ST PETERSBURG TOUR GUIDE
Warm Greetings! My name is Anya and I am a St. Petersburg tour guide. I was born and raised here during the Soviet Regime and from 2001-2010 I have been a licensed tour guide. I'm passionate about providing exciting excursions of the beautiful St. Petersburg Russia! I specialize in private excursions for those arriving by cruise ship, train or airplane.
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SPECIAL SERVICES FOR ST.PETERSBURG CRUISE PASSENGER SHORE EXCURSIONS
According to Russian Federation law, cruise passengers can stay in Russia for up to 72 hours without a conventional visa. My services for your private group will be more comfortable compared to the cruise ship bus tours with 50 people!
* 90% of the cruise ships that come to St. Petersburg dock for 2 days. Some ships such as the Azamara and Oceania Regatta dock for 3 days and a few others dock for 1 day. If your ship docks for 1 or 3 days, please fill out the submission form below and I will be happy to send you a proposal.
DAY 1: Your excursion will begin with a driving excursion in St. Petersburg. As your St. Petersburg tour guide I will ask what special areas of interest you have and plan the driving tour around your interests. For example, perhaps you are interested in Churches and Cathedrals or would prefer to visit Jewish sites. Next we will drive to and visit Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room in the village of Pushkin (formally known as the Village of the Tsars). The Amber Room is one of the new 7 wonders of the world. Next we'll visit will the Peter and Paul Fortress. This is the original construction commissioned by Peter the Great. It is said that when Peter the Great arrived on Hare Island, where the fortress is located, he announced "Here there will be a city!" He was absolutely right, and now approximately 5 million people live in St. Petersburg. After enjoying views of the massive fountains from the beach of Peter and Paul Fortress, the driver and I will return you to the ship after a tour day of up to 8 hours. If you would like, it is possible to add the Peterhof Grounds or Peterhof Grounds and Palace (known as the Russian Versailles) for an additional amount to the price listed below. As another alternative we can finish the day with a Jewish Faith excursion. Prior to your arrival to St. Petersburg we will work out these details. For additional information or to request a revised itinerary please fill out the submission form.
DAY 2: Your day will start with Nevsky Prospect, the main street and the heart of St. Petersburg. Here you'll have an opportunity to explore the city on foot for 1 hour or make a visit to the Kazan Cathedral. In the 1930's the government turned the Kazan Cathedral into the Museum of Religious History and Atheism. It has since been returned to a functioning Russian Orthodox Church. The next visit will be to the Church on Spilled Blood, which is famous for its Russian onion domes and beautiful mosaics. After visiting the church we'll have a shopping opportunity at an outdoor market. After a short 15 minute walk we will arrive at Palace Square, which is home to the Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace. The Hermitage is the most famous museum in St. Petersburg and largest art museum in the world. As with all the museums we will skip the long lines at the Hermitage (which can be several hours long), because I am a licensed tour guide and authorized to use a different entrance.
Please fill out the submission form for availability.
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Best of St. Petersburg Two, three, four, five or longer guided days with me as your tour guide in St. Petersburg. These excursions work well for both cruise ship passengers and those staying in a hotel. Here you can also request a excursions in St. Petersburg to be designed specially for your group.
Budget excursions with me as your St. Petersburg tour guide. These excursions only work for people staying in hotels in the very downtown. They will need to be modified if you are staying on a ship.
Off the Beaten Track This excursion is great for those who want to have a tour guide in St. Petersburg and want to see everyday life in Russia instead of visiting museums and cathedrals.
Anya's email: tour@guidestpetersburgrussia.com
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