3 h

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Saint Isaac's Square, Isaakiyevskaya Sq., St. Petersburg Russia

This tour will begin in the lobby of your hotel, from where your private guide will take you to St Isaac Cathedral by taxi. Your private guide will be accompanying you throughout the duration of this tour. Enjoy complimentary city maps, bottles of water, rain coats (in case of any rain) and farewell gifts.

This tour presents the itemized history of development of 2 of the most wonderful & well-known sights in St. Petersburg.

Stop At: The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Isaakiyevskaya Sq., 4 Nevskiy Prospekt metro station, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia

Visit the famous St. Isaac's Cathedral, one of the finest architectural monuments of the XIX century and an integral part of St. Petersburg’s magnificent skyline, the former principal cathedral of the Russian capital has a capacity to accommodate 10,000 people. The cathedral is graced with 112 solid granite columns weighing up to 114 tons each and about 400 reliefs and bronze sculptures. The observation platform on the colonnade provides a magnificent view of the city. Long before this lavishly decorated building was opened to the public in 1848, St. Isaacs' already had a most unusual history. Explore the cathedral with your own personal, informative guide and enjoy your unforgettable visit.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yusupov Palace on Moika River, Emb. Reki Moiki, 94 Entrance for individual visitors and small groups from Dekabristov Street, 21, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia

A short time later, you will keep on investigating the city with your guide taking you to visit Yusupov Palace. The palace was built in 1770, became the residence of the Yusupov family in 1820, and remained the richest aristocratic house of Russia until the October Revolution of 1917.

The Yusupov Palace is also famous for being host to one of the most dramatic episodes in history of Russia: the assassination of Grigory Rasputin, the scandalous favorite of Empress Alexandra, wife of Nicolas II. Rasputin was murdered in one of the cell rooms in December 1916, and his death is almost more mysterious than his life had been. Now the cellar of the Yusupov Palace hosts an exhibition dedicated to Rasputin featuring documents and wax figures, and making one feel the effect of events on Russian history.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included

Professional private guide service
Transportaion to the museum by taxi
Hotel pick-up
Bottles of water
Rain coats (in case of raining)
City maps
Farewell gift
Entry/Admission - The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Entry/Admission - Yusupov Palace on Moika River

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Transportation (car) during the tour

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note: this tour is not suitable for cruise passengers as it does not offer port pickup and drop-off or the required blanket visas
If you want to start this tour at a preferable time, please mention this info when making your reservation
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
This is a sample itinerary in description. The order of museums and activities may change depending on your tour route or hotel location.
The tour includes a short wait before going inside the Yusupov Palace
This is a walking tour meaning that it will be necessary to walk and stand all the time during this tour. No stops for seating are planned on this tour.
The exact entrance times can vary. Pre-booked time periods to enter the museums are assigned only by the management of the museums and is a subject to changes.
After experiencing the sights, your tour will conclude near St. Isaac’s Cathedral or Yusupov Palace when your guide departs. Transportation back to your hotel is not included.
Please note: Visit to Rasputin death scene display may be organized upon availability (not guaranteed). because it should be confirmed by museum administration.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
2 starting times available: 10:30, 2pm
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

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Cultural

80%

Reviews

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Liubov E

5 | 2016-06-26

The tour was very pleasant and well organised. Our guide Kate was very knowledgeable and we were given a lot of information about Yusupov palace as well as many interesting details about Russian royal family and the story of Rasputin death. Isaac's cathedral and the view from the colonnade were magnificent. We did receive personalised gift at the end of the tour which was a very nice touch.

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