The first construction of the city is the Peter and Paul Fortress. The first stone at the base of the fortress at the base of the town, was laid on May 27th, 1703. The fortress became known as Saint Petersburg – meaning literally, the city of Saint Peter's. Soon, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul the defenders of our city, was laid. The people named it the Cathedral of Peter and Paval, this title applies to the fortress, and the name of the fortress “Saint Petersburg” applies to the city. Thus begun the history of the city and the history of the fortress.

The Peter and Paul Cathedral – the 'brilliant' dominant city, ascends like an arrow up to 122.5 metres, representing Peter I's dream of the rapid growth of Saint Petersburg, which was destined to become a reality.

The Cathedral inextricably linked the citys' fate with the imperial family. In it, Peter I was crowed, along with the future Empress Catherine I, and in it, Peter I was buried. The tomb of the royal family lies here, starting with Peter I and ending with the last Tsar, Nikolai II. Today the fortress is a museum of the history of the city. And here, you can visit the heart of the city of Saint Petersburg on guided tours, to feel the atmosphere of such an amazing place.

COST OF EXCURSION. All the prices are quoted in Roubles per person and for the excursion taking place in the museum working hours (the fortress territory 06:00-22:00, Peter and Paul Cathedral 10:00-18:00, Tuesday 10:00-17:00, Saturday 10:00-17:45, Sunday 11:00-18:00, the days of divine service 11:00-17:45, Wednesday - day off). To get the price in Euro or USD, please use the company currency rate mentioned here.
Prices and specifications are not valid in the period of ECONOMICAL FORUM in June. All information for this period is on request.

ATTENTION! Terms of order, Payment, Cancellation.

Payment
100% prepayment for the excursion should be made not later than 3 working days prior the date of the excursion. In case prepayment was not made in time, the order will be cancelled.

In case of the payment refund, all the fees charges by banks and payment systems will be deducted.

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Terms of order
Excursion should be book not later then 5 working days prior the date you want the excursion be arranged. In case you request for excursion later then 5 working days prior the date of the excursion please, contact us. Excursion takes place in working hours of the museum. The cost of the excursion includes:
- Guide services including meeting at the museum entrance with a sign (agreed with the Customer).
- Entrance ticket for a booked time to avoid standing in a long line.

Transportation to/from museum is not included into the excursion cost but can be book extra. Please, write us in "comments", if you need transportation while filling out the order form.

In case the beginning of the excursion is delayed due to the company’s fault, the duration of the excursion will be prolonged for the time it was delayed (the total time of the excursion won’t be changed).
In case the beginning of the excursion is delayed due to the Customer’s fault, the duration of the excursion won’t be prolonged (total time of the excursion will be cut for the time of the delay).

The Customer meets the guide on the day and in time the excursion was booked at the museum entrance. In case the Customer is late for the excursion he/she should confirm the excursion to the guide or our manager by phone.
In case the Customer doesn’t come and cannot be reached within 30 minutes after the excursion should begin, the order will be cancelled and no refund will be paid.

If during the excursion the Customer wants to prolong the excursion or to booked some extra excursions, it can be done in case the company has this possibility.

Number of tourists booking the excursion is specified while filling out the order form. The excursion is arranged only for booked and paid number of tourists.

The company is not responsible for any delays during the excursion appeared due to some force major circumstances (arrival of government delegations, weather conditions).

Cancellation and changes terms

Valid during the whole year
Cancellation, changing of number of tourists, date or time of order should be sent in written form on week days not later than 3(three) working days prior the date/ time the service begins.
- In case of cancellation, date or time within 3-1 working days prior the date/ time the service begins, penalty - 50% of the total cost of the order. In case the number of tourists decrease within 3-1 working days prior the date/ time the service begins, penalty - 50% of the cost of the service for each cancelled person.
- In case of cancellation, date or time less than 1 working days prior the date/ time the service begins, penalty - 100% of the total cost of the order. In case the number of tourists decrease less than 1 working days prior the date/ time the service begins, penalty - 100% of the cost of the service for each cancelled person.

If according the Customer’s desire the duration of the excursion is decreased, the cost of the excursion cannot be changed and should be fully paid (100%).

Order is not a confirmed booking and you need not pay for it. When our manager gets your order form, checks the possibility to arrange your order, he/she will get in touch with you.