Grand excursion "Forgotten Islands" on a two-deck motor ship

From 2800 ₽

The tour takes place on a two-deck motor ship with a heated indoor lounge.

There is a bar on board where you can buy blankets, drinks, and snacks if you wish.

The Forgotten Islands is one of the most picturesque and "green" river excursions from the city center. The route runs along the embankments and park ensembles of Petrogradsky, Aptekarsky, Krestovsky, and Kamenny Islands - the historic district of the Islands.

During the cruise, the ship follows the Neva, Malaya Neva, and Malaya Nevka. The excursion is accompanied by a guide who will tell you about the iconic places and the history of these areas.

What is the "Forgotten Islands" excursion?

The "Forgotten Islands" excursion is a two-hour boat trip along the Neva and the Gulf of Finland, heading out to the northern islands of St. Petersburg. The route runs along embankments, parks, and small islands, and there is a bar on board with drinks and snacks.

During the tour you will see:

  • The cruiser «Aurora» — one of the main symbols of Saint Petersburg
  • The Hermitage — the main museum of the city on the Neva embankment
  • Peter and Paul Fortress — the place where Saint Petersburg began
  • Park of the 300th Anniversary — a modern embankment near the Gulf of Finland
  • The stadium «Gazprom Arena» — one of the most famous stadiums in Russia
  • The Bronze Horseman — a monument to Peter I

Amenities on board:

  • Bar with drinks and light snacks
  • Blankets available for purchase on board
  • Photographer on board — you can buy a souvenir photo from the trip

Boat route diagram for the "Forgotten Islands" tour

 Boat route diagram for the
Boat route diagram for the "Forgotten Islands" tour

Important:

  • Children under 5 years old — free of charge, without a separate seat (a free ticket must be obtained at the pier ticket office)
  • Bringing your own food and drinks on board is prohibited
  • Low bridges are encountered on the route — standing up while the boat passes under bridges is prohibited
  • The schedule includes short stops at piers for passenger boarding and disembarkation
  • On weekends and holidays, entry to TsPKiO on Yelagin Island is paid (not included in the ticket price)

Why choose Leningrad-Tour

Office in the city center

Our office is in the center of Saint Petersburg, and bus pickup points are nearby. You do not need to search for the departure point or walk several blocks.

Tours for groups

You can book a trip for a large group, family, school class, corporate event or celebration. We will match the format and the number of seats you need.

Discounted tickets

Seniors, students, schoolchildren and preschoolers get discounted rates on a number of tours.

Tours across Russia

Besides Saint Petersburg and its suburbs, we offer multi-day tours to cities and regions across Russia.

A wide choice of routes

Sightseeing, bus, boat, evening, walking and school tours, plus suburban trips — we will find a program for any kind of visit.

Comfortable transport

We operate clean, comfortable tourist coaches. A spacious cabin matters most on longer routes.

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