Petersburg. Peter. From the first stone to the skyscraper. Spring-summer

We invite you to the city that has become the embodiment of the Russian monarch's dream: it is here that Russia came to the sea and fortified itself on the shores of the Baltic. The construction of the city became possible thanks to the successful capture of the Swedish fortresses. We will visit one of them – the fortress of Oreshek.

And we will also see the outpost that strengthened these territories behind us – the sea fortress city of Kronstadt. The symbol of Peter's victories were the ceremonial residences erected according to the tsar's plan on the shores of the Baltic Sea: Oranienbaum and Peterhof, which will appear before you in all their splendor.

The tour is recognized as the National Tourist Route of St. Petersburg by the expert Council of the Ministry of Economic Development.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$115
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 6 – 8 December
    • Dates for next season
    • 7 – 9 February, 2025
    • 7 – 9 March, 2025
    • 4 – 6 April, 2025
    • 27 – 29 April, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Guided tour with VR glasses
Thanks to virtual reality glasses, we will look beyond the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman
The Pearl of the Gulf of Finland
Let's appreciate the exquisite interiors of the Grand Peterhof Palace and learn more about the life of Russian rulers
A walk through the fortress city
Let's immerse ourselves in the 300-year history of the Kronstadt forts and feel our involvement in the sea

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Petrovsky Petersburg bus tour, Peter the Great's Dream tour, interactive tour

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. 

    Independent check-in at the hotel. 

    Things are handed over to the hotel's luggage room. 

    10:30 Departure from the Arts Square for guests from the hotels "Katarina Art Hotel", "Izzy at Gostiny Dvor".

    11:00 Meeting with the guide at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter I, a sign with the name of the tour.

    11:20 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (Ligovsky ave., 10), including guests from the Best Western, Ibis, Port Comfort, and Novotel hotels

    Petrovsky Petersburg bus tour with VR glasses. 

    Let's start our acquaintance with the city with the history of its foundation and the first years of its life. 

    Let's trace the formation of the capital of the Russian Empire and see the fruits of Peter I's plans, visit the places where the "Petrovsky century" still lives. 

    Thanks to virtual reality glasses, we will look beyond the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman

    You will see the Peter and Paul Fortress, created during the Northern War, and Russia's first shipyard in the Baltic – the Admiralty, the first building in the city – the House of Peter I – and the first Summer Garden, learn about the history of the luxurious Menshikov Palace, where the famous Peter's Assemblies once took place, and the building of the first museum of Russia – the Kunstkamera

    The traditional tour will be complemented by images of lost architectural monuments and panoramas of museums. 

    It is enough just to put on special VR glasses at the right moment and immerse yourself in another world. 

    The high-precision graphics of the new generation and panoramas covering all 360° provide a full immersion effect. 

    At the same time, we will consider these panoramas in such a way that we do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the appearance of a real city. 

    14:00 Lunch at a cafe or restaurant in the city. 

    15:00 Excursion "Peter the Great's Dream" in the Peter and Paul Fortress with a visit to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. 

    We will walk along the first street of St. Petersburg, get acquainted with the associates of the tsar and his enemies, find out which Peter's traditions have been preserved and firmly entered our lives. 

    New ways of life, the creation of an "ideal city" – all these aspirations of the tsar were reflected in the "Petersburg in miniature" – Peter and Paul Fortress. 

    While walking along it, you will see St. Petersburg, a city that has become a symbol and embodiment of all the reforms of the emperor. 

    17:45 Interactive tour "How it's done" in the Museum-layout "Petrovsky Aquatoria". 

    Imagine: in front of you is the whole of St. Petersburg in full view, moving figures and interactive buttons, when pressed, the panorama is filled with life, the light effect of day and night, different seasons. 

    Significant sights of the capital of the Russian Empire of the XVIII century and its suburbs have been recreated here, and this is a great opportunity to see St. Petersburg of Peter the Great's time and find out which masters created this city and its layout. 

    19:00-19:30 Transfer to hotels. 

    Placement.

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road". Excursion to Oranienbaum with a visit to the Grand Menshikov Palace
  • Day 3 - Country trip to Kronstadt. New Petersburg Bus Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation, the price is indicated for 1 person in rubles:

The cost of an excursion package without accommodation (the guide will be waiting for such tourists in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya hotel or the Arts Square) is 12250 rubles. from 04/28/24 to 09/22/24 (discount for children under 16 years of age is 1050 rubles.)

The tour also provides the opportunity to stay in a hotel.

Check–out time in hotels is 12:00. Guaranteed check-in after 15:00.

