A great trip around St. Petersburg and the surrounding area. 9-day tour

Discover the splendor of St. Petersburg on an exciting tour, where legendary monuments and palaces steeped in history and culture await you. You will see the monumental Bronze Horseman, majestic squares and the famous cruiser Aurora, a symbol of revolution and naval power.

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of luxury and elegance by visiting the Yusupov Palace and the Hermitage, a treasure trove of world art, where each painting tells its own unique story. Spending time on the Gulf of Finland and walking through the picturesque parks will give you unforgettable views and emotions.

Finish your trip in Gatchina and Kronstadt, feeling the silence of the palaces and the sea spirit of the fortress. And also, if you wish, you can go to Karelia. This tour is the perfect balance of beauty, history and sea romance, which will leave a vivid mark in your memory!

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$519
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 2 – 10 June
    • 9 – 17 June
    • 23 June – 1 July
    • 30 June – 8 July
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The greatness of the Russian Fleet
Go to Kronstadt and visit the Naval Cathedral, where you will feel the power and glory of the Russian maritime heritage.
The splendor of the Hermitage
Immerse yourself in the world of world art in one of the largest museums in the world. Majestic galleries and the Winter Palace will create a sense of cultural wealth.
The charm of natural and architectural landscapes
Take a walk through parks with fountains, palaces with picturesque landscapes. These places seem to be created for inspiration and relaxation.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - St. Isaac's Cathedral Sightseeing Tour

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

    Independent check-in. Accommodation at the hotel or things in the hotel's luggage room.

    10:10 Meeting at Ladoga railway Station at the information board (by prior request). Group transfer.

    11:00 and 13:00 Meeting at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station (by prior request). Group transfer.

    13:00-14:30 Free time for independent lunch and accommodation.

    Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Greets Petersburg":

    • 13:50 departure from the Moscow Hotel, including guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Bagration, Yard Residence, and Kraft Nevsky hotels;
    • 14:30 departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel);
    • 15:00 departure from the Teatralnaya and Express Sadovaya hotels, meeting in the Teatralnaya Lobby (including for guests from the Admiralteiskaya, Azimut, Ambassador, Domina, Court INN, Port Comfort Sennaya, Rimsky-Korsakov hotels").

    15:15 Meeting with a guide at 6 Ostrovsky Square (landmark Alexandrinsky Theater) for guests from the hotels "Izzy at Gostiny", "Rossi", "Dostoevsky".

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. We will be able to see the monumental monument to Peter the Great – the Bronze Horseman, about which A.S. Pushkin wrote in his poem.

    We will also see St. Isaac's, Senate and Trinity Squares, the famous and majestic Cruiser Aurora, and drive along the arrow of Vasilyevsky Island.

    16:00 Excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in St. Petersburg and the second tallest building in the historical center of the city after Peter and Paul Cathedral.

    Continuation of the sightseeing tour.

    Transfer to the base hotels.

    19:00-20:00 The end of the program.

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  • Day 2 - Palaces of St. Petersburg
  • Day 3 - Peterhof
  • Day 4 - Free day and optional excursion to Vyborg
  • Day 5 - St. Petersburg in Detail and Hermitage Walking Tour
  • Day 6 - Gatchina City bus tour "Residence of the Romantic Emperor" with a visit to the Palace of Paul I.
  • Day 7 - Free day. Optional excursion "Pearl of Karelia – Ruskeala"
  • Day 8 - Kronstadt
  • Day 9 - Free day. Optional excursion to the island of Valaam
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The cost of the tour for 1 person, RUB.:

Without accommodation and breakfast (in this case, the guide picks up the guests from 6 Ostrovsky Square).

1 person .2 people .3 people .4 people .5 people .
2080039600584007720096000

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers)

Russia 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro station is Victory Park. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, it takes 20 minutes to get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow Victory Park. Near us: The Historical Park "Russia – My History", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the fare.

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-30.06.254240066000
30.06.254240066000
07.07.254190064950
14.07.25-18.08.253840057600

Moscow 4* (Saint Petersburg), Breakfast buffet. Address: Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (lines 3-4).

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-23.06.255080080000
30.06.254555069500
07.07.25-18.08.254480068000

Izzzi 3* Hotel near Gostiny Dvor 3* Address: lane Krylova 7. The hotel is located next to the Alexandrinsky Theater, a 1-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and 5 minutes from Gostiny Dvor metro station.

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.20255480081600
09.06.256080095100
23.06.256155097150
30.06.25-18.08.255280080000

Express Sadovaya 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in 100% of the fare.

