Chained in marble. To St. Petersburg for 5 days

We invite you to get acquainted with the greatness of the unique appearance of St. Petersburg, which owes much to the abundance of decorating marble and granite. The marble facades of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the granite embankments of the Neva River, the marble of the grand staircase of the Winter Palace, and the world's largest monolith of the Alexander Column. 

But the history of the marble itself is no less interesting, so the tour includes an excursion to one of the most famous quarries located in Karelia, in the Ruskeala Mountain Park.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
8 - 12 Jun
15 - 19 Jun
22 - 26 Jun
29 Jun - 3 Jul
6 - 10 Jul
13 - 17 Jul
20 - 24 Jul
27 - 31 Jul
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Architectural ensemble
You will see the prospects of St. Petersburg streets, the facades of luxurious palaces, flying spans of bridges and bends of rivers and canals
Wonderful Ruskeala
Get acquainted with the only mountain park in Russia and one of the few in Europe, located in the Republic of Karelia
Ticket to the Hermitage
Visit the country's largest museum, which holds the entire history of world culture

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Walking tour "St. Petersburg was born here". Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress

    Independent check-in.

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 15:00.

    You can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room until 15:00.

    Meeting with a guide at the Gorkovskaya metro station. Departure for the tour at 11:00.

    We will walk with you along the Petrogradskaya side, the historical district of the city where St. Petersburg originated, where its first inhabitants settled, where a number of the oldest stone buildings have been preserved – silent witnesses of the first decades of the city's history.

    And we will discover St. Petersburg through the eyes of Peter the Great by following the new walking route "Peter's Way", which is laid along Petrovskaya Embankment.

    How many times did Peter the Great with his giant steps walk along this embankment from his dwelling to the Peter and Paul Fortress under construction! You will be surprised to see the modest house of the emperor, measure your height with him, and also compare how Peter's huge step differs from yours.

    During the tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress, you will get acquainted with one of the first buildings of St. Petersburg, a unique historical and architectural monument where the bastions and fortifications of Russia of the XVIII century will tell you all their stories.

    Here, at the origins of the city, you will learn how the fortress was both a defense and a place of detention.

    You will hear a fascinating story about how money was minted at the St. Petersburg Mint, feel the sinister atmosphere of the Trubetskoy Bastion prison, and see several sculptures of hares (which gave this island its name).

    Meet with one of the most original monuments to Peter the Great in St. Petersburg. You will visit the tomb of the Russian emperors, the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, whose famous gilded spire, a symbol of hope and greatness, towers over the city.

    The tour will culminate with a breathtaking panorama of St. Petersburg, opening from the bell tower of the Peter and Paul Cathedral from a height of 43 meters. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

    The tour duration is 4.5 hours

    Transportation is not provided.

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  • Day 2 - Bus sightseeing tour "Portrait of a Great City" with a guided tour of the Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Bus tour to Ruskeala
  • Day 4 - Free day or guided tour for an additional fee
  • Day 5 - Suburban bus tour to Peterhof "Russian Versailles" with a guided tour of the Lower Park
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

The cost of the tour without accommodation and meals: 19480 rubles.