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

Katarina Art Hotel 4*. Buffet breakfast. A 4-minute walk from the Arts Square (3 minutes) exit via Italianskaya Street. (Prices to specify)

Check-in dates

Double with twin beds / with a double bed

Single room

Double with twin beds / with a double bed

Single room

Double with twin beds / with a double bed

Triple (2 main+additional beds) Adult 

Single Adult 

Smart

Standard

Comfort

19.07.24.-16.08.2418950250501955026250215501975030250
06.09.24-20.09.2417050210501765022250185501775024250

Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*.  Buffet breakfast. A 3-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel.

Check-in dates

Double room with separate beds /

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Single room

Triple (2
main+D.K.reb. 3-12)
Single roomDouble room with a double bed

Smart

Superior
05.07.24-16.08.24190501925024050209503575034650
06.09.24-20.09.24184501815022750197503225022950

Ibis 3*. Buffet breakfast. A 12-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel.

Check-in dates

Double with twin beds / with a double bed

Single Adult 

Standard

05.07.24-16.08.241885023950
06.09.24-20.09.241815022750

Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor / Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3* (St. Petersburg). Buffet breakfast. A 12-minute walk from the Arts Square:

Check-in dates

Double room with Separate / Double Bed Adult 

Single Adult

Double with Twin beds / Double with double bed

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Single room

Smart

Comfort

05.07.24-16.08.241925024650196501845025450

Novotel - Novotel St. Petersburg Centre 4*. Buffet breakfast. A 7-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel.

Check-in dates

Double room with separate beds

Single room

Double room with a double bed

Single room

Double room with separate beds Adult 

Triple (2 main+additional beds) Adult 

Single Adult 

Standard

Premium

Luxury

17.05.24-16.08.2420950270502345032050246502265034550
06.09.24-20.09.2419650245502155028250221502095029550

Cronwell Inn Stepladder 4*. Buffet breakfast. A 9-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel.

Check-in dates

Double with twin beds / with a double bed

Single Adult 

Standard

19.07.24-16.08.241865025050
06.09.24-20.09.241775023250
Dostoevsky 4* or St. Petersburg 4* or 2 nights
Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to a metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. Ticket service and a tour desk are available at the reception. Its staff will also recommend the most interesting events in St. Petersburg. A currency exchange service is also available.

The Dostoevsky Hotel has an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping center with a supermarket and a food court. There is an ATM in its lobby.

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel. 

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St. Petersburg 4*

The luxurious St. Petersburg Hotel has a convenient location in the central part of the city of the "northern capital" near the Neva River embankment. There is a magnificent view from here. Guests have a unique opportunity to relax in comfortable conditions with a variety of services. For convenience, guests have access to Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The Oceanclub Fitness & Spa is located on site with a gym, swimming pool and sauna.

The number of rooms is represented by more than 500 rooms. The hotel offers accommodation in one of the rooms from budget to Deluxe and Executive Suites. All rooms have soft and comfortable beds, as well as slippers and bathrobes, a hairdryer, and a work desk. Bathrooms are located in the rooms.

Guests can enjoy unique snacks and drinks at the Meeting Point Lobby Bar, which is open 24 hours a day. The Bering restaurant is also located in the hotel, which offers buffet breakfasts. The guests have a unique opportunity to visit the two-level restaurant "La Vue" with 350 seats. The room is divided into 7 halls, including a wine cellar, a tasting room, a living room and a terrace.

It is possible to hold a corporate event and a business meeting right at the hotel. For this purpose, guests are provided with several large and modern conference rooms of various capacities. The conference rooms are equipped with the necessary appliances and equipment. A special hall is proposed, which is divided into several sections.

The hotel has an advantageous location in the business center of St. Petersburg. There are two metro stations and city attractions nearby: the Sampsonievsky Bridge, Pirogovskaya Embankment, the KvadraT Gallery and the famous Aurora Cruiser Museum.

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Katarina Art Hotel 4*

The Catherine Art Hotel is located in a quiet, cozy courtyard of the Basilica of St. Peter the Great. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia, is just a few minutes' walk from the Russian Museum and the Mikhailovsky Theater, and a 10-15-minute walk from the Hermitage and Palace Square.

The room fund is represented by comfortable rooms, each of which includes a wardrobe, a table, a refrigerator, a TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a set of toiletries and a bathrobe. Wi-Fi is also available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a wide selection of dishes from the menu. There is a cafe within walking distance.

The nearest airport is 15 km away and the train station is 3.6 km away.

10 kv smart rooms, in-room amenities

Standard - rooms of 15 sq.m., room amenities
Comfort - rooms of 20 sq. m, room amenities

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A-hotel Fontanka 3*

A-Hotel Fontanka is a hotel on the Fontanka River embankment. The hotel is inexpensive, located in the Admiralteysky district of the northern capital. This is a special format of AZIMUT hotels, which allows guests of the city to save money on a trip and get a standard set of services. Also, a large selection of attractions nearby also attracts guests. Nearby are the Column of Glory, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, the Great Choral Synagogue, the Russian Museum.

