Vitebsk railway station and surroundings through the centuries

A tour that will change your idea of the usual places! Yes, you heard right - we will go to the station, and this walk will amaze even the most sophisticated travelers. After all, Vitebsk railway station is not just a place of departure and arrival, but a real architectural and historical masterpiece, hiding many amazing facts and secrets.

Imagine: a marble staircase, larger than the stairs of most palaces, majestically rises up, as if inviting you to a world of luxury and grandiose events. Huge stained glass windows with bright subjects, elegant forged grilles and amazing paintings on the walls create the atmosphere of a real palace. And here is the most beautiful debarcader – a place where more than a hundred films were shot, from classics to modern blockbusters.

You will learn where emperors and famous travelers set out, how the class division of society was reflected in the architecture of the station. Let’s talk about the first railway in Russia – about its creation, difficulties and prejudices of that time, about cars of the XIX century – their design, comfort and cost of tickets. Why is a railway station called a station and not just a station? And also what is the feature of the metal from which the rails and structures are made. These and many other facts will reveal new facets of history.

You will learn about the significance of such an engineering miracle as the railway for the country and how the architecture of the station combines the style of the era with modern ideas.

We will pay special attention to the secrets of the Vitebsk railway station: its unique architecture, ancient devices and modern technologies. We will show you interesting photos of the past and modern pictures.

Most of the tour takes place inside the building - you can enjoy the comfort. But we will also take a walk around the station: it is now the heart of the city, and before that there was a Semyonovskaya settlement with a rich history. You will see regimental barracks, officer houses, hospital.

This tour will appeal to everyone: both tourists who came to St. Petersburg for the first time and those who have long known the city. Petersburgers are always delighted! It will be interesting for both adults and children.

• Joining a small group of up to 20 people - 2800 При per person

• Individually only for you and me - from 25000 у per tour

• Individually only for you with a guide from my team - from 10000 у per tour