St. Petersburg Walking Tour to Peter and Paul Fortress

Summary

Your half-day sightseeing tour begins with hotel pickup at, when you’ll board a climate-controlled vehicle destined for St. Petersburg’s top attractions. Stop first at St. Petersburg's principal street, Nevsky Prospekt, to admire the grandeur of the Admiralty and the Alexander Nevsky Monastery. See, too, St. Petersburg Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad) and the majestic St. Isaac’s Cathedral. You’ll have around 15 minutes to stop and take photographs at each major sight. The tour culminates with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, an iconic citadel built to prevent St. Petersburg from attack. Gaze at the magnificent Peter and Paul Cathedral, wander along the sandy shores of the Neva River, see tombs belonging to Russian monarchs, and see the former prison cells that incarcerated Feodor Dostoevsky, Leon Trotsky and Maxim Gorky. Your tour concludes with hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This 3-hour sightseeing tour in St. Petersburg will give your the possibility to get a first acquaintance with the city and to get orientation to be able to move around St. Petersburg by yourself. During this tour you will see the main highlights, such as Nevsky Prospekt (the main street of the city), Spit of Vasilievsky island, St Isaac's Square, Palace Square and more. There will also be a walking tour to Peter and Paul fortress (admission ticket included in tour price) where you will be able to see the graves of the royal family.

What’s included?

  • car / minivan

  • Professional tour guide

  • Entrance to the museums Fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks provided for travelers

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Aventura Travel

About operator:

Aventura Travel today is specialized to provide a comprehensive range of services for business and leisure guests traveling throughout Russia as conferences, incentives, medical treatment trips, business trips, cruise ships, river cruises, regular tourists... Our St. Petersburg tour guides were made for different groups and individuals who have their own preferences in sightseeing.

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