Find out the history of the palace coups and assassinations that took place in the Romanov family in a walking tour with a professional guide.

Highlights:

• Discover the most mysterious and thrilling stories about the Russian royal family;
• Experience the walk in the heart of the city watching the Marble palace, the Summer garden, St Michael’s castle, Church on Spilled Blood, the Winter palace.

Price: 2000 RUB

Duration: 2,5 hours

Type of excursion: walking

Available in English

Description:

There was no Act of succession until the end of the 18th century that’s why the 18th century in Russian history is all about the coups. Empresses Elizabeth and Catherine II ascended the throne as the result of conspiracy. In the 19th century Alexander II, tsar-liberator who abolished the serfdom was assassinated. And the tragedy of the last Russian tsar in 1917.

Please be aware that during the tour you are not supposed to enter any museums.

Contents of the tour:

• Small-group walking tour;

• Professional guide.