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Tours to Cathedrals and Churches of St.Petersburg | |
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We offer you different tours devoted to orthodox aspect of St.Petersburg that comprise visiting different temples (churches, cathedrals, monasteries) of the city. | |
Temples of St.Petersburg (with transport) | |
During this guided tour by car/bus will visit 4 main temples of St. Petersburg: The Alexander Nevsky Lavra, The Savior on the Spilled Blood Church, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Nikolsky Cathedral. You will see the interior and exterior of all four buildings: |
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St. Isaac’s Cathedral is one of the most |
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The Church of the Resurrection, also known |
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Alexander Nevsky Lavra (Monastery) was founded by Peter I the Great to house the relics of Alexander Nevsky, patron saint of the city. But later on its territory appeared two cemeteries, where now you can see the tombs of many Russian celebrities such as Lomonosov, Thcaikovsky, Dostoevsky, Suvorov, etc. |
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Nikolsky (St. Nicolas) Cathedral is a fabulous example of Russian baroque architecture. It was built in the honour of Russian fleet's victories. Now it is a functional cathedral, situated on Krukov canal. Its very impressive building contains a lower church (for day to day services) and an upper church (for special events). |
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NB! All prices are indicated per person in Russian Roubles |
Name of the tour | Duration | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
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Guided tour "Temples of St.Petersburg" by car/bus | 4 hours | 13400 | 7300 | 5600 | 4400 | 4000 | 3500 |
Included: transport service, guide service of English /German/ French/Spanish/Italian guide (other languages upon request) and entrance fees to cathedrals. | |||||||
Orthodox Heart of St. Petersburg (walking tour) | |||||||
During this walking tour will visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral and The Savior on the Spilled Blood Church. You will see the interior and exterior of all three buildings: | |||||||
St. Isaac’s Cathedral is one of the most remarkable constructions of St. Petersburg that dominates the skyline and its gilded glittering cupola can be seen from all over the city. But its richly decorated with 43 different kind of minerals interiors will also attract your attention. |
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Kazan Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan) is a result of inspiration of Russian architect Andrey Voronikhin by the Dome of Saint Peter in Rome. It was named after a "miracle-making" icon of Our Lady of Kazan. It is still a functional cathedral unlike some others main temples of St. Petersburg. |
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The Church of the Resurrection, also known as a "Church of Saviour on the Spilt Blood", was erected on the place where the Emperor Alexander II was assassinated. It’s the church of dramatic history, impressive domes and magnificent mosaic panels. The church is located on the Griboedova canal embankment, not far from Nevsky prospect. |
NB! All prices are indicated per person in Russian Roubles | |||||||
Name of the tour | Duration | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
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Guided walking tour "Ortodox Heart of St.Petersburg" | 4 hours | 6500 | 3700 | 2700 | 2300 | 2000 | 1800 |
Included: guide service of English /German/ French/Spanish/Italian guide (other languages upon request) and entrance fees to cathedrals. | |||||||
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