City Overview Private Tour and Scenic Neva River Cruise (Visa Included) (4 hours) - uVisitRussia
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City Overview Private Tour and Scenic Neva River Cruise (Visa Included) (4 hours)

St. Petersburg is one of the most picturesque cities in the world and this tour will ensure that you experience the beauty which St. Petersburg can offer. St. Petersburg was built in 1703 by Peter the Great around a network of canals.

You will be met at the port by a uVisitRussia representative who will then guide you to your air-conditioned vehicle ready to commence your tour.

St. Petersburg is one of the most picturesque cities in the world and this tour will ensure that you experience the beauty which St. Petersburg can offer. St. Petersburg was built in 1703 by Peter the Great around a network of canals. The stunning golden domes and ornate places reflect in the canal water and make a river and canal cruise a wonderful experience. You will take a relaxing boat trip which will provide you with fantastic views of St. Petersburg and an enjoy views of St. Petersburg’s spectacular canals. Your boat will go along the Fontanka, the Moyka, the Winter Canal and enjoy a loop around the Neva River. Please be advised there are approx 10 steps onto the pier. Guests will need to be able to board the boat for this tour.

SOME OF THE PLACES WE VIEW: Engineer Castle, The Salt District, Field of Mars, Church on Spilt Blood, St Peter and Paul’s fortress, Trinity Bridge, Winter Palace, The Kunstkamera, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Academy of Fine Arts

This tour is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the sights of St. Petersburg in an extremely unique way. You’ll also get the chance to enjoy a bit of souvenirs shopping as you will make stops throughout the tour during your excursion.

INCLUDED:

  • Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
  • Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)
  • Neva River Cruise tickets
  • Port visas
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

NOT INCLUDED

  • Food / Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)

UVISITRUSSIA ARRANGE YOUR SHORE TICKETS (VISA ENTRIES) INTO ST PETERSBURG FREE OF CHARGE.  PASSPORT INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO UVISITRUSSIA  IN ORDER TO ARRANGE THESE SHORE TICKETS.  

Additional info

Note that all of our tours in St. Petersburg are operated by authorized guides, and you, therefore, do not need to secure an independent visa in order to participate in this tour. However, in order to book this tour, you must provide us with full names, dates of birth, nationality, and passport numbers for each tour participant so that our guides can secure the proper tour visas on your behalf. Note also that, if you wish to explore St. Petersburg on your own while not accompanied by one of our guides, you will need to secure an independent visa.

Please be aware that cruise lines occasionally mislead passengers by telling them that they are not allowed to disembark the ship in St. Petersburg unless they are on an excursion purchased through the cruise line. In addition, the cruise lines also sometimes tell passengers that they cannot disembark the ship until the passengers on the cruise lines' excursions have done so first. This is incorrect, and you are free to exit the ship as soon as passengers start to disembark because Russian law states that a cruise ship cannot hold passengers onboard against their will as long as they have the proper documents. In order to clear immigration, you will need to bring along: 1) Your passport; 2) A photocopy of the picture page of your passport; and3) A copy of your tour tickets. 4) An immigration form passed out to all guests on the ship. We will provide you with your tour tickets as part of the documents we e-mail to you after you make a tour booking.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You must allow plenty of time to get through the security at St Petersburg Port, sometimes the queues at security can be very long and it can take a long time to get through, please disembark your cruise ship in plenty of time in order to meet your tour.

Please note: Going through security checks on your first day of arrival may take a long time, UVisitRussia do not have any control of this, please be patient and allow plenty of time. If you are touring the 2nd day, generally security is not as bad as the 1st day of arrival.

It is important you travel with your shore excursion vouchers and visas. We will send this information via email approximately 7 working days prior to your travel date (once you have provided your passport information), if you travel without these documents you will not be able to pass through security thus resulting in you not being able to join the tour (in these cases uVisitRussia cannot be held responsible for tours being missed and no refund of this tour will be given).

Dress:

Comfortable clothing and sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sun glasses and sun screen are suggested.