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-18.08.255560082000

Theatre Square 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in the historical building of the XVIII century Nikolsky rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-18.08.255640084000

Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:

Admiralteiskaya 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Alexander Blok St., 8. The nearest metro stations are Sennaya Ploshchad, Sadovaya, and Spasskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and Conservatory, Yusupov Palace and New Holland Island are close to the hotel, and the Teatralnaya Hotel is a 20-minute walk away. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out: 

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.254080058000
09.06.254280061750
23.06.25-11.08.254400064000
18.08.254290061700

Elkus 3*, Breakfast "Swedish line". Address: Blagodatnaya str., 10 building 3 p.1. Nearest metro station: Electrosila. The Elkus Hotel also has an internal atrium, some rooms overlook it. The atrium has tables, chairs, and even a grand piano to play on. There is also a children's room, although there are no tutors. A 16-minute walk to the meeting place - the Rossiya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in. 00:00-01:59 – 100%, 02:00 - 13:59 – 50% no breakfast:

 Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Comfort
02.06.25-23.06.254280064800
30.06.253860056050
07.07.25-21.07.253800054800
28.07.253740053800
04.08.25-18.08.253680052800

The azimuth is 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 43/1 Lermontovsky Ave., The nearest metro stations are Technological Institute and Baltiyskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and St. Isaac's Cathedral are within walking distance of the hotel. A 12-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Square 4* hotel.  Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-23.06.254880070800
30.06.254810069050
07.07.25-18.05.254800068800

The ambassador is 4*. Breakfast buffet. A 10-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Square Hotel.

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-23.06.255640084000
30.06.255580082700
07.07.25-14.07.255400078800
21.07.255245075750
28.07.25-11.08.254880068800
18.08.254760066300

Comfort Port Sennaya 4* Breakfast buffet. Address: 53 Sadovaya Street. Opposite the Yusupov Garden, not far from the Kazan Cathedral, a 6-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out:

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-09.06.255880098800
23.06.255700095100
30.06.25-14.07.255160084000
21.07.255340087700
28.07.25-11.08.255160084000
18.08.254970080200

Dostoevsky 4*.  Breakfast buffet. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is centrally located opposite Vladimirskaya Square and next to the Dostoevskaya / Vladimirskaya metro station. The facade of the hotel building faces the Cathedral of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God (Vladimirsky Cathedral). 15 minutes walk to Ostrovsky Square, 6. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% rate, 11:00-15:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast):

Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
02.06.25-21.07.255960084800
28.07.255660079200
04.08.25-18.08.255360073600

Discount for children under 14 years old (0-13): 1500 rubles

Discount for children aged 14-16: 900 rubles

Discount for students (full-time Russian State Universities): 250 rubles for the tour.

Discount for pensioners (if you have a pension certificate on the tour): 550 rubles per tour

Additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus):  1000 rubles (all tours are in Russian).

Admiralteiskaya or Hotel Russia 3* or 8 nights
Admiralteiskaya

The Amaranta Admiralteiskaya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg, near the Alexander Blok House Museum, a 10-minute walk from the Mariinsky Theatre and St. Nicholas Cathedral. The Amaranta Admiralteiskaya Hotel has an excellent design and is located on a quiet street near the Neva River.

The hotel is ideal as a starting point for sightseeing. Many attractions are located in the direction of the Palace Square. If you plan to travel, contact the tour desk, where you will be given recommendations and tickets will be sold. Packed lunches are also available.

Car rental is available for long excursions. After returning to the hotel, you can write about your trip using the free Wi-Fi. Alternatively, you can start your day with a delicious breakfast and then move to the conference room.

After work, you can enjoy delicious European and Russian cuisine in the elegant restaurant. Afterwards, you can relax at the bar with a relaxing drink. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to the Sennaya metro station/"Sadovaya Street, which is only 10 minutes away by car.

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Hotel Russia 3*

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. Car owners will be able to use private parking.

The hotel has 392 rooms. All of them are decorated in bright colors and equipped with modern furniture. Guests will enjoy the availability of a telephone, TV and a private bathroom. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.

Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. There are bars and restaurants on site where you can have a delicious and satisfying meal.

For business people, there are several specially equipped conference halls and meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology.

The St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex is about a 10-minute walk away. Near the hotel you will find several attractions of the city. The distance to the airport is 8.2 km.

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AZIMUT Hotel Saint Petersburg

AZIMUT St. Petersburg Hotel is located on the Fontanka River embankment, just 2 metro stations from the city center. It occupies the tallest building in the historical district of St. Petersburg.

It offers a bar with panoramic views, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. All bright rooms at AZIMUT St. Petersburg Hotel are equipped with a TV. They include a work desk and a private bathroom with a shower. ATMs are installed on the premises.

Information about local attractions can be obtained at the AZIMUT St. Petersburg Hotel's tour desk. A shuttle service to Pulkovo Airport can be arranged upon request.

Hotel chain/brand: Azimut.

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Theater Square 4*

There is a hotel called the "Theatre Square Hotel" in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg. It offers free internet access and luggage storage. You can check in at any time, as the reception is open around the clock.

There are standard and family rooms. You can stay either alone or with a family of up to six people. The rooms are equipped with double, single and bunk beds. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet.

For an additional cost, you can purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner.

There are several interesting sights within walking distance. There is a metro station about a 15-minute walk away, from where you can get anywhere in the city. The Kryukov Canal runs across the street from the hotel.