More than 450 rooms of various categories are available for guests, everyone can choose the most suitable one according to taste and budget. In the hotel you will find classic rooms with a capacity from 1 to 4 people. Each room has a stylish design, equipped workplace, free Internet. Among all there are categories "standard", "junior suite", "superior" and "suite". Each room has a safe, multi-channel TV, heating system, air conditioning. Some rooms have a beautiful view of the city. Featuring a shower or a bathtub, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and personal hygiene products. If you are used to traveling with a pet, then accommodation with a pet can be arranged for you here, but upon prior request, for an additional fee.

The hotel has an AVENUE restaurant, where you can taste traditional Russian cuisine, as well as a menu for vegetarians. There is also a "SKY BAR" on the territory of the restaurant, from which you can admire beautiful views of the city from a height. There are also restaurants and cafes nearby with various cuisines and at an affordable price. A good breakfast is served every morning at the hotel.

A wonderful view of the river, the presence of a pier, a convenient location almost in the historical center of the city and the proximity of the metro — "Technological Institute". Baltiyskaya Metro Station is a twenty-minute walk away, and Pulkovo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Also nearby are the Yusupov Palace, the British Admiralty, the Youth Theater, the Trinity-Izmailovsky Cathedral, the Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theater and other interesting places. Moskovsky Train Station is 6 km away.

Standard - rooms of 13 sq. m, room amenities. 
Superior rooms of 14 sq. m, room amenities. It is distinguished by a more diverse set of furniture.

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Moscow 4*

The comfortable modern Moscow Hotel is located in the northern capital, within walking distance from the metro stations and Nevsky Prospekt.

For the accommodation of vacationers, rooms are offered with a spacious area, air conditioning, a safe and a bathroom with individual hygiene products. Wi-Fi is available. Some rooms offer scenic views.

There is a bar on the upper floors of the building, where dishes of national and European cuisine are prepared. If desired, you can go to nearby cafes.

For the convenience of guests, the following services are provided: dry cleaning or laundry, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. If you are planning an event for business or entertainment, the hotel offers 2900 square meters of space with conference rooms and meeting rooms. Self parking is available (for an additional fee).

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Neva River. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg can be reached within a 15-minute walk.

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Russia 3*

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. Car owners will be able to use private parking.

The hotel has 392 rooms. All of them are decorated in bright colors and equipped with modern furniture. Guests will enjoy the availability of a telephone, a TV and a private bathroom. Connection to a free Wi-Fi network is available throughout the territory.

Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. There are bars and restaurants on site where you can have a delicious and satisfying meal.

For business people, there are several specially equipped conference rooms and meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology.

The St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex is about a 10-minute walk away. Near the hotel you will find several attractions of the city. The airport is 8.2 km away.

Standard - rooms of 13 sq.m, room amenities
Comfort - rooms of 20-25 sq. m., room amenities

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October 4*

The hotel is located close to one of the most popular attractions of St. Petersburg, such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (2.1 km) and Smolny Cathedral (2.8 km), the Oktyabrskaya Hotel is excellent for tourists.

The rooms at Oktyabrskaya Hotel have a refrigerator, air conditioning and a mini-bar, and guests can stay in touch all the time thanks to free Wi-Fi.

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Azimuth 4*

AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located on the Fontanka River embankment just 2 metro stops from the city center. The hotel building is the tallest in the historical part of St. Petersburg. Each room offers an unforgettable panoramic view of the main attractions of the northern capital. The bright and cozy rooms are designed in the SMART concept and equipped with everything that a modern guest may need for a comfortable sleep and productive work.

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Socoroma Pai-Sofia Apartments

Apartment "Sokroma Paya-Sofia Apartments" is located in the central part of St. Petersburg. All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here. High-speed Internet access is available throughout the territory. For any questions that arise, guests can contact the hotel staff.

Duplex apartments of various capacities are available for accommodation. They are equipped with comfortable sleeping places, functional furniture and modern appliances. The private bathroom is equipped with a standard set of plumbing fixtures.

All rooms have a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. You can also visit catering establishments that are within walking distance.

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Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, close to the main attractions and Moskovsky Train Station.

The hotel offers accommodation in stylish rooms of various categories. Each room has a double bed, a sofa, a TV, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric hob and dining table. There are many cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

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Ibis 3*

The Ibis St. Petersburg Center Hotel is a three-star European-level hotel and offers 221 comfortable and modern rooms. The hotel is located in the city center on Ligovsky Prospekt, a five-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt, 500 meters from the Moscow Railway Station. Our guests will be able to enjoy the excellent cuisine of the ibis kitchen restaurant, visit the lobby bar of the hotel.

