Private tour to the Peter and Paul fortress in Saint Petersburg

Private tour to the Peter and Paul fortress in Saint Petersburg

We invite you to visit the most mysterious place of Saint-Petersburg- the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Built for the military purpose during the severe Northern war the fortress played the role of the most intimidate prison of the Russian Empire. No wonder it was called the «Russian Bastille» as no one managed to escape from there. The prison still preserves the spirit of fallen souls of famous prisoners who served sentences there.
Moreover, you will be shown the cathedral of Peter and Paul that serves as a burial place of Russian monarchs. The tombs of the last royal family of the Russian Empire Nicholas the Second, his wife and children will be shown to you.
During the tour our professional and experienced guide will accompany you on the walk around the fortress, show you the most extravagant monument of Peter the Great, the Gate of Death, take you to the prison and to the cathedral of Peter and Paul, you will learn more about Russian history and culture.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Peter and Paul Cathedral, Sobornaya Sq., 1 Petropavlovskaya Fortress, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia

Inside of this beautiful cathedral there is a burial place of Russian monarchs of XVIII, XIX, XX centuries. The tombs of the last royal family of the Russian Empire Nicholas the Second, his wife and children will be shown to you.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: The Prison of the Trubetskoi Bastion, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, St. Petersburg 197198 Russia

You will see the most intimidate prison of the Russian Empire.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Peter and Paul Fortress, Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia

You will have a walk around the fortress and see the most extravagant monument of Peter the Great, the Gate of Death, the panoramic view to the city and many others.

Duration: 1 hour