PlacementPeriodFor 1 person in 2 places. the roomAdditional place1-seats. NumberExtra day, price per room
1-seats.2-seats.2-seats. + additional information. place
Tour class laundry room, facilities on the block, breakfast set20.04-09.05.308203082042700594059408910
10.05-24.05.297502975040550540054008100
25.05-12.07.310803108043230607560759113
13.07-23.08.302803028041620567056708505
24.08-27.09.292202922039480513051307695
28.09-18.10.284302843037880472547257088
Nevsky Bereg, Standard, Buffet breakfast24.04-01.06.36650-5231083708910-
02.06-06.06.49650-785401498515525-
07.06-23.08.41690-624801093511475-
24.08-31.08.39310-57670972010260-
Nevsky Bereg, Comfort, Buffet breakfast24.04-01.06.432803508065690117451228515660
02.06-06.06.562803828091920183601890022275
07.06-23.08.483303633075870143101485018225
24.08-31.08.454103561069980128251336516740
Dashkova Residence 3* Standard, buffet breakfast20.04-01.06. 07.06-23.08.43280-629901107012285-
02.06-06.06.57880-924401849519710-
24.08-27.09.39040-54430891010125-
28.09-18.10.32410-4051054006750-
Dashkova Residence 3* Comfort, buffet breakfast20.04-01.06. 07.06-23.08.47790-720901336514580-
02.06-06.06.66630-1095602281524165-
24.08-27.09.42490-613901066511880-
28.09-18.10.35590-4855074258370-
Dashkova Residence 3* 2-room comfort, buffet breakfast20.04-01.06. 07.06-23.08.519103121079315151881667318023
02.06-06.06.7114035940118660251102646027810
24.08-27.09.472603046070480129601431015795
28.09-18.10.39840286405550091801053012015
Moscow 4* Standard, buffet breakfast20.04-09.05.3612033320517808235864012015
10.05-24.05.3506033060496407695810011475
25.05-30.06.416903469063020110701147514850
01.07-23.08.3824033840560609315972013095
24.08-27.09.3506033060496407695810011475
28.09-18.10.3241032410442906345675010125
Dostoevsky 4* Standard, buffet breakfast20.04-01.06. 13.07-27.09.37980-5337086409585-
02.06-12.07.**41690-608601053011475-
28.09-18.10.34260-4587067507695-
Dostoevsky 4* Superior, buffet breakfast20.04-01.06. 13.07-27.09.40630356305872099901093514715
02.06-12.07.**443503655066220118801282516605
28.09-18.10.3692034720512308100904512825
Theater Square 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast20.04-31.08.**435503315062990110701242015120
01.09-18.1039570321705496090451039513095
Theater Square 4* Premium, buffet breakfast20.04-31.08.**483303433072630135001485017550
01.09-18.10438203322063530112051255515255
Theater Square 4* Standard attic room for four people, buffet breakfast20.04-31.08.**36650-#SIGNIFICANT!#SIGNIFICANT!17820-
01.09-18.1034660-#SIGNIFICANT!#SIGNIFICANT!15795-
Theater Square 4* Premium room for four people, buffet breakfast20.04-31.08.**39040-#SIGNIFICANT!#SIGNIFICANT!20250-
01.09-18.1036780-#SIGNIFICANT!#SIGNIFICANT!17955-
Express Sadovaya 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast20.04-31.08.**419603316059780102601161014445
01.09-18.103851032310528208505985512690
Express Sadovaya 4* Premium, buffet breakfast20.04-31.08.**467303433069410126901404016875
01.09-18.10427503335061380106651201514850
Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4* Standard, buffet breakfast20.04-01.06. 07.06-27.09.41690-56540945011475-
02.06-06.06.68220-1019702092524975-
28.09-18.10.35060-4424063458100-
Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4* Comfort, buffet breakfast20.04-01.06. 07.06-27.09.435503715059210101251242016470
02.06-06.06.7645045250107230222752916033210
28.09-18.10.3771035710495907695945013500
St. Petersburg 4* Standard courtyard view, buffet breakfast20.04-09.05.393103291059830102601026013230
10.05-24.05.3771032510566109450945012420
25.05-12.07.**/***443503495070000128251282516065
13.07-23.08.422203442065710117451174514985
24.08-31.08.398403384060900105301053013770
St. Petersburg 4* Standard Neva River view, buffet breakfast20.04-09.05.44350341505326086401282515795
10.05-24.05.43020338205166082351215015120
25.05-12.07.**/***515103671062310109351647019710
13.07-23.08.48590359905750097201498518225
24.08-31.08.45940353405323086401363516875
Katarina 4* Smart/Attic, buffet20.04-09.05. 25.05-31.08.**/***48590-693801269014985-
10.05-24.05. 01.09-18.10.46470-651001161013905-
Katarina 4* Comfort buffet20.04-09.05. 25.05-31.08.**/***570803808086510170101930522545
10.05-24.05. 01.09-18.10.528403704077950148501714520385

** Closed dates for placement 02.06-06.06. in connection with the SPIEF.

*** Closed dates for placement are 11-13.06.

Discount for a child under 14 years of age: 1000 rubles.

The Moscow Hotel or Saint-Petersburg or 4 nights
The Moscow Hotel

This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. 

It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The spacious rooms at the Moscow Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors. 

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine. 

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage State Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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Saint-Petersburg

The luxury St. Petersburg 4* Hotel enjoys a convenient location in the central part of the northern capital, near the Neva River embankment. There is a magnificent view from here. Guests have a unique opportunity to relax in a comfortable environment with a variety of services. For convenience, guests have access to Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. There is an Oceanclub Fitness & Spa on site with a gym, swimming pool and sauna. 

