To the Peter and Paul Fortress on a sightseeing bus. Sightseeing tour with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress. Why do I see the surname of only one tourist in the supporting documents and tickets, which is repeated?

Departure point:

st. Dumskaya, 2, kiosk.

Arrival location:

Peter-Pavel's Fortress

Tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

Peter-Pavel's Fortress - the oldest architectural monument of St. Petersburg, founded on May 27, 1703. The date of the foundation of the fortress is considered the date of foundation Northern capital. The history of the city begins with it.The plan for the fortress was developed jointly by Peter I and the French engineer Lambert de Guerin.In 1706, reconstruction of the fortress began according to the design of Guerin and the Swiss architect Domenico Trezzini. In place of the earthen ramparts, stone ones were erected, and at the same time the construction of the cathedral was underway. Peter and Paul Cathedral occupies a special place in the ensemble Peter and Paul Fortress. It was built according to the design of the architect D. Trezzini in 1713-1733. Peter and Paul Cathedral - the highest architectural structure St. Petersburg. It is decorated with a gilded spire 122.5 meters high, which is crowned with a weather vane in the form of a flying angel. The modern ensemble of the fortress continued to take shape at the end of the 18th-19th centuries. Thus, the Boat House was built (to preserve the legendary boat of Peter I), the Mint building, where until the end of the 20th century all coins, medals and orders were minted, and other industrial and commercial buildings that made up the ensemble of Cathedral Square.

*** The tour ends at the Peter and Paul Fortress.

The price of the excursion includes excursion and transport services and entrance tickets.

We invite you to a combined sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg by bus with visitingPeter and Paul Fortress!

Our excursion will give you the opportunity to admire the sights of the city, which are its symbols: St. Isaac's and Kazan Cathedrals, Strelka Vasilyevsky Island, Savior on Spilled Blood, Summer Garden and many others.

During bus tour(1-1.5 hours) provided 2 stops with a 10-minute exit for sightseeing: the cruiser "Aurora" and St. Isaac's Cathedral (there is WC at this stop).

After the bus excursion, accompanied by a guide, you will visit the heart of St. Petersburg - the Peter and Paul Fortress (1.5-2 hours), built according to the handwritten drawings of Peter the Great on Hare Island in 1703. The program includes inspection of ancient defensive structures fortress, Trubetskoy Bastion, Commandant's House, Boat House, Mint, Engineering House, Arsenal, Guardhouse, Commandant's pier. Once upon a time, the fortress was the main political prison of Russia, among whose prisoners were Tsarevich Alexei, Princess Tarakanova, Alexander Radishchev and the Decembrists. It is on the territory of the fortress that the famous midday cannon shot is heard!

We will visit the main attraction of the fortress - the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which houses the tomb of Peter the Great and other Russian emperors. You will admire the gilded spire of the cathedral, which is crowned with the figure of a flying angel - the main symbol of St. Petersburg!

  • Entry tickets included included in the cost of the excursion.
  • Admission to museums is provided without a queue.
  • The tour ends at the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Why choose this excursion:

Our modern tourist buses They will delight you with their comfort, and large panoramic windows will allow you to see all the beauty of the city.

- A professional tour guide will give you the best interesting information. Our requirements for a guide include not only a license, but also a great love for St. Petersburg.

The optimal route that will allow you to see the main attractions of the city and visit one of its symbols - the Peter and Paul Fortress.

- ABOUTinstallations with access for a more detailed examination of architectural ensembles and monuments. A great opportunity to take unforgettable photos.

Input bflights included included in the cost of the excursion. You won't waste time in line! IN you can see even more on your own, as uhThe tour ends at the fortress. *For example, we recommend that you visit the thematic exhibitions that are regularly held on the territory of the museum, as well as go out to the Neva River at the fortress’s Commandant pier, breathe in the fresh sea air and enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city.
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    Victory over Sweden in Northern War demanded from Peter I the urgent development of the conquered territories. The deserted island at the mouth of the Neva attracted the attention of the newly-crowned emperor when he was choosing a location for the future fortress, the core of the new capital. The fortifications were erected according to last word fortification science of that time and would have become a serious obstacle for the enemy. But fate decreed otherwise - the fortress was never attacked, but always served as a prison for state criminals.

