A kaleidoscope of Christmas lights. 4-day St. Petersburg Tour

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Northern Capital, where the cobblestones breathe history, and the palaces sparkle like Christmas toys. You will find the secrets of the Hermitage, festive fairs and the bohemian atmosphere of the most romantic city in winter.

Travel back to the age of knights, visiting snow-covered Vyborg, and experience the imperial scale in the shining halls of Tsarskoye Selo. This tour is a ticket to a living history textbook filled with mulled wine, legends and a real Christmas miracle.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
3 - 6 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Tour highlights

Christmas Atmosphere
Walk through the Northern Capital, decorated with thousands of lights, and feel the magical festive mood.
Medieval Vyborg
Stroll along the snow-covered bridges of the ancient city, where Gothic architecture, a knight's castle and the scent of pretzel create a special atmosphere.
Masterpieces of the Hermitage
Follow in the footsteps of the crowned heads to personally see the creations of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo framed by the state halls.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing bus tour of the city of Rozhdestvensky Peterburg with a guided tour of the Hermitage.

    Independent check-in at the hotel after 15:00. Meeting with a guide in the city center.

    Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 12:20.

    The bus will take you on a magical journey through the city, which is transformed by the flickering of festive lights, shining installations, bright garlands, and itself resembles a Christmas tree decoration.

    During our sightseeing tour, we will visit all the main sights and memorable places of the Northern Capital, which look especially magnificent during the New Year period.

    You will be able to admire the grandiose architectural ensembles of the Palace and Senate Squares, dusted with snow in the reflection of sparkling garlands.

    We will enjoy the beauty of the University Embankment, flooded with lights, where majestic buildings in festive lighting will greet us.

    Then we will find ourselves on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, which, all in dazzling illumination, creates an amazing sight. During this tour, you will not only learn the names of the great architects who created in St. Petersburg, but also feel the atmosphere of fun and joy that is in the air.

    The day will end with a guided tour of the Hermitage. You will see the works of great artists, sculptors and other masterpieces of world art that have survived the centuries and continue to inspire humanity today.

    We will walk through the main halls: the Jordan Staircase, the Throne Room, the 1812 Gallery, the Pavilion Hall with the unique Golden Peacock Clock.

    You will be amazed by the works of Leonardo da Vinci, who created the mysterious Mona Lisa, admire the canvases of Raphael, full of light and harmony, and conquer the only sculpture in Russia created by the great Michelangelo.

    The total duration of the tour is 3 hours, of which an excursion to the Hermitage takes 1.5 hours.

    Transportation is provided for the sightseeing tour.

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  • Day 2 - Walking tour "The Many Faces of Petersburg" with a tour of the Yusupov Palace and a visit to the Nikolsky Rows
  • Day 3 - Christmas in Vyborg Bus Tour
  • Day 4 - "Into the world of royal luxury, amber and gilding." Tsarskoye Selo country tour with a visit to the Catherine Palace and Park
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium

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

The cost of the program without accommodation and meals: 19960 rubles.

PlacementFor 1 person in 2 places. the roomAdditional place1-seats. NumberDiscount for children under 14 years of ageExtra day, price per room
1-seats.2-seats.2-seats. + additional information. place
Tour class laundry room, facilities on the block, breakfast set2810028100358701450518051807770
Trio 2*, Standard, Breakfast Lunchbox36400-498401450980010640-
Nevsky Bereg 3*, Standard, Buffet breakfast33100300254370514507770847011270
Nevsky Bereg 3*, Comfort, Buffet breakfast3736031285521651450105701127014070
Okhtinskaya 3* Standard, Buffet breakfast2927027395375651450574059508050
Station L1 3* Attic, buffet33630331804602014508540882013020
Station L1 3* Standard, buffet34270333704729014508960924013440
M19 Station 3* Standard, continental breakfast361903394049840145098001050014700
Moscow 4* Standard, buffet breakfast32360307104307014507560798011200
Station S12 4* Classic buffet4151037010583101450126001400018900
Station S12 4* Classic Attic, buffet4023036630578701450124601316018060
Station S10 4* Standard, buffet4023036630578701450124601316018060
Theater Square 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast. !!!Rooms with 1 large bed!!!372503005049850145098001120013440
Theater Square 4* Premium, buffet breakfast4108031180574601450123201372015960
Express Sadovaya 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast. !!!Rooms with 1 large bed!!!364003130048160145092401064013580
Express Sadovaya 4* Premium, buffet breakfast4002032370553501450116201302015960
Dostoevsky 4* Standard, buffet breakfast34060-43510145077009100-
Dostoevsky 4* Superior, buffet breakfast361903694047740145091001050016100
Katarina 4* Smart/Attic, buffet36680-475351450903010820-
Katarina 4* Comfort buffet4051033415551451450115501334016700

Discount for a child under 14 years of age: 1,450 rubles.

