Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral Walking Tour in St Petersburg

2 h
By walk
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Peter and Paul Fortress, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia

Peter and Paul Fortress is the origin of our city. from the architectural point of view it preserves the earliest buildings dating back to the times of Peter the Great. You will tour the fortress territory and see what Peter the Great wanted St. Petersburg look like, punge in the atmosphere of the 18th century.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Peter and Paul Cathedral, Sobornaya Sq., 1 Petropavlovskaya Fortress, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia

The principal church of St. Petersburg in early 18th century, it served as a burial vault of the Russian tsars. The last tsars - Nicholas II, Alexandra and their family murdered by Soviets - were also reberied in the Cathedral.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg, Petropavlovskaya Krepost, 3, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia

The fortress has several permanent and temporary exhibitions on it's grounds, the whole complex is known as the Museum of History of St. Petersburg. We include an inside visit to the former political prison of the tsars (also used by Soviets till some point).

Upon your wish, other exhibitions can be included in this visit, too.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Neva Embankments, St. Petersburg Russia

We'll walk to the Neva pier of Peter and Paul Fortress. Once the Commandant of the Fortress kept his boats here. Beautiful views of the Neva river embankments adorned with Royal palaces are guaranteed!

Duration: 15 minutes

Included
  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private tour
  • Entry/Admission - Peter and Paul Fortress
  • Entry/Admission - Peter and Paul Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Active tour: a lot of walking is involved
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
80% Original
15% Sport
15%