Saint Petersburg Tours By Kasatkin Igor |
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St. Petersburg is full of surprises, and without doubt, is best experienced on foot. You've probably already heard, that it is often called an open air museum. Each building is an exhibit with its unique history surrounded by mystery, intrigue and even murder. There is no better way to see it than to take a guided walking tour around the historical center of the city and learn the history of Peter's creation. You will not only see beautiful ensembles and royal palaces but would be able to find out about its former creators and owners. Was it a curse or blessing for its inhabitants? You'll learn this and much more. I usually speak about socio-economic progress of the country, during corresponding period of time in conjunction with the development of different architecture's and art's styles. Along this route we talk about the history of each building and their former famous owners so you'll get a crush course of Russian history as well. I can be academic, yet not overloading you with the details, I can be entertaining, yet informative at the same time. So if you are "Intellectually curious" and btw it is not a strict term, the walking tours are just up your alley. They are extremely small (six people maximum), personal, and informative the real nitty-gritty of the city. Usually the fine details often overlooked for the more popular highlights. Of course, the highlights are available for anyone who asks. My area of expertise is in architecture and European art history. But where I really exceed, it is Russian history. So if you are not intimidated to be led by PhD-wielding smarty-pants type, get in contact with me for customizing your personal tailored tour. My English is fluent plus it would not grate on your ears and sound threatening or defensive, because unlike those other guides, I learnt the language directly from the original sources, so I can speak it with right tonality a modulation.
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| Name: Kasatkin Igor |
| Tour Guide #215 |
| Lives in: St.Petersburg, Leningradskaya, Russia |
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| Guide Requirements for Russia |
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• I can work inside historical places with private clients only (2-5 people) and after buying entry tickets for you and myself.
I can only meet you outside the port area gates and not at the dockside (about a 10 minute walk). |
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| Member since: Mar 29, 2009 |
| Tours Given: 5 |
| Credentials: Wuzz up, St.Pet represents, for real, wanna hang out with a home slice, I got street cred |
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St. Petersburg Tour: Three major city squares and a,...
Palace, Admiralty and Senate sq,... |
Tour #501
Rating: unrated
Price*: 170 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Activity Level: Moderate
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Private St. Petersburg Tour: Royal mysteries of the,...
Summer garden and Russian Museu,... |
Tour #504
Rating: unrated
Price*: 340 USD
Duration: 8 hours 30 min.
Activity Level: Moderate
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Private St.Petersburg Tour: the city's history and ,...
Nevskii prospect and visit to t,... |
Tour #506
Rating: unrated
Price*: 240 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Activity Level: High
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Private St. Petersburg Tour: History of the city's ,...
Neva embankment and visit to th,... |
Tour #500
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Price*: 140 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Activity Level: Moderate
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Private St. Petersburg Tour: Discover the "Third Ro,...
Peter and Paul fortress, the bu,... |
Tour #523
Rating: unrated
Price*: 360 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Activity Level: Moderate
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Private St. Petersbburg Tour: Empire style capital
Palace, Admiralty and Senate sq,... |
Tour #525
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Price*: 270 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Activity Level: Moderate
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Private St. Petersburg Tour: Murders that changed t,...
Smolnyi monastery and institute,... |
Tour #2306
Rating: unrated
Price*: 340 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Activity Level: Moderate
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Party like a Russian rock star
Bar hopping English parties |
Tour #534
Rating: unrated
Price*: 120 USD
Duration: 5 hours
Activity Level: Light
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Three days with a personal guide
Feel the place |
Tour #6707
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Price*: 390 USD
Duration: 3 days
Activity Level: Light
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Feel yourself like a Russian
Live and mingle with St. Peters,... |
Tour #2197
Rating: unrated
Price*: 600 USD
Duration: 14 days
Activity Level: Light
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Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc. |
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| about ratings |
Tour in Saint Petersburg, Russia:
"Igor is very knowledgeable of St Petersburg's history - truly has a deep understanding of its history."
Maria Teresa Relatos - Sep, 2009
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Tour in Saint Petersburg, Russia:
"Very knowledgeable guide. Friendly and ready to make on the spot changes to the tour if necessary. Punctual. Helped wit,..." [more]
David Kanaley - May, 2010
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Tour in Saint Petersburg, Russia:
"Igor was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his home city of St Petersburg. We enjoyed his tour of four da,..." [more]
Jim Rowley - Aug, 2011
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