are most welcome! Children aged 0-6 are free of charge


  • Discount for older children and teenagers of 7-17 is 10% per person


  • Cost of lunches and gratuities is not included in the tour cost