    A little history

    Peter entrusted the construction of 5 bastions to his comrades - chief foreman Menshikov, Golovkin, Zotov, Trubetskoy, Naryshkin. The 6th, Gosudarev, was to be supervised by Tsarevich Alexei, who later became the first prisoner of the fortress. Peter himself settled nearby in a summer house and daily inspected the progress of construction by boat.

    One day, the king was severely scolding careless carpenters, and at that moment a hare, fleeing from the dogs, jumped into his arms. Peter became emotional, pardoned the workers, and ordered the island to be called Hare. This, of course, is a legend, but the monument to the long-eared man stands on a pile sticking out of the water near the Ioannovsky Gate. They say that throwing a coin to the bunny Arseny brings good luck.

    What to see

    The entire Peter and Paul Fortress is like a giant exhibit of the State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg. The best way to start getting acquainted with it is with the excursion “History of the Peter and Paul Fortress”. First, guests view an exhibition of Russian and Swedish maps, drawings and initial plans for fortifications, their models, a collection of carpentry tools, and objects discovered during excavations. Then everyone goes for a walk around the main attractions of the fortress, accompanied by a guide.

    An undisputed gem architectural ensemble- Peter and Paul Cathedral with the Grand Ducal Tomb and the Royal Rooms. Nearby, in the Commandant's House, there is a museum “History of St. Petersburg - Petrograd. 1703-1918". The Trubetskoy Bastion prison is one of the most popular objects of the fortress. Only the Museum of Cosmonautics and Rocket Technology in Ioannovsky Ravelin and the “Street of Time” exhibition in the Naryshkin Bastion can compete with it.

    Practical information

    Address: St. Petersburg, Zayachiy Island, Peter and Paul Fortress, 3. Website.

    How to get there: by metro to the station. "Gorkovskaya", then on foot; from Art. "Sportivnaya" by trams No. 6, 40; from Art. “Petrogradskaya” by bus No. 46, minibuses No. 46, 76, 183, 223.

    Opening hours: Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Trubetskoy Bastion Prison - from 10:00 to 18:00, exhibitions in the Comedant's House, Nevsky Curtain, St. John's Ravelin, Sovereign Bastion, Museum of Cosmonautics and Rocket Technology - from 11:00 to 18:00. The day off in all museums is Wednesday. Free entry to the fortress territory is open from 9:30 to 20:00.

    Ticket price for adults: 150-450 RUB, for students: 100-250 RUB, for pensioners: 60-200 RUB. Prices on the page are as of October 2018.

    St. Petersburg is the most significant city in the northern latitudes. Architects transformed it, creating one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Everything here is amazing: slimness palace ensembles, the sophistication of the gardens, the expanses of the deep Neva, the grandeur of the temples, the “cast-iron pattern of fences” and the smooth lines of the bridges.

    During a sightseeing bus tour of St. Petersburg you will see St. Isaac's Square with the majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral, the first erected monument to Russia - the Bronze Horseman, the ceremonial residence of the Russian emperors - Winter Palace, as well as the Savior on Spilled Blood, Field of Mars. You will find out where to look for the first building of the city - the house of Peter I, why Birzhevaya Square is called the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, why we need Rostral columns and much more!

    Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress with a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral and Trubetskoy Bastion.

    The Peter and Paul Fortress is the “heart” of the city; the place from which the history of St. Petersburg began. The golden spire of the Peter and Paul Cathedral rises high above the low walls of the fortress. You will see the tomb of the Romanov family - starting with Peter I and ending with the tragically deceased family of Nicholas II. Hear the sound of the 18th century chimes. The fortress preserved buildings from the first years of the city’s existence and the only city gate facing the Neva, as well as the only triumphal gate in the country from the time of Peter the Great.

    The beginning and end of the excursion is at any place at the request of the client.