Classic St. Petersburg. 7-day tour

Special offer! Prices are reduced for the hotel “A Fontanka Hotel” until 05/11/16. For more information, see the "Accommodation" section.

Immerse yourself in the imperial scale of Northern Venice: from the parade squares and drawbridges to the thundering fountains of Peterhof. You will walk through three centuries of history, from Peter the Great fortress to the royal residences, and see the city from two elements — from the land and from the waterways.

You will discover the treasures of world art: from the masterpieces of the Russian Museum and the secrets of the recreated Amber Room to the legendary Hermitage and the splendor of the imperial Faberge eggs.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$380
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
7 days
6 nights
Departures
8 - 14 Jun
15 - 21 Jun
22 - 28 Jun
29 Jun - 5 Jul
6 - 12 Jul
13 - 19 Jul
20 - 26 Jul
27 Jul - 2 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Imperial residences
Admire the beauty of Peterhof and Tsarskoye Selo, which embody the sophistication and wealth of the state.
The architectural ensemble of St. Petersburg
All the most important historical beauties of the city are waiting for you: embankments and palaces, squares and avenues, bridges and temples and much more
Faberge's Treasure Trove
You will see the pearl of the collection – a collection of 9 imperial Faberge Easter eggs, which returned to their homeland after almost 100 years.
Masterpieces of the Hermitage
Immerse yourself in the educational and cultural world, exploring the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, ancient artifacts and works of art of ancient Russia

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Russian Museum Tour

    You arrive at the hotel on your own.

    A transfer to the hotel from the train station or airport is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: from 2,300 rubles/car.

    From 09:00 until departure for the program, a representative of the company with a sign "About Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00 / 15:00 depending on the hotel. You can leave your belongings in the luggage room of the hotel.

    Important information:

    • tourists staying in the hotels "Moscow", "Azimut", "Hotel 365 St. Petersburg", "izzzi Gostiny Dvor" and "Russia" go on excursions from the accommodation hotel;
    • tourists staying at the hotel "A Fontanka Hotel" come to the Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg (adjacent building) for a meeting and departure for excursions;
    • Tourists staying at the Yard Residence Apart-Hotel and Muse of city Nevsky 4* hotels can meet at the Moscow Hotel (Alexander Nevsky Square, 2) for a 5—minute walk.

    13:00 Departure from the hotel by bus.

    Bus sightseeing tour. The tour will take you through the most beautiful places of our city – the main streets and avenues, the main embankments and squares.

    You will drive along Nevsky Prospekt, see the Arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, the Palace and St. Isaac's Square, the Field of Mars, the Admiralty, the Kunstkamera, the "Bronze Horseman" and much more.

    The sightseeing tour will end at the Arts Square, designed by architect Carl Rossi as an ideal space combining different types of art. The dominant feature of the entire composition is the Mikhailovsky Palace, where the main exposition of the Russian Museum is located, and where we will go further.

    Excursion to the Russian Museum. Russian Russian State Museum is the largest collection of Russian fine art in the world. The museum's collections include about 400,000 exhibits.

    Here you can see familiar reproductions of icons by Andrei Rublev, paintings "Boatmen on the Volga" by Ilya Repin, "Six-Winged Seraphim" by Mikhail Vrubel, "The Last Day of Pompeii" by Karl Bryullov, as well as works by Serov, Surikov, Aivazovsky, Levitan and other prominent artists.

    End of the program: hotel.

    Program duration: ~4.5 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Peterhof Bus Tour
  • Day 3 - Boat trip along rivers and canals. Peter and Paul Fortress tour
  • Day 4 - Tsarskoye Selo Bus Tour
  • Day 5 - Hermitage Museum Tour
  • Day 6 - Faberge Museum Tour
  • Day 7 - Free day
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel.

