All cruise clients taking tours in St Petersburg will require a Visa, Cruising Excursions will arrange this for you at no extra cost.
You will be met at the port by a Cruising Excursions representative who will then guide you to your air-conditioned vehicle ready to commence your tour.
Your route will take you past the Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg most famous street. Admire magnificent buildings and palaces, travel past the vast Palace Square, the University Embankment that is lined with buildings of the 18th century, the Admiralty, the famous Bronze Horseman and much more.
In 1703 Peter the Great built a fortress to protect the area from possible attack by the Swedish army and navy. St Peter and Paul Cathedral, dominates the area of the fortress (the height of its spire is 122.50 metres). The Cathedral's magnificent Baroque style interior attracts numerous visitors. Besides the fact that almost all pre-revolutionary rulers from Peter the Great onwards were buried there add more interest to the historical background of this museum.
During the panoramic tour we will get to see one of the most famous museums in the City, a magnificent array of seven buildings 'The Hermitage' also known as the 'Winter Palace', here we will get to see the view of this awe-inspiring building across the Neva river and stop for photo opportunities. We will also get to see the famous Church on Spilled Blood. The Church on Spilled Blood - 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 (photo opportunities outside only).
At the end of the panoramic city tour you will be able to experience a little free time to souvenir shop before heading back to the cruise ship in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
NOT INCLUDED:
This tour is suitable for those who have walking difficulties because this is mainly a panoramic tour. Guests must be able to board a coach which will have approximately 5 steps up onto the coach. If clients wish to take wheelchairs, we will be able to store these in the hold of the coach (please note this is not an adapted vehicle for wheelchairs).
All cruise clients taking tours in St Petersburg will require a Visa, Cruising Excursions will arrange this for you at no extra cost.
You will be met at the port by a Cruising Excursions representative who will then guide you to your air-conditioned vehicle ready to commence your tour.
Your route will take you past the Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg most famous street. Admire magnificent buildings and palaces, travel past the vast Palace Square, the University Embankment that is lined with buildings of the 18th century, the Admiralty, the famous Bronze Horseman and much more.
In 1703 Peter the Great built a fortress to protect the area from possible attack by the Swedish army and navy. St Peter and Paul Cathedral, dominates the area of the fortress (the height of its spire is 122.50 metres). The Cathedral's magnificent Baroque style interior attracts numerous visitors. Besides the fact that almost all pre-revolutionary rulers from Peter the Great onwards were buried there add more interest to the historical background of this museum.
During the panoramic tour we will get to see one of the most famous museums in the City, a magnificent array of seven buildings 'The Hermitage' also known as the 'Winter Palace', here we will get to see the view of this awe-inspiring building across the Neva river and stop for photo opportunities. We will also get to see the famous Church on Spilled Blood. The Church on Spilled Blood - 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 (photo opportunities outside only).
At the end of the panoramic city tour you will be able to experience a little free time to souvenir shop before heading back to the cruise ship in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
NOT INCLUDED:
This tour is suitable for those who have walking difficulties because this is mainly a panoramic tour. Guests must be able to board a coach which will have approximately 5 steps up onto the coach. If clients wish to take wheelchairs, we will be able to store these in the hold of the coach (please note this is not an adapted vehicle for wheelchairs).
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