Saint Petersburg, Russia

 

MEETING POINT.  Meeting with you in the city centre at the entrance of Vosstaniya metro station which is the most famous metro station in Saint Petersburg.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

  1. VOSSTANIYA SQUARE. It is one of most famous metro stations in Saint Petersburg which is located in the city centre just opposite to the Moscow railway station in Saint Petersburg.
  1. OBELISK COLUMN. Hero City Obelisk is a monument in the shape of an obelisk located in Vosstaniya Square. It was installed in 1985 on the victory day of Russia. The Obelisk column is decorated with bronze high reliefs devoted to the heroic defence of Leningrad while a gold star shines on its top and it’s a second highest stone monument in Saint Petersburg.
  1. MOSCOW STATION. Moscow railway station is the oldest station in Saint Petersburg which was erected in 1844-51 to a design by Konstantin Thon. The station got its present name in 1930 before that it was known as Nicholaevskyskii and Oktyabrsky.  The building has a two-storey clock tower at the centre and there is a bronze bust of Peter the Great in the main vestibule of the Station.
  1. KAZAN CATHEDRAL. Kazan cathedral is one of the most prominent churches in Saint Petersburg which is dedicated to the Lady of Kazan ( Russian Goddess ). It is located on Nevsky prospect.
  1. SINGER’S HOUSE. It was intended to construct the first skyscraper of Russia for Singers sewing machine company but the Saint Petersburg building code did not allow structures taller than the Winter Palace. The six-story  building is crowned with a glass tower, which in turn is topped by a glass globe sculpture. Located just opposite of the Kazan cathedral.

GOODBYES.  Hope you enjoyed your walking tour. Now you are familiar with Saint Petersburg so enjoy your free time.

TOUR COST: 45 $ for 1

                    80 $ for 2 pax

                    35 $ per person if more than 2

What does include:

  •     Tour guide fee
  •     Drinking bottled water
  •     Guarantee of best memories

What does not include:

  •     Hotel pick up and drop
  •     Food and drinks
  •     Any extra sightseeing
  •     Tipping and gratitude