Duration: | 3 - 4 hours + options |
Available: | daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.* |
Transportation: | metro / walking |
Activity level: | moderate |
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Number of people in the group | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Price in USD p/p | 70 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
We are ready to begin our tour from the place you stay at. If it’s far from the city centre we will take the metro (tickets are included) with you.
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Thе Anichkov Bridge across the Fontanka River is one of the city's dominant landmarks. It is famous for its sculptural ensembles - four sculptural groups called "The Taming of the Horse".
The bridge was named after the military engineer M. Anichkov, who built the first wooden bridge across the Fontanka River in 1715.
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The square was designed by the architect C.Rossi. Two garden pavilions of the Anichkov Palace determined its architectural style. In 1828 Rossi presented the plan of an architectural ensemble. It induce: the building of a new theatre together with a public garden and a new building for the State Library. In 1862-1873 a monument to the Empress Catherine II was placed in the centre of the garden.
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Today this bright picturesque building houses two famous city establishments: the Eliseevskiy shop and the Comedy Theatre. It was erected 1901-1903 by the architect Baranovskiy specially for the trading company "Broth¬ers Eliseevs" in the Russian Modern style (Art Nouveau).
Visit included, free of charge.
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One of the most beautiful buildings on the Nevskiy prospect constructed in art Nouveau style.The architect P. Suzor built the Book House specially for the Singer Sewing Company in 1902-1904 is Russian Modern. The building with sculptural decorations and massive shop-windows is one of the most interesting buildings on Nevskiy Prospekt.
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The Arts Square was laid out to the Rossi's design, a master of city ensembles. Due to his great talent the whole ensemble looks harmonious and is considered as one of Rossi's masterpieces. The ensemble is remarkable for the unity of all its architectural elements. Rossi considered it important that all the component parts, even down to fine details, should blend together to form a harmonious whole.
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You can see the distinctive cupolas of the cathedral from afar. Its cross rises at the height 81 m. The cathedral was erected on the spot where on March 1,1881, the Emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded by a bomb It was thrown by one of the members of the terrorist group "People s will”. It was decided to build a cathedral on the site. That is why it got this tragic name "The Saviour on the Spilled Blood".
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One of the most remarkable churches of the city with splendid mosaic decoration.
Tour including tickets - 1100 RUB/ prs
Recommended duration: 30 mins
Day off is Wednesday.
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The idea to erect a cathedral of the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan belonged to the Emperor Paul I. The foundation of the cathedral was laid on 27 August 1801 at the presence of the new Russian Emperor Alexander I.
Cathedral like a Roman Cathedral of St. Peter has the form of a Latin cross, a grandiose colonnade of 96 pillars and the walls from the local stone similar on Roman travertine (limestone). Architect of the Kazan Cathedral is Andrey Voronikhin.
Visit included, free of charge.
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The favorite place for local newlyweds to take pictures. This square is a symbolical place for residents of the city, with a monument to Peter I on it.The monument was erected due to the Empress Catherine II and her burning desire to have a monument worthy of all the power of Peter the Great's personality and his deeds. There were a lot of pretenders to create such a monument, but Catherine chose the sculptural model of E. Falconet.
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St. Isaac's Square emerged between 1830s and 1840s. The square took its final shape at the end of 19th—beginning of 20th century, explaining the discrepancy in style. Cathedral dominates the square. On a clear day its dome is visible from a distance of 30-40 km. The cathedral was opened and consecrated in 1858. It became the main church of the capital and the first one in the Empire.
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You have an opportunity to see the marvelous interiors and learn more about the construction process, architecture, paintings and city legends.
Private tour including tickets - 1100 RUB/ person
Recommended duration: 30 mins
Day of is Wednesday
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The dominating spire in the city skyline helps people to get oriented. A 72-metre Admiralty's spire can be seen from a great distance. It looks like it 'reigns' above the city of Peter the Great. The spire, capped by a gold weather vane shaped like a frigate has firmly established itself as the symbol of St.Petersburg.In 1704 a shipyard was laid here by order of Peter I, whilst acting as a fortress at the same time.
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The collections of the Hermitage, one of the world's major museums, number about
Private tour including tickets - 2200 RUB/ person
Recommended duration: 3 hours
Day of is Monday.
At the end of the tour we will take you back to your hotel or to any other place you would prefer.