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St Petersburg City Tour
The city tour takes you to the main streets and squares of the city - names that stir the Russian heart - Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, the Bronze Horseman, the Fontanka Embankment, the Neva River, and Vassilevsky Island.
St Petersburg City Tour, Russia
The city tour takes you to the main streets and squares of the city - names that stir the Russian heart - Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, the Bronze Horseman, the Fontanka Embankment, the Neva River, and Vassilevsky Island.
You see Peter and Paul's Fortress - set on an island in the Neva delta, the fortress was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, and is the oldest part of the city. In the years before 1917 the fortress was mainly used for holding illustrious political prisoners - Dostoevsky was held there, as well as Peter's own son, Alexei.
At the heart of the fortress is the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, burial place of the Romanovs - the family that ruled Russia for over three hundred years until the 1917 revolution. The Golden Spire of the cathedral is a familiar silhouette on the city skyline.
The afternoon is devoted to the Hermitage Museum, the world's largest repository of fine art and artifacts. A former winter palace of the Tsars, the Hermitage is an architectural wonder in its own right. The five buildings house more than two million exhibits over 1057 rooms - it has been calculated that simply to glance at each exhibit would take more than eight years . You will see the best of it! There is also a 'Gold Room' special collection, which requires a separate entrance ticket.
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St Petersburg, Russia
Places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Astoria
The Astoria is a delightful meeting of new and classic design. The clean understated lines of its interiors give way to the stately gildings on the domes of St Isaac's Cathedral.
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Russia's oldest hotel, the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe is something of a legend and its level of excellence has made it one of the 'Leading Hotels of the World'.
Casa Leto
Centrally located next to the Hermitage and St. Isaac's Cathedral, Casa Leto's rooms are larger and often twice the size of other hotels, with high ceilings, plasterwork and antiques.
Dostoevsky Hotel
The Dostoevsky is a simple and clean hotel within easy reach of the center of St Petersburg.
Helvetia Mini Hotel
A small, intimate hotel, the Helvetia Mini is arranged around a pleasant courtyard that provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Hotel D'Angleterre
Located on St Isaac’s Square and just a stone’s throw from many recommended restaurants and the famous Nevsky Prospect, this is a great option for those looking for a central and historical hotel when visiting St Petersburg.
Rossi Hotel
The Rossi is a classic boutique hotel with beautifully decorated rooms that are situated off winding corridors with wooden beams and brick walls, which add to its unique and characterful feel.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Museum of Political History
The Museum of Political History is housed in the mansion of Kshesinskaya, who was a famous ballet dancer and Tsar Nicholas II's lover.
Pushkin Village Excursion
Visit the sumptuous Tsars' Village, which was the summer residence of the Russian Emperors. Tsars' Village is a unique ensemble, comprising a number of palaces, pavilions, and the dwellings of lesser nobles and servants, in harmony with lakes and landscaped gardens.
Theatre or Ballet Performance
St Petersburg is the home of ballet - the dance was first developed here from the 18th century onwards, with all of the most famous ballets being premiered here. As well as ballet, the city has a thriving musical scene, with many fine orchestras and performers.