Prepayment 10%, the rest on site
Free cancellation within 48 hours
Conducted in Russian and English
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Dive into the past and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the real St. Petersburg — the capital of the Russian Empire. On the excursion, we will not only see the palaces — we will be able to bring the past to life. We will immerse ourselves in the historical era and look at the events through the eyes of those who lived here. This is a journey to the XVIII–XIX centuries, where history becomes tangible. During the journey, there are several stops (10–15 minutes each) for colourful photos, a more detailed acquaintance with the city, and for making cherished wishes.
More about this excursion
A historical journey through the centre of the capital of the Russian Empire gives an idea of St. Petersburg, allows you to deeply immerse yourself in the life of past eras and feel the atmosphere of the city. Thanks to the fact that the excursion is conducted by car, in 3 hours you will be able to get acquainted with the main attractions of St. Petersburg, visit the most iconic places in the city, see the most famous monuments located at a considerable distance from each other. The excursion route runs through the main streets, embankments and squares of St. Petersburg and provides for 6–8 stops for photo breaks at your request. During the journey, you will find: • Nevsky Prospekt and Kazan Cathedral • Palace Square and the Hermitage • Admiralty • Isaakievskaya Square and St. Isaac's Cathedral • The Sphinxes (they are more than 3.5 thousand years old, they were brought from Egypt) • Menshikov Palace • The Building of the Twelve Colleges (St. Petersburg State University) • Vasilyevsky Island Spit • Peter and Paul Fortress • Cruiser Aurora • Arts Square and the Russian Museum • Summer Garden and Mars Field • Saviour on Blood Church • Mikhailovsky Castle • The Neva River, embankments, bridges and much more The guide with the driver will pick you up from the hotel or another place in St. Petersburg where you will be more comfortable. Then by car or minibus you will travel around the entire historical centre of the city with a St. Petersburg historian guide and stop at the most interesting attractions. At your request, the guide can build the route and his story according to your personal preferences. During the excursion, the guide will tell you about the history, past and present of the city, about how the tsars, nobles, common people lived and how St. Petersburg residents live today. You will learn many amazing facts, historical anecdotes and be able to imagine yourself in the midst of historical events, walking through places that have been preserved almost in their original form and where the history of Russia was made. Along the way, we will stop in the most picturesque places so that you can walk at your own pace, get closer to the monuments and take photos. You can also ask the guide or driver to stop at some specific places of your choice.
There will be a lot of impressions from the most beautiful views of St. Petersburg.
For reference only. The program may change.
The excursion is conducted in an individual format (without age and dress restrictions) in a comfortable crossover or C-class minivan.
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