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Wiseman Free Walking Tour Český Krumlov

Best Free Tour in Český Krumlov

Feel the mystery of Český Krumlov on a free walking tour

Every day at 10:30 AM or 2 PM .

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Meeting point on the Český Krumlov Main Square . (see Google Maps )

What is it about?

The best introduction to the city is a FREE Tour. -Lonely Planet: Europe on a Shoestring

Get the most out of your visit of Český Krumlov and join the Free Tour! Discover the historical center of Český Krumlov , visit the second-biggest castle in the Czech Republic, get many tips and recommendations on what to do and where to eat after the tour, and meet new friends.

You don't risk anything! The tour is based on a donation system. Get a great tour from a local guide , and decide how much you want to give. See FAQ for more details.

Why to choose us? The Wiseman Free Tour is  No.1 Tripadvisor walking tour in Český Krumlov . It's run by enthusiastic local guides who love to share their passion for history with you.

Enjoy one of the most beatiful cities in the world!

The Wiseman Free Tour of Český Krumlov starts at 10:30 AM or 2 PM in the main square. Enjoy the amazing history of one of the most beautiful towns in the world, absorb its medieval atmosphere and have fun alongside other tourists from all around the world!

In just 2 hours you will hear the best from its history, you will visit the most picturesque places and viewpoints and you will learn all about what else you must do in Český Krumlov.

When and Where?

• ALL our tours start in front of the tourist " INFOCENTRUM " office (information center) on the main square (Náměstí Svornosti) in Český Krumlov, CZ.
• Our guides wear red t-shirts and have red umbrellas with a MEETING POINT sign.
• The Free Walking Tour takes from  1,5 to 2 hours.

If you're not sure, just look for the red umbrella with a "MEETING POINT" sign!

What you will see

• The historical center of Český Krumlov
• Český Krumlov Castle with all five courtyards
• The best viewpoints in the town
• Former Jesuit college
• Renaissance houses of wealthy townsmen
• Castle tower
• Renaissance town hall
• Bears' moat
• Cloak bridge
• Castle Baroque theatre
• Gothic church of St.Vit
• the Barber's house
• ...and much more!

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[...]Excellent tour we had. Jan was a great guide and pleasant to listen to. I can only advise every one who is in Cesky Krumlov to take the tour. Read more... MarcelK519, Great Britain

[...]It was awesome. It takes about 2hrs. But it has a lot of story. Our team's guide was local. So he knows chesky's history well. It was so interesting. And that was good memory to me. I recommend this tour program to visitors to chesky. Read more... Journey33979134375, USA

[...]Was great to be taken around the town by a local. Jan was great and the tour was very intersting. Thank you! Read more... Bethany, USA

[...]Although we had been to Krumlov several times in the past, we had never thought about taking a free walk with a local guide… and we are so glad we did it finally! Jan is a great local guide and speaks an amazing English! He is funny, informative and very kind. He even made a phone call to check if there were still tickets available for a tour that he recommended. Read more... tomoeh2023, USA

Arctic Circle Aurora Overnight Adventures

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Coldfoot's far north location places it one of the world's best aurora viewing areas.

Tour Summary

The Arctic Circle Aurora Overnight Adventure departs from Fairbanks by land or air and offers optional aurora viewing, dog sledding, and Brooks Mountain Range excursions from your base camp at Coldfoot, Alaska.

• Learn the fascinating story of Alaska's Arctic from your guide. Travel through mining areas north of Fairbanks. 
• View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. 
• Travel the famed Dalton Highway. Traverse the mighty Yukon River. 
• Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.

Coldfoot's far north location places it one of the world's best aurora viewing areas. For more information about the aurora, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Also, you can visit the   University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute website . 

Accommodations: Located halfway between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay, Coldfoot Camp provides an excellent base for travelers in Alaska's Brooks Mountain Range. Although rustic by urban standards, Coldfoot Camp is clean and each room features two twin beds and private bath facilities in each of the rooms, a luxury in the remote wilderness of Alaska's Arctic.

A round trip journey by land and air exploring Alaska's Brooks Mountain Range.