The hotel has more than 500 rooms. The hotel offers guests accommodation in one of the rooms from budget to Deluxe and Executive Suites. All rooms have soft and comfortable beds, as well as slippers and bathrobes, a hairdryer, and a desk for work. Bathrooms are located in the rooms.

Guests can enjoy unique snacks and drinks at the Meeting Point Lobby Bar, which is open 24 hours a day. The hotel also has a Bering restaurant, which offers buffet breakfasts. Guests have a unique opportunity to visit the two-level restaurant "La Vue" with 350 seats. The room is divided into 7 halls, including a wine cellar, a tasting room, a living room and a terrace.

It is possible to hold a corporate event and a business meeting right at the hotel. For this purpose, the guests are provided with several large and modern conference halls of various capacities. The conference rooms are equipped with necessary appliances and equipment. A special hall is proposed, divided into several sections.

The hotel enjoys a convenient location in the business center of St. Petersburg. There are two metro stations and city attractions nearby: Sampsonievsky Bridge, Pirogovskaya Embankment, KvadraT Gallery and the famous Aurora Cruiser Museum. There is a fast charging station for Zevs electric vehicles in the parking lot.

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Dostoevsky

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 currency exchange service is also available. 

The Dostoevsky Hotel features an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping mall with a supermarket and a food court. An ATM is installed in its lobby. 

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel.

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Theater Square

The Theatre Square Hotel is located in the Nikolsky Rows 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.

Vacationers can listen to live jazz concerts, and in winter they can go ice skating and the Venetian carousel, play ice mini golf and curling. 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. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.9 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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Sadovaya Express

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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Nevsky shore 122

Nevsky Bereg 122 Furnished rooms are located in St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Vosstaniya Square. Guests of the cultural capital will be able to spend their holidays in excellent conditions, and the helpful and attentive staff will be happy to help if they have any questions.

The bright rooms are equipped with the necessary amenities for comfortable accommodation, and the cozy interior creates a homely atmosphere. There is a private bathroom, hairdryer, cosmetics, slippers, LCD TV and Wi-Fi.

There is a restaurant on site called Pier 122, where guests will be happy to enjoy a hearty and varied breakfast.

Local attractions and important urban places are located very close, you can walk to them on foot. The convenient location near public transport stops and a metro station will allow you to get anywhere in the city. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.3 km, and Pulkovo Airport is 14.3 km away.

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Nevsky coast 93

The Nevsky Bereg Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt 93 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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Katarina

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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Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Mayakovskaya Metro Station. The State Hermitage Museum and Alexander Nevsky Lavra are a 15-minute drive away.

It offers a restaurant and conference facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.Other facilities include an equipped conference room with a coffee break area.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, refrigerator and tea set. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. 

The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya's restaurant serves Russian and European cuisine. A buffet breakfast and English-style afternoon tea with a variety of pastries are also available. 

There is also an ATM on site and a luggage storage room. 

Moskovsky Train Station is an 8-minute walk away. The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a 35-minute drive from Pulkovo International Airport.

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Dashkova's Residence

The hotel "Dashkova Residence" has a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of guests, which will delight the guests of the city with fast service. There is free Wi-Fi. The possibility of booking family rooms and checking in with pets.

The rooms will delight with a cozy interior and a variety of different options for every taste. Each room has facilities in the form of a private bathroom. There are suites for newlyweds and hypoallergenic rooms for guests with special requirements.

The on-site lobby bar and a huge number of restaurants and cafes nearby will provide excellent opportunities to have a delicious and satisfying snack and gain strength to explore a huge number of local attractions.

In the immediate vicinity there are a number of cultural monuments that will appeal to lovers of history and ancient architecture, such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman, the Botanical Garden, the Yusupov Palace.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • meals included in the program: 4 breakfasts in the hotel restaurant (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • excursion program and transportation in accordance with the tour program;
  • group guide services for all sightseeing days of the tour;
  • Podorozhnik transport card for all sightseeing days, except for days with additional excursions.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not specified in the program (lunches, dinners) and meals according to the program: 4 breakfasts in the hotel restaurant, when choosing the fare without accommodation;
  • hotel accommodation, when choosing a non-stay rate;
  • Private transfer is available on request.;
  • Guided tours are available for an additional fee.

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    8 – 12 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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    15 – 19 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $429
    22 – 26 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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    29 Jun – 3 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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    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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    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!