Type: Small Group Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time: 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

Important info

Price includes
  • Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C)
  • Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
  • Entrance fee to Savior on Blood Church
  • Rain Poncho
  • Bottle of Water
  • Photo permits
  • Visa Free Visit
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
  • Tipping
Additional info

Not available on a Wednesday.

UVISITRUSSIA ARRANGE YOUR SHORE TICKETS (VISA ENTRIES) INTO ST PETERSBURG FREE OF CHARGE.  PASSPORT INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO UVISITRUSSIA  IN ORDER TO ARRANGE THESE SHORE TICKETS.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

uVisitRussia can arrange your visa for your tours in St Petersburg, this is all included within the price of the tour, all you will need to do is provide your passport details to uVisitRussia at least 7 working days before you travel, its as easy as that.

When making a booking for St Petersburg we will require your passport information to confirm your visa for the tours. A member of our sales team will email you with the details required within 24 hours of making the reservation. It is important you travel with your shore excursion vouchers and visa's. We will send this information via email approximately 4 weeks prior to your travel date (once you have provided your passport information).

If you travel without these documents you will not be able to pass through security thus resulting in you not being able to join the tour (in these cases uVisitRussia cannot be held responsible for tours being missed and no refund of this tour will be given).

YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR PASSPORT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING THE RESERVATION IN ORDER TO ARRANGE YOUR VISA, THE DETAILS REQUIRED ARE AS FOLLOWS:

  • Full Passengers Names
  • Passport Number
  • Start Date and End Date of Passport
  • Nationality

You must allow plenty of time to get through the security at St Petersburg Port, sometimes the queues at security can be very long and it can take a long time to get through, please disembark your cruise ship in plenty of time in order to meet your tour. 

Please note: Going through security checks on your first day of arrival may take a long time, uVisitRussia do not have any control of this, please be patient and allow plenty of time. If you are touring the 2nd day, generally security is not as bad as the 1st day of arrival.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Child seats are required for children who weigh less than 79 pounds - there is no charge for this but you must put in special request if a seat is required.

Audio sets are provided for groups of 7 passengers or more.

We provide a bottle of water for each day.

Please be advised there are approx 10 steps onto the pier. Guests will need to be able to board the boat for this tour.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: 3 - Walking up to 2km which may involve steps and Inclines.

ВАЖНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ 
Крейсерская экскурсия может организовать вашу визу для ваших туров в Санкт-Петербурге, это все включено в стоимость тура, все, что вам нужно будет сделать, - это предоставить свои паспортные данные Круизным экскурсиям по крайней мере за 7 рабочих дней до поездки, так просто. 
При бронировании в Санкт-Петербурге нам потребуются данные вашего паспорта, подтверждающие вашу визу для туров. Сотрудник нашей отдела продаж отправит вам по электронной почте информацию, необходимую в течение 24 часов после бронирования. Важно, чтобы вы путешествовали с ваучерами на берегу и визами. Мы отправим эту информацию по электронной почте примерно за 4 недели до даты вашего путешествия (после предоставления вашей паспортной информации).
Если вы путешествуете без этих документов, вы не сможете пройти через систему безопасности, в результате чего вы не сможете присоединиться к туру (в этих случаях «Круизные экскурсии» не могут нести ответственность за упущенные туры и не возвращать этот тур) , 
ВЫ ДОЛЖНЫ ПРЕДОСТАВИТЬ ВАШУ ПАСПОРТ ИНФОРМАЦИЮ ПО ПРИМЕНЕНИЮ БРОНИРОВАНИЯ, ЧТОБЫ ПОЛУЧИТЬ ВАШУ ВИЗУ, ТРЕБУЕМЫЕ ТРЕБОВАНИЯ, КАСАЮЩИЕСЯ ТРЕБОВАНИЙ: 
Полное имя 
паспорта Номер паспорта 
Дата начала и окончания Паспортного 
гражданства 
Вы должны разрешить много времени, чтобы пройти через охрану в Санкт-Петербурге Петербург, иногда очереди в безопасности могут быть очень длинными, и это может занять много времени, чтобы пройти, пожалуйста, выгрузите свой круизный корабль за много времени, чтобы встретить свой тур.
Обратите внимание: прохождение проверок безопасности в первый день прибытия может занять много времени, крейсерские экскурсии не имеют никакого контроля над этим, пожалуйста, будьте терпеливы и дайте достаточно времени. Если вы путешествуете на 2-й день, в целом безопасность не так плоха, как 1-й день прибытия. 
ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ 
Детские сиденья необходимы для детей весом менее 79 фунтов - за это не взимается плата, но вам необходимо подать специальный запрос, если требуется место. 
Аудиоустановки предоставляются для групп из 7 пассажиров или более. 
Мы предоставляем бутылку воды на каждый день. 
Пожалуйста, примите к сведению, что на пристань около 10 шагов. Гости должны будут сесть на борт лодки для этого тура. 
УРОВЕНЬ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ: 3 
уровня активности Масштаб: 
1 - Простой ход
2 - Легкая прогулка 
3 - Ходьба до 2 км, которая может включать в себя шаги и наклоны 
4 - Очень напряженная с ходьбой, ступеньками и склонами 
5 - Жесткая физическая активность

