The Fortress is very close to the Port. They should be able accommodate you if it is not already included in your tour. I planned out the sights I wanted to see and they made it work.
Do some reading on the history of the Czars, Bolsheviks,, Russian Revolution, Lenin and Stalin before you leave. IFascinating history and such a beautiful city.
The Fortress is a must see. You'll get the Russian political history in a nutshell, tombs of the Romanov monarchs and the political prison being two essential parts of a tour. Reading on the Russian history would be a great way to get prepared for the visit. I'm not sure about Stalin as he got the power after the capital was transferred to Moscow, but history of the Czars, Bolsheviks, Russian Revolution, and Lenin will keep you busy .
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The Fortress is a must see. You'll get the Russian political history in a nutshell, tombs of the Romanov monarchs and the political prison being two essential parts of a tour. Reading on the Russian history would be a great way to get prepared for the visit. I'm not sure about Stalin as he got the power after the capital was transferred to Moscow, but history of the Czars, Bolsheviks, Russian Revolution, and Lenin will keep you busy
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