2 Day All Palaces & Faberge Museum Shore Excursion



This 2 Day Tour gives you a chance to see all the key sights of St. Petersburg and learn about Russian history and culture. It includes practically everything you need to see on a first visit: the Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace,
Peterhof Fountains, Church on Spilled Blood and Faberge Museum.



Tour includes:


  • Catherine Palace with the Amber Room


  • Peterhof Fountain Gardens


  • Church on Spilled Blood


  • Hermitage Museum


  • Faberge Museum


  • Rich City Sightseeing Tour



Tour itinerary:


Day 1

08:30 – 09:00 – Meeting at the ship

09:00 – 10:00 – Drive to Catherine Palace

10:00 – 12:00 – Tour of Catherine Palace and the Amber Room. A walk in the park

12:00 – 12:45 – Drive to Peterhof

13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch at a local cafe

14:00 – 15:00 – Tour of Peterhof Lower Fountain Park including the Grand Cascade

15:00 – 16:00 – Drive back to the city

16:00 – 17:00 – A tour of the Faberge Museum

18:00 – Return to the ship

Evening tours ( optional)

Day 2

09:00 – Meeting by the ship

09:00 – 11:00 – City Sightseeing Tour with rich explanations

11:00 – 13:00 – A walk on the Palace Square. Tour of the Hermitage Museum

13:00 – 14: 00 – Lunch at a local restaurant

14: 00 – 15:00 – Tour of the Spilled Blood Church

15:00 – 16:00 – Metro ride. You will see 2-3 opulent stations

17.00 – Return to the ship




Tour cost includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off by the ship


  • Professional English speaking guide


  • Experienced driver with a comfortable A/C van


  • All port fees


  • All local taxes


  • Admission fees to the museums shown in the itinerary


  • Photo permissions inside museums


  • Visa Support: You do not need to apply for a Russian visa. We are officially licensed to provide you with a Tour Ticket what will allow you to get off the ship and to have a tour with us. There is no additional charge for visa support


  • Bottled water


  • Audio head sets for groups more than 6 people


  • Individual approach and 24 hours support


Important information 

  • You DO NOT NEED VISA for this tour if you are cruise ship passengers docking in St. Petersburg for less than 72 hours. Red Sun Tours is fully licensed to provide VISA FREE shore excursions in the Russian Federation


  • The itinerary above is just an idea of your St. Petersburg tour. 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 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