St.Petersburg 2 Day Shared Coach Tour of the City
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 16 hours
The tour covers all main places of interest: City sightseeing, visit to Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral, Church on Spilled Blood, Hermitage museum, Peterhof park by hydrofoil, Catherine palace, metro tour.
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The tour covers all main places of interest: City sightseeing, visit to Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral, Church on Spilled Blood, Hermitage museum, Peterhof park by hydrofoil, Catherine palace, metro tour.
This 2-Day tour enables you to see the best of this fascinating city with professional and personable guide. Drive to Peter and Paul Cathedral, the site of most of the tombstones of the Romanovs rulers, explore deep inside the Hermitage museum, visit the Catherine Palace and the gorgeous Fountains of Peterhof and admire the beauty of the Church on Spilled Blood. Feel the pulse of the city while exploring the underground stations and relax on a trip by hydrofoil. Please note that sights order may vary.
Day 1. City sightseeing & Hermitage
The Hermitage (2,5 hours) – The Tsar’s former Winter Palace and four other buildings that house one of the world’s premier art collections. Your two hours guided tour visits display rooms with masterpieces by Da Vinci, Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian as well as seeing grandiose architecture by Rastrelli.
Peter and Paul Fortress (20 minutes) – Originally built to protect the city from Swedish attack, the fortress soon became Russia’s Tower of London, a place for political prisoners – including Peter the Great’s own son.
The Peter and Paul Cathedral (20 minutes) – The city’s tallest structure in the days of Peter the Great and even today. Only the television tower exceeds it in height. The ornate interior boasts gilded iconostasis, 18th century paintings, icons, and the tombs of many Tsars and Tsarinas, including Peter the Great and Catherine the Great.
The Church on Spilled Blood (30 minutes) – It was built on the spot where the Emperor was mortally wounded. The interior of the Church is decorated with incredibly detailed mosaics designed and created by the most prominent Russian artists of the day. The Church was closed for services in 1930 and finally reopened in 1997 after almost 30 years of restoration in all its breathtaking former glory.
Day 2. Royal Residences
Catherine Palace (2 hours) – Designed by Rastrelli, the ornate Baroque Palace is over 1,000 feet long and features an ornate blue facade. Gold onion domes crown the palace’s north end, and the site of the chapel. Your tour visits the White Vestibule, Grand Hall, the Amber Room, the Portrait Hall, the Crimson Pilaster Room and more.
Peterhof Park (2 hours) – Travel to another former summer Imperial residence. Set in magnificent parks, Peterhof is reminiscent of Versailles. The diversity of fountains in the park is surprising. From monumental ensembles like the Samson Cascade to the ever popular Joke Fountains, including one which sprays anyone who steps on a particular paving stone.
Take a Metro (Underground) ride (30 minutes). The stations are worth seeing for their beautifully decorative interiors. Many are adorned with crystal chandeliers, marble vestibules and beautiful frescoes.
If the weather permits we provide a complimentary Hydrofoil trip to/from Peterhof (30 minutes). The hydrofoil is a safe and fast boat which rises above the surface of the water.
Day 1. City sightseeing & Hermitage
The Hermitage (2,5 hours) – The Tsar’s former Winter Palace and four other buildings that house one of the world’s premier art collections. Your two hours guided tour visits display rooms with masterpieces by Da Vinci, Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian as well as seeing grandiose architecture by Rastrelli.
Peter and Paul Fortress (20 minutes) – Originally built to protect the city from Swedish attack, the fortress soon became Russia’s Tower of London, a place for political prisoners – including Peter the Great’s own son.
The Peter and Paul Cathedral (20 minutes) – The city’s tallest structure in the days of Peter the Great and even today. Only the television tower exceeds it in height. The ornate interior boasts gilded iconostasis, 18th century paintings, icons, and the tombs of many Tsars and Tsarinas, including Peter the Great and Catherine the Great.
The Church on Spilled Blood (30 minutes) – It was built on the spot where the Emperor was mortally wounded. The interior of the Church is decorated with incredibly detailed mosaics designed and created by the most prominent Russian artists of the day. The Church was closed for services in 1930 and finally reopened in 1997 after almost 30 years of restoration in all its breathtaking former glory.
Day 2. Royal Residences
Catherine Palace (2 hours) – Designed by Rastrelli, the ornate Baroque Palace is over 1,000 feet long and features an ornate blue facade. Gold onion domes crown the palace’s north end, and the site of the chapel. Your tour visits the White Vestibule, Grand Hall, the Amber Room, the Portrait Hall, the Crimson Pilaster Room and more.
Peterhof Park (2 hours) – Travel to another former summer Imperial residence. Set in magnificent parks, Peterhof is reminiscent of Versailles. The diversity of fountains in the park is surprising. From monumental ensembles like the Samson Cascade to the ever popular Joke Fountains, including one which sprays anyone who steps on a particular paving stone.
Take a Metro (Underground) ride (30 minutes). The stations are worth seeing for their beautifully decorative interiors. Many are adorned with crystal chandeliers, marble vestibules and beautiful frescoes.
If the weather permits we provide a complimentary Hydrofoil trip to/from Peterhof (30 minutes). The hydrofoil is a safe and fast boat which rises above the surface of the water.
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