The bridges from the bastion
Watch St Petersburg’s great nightly ritual above the water and away from the crowd.
All journeys
After midnight · private access
A Night at the Fortress
The raised bridges seen from the bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress
Priceon request
Discuss your plansDuration3 hours
Groupup to 6 guests
Seasonnavigation season
CharacterAfter dark
Photographs
Three key moments
The Trubetskoy Bastion prison
Cold cells and the stories of the Russian Empire’s most famous political prisoners.
Where the city began
A night walk beneath the golden spire — at the exact place where St Petersburg began.
About the journey
What you will see
Not the bridges from a crowded embankment, but a private box above the Neva — the fortress after dark, opened for you alone.
AccessFortress after hours
Programme
How the journey unfolds
00:30
Night transfer
A Mercedes-Benz V-Class collects you from your hotel.
01:15
The bastion above the Neva
The bridge raising from a private position inside the fortress.
02:00
The imperial prison
Cells and stories of the Trubetskoy Bastion.
03:00
The fortress without crowds
Private time inside the fortress and return.
Arrangements
What is included and what can be added
Included
- Night Mercedes-Benz V-Class transfer
- Private guide
- Fortress access
- Trubetskoy Bastion prison
Available on request
- Night yacht and bridges from the water
- Private cathedral opening
- Imperial burial vault access
Good to know
Practical details
What is included?
The principal inclusions are listed above. Once the date is agreed, you receive a confirmed itinerary and one complete price.
What happens if the weather changes?
We check conditions in advance and suggest another time, an alternative programme or a different date, depending on the route.
How do I confirm a date?
Call +7 995 885 64 44. We will check availability and agree the details.
Can the programme be adjusted?
Yes. The timing, transport and stops can be changed after a conversation with us.
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