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

HotelRoom categoryPrice validity periodAdult 1/2 DBLChild under 13 1/2 DBLThe third in the room is a child under 13 years oldThe third person in the room is an adultSingle room
izzzi 3* at Gostiny Dvor***comfort04.05.202610.05.20264173039830328903479063120
11.05.202624.05.20263839036490328903479057190
25.05.202631.05.20263959037690328903479059190
01.06.202607.06.20265159049690328903479081190
08.06.202614.06.20265009048190328903479078190
15.06.202602.08.20264559043690328903479069190
03.08.202630.08.20264399042090328903479065990
31.08.202606.09.20263933037430328903479058670
07.09.202627.09.20263839036490328903479057190
28.09.202604.10.20263512033170328903479048530
smart with BC04.05.202610.05.20263947037570--58530
11.05.202624.05.20263639034490--53190
25.05.202631.05.20263759035690--55190
01.06.202607.06.20264879046890--75590
08.06.202614.06.20264749045590--72990
15.06.202602.08.20264359041690--65190
03.08.202630.08.20264199040090--61990
31.08.202606.09.20263733035430--54670
07.09.202627.09.20263639034490--53190
28.09.202604.10.20263312031170--44530
Moscow****standard04.05.202610.05.20264038038480353903729063460
11.05.202624.05.20263769035790362203812058120
25.05.202628.06.20264729045390362203812077290
29.06.202605.07.20264372041820362203812070130
06.07.202623.08.20264192039990362203812066530
24.08.202604.10.20263769035790362203812058120
Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg****smart04.05.202617.05.20263729035390--51150
smart18.05.202624.05.20263962037720--55760
smart25.05.202631.05.20264269040790--61150
smart01.06.202607.06.20264653044630--67690
smart08.06.202628.06.20264439042490--65990
smart29.06.202630.08.20263959037690--56390
smart31.08.202627.09.20263699035150--51150
smart28.09.202604.10.20263538033480--47290
Hotel 365 Saint Petersburg***standard01.06.202607.06.20263019028290--43120
08.06.202614.06.20263192029990--46530
15.06.202628.06.20263329031390--49230
29.06.202612.07.20263192029990--46530
13.07.202609.08.20262953027630--41530
10.08.202630.08.20262784025940--38460
standard with sofa01.06.202607.06.20263128029380234802538044990
08.06.202614.06.20263312031170234802538048460
15.06.202628.06.20263442032520234802538051150
29.06.202612.07.20263312031170234802538048460
13.07.202609.08.20263038028480234802538043460
10.08.202630.08.20262884026940234802538040380
4-bed studio01.06.202607.06.202628840269402694028840-
08.06.202614.06.202629990280902809029990-
15.06.202628.06.202630760288602886030760-
29.06.202612.07.202629990280902809029990-
13.07.202609.08.202628120261702622028120-
10.08.202630.08.202627120252202522027120-
Russia***standard04.05.202610.05.20263026028360--45520
11.05.202631.05.20262884026940--42690
08.06.202626.07.20263653034630--58120
27.07.202630.08.20263312031170--51150
business04.05.202610.05.20263134029440230902499047690
11.05.202631.05.20262999028090227202462044990
08.06.202626.07.20263769035790230902499060380
27.07.202630.08.20263399032130238602576053120
comfort04.05.202610.05.20263763035730230902499060260
11.05.202631.05.20263615034250227202462057290
08.06.202626.07.20264442042520230902499073840
27.07.202630.08.20264057038670238602576066150
And the Fontanka Hotel***standard04.05.202631.05.202632326305402264524430 42478
standard01.06.202628.06.20263495933173226452443048871
Prices are reduced until 05/11/2026
standard29.06.202630.08.20263269030790230902499046530
standard31.08.202604.10.20263192029990230902499041150
Superior/ Superior with BC04.05.202631.05.20263383032044--44735
Superior/ Superior with BC01.06.202628.06.20263646334677--50375
Prices are reduced until 05/11/2026
Superior/ Superior with BC29.06.202630.08.20263423032330--48120
Superior/ Superior with BC31.08.202604.10.20263346031560--43460
Muse of city Nevsky**** (former Kravt Nevsky Spa Hotel)standard04.05.202623.08.20266519063290--101990
24.08.202630.08.20266187059970--95330
31.08.202604.10.20265519053290--81990
improved04.05.202623.08.202675990740905049052390123590
24.08.202630.08.202672530706305049052390116670
31.08.202604.10.202665590636905049052390102790
Yard Residence Apart-Hotel****studio apartment with kitchen04.05.202610.05.20264013038230309303283063240
11.05.202631.05.20263689034990309303283056750
01.06.202607.06.20264582043920309303283072560
08.06.202614.06.20264094038990309303283064860
15.06.202628.06.20264297041120309303283068520
29.06.202616.08.20264094038990309303283064860
17.08.202606.09.20263809036190309303283059180
07.09.202604.10.20263612034180309303283055130
DBL smart apartment with kitchen04.05.202610.05.20263892036990--60820
11.05.202631.05.20263567033770--54320
01.06.202607.06.20264418042280--71750
08.06.202614.06.20263932037420--61620
29.06.202616.08.20263932037420--61620
17.08.202606.09.20263689034990--56750
07.09.202604.10.20263527033370--53520
Smart DBL (without kitchen)04.05.202610.05.20263769035790--58370
11.05.202631.05.20263452032620--51780
08.06.202614.06.20263862036720--59990
29.06.202616.08.20263809036190--59180
17.08.202606.09.20263527033370--53520
07.09.202604.10.20263399032150--51120
DBL smart compact with kitchen04.05.202610.05.20263852036620--59990
11.05.202631.05.20263486032960--52690
08.06.202614.06.20263892036990--60820
15.06.202628.06.20264094038990--64450
29.06.202616.08.20263892036990--60820
17.08.202606.09.20263612034180--55130
07.09.202604.10.20263486032960--52690

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 2500 rubles.