This adventure is for those who are serious about looking for the Aurora. To increase the odds of seeing them one should stay put for multiple nights in a location as close to the source of the lights as possible so that even on a quiet night the ability is there to see them. Quiet doesn't mean they are not occurring, quiet means the band they occur in is narrow and not visible miles away.

Tour Dates and Rates

August 21, 2024 - September 16, 2024

9:45 AM Departure

Days: Daily

Rate: $869 *

* Per person based on double occupancy for a 3 day / 2 night Adventure. Single Supplement $200

September 19, 2023 - October 7, 2023

November 18, 2023 - November 26, 2023

December 16, 2023 - January 2, 2024

February 10, 2024 - February 29, 2024

March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024

Days: Sunday Friday

Rate: $1039 *

* Peak Rate based on double occupancy for a 3 day / 2 night adventure. Single Supplement $200

October 8, 2023 - November 17, 2023

November 27, 2023 - December 15, 2023

January 3, 2024 - February 9, 2024

April 1, 2024 - April 21, 2024

Rate: $889 *

* Standard Rate per person based on double occupancy for a 3 day / 2 night adventure. Single Supplement $200

• Arctic Circle
• Yukon River

TOUR SUMMARY:

• Ground tour in the personalized comfort of our ground tour vehicles. Appreciate the low light on the horizon as it shines on the windswept arctic tundra. Traverse the frozen Yukon River and enjoy the snow-sculpted forest as you make your way across the Arctic Circle.  Arrive in Coldfoot and settle in for your 3 night stay.  

DAY 2 (or more if staying more than 2 nights)

• Select from a variety of optional tours which include an excursion along the Dalton Highway, into the Brooks Mountain Range, as far north as Atigun Pass (weather permitting); a one-hour dog sledding experience with a local musher, and additional aurora viewing in Wiseman (optional tour prices are not included).

DAY 3 - or last day if staying longer!

• Depart Coldfoot by air for Fairbanks. Average time of return to Fairbanks is 4:30 PM, average flight time is 70 minutes. Departure time can vary based on number of guests and flight resources on day of travel. Most common time of departure is 3:00 PM but can range from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Departs 9:45 am by ground tour on DAY 1; Depart Coldfoot by air on your final day (average time of return to Fairbanks is 4:30 pm. Departure time can vary based on number of guests/flight resources on day of travel). Most common departure time from Coldfoot is 2:30 pm but can range from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

MEALS are not included; however, on day 1 we will make a quick stop at a grocery store for you to get food for lunch and all other meals at the Coldfoot Camp Trucker's Cafe ( Menu as of 3/23/23 ).

LUGGAGE : For your small plane flight, you are allowed to bring up to 20 pounds per person.  Your luggage should be in a carry-on size and soft-sided bag, like a backpack, duffle, or tote bag.  Nothing on wheels.  We will weigh all of your bags (overnight and day bags) at the time of check in.

All per person based on double occupancy. 

Single Supplement add $100 per night.

3 Day / 2  Night - Departs FRIDAY and SUNDAY = $889/ PEAK = $1039

4 Day / 3 Night - Departs TUESDAY = $989 / PEAK = $1139

5 Day / 4  Night - Departs FRIDAY = $1089 / PEAK = $1239

6 Day / 5 Night - Departs TUESDAY and SUNDAY = $1189 / PEAK = $1339

PEAK DATES:

September 19 - October 7, 2023

November 18 - 26, 2023

February 10 - March 31, 2024

For an Arctic Circle Aurora Overnight Adventure Tour Program click HERE .

OPTIONAL TOURS - available for purchase

We recommend you pre-book any activity you know you want to do.  Coldfoot will do their best to accommodate on site reservations; however, not always will you be able to make reservations once in Coldfoot due to space or guide availability.

Arctic Mountain Safari: Enjoy an afternoon exploring the Brooks Mountain Range on a guided ground tour north from Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway as far north as Atigun Pass (weather permitting).  Departs Coldfoot at 10:00 am and returns at 6:00 pm. Meals not included. Box lunch can be purchased at Coldfoot Camp. 

