Private Tour to Peter and Paul Fortress in St Petersburg

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

Enjoy a trip to the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, built in 18th century and a must-see attraction for anyone interested in the city's rich history. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private guide, head inside the imposing fortress, the city’s oldest building, constructed by Peter the Great in 1703. Walk around the key sites as you hear about their history; explore the Trubetskoy Bastion prison cells and museum; and visit the extraordinary Peter and Paul Cathedral, whose gilded interior holds the tombs of Peter the Great and Nicholas II and his family, killed by the Bolsheviks in 1917. Peter and Paul Fortress has held some high-profile criminals in its prison cells, including 'Crime and Punishment' author Fyodor Dostoevsky and Lenin's right-hand man, Leon Trotsky.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Professional licensed guide

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

  • Private tour

  • Entry/Admission - Peter and Paul Fortress

  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pick-up and hotel drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

BienvenidoSPB Tours

About operator:

BienvenidoSPB Tours specializes in personalized sightseeing tours for travelers on their own and private shore excursions for cruise passengers and land visitors, who would like to make the most of their time in St. Petersburg and its surroundings. "BienvenidoSPB Tours" is a tour operator offering an extensive range of small-group and private tours of Saint Petersburg, Moscow and other big cities in Russia. Our goal is to offer the best service at an affordable price. Our team consists of the open-hearted, flexible, knowledgable, friendly, experienced, reliable and easy-going people. One of the principle company products are regular day tours of the most popular attractions of Saint Petersburg incl the Hermitage Museum, Peterhoff, Catherine Palace and many others. Day tours are run in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian in groups limited to 6 PAX. All group tour departures are guaranteed.

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