Full-Day Private Tour to Veliky Novgorod from St Petersburg
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Culture doesn’t end inside city lines. Venture out a little further to nearby locales and gain an even greater understanding of true Russian history and architecture during your one day trip to the ancient capital of Russia (directly from St Petersburg ; tour duration is 10 hours) Novgorod the Great is one of the oldest cities in northwestern Russia. Unlike St. Petersburg, it features traditional Russian architecture, its churches are white and crowned with those famous onion-shaped domes, which will perfectly match your expectations of what old Russian towns are all about. All must see attractions are included: Millennium Russia Monument, XII century old Sophia Cathedral , Wooden Architecture museum to mention few as well as several optional visits for art lovers ( Icon Painting Museum, Faceted Chamber with jewelry exhibit and the church with Theophanous the Greek’s murals). So if you are intrigued by old Russia, this tour is definitely for you!
What’s included?
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Private transportation -
hotel pick up and drop off -
service of the local Novgorodian guide -
Entry/Admission - Vitoslavitsy Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture -
Entry/Admission - St. George Monastery -
Entry/Admission - St. Sophia Cathedral -
Entry/Admission - Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets) -
Entry/Admission - Yaroslav Courtyard (Dvorishche) -
Entrance fees to the Museum of Icon Painting, Faceted Chamber and The Church of Transfiguration
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Gratuities
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Lunch
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Entry/Admission - Church of the Savior's Transfiguration on Ilin Street
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 10h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
- Private and Small Group Tours (2 to 12 people) - St Petersburg Tours for land passengers - St Petersburg shore excursions for cruise ship passengers - Baltic tours for cruise ship passengers including Tallinn, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Save time and money by letting us be your guide for all your ports of call. Tell us about your likes, dislikes, hobbies, and preferences and will create an unforgettable tour customized especially for YOU. We focus on the featured attractions as well as art and architecture, Russian & Soviet history, WWII events, Jewish Heritage, shopping and experiencing local Russian cuisine, learning about famous Russian Vodka, Faberge Eggs, and Russian spy stories. We know how to surprise first time visitors and those who fell in love with St Petersburg and decided to come back again to our beautiful city. Cruise passengers wishing "to see everything" during 2 short days can join our small mini-groups (up to 8-12 people) or create their own customized tour. We are an officially registered tour company (cruise passengers do not need a VISA to experience our shore excursions) and demand no deposits upfront. "Your Tour, Your Way, with Dancing Bear Tours!"
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