• $129/ person 

Arctic Snowshoe Outing : Enjoy a guided snowshoe outing on a trail near Clara Creek. The excursion lasts about 2 hours with about 1 hour of snowshoeing (between 1 - 2 miles) Hot drinks included. Departure times vary. 

• $39 / person

Arctic Village Aurora:  Enjoy an evening tour to historic Wiseman for a unique cabin visit and an  opportunity to enjoy the solitude of the Brooks Mountain Range as you scan the northern sky for Northern Lights. Cabin visit includes complimentary hot beverages. Departs Coldfoot at 10:00 pm and returns at 2:00 am.

• $89 / person 

Dog Sled Adventure:   Enjoy an afternoon with real Alaskan sled dogs.   Learn what it takes to have a dog team in Alaska.  Enjoy a ride, and, if you wish, drive a team of your own.  Times will vary and will be arranged by the guide in Coldfoot to fit within your schedule - experience takes approximately 1 hour. 

• $189 / person ( Only available December 15 - March 31  - booked only once at Coldfoot Camp.) 

Fat Tire Bike Adventure: Explore the beautiful Coldfoot wilderness area on a fat tire bike. Trip is 6 miles following Slate Creek on an old and rugged (but maintained) gold mining trail. Bikes and helmets are provided. Lasts approximately 2 hours.

For information on how to make a reservation, click on the link to our planning  page. 

Recommendations : For any of our adventures into Alaska's Arctic we recommend planning to arrive in Fairbanks the night prior to joining us and stay in Fairbanks the night returning with us.   If you are delayed arriving into Fairbanks and miss your tour departure that equals a non-refundable cancellation.  We will do our best to see if there is an alternate available for you; however, there is no guarantee of an equal replacement nor is the tour refundable if missed.

NOTE:   Guest safety always takes precedence over convenience.  The return on the final day is by small plane.  Small plane flying in Alaska's Arctic can be delayed or even cancelled on occasion due to weather.   If the weather requires us to alter the return method of travel from air to ground it will be done as an equal exchange of travel.

Alaska's Arctic -- premier destination to look for the Aurora -- Coldfoot is located directly under the Aurora Oval, where the aurora originate in the northern hemisphere.

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David Wiseman Studio Tour

Hosted by the Southern California Chapter

Join the ICAA Southern California on a special visit to Wiseman Studio for a tour and conversation with artist and designer David Wiseman.

Established in 2019 by David and his brother Ari Wiseman, Wiseman studio is a 40,000-square-foot former factory complex on the Los Angeles River. David draws inspiration from the natural world, global decorative arts traditions, and a reverence for timeless craft techniques to create site-specific installations, limited edition works, and unique sculptures.

Guests will be treated to a live demonstration of lost wax bronze casting.

David Wiseman creates bespoke work inspired by the natural world, global decorative arts traditions, and timeless craft techniques. Rather than reproducing historic designs he breathes new life into interiors and environments: porcelain cherry blossom ceilings, bronze patterned filigree folding screens, and polished marble and terrazzo inlay furniture affirm and perpetuate the relevance of ornament and beauty in contemporary architecture and life.

Wiseman’s sculpture, furniture, and site-specific installations derive from a deep, personal engagement with the natural world, and he is driven to create works that have enduring quality and permanence, an attitude that is increasingly rare. He occupies a unique position in the world of contemporary design, bringing together fabrication, studio practice, and traditional craft at the highest levels.

Wiseman has made site-specific installations for public institutions, international brands, and private collections. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design Museum, and the Corning Museum of Glass.

This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.

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Wiseman Kennel

Sled dog tours in Wiseman, Alaska

Experience a scenic sled dog tour in the Brooks Range, the farthest northern mountain range in Alaska, with the option of two tour packages: the Winter Adventure Tour or the Winter Backcountry Custom Tour.

*Payment: We accept all major credit cards, Paypal and cash on day of tour.

Winter Adventure

Details: This tour is designed to take you on an unforgettable Alaska wilderness experience. Sprinting off from the kennel, we’ll drop down onto the frozen Koyukuk River and then swerve into the boreal forest. Keep your eyes out for any wildlife and take in the breath-taking Arctic scenery.

