Peter and Paul Fortress Tour

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Private tour with guide to the birthplace of St Petersburg. Peter and Paul Cathedral – the tallest building in the city center, the Grand Ducan Mausoleum - the burial place of the Russian Emperors, the Museum of history of Saint-Petersburg and much more!

Highlights

Immerse yourself into the past and discover the amazing history of the city
Discover amusing legend about the name of the island
See the burial place of members of the Imperial family
Climb to the highest point of the city center and observe the work of the ringer
Enjoy the best view on the main attractions of the city from the shore of the island

Description

The Peter and Paul fortress is the birthplace of the city and home to several museums, which exhibit the splendid history of Saint Petersburg’s foundation and growth. During the tour you will visit the main museums like the Peter and Paul Cathedral – the tallest building in the city center, where you can climb to the top, admire the incredible view and observe the work of the ringer. Then continue it at the burial place of members of the Imperial family – the Grand Ducan Mausoleum, have a walk across the Hare Island and see the Boat house, the Artillery Armory, the Mint, Engineering and Commandant's house, guardhouse and many other historical buildings.