Private Tour: Scenic Neva River Cruise, Church on the Spilled Blood & Shopping (Visa Included) (4 hours)
You will be met at the port by the guide who will accompany 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 waters, making river and canal cruise a wonderful experience. You will first 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, 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, etc.
WHAT YOU VISIT: You will continue to the Church on Spilled Blood built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II assassinated on March 1st, 1881. This church was constructed in 1907 based on traditional architecture.
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 shopping as you will make stops throughout the tour to experience quaint boutiques during your excursion. At the end of the tour enjoy a transfer back to the port.
INCLUDED
- 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
- Neva River Cruise tickets (this is a shared boat)
- Port visas
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
NOT INCLUDED
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Food / Drinks
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Personal expenses
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Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)
DEPARTURE/RETURN DETAILS: flexible (adjusted to the arrival/departure time of your ship)
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.
Important info
- 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 daily
- Photo Permits
- Visa Free Visit
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tipping
CRUISING EXCURSIONS ARRANGE YOUR SHORE TICKETS (VISA ENTRIES) INTO ST PETERSBURG FREE OF CHARGE. PASSPORT INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO CRUISING EXCURSIONS IN ORDER TO ARRANGE THESE SHORE TICKETS.
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, Cruising Excursions 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.
Cruising Excursions 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 Cruising Excursions 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 Cruising Excursions 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
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
Sights included in program
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3 person - US$ 360 (US$ 120 per person)
4 person - US$ 456 (US$ 114 per person)
5 person - US$ 490 (US$ 98 per person)
6 person - US$ 522 (US$ 87 per person)
7 person - US$ 553 (US$ 79 per person)
8 person - US$ 584 (US$ 73 per person)
9 person - US$ 621 (US$ 69 per person)
10 person - US$ 650 (US$ 65 per person)
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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