• Cost: $125/person
• 1.5 Hour Tour
• For reservations, please email [email protected] or call (907) 888-0106.

Winter Backcountry Custom Tours

Details: Arctic Alaska is huge and we can help you experience more of it!

• Cost: Price varies
• Day Trips 3 Hours+
• To learn more, please email [email protected] or call (907) 888-0106.

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Wiseman, Alaska

The small community of wiseman is situated in northern alaska, approximately 60 miles north of the arctic circle.

Historic log cabin post office.

Wiseman is situated in Northern Alaska, flanked by the beautiful Brooks Range mountains near the Gates of the Arctic National Park, approximately 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle, along the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River. The community population has fluctuated over the years from a robust mining/trading outpost to current times, with a few families making it home. There are no services in the town. Wiseman has a colorful history dating back to the gold mining era of the early 1900s. The following books are great resources about the area.

• Arctic Village by Robert Marshall: D escribes his 15-month stay in this frontier town around the year 1930. Marshall described Wiseman and the Koyukuk River area surrounding it as “the happiest civilization of which I know.”
• Alaska Wilderness  Exploring the Central Brooks Range by Robert Marshall
• Two in the Far North by Margaret Murie: Memoirs of a wilderness advocate with tales of her life in Alaska’s early pioneer days, namely Fairbanks and scientific exploration in Alaska’s Arctic.
• History of the Central Brooks Range  by William Brown
• Alaska’s Brooks Range, the Ultimate Mountains  by John Kauffman, a good read on the history of the area and the value of wilderness in the north.

OUR HISTORIC HOME

Like most cabins in Wiseman, our home, the historic pioneer hall, was built in the early 1900s during the Koyukuk region’s gold rush heyday. During the gold rush days, it served as a saloon for a short time before it became the community center of sorts, being used for meetings, dances, elections, and such.

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Winter Arctic Alaska and Northern Lights

Explore the remote arctic of Alaska during late winter when days are beginning to lengthen and temperatures warm, but ample snow still blankets the landscape. Spend nights photographing the magical northern lights during its’ annual peak of activity, and during a time of winter known for stable weather and clear skies. Spend days immersed in the Arctic landscape, searching for and photographing northern wildlife and scenes. After a night in Alaska’s Golden Heart City, Fairbanks, get off the beaten path, where few travel, as you drive to the historic gold mining community of Wiseman. During our days in Wiseman we will travel the Dalton Highway looking for arctic mammals such as the gray wolf, moose, caribou, and red fox. At night provided the skies are clear we will watch for and photograph the aurora borealis.

If time and weather allows we will travel north on the famous Dalton Highway over the highest road pass in Alaska, to the spectacular arctic coastal plain, taking time to photograph this exotic landscape and look for some of the wildlife that inhabit the rolling hills north of the Brooks Range, such as muskoxen and caribou. Take home unforgettable memories and photographs under the expert guidance of longtime Alaska resident, naturalist, and professional photographer Hugh Rose.

March 6 - 13, 2022

Guided by: Hugh Rose & Bill Mohrwinkel Availability: 6 spaces

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Tour Highlights

• Experience the awe-inspiring colorful dance of the aurora borealis as you learn how to capture its brilliance with a camera.
• Spend time above the arctic circle in the Wilderness of the Brooks Range in a log cabin during the winter!
• Search for iconic Alaskan wildlife such as caribou, moose, muskoxen, gray wolf, and red fox
• Observe and photograph owls such as northern hawk owl, snowy owl, and great-horned owl as they hunt the boreal forest and tundra of the arctic
• Watch raptors such as gyrfalcon, golden eagle, and peregrines soar over the tundra in pursuit of a ptarmigan or lemming meal
• See the edge of the arctic coastal plain and look into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)
• Learn the fascinating gold rush history of the Wiseman area
• Travel the Dalton Highway in winter, made famous by “Ice Road Truckers”

Tour Details

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What Makes Us Different?

