Peter and Paul Fortress Tours and Tickets

Get acquainted with St Petersburg accompanied by your own private guide on a customizable 4-hour city walking tour. Journey through the handsome streets by private minivan, and stop to stroll around top St Petersburg attractions such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Winter Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the bustling Nevsky Prospekt. Enjoy the full attention of your guide, who shares stories of the city's history on route, and enjoy a flexible itinerary, with the opportunity to tailor your sightseeing around your interests.

As the former capital of the Russian Empire, St Petersburg is full of magnificent palaces, historic monuments, and famous sites. This private tour lets you explore at your own pace and experience Russian culture along the way. Visit sights such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Field of Mars; sample traditional Russian dishes and craft beers; and stop at the Summer Garden, Palace Square, and St. Isaac Cathedral.

During the cold months, St. Petersburg transforms into a winter wonderland - and this cozy walking tour is the perfect way to discover its festive side. Meet your guide in central St. Petersburg in the morning; as this is a private tour, you'll enjoy a personalized way to explore. Begin your walk with a warming herbal tea, and set off to discover the city's snowy scenes, holiday decorations, and famed landmarks. You'll also enjoy traditional Russian treats as you go.

View St Petersburg's iconic highlights on this 3-hour small-group tour with an informative guide. Travel around the sites in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle; stop to visit must-sees including the Peter and Paul Fortress and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Admire the sweeping views from the Spit of St Basil Island, and see the Nevsky Prospect, Winter Palace and more, as your guide recounts the revolutions and events of the city's 300-year-old history. Perfect for first-time visitors, the tour is limited to six people for a more personalized atmosphere.

Experience all St. Petersburg's highlights on this 2-day visa-free private shore excursion. Gather a private group and tour the Peterhof's fountains, the baroque Catherine Palace with its Amber Room, and many other must-sees, including the Yusupov Palace, Hermitage, and Church on Spilled Blood. Plus, enjoy a canal cruise and an optional evening activity such as a ballet, Faberge Museum, or shopping expedition. Includes private transport, skip-the-line admission to the sights, plus port pickups and drop-offs.

Set out from your St Petersburg port of call to discover some of the city's most beloved sights. Your 6-hour small group tour visits such landmarks as St Issac's Cathedral, Palace Square, and Peter and Paul Fortress, once used as a political prison. There's even time for shopping at Gostiny Dvor, St Petersburg's largest department store. A classic Russian lunch is also included as part of this relaxing shore excursion. 

Delve into one of St. Petersburg's must-sees on a private 3-hour tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral. Experience the daily firing of the fortress' cannon, and visit the cathedral, set within the walls. View the church's interior, home to the tombs of the Romanov tsars; learn about the dynasty's history, and see the bell tower and gold-needle spire. Plus, admire the city panoramas from Vasilievsky Island. Upgrade to included entrance fees.

Explore St Petersburg's imperial heritage and learn about Russia's emperors and their fates on a private 4-hour walking tour. Your tour starts with a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral inside the Peter and Paul Fortress, commissioned by Peter the Great in 1703, and burial place to many tsars. View the ornate interiors and royal tombs, including those of Peter and Nicholas II and his family, murdered in 1917. Later, tour the Cabin of Peter the Great, the well-preserved wooden cottage where Peter lived during the city's founding.

See St Petersburg at its twinkling best on this panoramic, 3-hour night sightseeing tour. Settle into a comfortable minivan with your expert guide, and experience the Russia’s stately former capital as you view the sights, ablaze with floodlights. Admire the sparkling Winter Palace, see the shimmering domes of St Isaac's Cathedral and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, trace the lamplit embankments of the Neva River, and learn about the history and architecture from your guide.

Take a drive through St. Petersburg and discover two of its biggest landmarks on a private tour to Peter and Paul Fortress and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. You'll learn about the history of the city - considered the cultural center of Russia - from its founding in 1703 to more modern times.