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Rus 4*

It offers a billiard room, massage room, sauna with swimming pool, hammam, beauty salon, dentistry. For meetings and other business events, the hotel offers conference rooms of various sizes. The hotel has a wide secured parking and parking area, which is incredibly convenient in the center of a big city. The restaurant's menu consists of dishes of traditional Russian and European cuisine. The 24-hour bar offers a wide range of drinks, snacks, as well as confectionery from the branded confectionery "Rus".

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Best Western 4*

The Western Plus Centre Hotel is a comfortable, modern hotel that meets international standards of hospitality. The Best Western Plus Centre Hotel is the first and so far the only hotel of the brand in St. Petersburg. 

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Yard Residence 4*

The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4-star eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro station.

The number of rooms is represented by apartments from compact "Smart" to two-room rooms of the "Residence" category with an exclusive design and unique view characteristics. Each room, regardless of the category, is equipped with a washing machine, a kitchen area with a cooktop, a microwave, a refrigerator, an extractor hood, a dishwasher, necessary utensils for serving and cooking, as well as an electric kettle with a tea set. Additionally, the rooms are equipped with bathrobes, slippers, ironing facilities, and a dryer.

Round-the-clock security will be provided by security, individual access control and a video surveillance system. Cleaning service, ordering a transfer to the desired location or grocery delivery from your favorite deli, reception desk, WI-fi throughout the complex - all services are available to guests of the complex 24/7.

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Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3*

IZZZI Hotel at Gostiny Dvor is located next to the Alexandrinsky Theater, 440 m from Gostiny Dvor Metro Station and 800 m from Nevsky Prospekt Station.

The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with comfortable furniture, a plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, a telephone, a work desk and a bathroom with cosmetics and a hairdryer.

Guests can order a delicious buffet breakfast for an additional fee or use the shared kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kettle and kitchenware. The "Meet" restaurant serves delicious lunches and dinners, and a discount is provided for hotel guests.

There is a common recreation and work area, a library, a children's corner and laundry services at the guests' disposal. Nearby there is the Catherine Garden - 180 m, the Anichkov Palace - 600 m and the Kazan Cathedral - 1 km. Moskovsky Train Station is 2 km away, and the airport is 20 km away.

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Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a hotel of the Cronwell Hotels & Resorts Gallery, which opened in St. Petersburg in February 2010. The hotel is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 3-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Mayakovskaya Metro Station, a 5-minute walk from Moskovsky Train Station and a 30–minute drive from Pulkovo Airport. The color scheme of the hotel's interiors emphasizes the classic style, flavor and atmosphere of historical St. Petersburg

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Novotel 4*

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. You will also be able to stay in touch at all times, as St. Petersburg Novotel offers free Wi-Fi to its guests.

The hotel offers concierge services and room service. Novotel St Petersburg also offers a fitness center and a restaurant to help you relax after a busy day.

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Kravt Nevsky SPA 4*

A family-run 4* SPA hotel located in the central district of St. Petersburg, next to the main thoroughfare of the city, in the historically established boutique area of Nevsky Prospekt, as well as walking distance from the main attractions.

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Grand Hotel Emerald 5*

The hotel has its own Wellness centre Emerald, which includes a SPA complex, a fitness center and a beauty studio. 

The hotel's restaurant complex offers guests a modern Japanese restaurant "Room DND", European dishes in the Atrium Cafe, fragrant coffee and a wide cocktail menu in the Suvorovsky lobby bar. 

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • radio equipment (headphones);
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • accommodation, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
  • breakfast, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles / day will be paid by guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024, an experiment on the introduction of a resort fee will start in St. Petersburg);
  • private transfer;
  • other expenses not included in the tour program (souvenirs, excursions, objects not included in the tour program, additional services at the hotel).

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Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Reviews

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    Igor
    30 Nov, 2024
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    It was my first time in St. Petersburg, and everything was flawlessly organized—from the accommodation and transfers to the excursions themselves. A special thanks to our guide, Olga Grigoryevna, who left a lasting impression. I feel like she knows the history of every corner of this beautiful city. Her stories were both fascinating and incredibly informative.
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    Elena
    26 Nov, 2024
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    I’d like to thank the managers of the "Big Country" for arranging my vacation and providing so many positive experiences.
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    Maria
    19 Nov, 2024
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    The tour was absolutely wonderful! I fell in love with the city! The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating stories and little-known facts about the lives of the emperors that you won’t find in ordinary history books (they even recited poetry at times). I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience and will definitely be coming back next year
    19 Nov, 2024