With over 25 years of experience conducting small group photo and natural history tours we have gotten to know our subjects and places better than anyone. This allows us to better predict wildlife behavior and have you ready and in position when the action begins and to have minimal impact on the wildlife we are observing and photographing. We have been conducting aurora photography tours for 20+ years and are committed to the highest quality, safest experience for you with the least impact on the environment we visit. We have been using Mercedes Sprinter vans for over 10 years, which are by far the most comfortable vehicle for these trips. In addition, we include everything in the tour price, no hidden costs.

Day 1: Arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska

Arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska. Transfer will be provided to your lodging for this night at Pikes Waterfront Lodge, located near the airport on the banks of the Chena River. We will meet for an orientation at 6:00pm in the lobby of Pike’s and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant afterwards.

Day 2 - 6: Drive to North to Wiseman for aurora and wildlife in the Brooks Range

We’ll drive north to Wiseman on the scenic Dalton Highway, the only road in the United States that crosses the Arctic Circle. During the drive, we’ll pass through the White Mountains, cross the mighty Yukon River and traverse the Caribou Mountains, before entering the Brooks Range, searching for wildlife and enjoying the scenic views along the way. Our destination for the day is Wiseman, a gold mining town that offers a glimpse into the recent human history of Alaska.

Wiseman is located approximately 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle at roughly 67°N latitude, an excellent location for aurora photography and perfect base for exploration of the Brooks Range. We’ll check in at Wiseman’s unique and historic bed and breakfast owned by Berni and Uta Hicker. Conditions permitting, we’ll spend our five nights chasing the aurora! During this time Hugh will teach techniques for obtaining stunning images of this spectacular and ephemeral phenomenon. As time and sleep allows, we will spend the days while in Wiseman exploring the surrounding arctic landscape, searching for wildlife and birds that make the arctic their home.

If weather allows, we will drive over Atigun Pass, the highest road pass in Alaska to look out onto the rolling hills of the North Slope and glass for wildlife seen on the tundra. Views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline as it snakes over the open tundra parallel to the road, are unparalleled and add another dimension to the landscape photography.

Day 7: Drive south to Fairbanks, crossing the Arctic Circle

We’ll bid farewell to Wiseman and depart south toward Fairbanks. As usual, we will maximize wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities during this day of travel, searching the landscape for one last glimpse of Alaska’s arctic wildlife. We’ll retrace our path south, crossing the Arctic Circle and Yukon River. After arriving in Fairbanks and settling back into Pikes Waterfront Lodge we will meet for a farewell dinner.

Day 8: Depart homeward from Fairbanks

Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for your flights home or extend your stay with an Alaska add-on.

Hugh Rose has photographed and lived in northern climates most of his life with the latter part of it in Alaska. Compelled by Alaska’s natural beauty, he left a 10-year…

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Bill has lived and guided in Alaska for 25 years. He has extensive experience throughout Alaska including being part owner of a guiding business in the Arctic for 10 years,…

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Steve Wiseman: A third Duke men's basketball player enters his name in the NCAA's transfer portal

A pr. 13—DURHAM — A third Duke basketball player entered his name in the NCAA Transfer Portal on Saturday as the Blue Devil's roster shuffle continues.

Jaylen Blakes, a reserve guard set to graduate, announced on Instagram he'll play his final season of college basketball eligibility at another school.

"I am looking forward to the next chapter of my story," Blakes said in the final line of his social media post.

The 6-2 Blakes started only three games during his three-year career with the Blue Devils, but he played 31 games (with one start) last season as Duke went 27-9 and reached the NCAA Tournament's Elite 8 round. Playing 9.2 minutes per game and known more for his defense, he averaged 1.8 points per game last season.

"As I prepare to graduate this summer," Blakes said in his social media post, "it has been a dream come true to be a part of the Duke University family and brotherhood for the past three years. I want to thank the Duke academic community, coaches, staff, teammates and managers for their contribution and impact on my growth and development on and off the court."

Blakes, from Somerset, New Jersey, joins starting forward Mark Mitchell and reserve center Christian Reeves in the transfer portal from Duke. The Blue Devils are also losing guard Jared McCain and center Kyle Filipowski to the NBA Draft after both announced their plans to leave school early within one hour of each other on Friday.