St. Petersburg is nicknamed the 'Venice of the North,' making a cruise along its waterways a must-do. Soak in the city's riverside splendors on a 3-hour cruise, passing sights like the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Mariinsky Theatre, plus cathedrals, palaces, and more. Choose a daytime cruise on the River Neva and main canals, a midnight cruise to see St. Petersburg's illuminated drawbridges open, or a jazz dinner cruise on the Neva. Hotel pickup included.

Take a day-long guided tour of St Petersburg and nearby Peterhof with round-trip transport from your port of call. This small group shore excursion visits some of the city's most beloved attractions, including Peter and Paul Fortress (its original citadel) and the Hermitage, an incomparable museum housing millions of artworks from around the world. You'll also stop by Peterhof—known for its incredible array of outdoor fountains—and enjoy lunch at a Russian restaurant. 

Enjoy your perfect sightseeing itinerary in St Petersburg with a full-day, private custom tour. Inform your personal guide in advance what you want to see, and enjoy the priority access that comes with pre-booked tickets. Perhaps visit the Hermitage and tsarist retreats of the Peterhof or Catherine Palace. Or, enjoy a mix of smaller gems such as the Yusupov Palace and Faberg e Museum, leaving time to discover St Petersburg's food or shopping scene in between.

Admire St. Petersburg's highlights on a 3-hour sightseeing tour, and choose to bolt on visits to its top museums and cathedrals. See landmarks including the Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage, and Senate Square on a 3-hour panoramic drive, and if you wish, upgrade to add skip-the-line interior visits to three cathedrals, the Hermitage, and the Faberge Museum. All options are ideal for first-time visitors, and include hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Peterhof is one of St. Petersburg's most popular draws, and this private 7-hour tour really does the 18th-century complex justice. Ride a hydrofoil to the magnificent palace and park, and enjoy a personalized tour. Admire the Grand Palace and smaller summer palaces, and stroll around highlights such as the Grand Cascade fountain, trick fountains, gardens, statues and more. Lunch, hydrofoil tickets and entrance fees are at your own expense.

If you're stopping in the St. Petersburg port during your cruise and want to explore the city with a guide, this visa-free shore excursion takes you to some of the city's must-see attractions. Plus save time with the included port pickup and drop-off, as well as skip-the-line access at most of the attractions. Explore the Hermitage and Peter and Paul Fortress before taking a boat ride to cruise down the nearby canals.

Explore one of St Petersburg's greatest treasures on this 3-hour private walking tour of Peter and Paul Fortress. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private guide, head inside the imposing fortress, the city's oldest building, constructed by Peter the Great in 1703. Walk around the key sites as you hear about their history; explore the Trubetskoy Bastion prison cells and museum; and visit the extraordinary Peter and Paul Cathedral, whose gilded interior holds the tombs of Peter the Great and Nicholas II and his family, killed by the Bolsheviks in 1917.

Explore the heart of St Petersburg on a private 4-hour sightseeing tour, traveling by Mercedes to visit some its top attractions including Nevsky Prospect: a great stretch for people-watching. Learn how the city was first founded at Peter and Paul Fortress and how the onion-domed Church on Spilled Blood got its name. Discover why St Petersburg is called 'The Venice of the North' and drive by St Isaac's Cathedral, now a museum filled with stunning mosaics and paintings. Upgrade your trip with a leisurely, 1-hour canal cruise through the city center.

See the spectacular sights of St Petersburg from the water on a private 60-minute canal cruise. Sail at a leisurely pace past arresting landmarks like the Church on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Receive an insightful overview of the resplendent Russian city from your knowledgeable private guide and absorb the tranquility of the waterways as you cruise. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your St Petersburg hotel.

Be introduced to St Petersburg's sights by your own private guide on this 3-hour tour. Exploring by foot, see top St Petersburg attractions such as Palace Square, the Winter Palace and the Bronze Horseman statue of Peter Great, the city's founder. Stroll along the Nevsky Prospekt and visit three must-see cathedrals, including St Isaac's and the extravagant Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. Tailor your itinerary to your interests, and, as you explore, hear tales of Peter the Great, the Romanovs and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution from your guide.