A-Hotel Fontanka or AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg or 6 nights
A-Hotel Fontanka

A-Hotel Fontanka is a hotel on the Fontanka River embankment. The hotel is inexpensive, located in the Admiralteysky district of the northern capital. This is a special format of AZIMUT hotels, which allows guests of the city to save money on their trip and receive a standard set of services. Also, a large selection of attractions nearby also attracts guests. Nearby are the Column of Glory, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, the Great Choral Synagogue, and the Russian Museum. 

More than 450 rooms of various categories are provided for guests, and everyone can choose the most suitable one according to their taste and budget. In the hotel you will find classic rooms with a capacity from 1 to 4 people. Each room has a stylish design, an equipped workplace, and free internet. 

Among all there are categories "standard", "junior suite", "superior" and "suite". Each room has a safe, multi-channel TV, heating system, air conditioning. Some rooms offer beautiful views of the city. Featuring a shower or bathtub, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and personal hygiene products. 

If you are used to traveling with a pet, then accommodation with a pet can be arranged for you here, but upon prior request, for an additional fee.

The hotel has an AVENUE restaurant, where you can taste traditional Russian cuisine, as well as a menu for vegetarians. There is also a "SKY BAR" on the territory of the restaurant, from which you can admire the beautiful views of the city from a height. There are also restaurants and cafes nearby with various cuisines and at an affordable price. A good breakfast is served at the hotel in the morning, but you can choose a fare without meals and arrange meals for yourself in the city.

For business meetings, A-Hotel Fontanka has an equipped meeting room with ergonomic furniture, stationery and Wi-Fi internet. There is a pier next to the marina entrance to the hotel, from which sightseeing steamers and river trams depart during the summer season. The friendly staff at the reception will tell you how to arrange a guided tour. Another advantage will be the availability of parking, luggage storage and a souvenir shop.

A wonderful view of the river, the presence of a pier, a convenient location almost in the historical center of the city and the proximity of the metro — "Technological Institute". Baltiyskaya Metro Station is a twenty-minute walk away, and Pulkovo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Also nearby are the Yusupov Palace, the British Admiralty, the Youth Theater, the Trinity Izmailovsky Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theater Concert Hall and other interesting places. Moskovsky Train Station is 6 km away.

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AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg

AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt. 

The spacious rooms are decorated in a well-kept modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics. Safes are provided in the rooms for the safety of valuables. You can adjust the comfortable temperature using split systems. Some rooms offer beautiful city views. And thick curtains will allow you to create darkness and get a good night's sleep even during the famous white nights.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant in the morning. They are represented mainly by sandwich slices, fresh fruits and vegetables, porridges and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here using a set menu or order delicious dishes from the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant will allow you to arrange a business lunch or a romantic dinner here. A banquet hall is available for large events such as family or corporate celebrations.

There is a convenient transport interchange near the hotel. It can be reached by buses, minibuses, tram or taxi. There is a parking lot for a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also nearby. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina right next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats sail along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from Baltiysky Railway Station, and about an hour from the airport. The Karambol State Musical Theater and the Museum of the History of State Securities of Russia are just a two-minute walk away.

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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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The izzzi Hotel near Gostiny Dvor

izzzi u Gostiny Dvor is a modern hotel located in St. Petersburg, next to the Alexandrinsky Theater.

Rooms of various sizes and configurations are available for choice, while each has a comfortable bed, a set of towels, modern technical equipment, as well as a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Additionally, Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and shared laundry and ironing areas.

Depending on the selected room, the set of kitchen appliances may vary. All rooms have a refrigerator, and a delicious and hearty breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant.

Among the nearest iconic urban places are Nevsky Prospekt, the State Museum of Theatrical and Musical Art, Ostrovsky Square, the Garden of the Anichkov Palace, the Russian National Library and much more. The nearest Vitebsk Railway Station is 1.5 km away, and the airport is 14.2 km away.

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Russia

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station. 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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Music of the City Nevsky (Kravt Nevsky SPA)

Muse of City Nevsky Spa Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, not far from Nevsky Prospekt. The hotel offers a spa, guided tours, and laundry facilities. You can park your car in the parking lot in the courtyard of the hotel, subject to availability, or in the paid city parking.

The Spa hotel offers its guests spacious rooms of various categories, equipped with the necessary furniture and appliances for living and relaxing. The private bathroom has a modern set of plumbing fixtures, personal hygiene products, a set of towels and a hairdryer.

