Marc, it's going to be a tough choice between Red October and free excursions. It's a van with private guide and driver and the ability to get to the front of long lines vs bus tours.
I would recommend seeing Peter's Palace, Catherine's Palace, the Hermitage and the Church on Spilled Blood. Tom.
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