Kirochnaya or Dostoevsky 4* or 4 nights
Kirochnaya

Kirochnaya Hotel is located in the Central District of Saint Petersburg, a 15-minute walk from Chernyshevskaya Metro Station. Nearby attractions include the Tavrichesky Garden, Smolny Institute, and the A.V. Suvorov Museum. This is a comfortable and peaceful place, the interior of which is made in classic English style. 

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Dostoevsky 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.

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Theater Square 4* 

The hotel is located 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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Okhtinskaya Hotel

Okhtinskaya Hotel is located 0.1 km from the Neva River in Saint Petersburg.

The Standard, Comfort and Junior categories are available for occupancy, which are equipped with sleeping places, a TV, and a mini-bar. The private bathroom has personal hygiene products and a hairdryer.

You can have lunch at the local lobby bar or at nearby cafes and restaurants.

The hotel provides facilities for organizing and holding business meetings. 5 equipped conference rooms are perfect for corporate events of any scale. And for a family celebration or a significant day, 4 modern banquet halls with a capacity of up to 250 people have been prepared.

Nearby are St. George's Garden, Malookhtinsky Park. The distance to the airport is 16.9 km. The distance to the railway station is 2.7 km.

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Express Sadovaya Hotel

The 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 Trio

The Trio Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, next to Zvenigorodskaya Metro Station.

Each room is made with care for the guests. Everything is arranged so that vacationers feel comfortable and cozy. The rooms have comfortable furniture, TV, mini fridge, private bathroom, hairdryer. Rooms are also cleaned upon request, and an on-site laundry service is available for an additional cost.

Some rooms have a small kitchenette with everything you need for cooking: a microwave oven, an electric kettle, kitchenware and dishes. Guests can also order breakfast in the lunch boxes. There are many cafes and restaurants near the hotel and you can enjoy your meals there.

There are many interesting places near the hotel. Faberge and Anna Akhmatova museums, the Hermitage, the Winter Palace, and the Summer Garden are open in the surrounding area. There is paid parking near the hotel for car drivers. Pulkovo airport is located at a distance of 14.3 km, Vitebsk railway Station - 0.5 km, bus station -1.4 km.

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Nevsky Shore

The Nevsky Bereg Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt is located in the heart of the Northern Capital.

The hotel offers 41 comfortable rooms, each of which is made to all standards. Rooms with a wonderful view of Nevsky Prospekt allow you to enjoy all the colors of the city of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has a lobby, a smoking room, a luggage storage, and 24-hour security for your safety.

The hospitable and helpful staff will do everything possible to make your stay at the hotel homely.

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L1 station

The L1 Station Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in close proximity to infrastructure facilities. Luggage storage and Wi-Fi access are provided free of charge. In addition, registration of foreign citizens and visa support are available for a fee.

The room fund consists of cozy and bright rooms of several categories. Each of them is stylishly decorated and equipped with modern furniture. An additional convenience is the availability of private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries.

There is a kitchen area on site. In the morning, guests are served delicious and hearty meals, which are included in the price. It is also possible to serve an additional breakfast for a fee. In addition, you can have a full lunch or dinner at the nearest catering establishment.

Nearby are the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, the monument to S. Yesenin, Vosstaniya Square and the A.V. Suvorov Memorial Museum. The nearest public transport stop is 100 metres away, and Moskovsky Railway Station is 1 km away.

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The M19 station

The M19 Station Hotel was opened in 2016 and is located in the Central District of the Northern Capital.

The number of rooms in the hotel is 81. Each has a ventilation and air conditioning system. Sleeping places with orthopedic mattresses allow you to fully relax after active walks.

A breakfast of fresh products is served every morning, which is charged for a new day.

There is a wide range of restaurants, canteens and cafes within walking distance. Famous cultural attractions are within walking distance.