The spa hotel has a restaurant where a buffet breakfast is served in the morning, as well as a separate menu.

For business meetings and other events, the hotel has a conference room with 25 seats, equipped with high-quality equipment.

The main attractions are located within walking distance: the Hermitage, the Palace Square, the Mariinsky Theater, the Kunstkamera, the Russian Museum, etc. Alexander Nevsky Square metro station is nearby. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 14.1 km, to Moskovsky railway station is 1.2 km.

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Yard Residence

The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4—star, eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk to Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro Station. The main highways are located nearby, along which you can quickly and conveniently get anywhere in the city. Parking is provided for the convenience of guests arriving by private transport, as well as a shuttle service and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

It offers comfortable apartments with a unique design, equipped with modern furniture, appliances, an equipped kitchen and a bathroom.

The kitchen is equipped with a set of dishes, a refrigerator and a stove for cooking lunch. The BACKYARD is located on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can taste menus from 14 gastronomic brands.

The convenient location of the Yard Residence apartments allows vacationers to get to the main attractions of the city and learn more about its history. Also nearby is the Museum of urban sculpture, the necropolis of the masters of art, the Museum of Ancient Antiquities and much more. The distance to the airport is 14.2 km. The train station is 5.3 km away.

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365 SPB

365 SPB Hotel is located within walking distance from the Obvodny Kanal Metro Station in St. Petersburg. The exact address is 104 Borovaya Street. The hotel building and the interior of the accommodation are decorated in medieval style. It offers a parking area and wireless Wi-Fi access. This option is perfect for those who appreciate the ratio of quality service, reasonable cost and convenient location on the city map. 

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, each of which includes comfortable furniture and beds, modern appliances and private bathrooms. There is everything necessary for guests to stay here.

There is a cozy cafe on site, which offers a wide range of home-cooked dishes. There are various cafes and restaurants nearby.

Spacious conference rooms with modern equipment are perfect for business negotiations, meetings, seminars and trainings.

The nearest airport is 12 km away, and the train station is 2 km away. The Literatorskie Mostki Museum is within walking distance.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • meals included in the program: 6 breakfasts (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected);
  • tour service;
  • museum entrance tickets;
  • bus according to the program (departure from the hotel).

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meeting/departure at the train station/ airport (to be booked in advance: from 2300 rub/car);
  • extra nights;
  • luggage storage at the train station;
  • additional excursions (optional);
  • the surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 2500 rubles.;
  • meals not listed in the program: breakfasts, if the "no breakfast" tariff is selected, lunches and dinners (on their own), a package of 2 lunches from 1900 rubles.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

  • $436
    8 – 14 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $454
    15 – 21 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $454
    22 – 28 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $436
    29 Jun – 5 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • AT
    Alla Tretyak
    28 Feb, 2025
    I highly recommend this tour to everyone. The organization was excellent. We chose a hotel in Moscow with clean rooms and friendly staff. The breakfasts were so hearty, they felt more like lunch. The tour bus was comfortable and air-conditioned. The Classic Petersburg tour provided a great overview of the city's history and the country as a whole. Our guide, Lyudmila, was engaging and knowledgeable, making the experience truly enjoyable while ensuring every guest felt taken care of. We arrived by car, and upon check-in, the hotel staff helpfully advised us on where to park for free. Everything was perfect, there was nothing to complain about. Even the weather was on our side. My family and I were absolutely satisfied. Explore our beautiful country, this tour operator is truly reliable.
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    25 Feb, 2025
    The tour is exceptionally well-organized—everything runs smoothly and on schedule! :) The hotels are comfortable, and the daily programs are incredibly engaging. The guide’s stories are captivating, making it easy to immerse yourself in the rich history of the beautiful city of St. Petersburg.
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    Varvara Malikova
    23 Feb, 2025
    The Classic St. Petersburg for 7 Days tour was an incredible experience! When I first booked it, I was quite anxious—I had no idea what to expect or how everything would turn out. But as soon as I arrived at the hotel, I was warmly greeted in the lobby by our guide, Marina. She quickly found my name on the list, handed me the tour itinerary, shared some insights about the city, and even gave me a beautiful pocket-sized map of St. Petersburg. Throughout the entire trip, Marina took great care of every participant. She told fascinating stories about the city, provided historical context for everything we saw, and gave excellent recommendations on where to go and what to do after the scheduled excursions. It was clear how much she loves St. Petersburg and how eager she was to show us as many remarkable and meaningful places as possible. The tour was flawlessly organized, with every aspect of the itinerary carried out in full. And thanks to our guide, we ended up seeing and learning far more about St. Petersburg than we had originally expected. An unforgettable experience.