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St. Petersburg is a 'tourist mecca' of Russia. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the northern capital every year. This is not surprising, as the city on the Neva offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the capital of the Russian Empire. Both experienced travelers and beginners will find something new for themselves. We would like to invite you to start exploring the city of Peter and drive along the most interesting and memorable places in the central part of the city.
More about this excursion
The tour starts at the Narva Triumphal Gates – a symbol of victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. During our car trip, you will be able to admire the Isaac, Trinity-Izmailovsky and St. Nicholas Naval Cathedrals, appreciate the unusual architecture of different periods of the city's existence. Bright examples of which are: the building of the Warsaw Station, the House of Urban Institutions, the building of the Senate and Synod, the Nikolaevsky and Tauride Palaces. History in St. Petersburg is at every step, especially in its central part. And our route goes through the spit of Vasilyevsky Island and next to the place of the eternal mooring of the cruiser Aurora. And how can St. Petersburg be without bridges. Our route goes through the Palace, Tuchkov, Trinity and Foundry bridges. Our journey ends at the Smolny Cathedral and Peter the Great Bridge. I will show you all the landmark places in the central part of St. Petersburg. You will find out where the first triumphal gates were, welcoming the army that took Paris in 1814. You will learn the history of the construction of St. Isaac's Cathedral and why the rider is 'copper' although cast in bronze. You will see and learn the history of the legendary cruiser Aurora and the Winter Palace. You will find out what keeps the Alexander Column standing and why Elizabeth Petrovna ordered the construction of the Smolny Cathedral. You will see the bridge under which Chkalov flew, as well as the place where Emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded. In addition, there will be an opportunity to look at the palace where Russian parliamentarism originated and much more. The exclamation mark in our journey will be a visit to the place where our city was born – the Peter and Paul Fortress.
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Peter and Paul Fortress
Peter and Paul Fortress is a stronghold, from the day of foundation of which our city counts its history. The fortress was founded personally by Peter the Great. Over three centuries of the city's history, it has seen a lot. I will tell and show you the historical places in more detail during our tour. Entrance to the fortress territory is free.
1 hour 30 minutes
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Peter and Paul Cathedral
No trip to the 'northern Palmyra' can be complete without a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral in the одноименной fortress. The cathedral is both a genuine monument of Petrine Baroque architecture, a memorial to Russian military glory of the XVIII century, the main high-rise dominant of the city center and the main burial place of the Russian Imperial House of Romanov.
30 minutes
For reference only. The program may change.
The tour is mainly by car (Mazda 6), with walking tours. Passengers must be over 8 years old (there is no child seat or booster in the car). Bills for the Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Museum 'Trubetskoy Bastion Prison' are paid separately (1000 rubles + 500 rubles)
Start location
Exit from the Narvskaya metro station.
End location
By arrangement
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