With reserve center Ryan Young having exhausted his college eligibility, that's six players exiting Duke's program.

Of course, coach Jon Scheyer has six freshman arriving this summer and they comprise the nation's No. 1-ranked recruiting class. Cooper Flagg, the 6-9 forward named Gatorade national player of the year and the No. 1 player in the class, heads the group along with 7-1 center Khaman Maluach, 6-11 center Patrick Ngongba, 6-6 forward Isaiah Evans, 6-6 forward Darren Harris and 6-5 forward Kon Knueppel.

Duke awaits a decision from 6-2 senior guard Jeremy Roach, who has the option of returning to school for a fifth season. Under the NCAA's COVID-19 pandemic rules, Roach's first season with Duke in 2020-21 does not count against eligibility limits.

Duke's staff received word that Tyrese Proctor, the 6-5 point guard from Australia, plans to stay with the Blue Devils for his junior season. Another 6-5 guard, Caleb Foster, is set to return after a stress fracture in his right ankle cut his freshman season short in February.

That said, Duke has flexibility to add players from the transfer portal. Former practice squad and walk-on guard Spencer Hubbard was put on scholarship last season but is graduating in May and Duke didn't use all 13 of its scholarships last season.

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Pistons' James Wiseman: Double-double in win

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Wiseman registered 10 points (5-10 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Friday's 107-89 win over the Mavericks.

Wiseman's double-double marked his sixth of the season and fourth in the last 11 games. In that 11-game stretch, the 2020 No. 2 pick has averaged 7.5 minutes, 6.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.5 blocks across 23.4 minutes. He will look to close out the season strongly in Sunday's game against the Spurs.

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Jane Wiseman Joins Sister as Head of U.S. Television

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Jane Wiseman , who was previously VP of original series at Netflix, has joined Sister Entertainment Group as the head of U.S. television, according to Cindy Holland, global CEO of Sister Entertainment Group. Wiseman is based in Los Angeles and will lead the U.S. television business for Sister, specifically focused on development and production of premium scripted series.

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“Sister’s slate is ambitious, audacious and artist-forward, exactly the kind of work I want to support in this next chapter,” said Wiseman. “On a personal level, I couldn’t be happier to reunite with Cindy and to work closely with her, Jane Featherstone and the whole Sister team.”

Sister was formed in 2019 by Elisabeth Murdoch, who is executive chair, and veteran British producer Jane Featherstone. Holland, who previously headed content for Netflix, joined the company in 2023.

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Jane Wiseman is reuniting with former Netflix content chief Cindy Holland at Sister .

Wiseman, who departed as head of comedy at the streaming giant in 2020, will serve as head of U.S. television and report directly to Holland.

At Sister — which is led by CEO Holland, CCO Jane Featherstone and executive chair Elisabeth Murdoch — Wiseman will specifically focus on developing and producing premium scripted programming.

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Since exiting Netflix, Wiseman has served as a consultant for a variety of streamers and most recently was at Amazon MGM Studios.

“Sister’s slate is ambitious, audacious and artist-forward, exactly the kind of work I want to support in this next chapter,” said Wiseman. “On a personal level, I couldn’t be happier to reunite with Cindy and to work closely with her, Jane Featherstone and the whole Sister team.”

Before her tenure at Netflix, Wiseman was senior vp comedy at Chernin, where she helped develop New Girl. Before that, she was senior vp comedy at NBCUniversal, where her credits include Parks and Recreation and Community. Before that, she was a director of comedy development at Fox, where she was part of the team that developed Arrested Development.

“Jane is a multi-faceted executive with great passion and curiosity, combined with smart business and creative instincts. She’s a powerful advocate for artists and a generous collaborator, which makes her a great fit for our team at Sister,” said Holland. “I’m really looking forward to welcoming Jane to our team and working with her again.”

Sister’s credits include The Power, This Is Going to. Hurt, Gangs of London and Chernobyl. Upcoming programming includes Kaos at Netflix and BBC One’s The Split Up , among others.

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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