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Moscow

The Moscow 4* Hotel is a modern four-star hotel located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, near the main attractions of the capital and the Alexander Nevsky Square metro station. Guests can use shuttle services, laundry and dry cleaning, and sightseeing services.

Comfortable rooms of different categories are prepared for the guests: "Standard", "Comfort", "Suite", "Apartments". Each has comfortable furniture and modern appliances, a private bathroom, as well as the following amenities: air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, safe, telephone, refrigerator, bath and hygiene products. Some rooms offer beautiful views of the Neva Embankment and the city panorama.

A buffet breakfast is included in the accommodation. Additionally, you can visit other establishments operating on the territory of the hotel: restaurants of Russian, European, and Asian cuisines, a coffee shop, a fast-food cafe, a bakery, a teahouse, and a lobby bar. Room service is available.

For business and festive events, it is possible to rent venues equipped with modern equipment: conference halls, cinemas, banquet halls.

For leisure and pleasant relaxation, the Moscow 4* hotel provides many services: a SPA center, a gym, a beauty salon, a cinema, a shopping center. Parking is available on site. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 1.64 km, and the airport is 21.8 km away.

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Premier S12 Station

The Premier S12 Station Hotel is located in the historical part of St. Petersburg, close to the business and cultural centers of the city.

The hotel can provide maximum comfort and positive emotions to those who like the respectability of historical buildings, as well as those who appreciate modern amenities. The hotel offers stylish rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay and a pleasant stay. There is also an internet connection, a common lounge, laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference room. For the convenience of guests, the hotel has an elevator.

A buffet breakfast is served from 07-30 to 10-30. The room has a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The Spoon Cafe is located 0.2 km from the property.

The reception staff will be happy to provide the necessary assistance when booking excursions, trips and transfers from the airport and train station and back. There are attractions nearby. The distance to the airport is 13.6 km. Vitebsk Railway Station is 1.4 km away.

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Station Premier S10

The modern and comfortable Station Premier S10 Hotel is located in the central part of Saint Petersburg. We are happy to offer comfortable accommodation and transfer services for our guests.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in original colors and have an interesting design. The private bathroom is equipped with a built-in hairdryer, bath accessories and bathrobes. Standard room amenities include a TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, refrigerator, mini-bar, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Cleaning is carried out daily.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the cozy cafe. It is possible to order breakfast in the room. In addition, there are numerous food establishments for every taste in the vicinity of the hotel.

St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theatre, and the Admiralty are within walking distance of the Premier S10 Station. In addition, there are metro stations and public theater stops nearby.

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Catherine Art Hotel

The Catherine Art Hotel is located in a quiet, cozy courtyard of St. Peter's Basilica. St. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia, is just a few minutes' walk from the Russian Museum and Mikhailovsky Theater, and a 10-15-minute walk from the Hermitage and Palace Square.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, each of which includes a wardrobe, a table, a refrigerator, and a TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a set of toiletries and a bathrobe. Wireless Wi-Fi access is also available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a wide range of a la carte dishes. There is a cafe within walking distance.

The nearest airport is 15 km away, and the train station is 3.6 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • meals specified in the program: breakfast, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • guided tours and transportation services according to the program;
  • Podorozhnik transport card;
  • guided tour services for all sightseeing days of the tour.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • accommodation, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • meals not listed on the tour: breakfast, when choosing the fare without accommodation, lunch and dinner;
  • additional excursions on request;
  • private transfer;
  • personal expenses.

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Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Dates and Prices

  • $388
    3 – 6 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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  • AS
    Alla Sedova-Sitnikova
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    13 Feb, 2025
    The tour was well-organized, and the preloaded transit card included in the package was incredibly useful—such a great idea! However, unfortunately, in my case, there was no mention of it anywhere—not on the envelope with the vouchers, nor in the printed tour program. It also wasn’t brought up in my communication with the manager. As a result, we had to figure out on our own what the card was and how to use it. We only realized later that it already had money loaded onto it—when we happened to use it. Luckily, we traveled around the city a lot, so the balance on the card was put to good use. That being said, to be fair, I should note that other tour participants mentioned they did receive this information on their envelope and that their manager informed them about it when sending the tour details.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello, Alla! Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the organization of future tours. We’d love to welcome you on another journey through Russia!