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Stop At: Grand Choral Synagogue, Lermonovskiy Prospekt 2, St. Petersburg 190121 Russia

The program of the tour includes the Theater Square, which is closely associated with the honored Jewish composer and pianist Anton Rubinstein. He established the Conservatoire where many worldwide esteemed musicians were educated, including violinist David Oistrakh and violoncellist Mstislav Rastropovich.

You will see the district Kolomna – the center of Jewish life in the 19th century, and visit the Grand Choral Synagogue created in the Moorish style. Thanks to generous 5 million dollar donation by Lily and Edmond Safra in 1999 the Synagoge building was reconstructed and in 2005 opened in its renewed appearance.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg Russia

You will drive along the Nevsky Prospect and see an unusual Wawelberg house, constructed for one of the most prosperous bankers and philanthropists in St. Petersburg. And then admire the luxurious mansion houses on the English Embankment built for such Jewish financiers as Ginsberg and Polyakov.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Russian Academy of Fine Arts Museum, Universitetskaya Naberezhnaya 17, St. Petersburg 199034 Russia

Afterwords you will ride to the Vasilievsky Island and stop by the Academy of Fine Arts – the significant educational institution which gave the world a pleiad of great Russian-Jewish painters such as Isaac Levitan and Marc Chagall.

You will also visit the Yesod Center which is situated in the House of St. Petersburg Jewish Community, and discover a lot about its activities in St. Petersburg.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Professional English-speaking guide service for 5 hours
Comfortable vehicle with A/C and driver service for 5 hours
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Food and drinks

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
The price may be not valid in the dates of International Economic Forum (June 5-9), December 31 and January 1
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Any other language and bigger group size are available upon request.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Kenmerken

Toerisme

90%

Cultureel

80%

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Debra L

5 | 2019-08-27

Alex was very knowledgeable concerning the history of Russian Jews. He spoke excellent English and was very understanding in his discussion, will recommend him to everyone we know interested in Russia.

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