...the Northern Venice...

St Petersburg was founded in 1703 by the Tsar Peter the Great. Despite its short life so far, Petersburg has a rich and exciting history.

From the early days of Peter the Great's "Venice of the North" to the modern events of the 1991 coup d'etat, the city has always bustled with life and intrigue, revolution and mystery.

St. Petersburg is one of the most historically significant cities in Europe. It is a city easy to walk around.

The brief itineraries you find below describe certain sides of the city.

Minimum stay of two nights is recommended.

The itineraries you will find below are just the ideas what can be seen . All private travel will be customized upon your specific interests, dates and hotel choices. Sample prices are indicated, but the exact price may vary depending on services requested.

Tzar’s and Grand Dukes, the aristocratic families: mansions and palaces of the royalty to be seen on this tour. Visit to the Winter Palace is a must. Classical show in one of the Imperial Theaters included.

Russia, the land of revolutions and communism. Visit the legendary ship Aurora Cruiser, who’s shot supposedly started Russian revolution of 1917. Lunch in "Leningrad" restaurant with all the Soviet memorabilia. Visit the mansion of ballerina Mathilda Kshesinskaya – the first Lenin’s office. Visit Museum of Blockade, the heart breaking site.

Enjoy and take in the 65 rooms of the Russian Museum. Next to 200 rooms of the Hermitage museum. Walk the city, where every view is a stunning photo opportunity and esthetic pleasure. Don’t miss the lavish baroque abode of Catherine the Great with its Amber room.

This is the time from mid May to the end of August, when you can read the newspaper on the street at 3 o’clock in the morning. When there are more boats in Neva river, than people on the streets. Do all the musts during the day time, like visiting Hermitage and Petergoff.

Have a private “White Nights “boat tour after midnight. Do like locals do - whistle under the bridges. The widest one is 90 meters – it should be a long whistle. Visit the most elegant Pavlovsk palace on the way to the airport.