Sights included in program

Saint Petersburg : St. Isaac Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral is a colossal domed cathedral built in the nineteenth century. Its monumental and majestic image creates a unique accent in the city’s skyline and serves as much a landmark of the northern capital, as the spire of the Cathedral in the Peter and Paul Fortress and a gold ship atop of the Admiralty. It is originally the city's main church, one of the most impressive landmarks of the Russian Imperial capital. St. Isaac&rsq... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Peter and Paul Fortress
Located on the banks of the beautiful Neva River, the towering Peter and Paul Fortress dominates the skyline of St Petersburg. Built in 18th century, this amazing fortress is a must-see attraction for anyone interested in the city's rich history. The oldest building in St Petersburg, the grandiose Peter and Paul Fortress is the perfect destination for culture seekers and history buffs. Planned by Peter the Great as a defense against possible atta... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Savior on Blood
The Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood is a unique masterpiece combining the old Russian style of architecture, talent of the best Russian artists and Italian stone carvers, and the art of Roman mosaic. Mosaics cover almost all the surface of the walls and ceilings there are 7 500 square meters of mosaics all in all. It is a unique example of a Russian style cathedral in the centre of St. Petersburg. Its coloured onion domes are so famous... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Academy of Arts
The Russian Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, informally known as the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, was founded in 1757 by Ivan Shuvalov under the name Academy of the Three Noblest Arts. Catherine the Great renamed it the Imperial Academy of Arts and commissioned a new building, completed 25 years later in 1789 by the Neva River. The academy promoted the neoclassical style and technique, and sent ... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Canal Cruise
St. Petersburg is also called “the Venice of the North”, and that is why your tour also includes a cruise on the River Neva and the picturesque downtown canals by small open-air boat. Read more
Saint Petersburg : Field of Mars
A large park named after Mars, the Roman god of war, situated in the center of Saint Petersburg. Read more
Saint Petersburg : Winter Palace
St. Petersburg's most famous building, the Winter Palace not only physically dominates Palace Square and the south embankment of the Neva River, but also plays a central political, symbolic, and cultural role in the three-century history of the city. Read more
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2 person - US$ 280 (US$ 140 per person)
3 person - US$ 315 (US$ 105 per person)
4 person - US$ 396 (US$ 99 per person)
5 person - US$ 425 (US$ 85 per person)
6 person - US$ 450 (US$ 75 per person)
7 person - US$ 455 (US$ 65 per person)
8 person - US$ 480 (US$ 60 per person)
9 person - US$ 495 (US$ 55 per person)
10 person - US$ 530 (US$ 53 per person)
Price for persons: 1 - 9

Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.

Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.

Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a booking confirmation email. As the day of the tour approaches, our logistics team will provide you with all relevant information for your tour.

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