HISTORY AND SIGHSEEING TOURS IN ST. PETERSBURG

On this tour you will see all the major touristic sights and feel the atmosphere of unique districts of the city that still retain the original atmosphere and authentic buildings of the mid. 19^th century. Apart from the emblematic and ceremonial Palace Square, Admiralty, Nevsky Avenue, Arts Square, St. Isaac's and the Old Stock Exchange that no one tourist misses you will see the poorer and much more densely populated historical districts of the city, charming Kolomna Neighbourhood and Petrogradskaya Side.
In the middle of the tour we will make a short break in one of the traditional eateries of St. Petersburg – tasting pancakes or pies.The tour includes visits of the Church of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood and the Peter and Paul Cathedral at the fortress, where Russian monarchs are buried.

Duration 5 hours

The main religion in Russia is Orthodox Christianity, but there are also significant Muslim, Buddhist and Jewish communities that have been an important part of Russia's society for many centuries. In addition to this, from the very first days of the founding of the city, many European communities which represented different Christian denominations settled here. Therefore, along with our magnificent Orthodox cathedrals, there is a historical mosque, a Buddhist temple and a synagogue which are all architectural masterpieces from imperial times, just like the numerous catholic, protestant, Armenian and Georgian churches. Discover more about the multietnhical population of the city and see some of these masterpieces on this tour!

Duration 3 hours

It might be that some of your ancestors came from the Russian Empire and they had Jewish roots and it would be interesting to know many interesting details about the history of the Jewish population of St. Petersburg from the first days of its foundation until today. Take this tour with us and see the city districts and buildings associated with the Jewish community of the city and its prominent representatives.

Duration 3 hours

This island surrounded by artificial forts was once an inaccessible stronghold that guarded the entrance to St. Petersburg from the sea. Now it is accessible via highway with breathtaking views of the sea and nearby forts. Today, Kronstadt is a town that fascinates visitors with its old docks and warehouses, but above all, with the magnificent Naval Cathedral, recently renovated and absolutely astonishing inside and outside. Let us walk around the streets of Kronstadt, visit the cathedral and later take a boat trip to see the island and its forts from the sea (weather and season permitting). Lunch in Kronstadt is included to the tour.

See our Kronstadt Photos

Duration 5-6 hours

In the Soviet Union few areas of everyday life developed as rapidly as the rights of women. Women - scientists, women – cosmonauts (Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space), women - factory workers and so much more – we will talk about the roles of Russian women under communism and the hard destiny that many of them faced at home front during World War II. During our tour we will pass by one of the factory kitchens – ambitious projects built in the constructivist style at the dawn of the Soviet era, which were meant to free women from "the kitchen slavery".