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The Elkus 3 Hotel*

Elkus is a modern hotel located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has 258 rooms ranging from compact and ergonomic to spacious and atmospheric with fireplaces and terraces. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. From the 5th to the 16th floor, the rooms offer panoramic views of the city.

An electric kettle and a refrigerator are provided. You can have a snack in the hotel's restaurant or lobby bar.

There is a covered parking, a fitness club, as well as a playroom for children. Aviator Park and Moscow Victory Park, the museum "Russia - My Story" are nearby. Pulkovo Airport is 9 km away, and Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 3.4 km away.

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Dostoevsky Hotel 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A ticket office and a tour desk are available at the reception.

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Apart-hotel Port Comfort by Sennaya Square

The apart-hotel "Port Comfort by Sennaya Square" is located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, not far from the Yusupovsky Garden and within walking distance from Sadovaya metro station. It offers Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Tourists can relax after a busy day in the prepared cozy apartments. They have a fresh, modern renovation in warm shades. There are pleasant upholstered furniture, a TV, and a private bathroom with toiletries.

The kitchen is equipped with a headset, a hob, a kettle and a set of dishes. There are cafes and restaurants nearby where you can dine.

Among the attractions are museums, ancient architectural buildings, and park areas. The distance to the airport is 13.2 km, to the railway station - 1.3 km.

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Moscow

The comfortable modern Moscow Hotel is located in the northern capital, within walking distance from the metro stations and Nevsky Prospekt.

For the accommodation of vacationers, rooms are offered with a spacious area, an air conditioning system, a safe and a bathroom with individual hygiene products. Wi-Fi access is provided. Some rooms offer scenic views.

There is a bar on the upper floors of the building, where dishes of national and European cuisine are prepared. If desired, you can go to nearby cafes.

Other facilities offered at the property include dry cleaning or laundry, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. If you are planning a business or entertainment event, the hotel offers you a space of 2,900 square meters, which houses conference rooms and meeting rooms. Self-parking is available (for an additional fee).

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Neva River. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg can be reached within a 15-minute walk.

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Izzzi 3* Hotel near Gostiny Dvor 3*

The izzzi 3* Hotel at Gostiny Dvor is located next to the Alexandrinsky Theater, 440 m from Gostiny Dvor Metro Station and 800 m from Nevsky Prospekt Station.

The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with comfortable furniture, plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, telephone, work desk and bathroom with cosmetics and hairdryer.

Guests can order a delicious buffet breakfast for an additional fee, or use the shared kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kettle and kitchenware. The "Meet" restaurant serves delicious lunches and dinners, and a discount is provided for hotel guests. Companies can also book a banquet or buffet at the restaurant with seating for up to 30 guests.

There is an excellent conference room with a capacity of up to 40 people.

A common recreation and work area, a library, a children's corner and laundry services are at guests' disposal. Catherine's Garden is 180 m away, Anichkov Palace is 600 m away and Kazan Cathedral is 1 km away. Moskovsky Train Station is 2 km away, and the airport is 20 km away.

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Express Sadovaya Hotel

Express Sadovaya Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, in the Nikolsky Rows building. The hotel offers internet access, as well as a parking space.

The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Superior", which can accommodate up to three people. The private bathrooms have a set of towels for each guest. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms.

Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. A variety of dishes are served for lunch and dinner. There are several food establishments nearby the hotel.

In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling, as well as jazz concerts. There are several metro stations within a 20-minute walk: Sadovaya, Spasskaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Baltiyskaya and Pushkinskaya. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.8 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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The Ambassador Hotel

The Ambassador Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Rimsky-Korsakov Avenue and has a four-star status. Guests are offered a wide range of services that will make the quality of their stay even better. The caring staff is always ready to help with any questions that arise. Each guest can visit the fitness center, restaurant, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage. 

The room stock is designed so that everyone can choose comfortable conditions and a suitable budget. There are both standard rooms and suites available for you. In any case, each of them has a sleeping and living area, as well as a bathroom. Upon prior request, you can bring your pet with you. Cleaning is carried out daily, so you will always be clean and cozy.

The price includes breakfast, which is served for you every morning in the restaurant, so that you will be full of energy from the beginning of the day. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee.

For guests' convenience, there is a 24-hour business center, executive car rental, and expedited check-in upon arrival. The following facilities are available for events: a conference center and meeting rooms. A round-the-clock airport shuttle is available for an additional fee.

Nearby are the Museum of Railway Transport, the Griboyedov Canal, the Bolshoy Obukhov Bridge and the Fontanka River.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation (if the accommodation rate is selected);
  • meals specified in the program: breakfast (if the rate with accommodation is selected);
  • guided tours and transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support;
  •  Headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • accommodation (if you have chosen a no-stay rate);
  • meals included in the program: breakfast (if the no-stay rate is selected);
  • additional excursions;
  • private transfer;
  • additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): 1000 rubles .

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Reviews

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    Anna
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    13 Feb, 2025
    My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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    Elena
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    12 Feb, 2025
    First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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    Margarita
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    12 Feb, 2025
    Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!