Familiar and unfamiliar Petersburg

Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).

09:30 Departure from Kazan Cathedral (Kazanskaya square, 2).

10:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (10 Ligovsky ave.).

Bus tour "Kronstadt: obvious and incredible".

This tour is for those who appreciate romance and have remained a child at heart. Russian Russian Navy: You will learn about the role of a small town in the life of the entire Russian state, talk about the exploits and glory of Russian seafarers, and immerse yourself in the history of the Russian navy.

The military historical museum complex fort "Reef".

The Reef Fort is a unique historical monument of the development of Russian military engineering, included in the UNESCO Heritage List.Defensive structures of various eras have been perfectly preserved on the territory of the fort – casemates and underground galleries, an observation tower, a shaft of a hidden armored tower, as well as explosive chambers for the disposal of shells. The reef offers a beautiful view of the Seal Ridge and Tolbukhin Lighthouse.

Lunch at a cafe in the city (for an additional fee).

Museum and Historical Park "Island of Forts".

This is Russia's first and largest park dedicated to the Navy. There are several themed venues on an area of 9 hectares. You can stroll along the Alley of Heroes of the Russian Fleet, which tells about more than three centuries of its history, explore the lighthouse of memory with 200 names of heroic sailors, from the era of Peter the Great to the present day, and look into the apple orchard with a pond.

Museum of Naval Glory.

The Museum of Naval Glory is a new innovative museum complex in Kronstadt. Various simulations of ships and submarines, planes and helicopters of naval aviation are presented in the halls. 

The immersive format makes it easy for every guest of the museum to get acquainted with the exposition, the main exhibit is the legendary first Soviet nuclear submarine K-3 Leninsky Komsomol (external inspection).

Visit to St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral.

The Naval Cathedral is the main temple of Russian sailors. Graduates of the naval schools of St. Petersburg take the oath of office on the square in front of him. You will see the unique decoration of the temple, which shows the Christian symbols of the ancient Christians and at the same time the symbols of the sea.

Return to St. Petersburg.

Place of completion of the program: gost. Oktyabrskaya, metro station "Pl. Uprisings."

Program duration: ~10.5 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).

09:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (10 Ligovsky ave.).

09:30 Departure from Kazan Cathedral (Kazanskaya square, 2).

Bus tour to Peterhof and Oranienbaum.

On this tour, you can visit two brilliant suburbs of St. Petersburg in one day - Oranienbaum, where the lush vegetation of the wild nature perfectly combines with the unique architecture of palaces and pavilions, and Peterhof, where the Russian emperors loved to relax.

Peterhof Fountain Park tour.

Crystal jets of water hitting the sky, a free wind from the bay, the glitter and radiance of golden statues - all this awaits you on a tour of the park. You will learn about the owners of a luxurious seaside residence, uncover the mysteries of fountains and firecrackers made at the behest of Peter the Great.

Transfer to Oranienbaum (~30 min.).

Lunch at a cafe in the city (for an additional fee).

Oranienbaum is the only suburb that was not occupied by the Nazis during the Great Patriotic War, and therefore was not destroyed. The damaged, but not destroyed, palaces-museums of the city of Lomonosov have preserved in all their authenticity and uniqueness the decorative decoration of the XVIII century. All the artistic monuments of Oranienbaum have come down to us with exceptional completeness, therefore it occupies a special place in the history of Russian architecture and art.

Chinese Palace tour.

The Chinese Palace is rightfully considered the pearl of the Oranienbaum Palace and Park ensemble. Designed by architect A. Rinaldi in the Rococo style in the second half of the 18th century, it became part of the complex of Empress Catherine II's Own summer residence. 

The main attraction of the Chinese Palace is the Glass-tiered Cabinet, which has been preserved to this day, like most of the interiors of this amazing building, in its original form.

During the tour, you will learn about the complicated history of the Private Cottage complex and explore the interiors of the palace, consisting of two halves – Catherine and Pavlovskaya.

In 2024, the last stage of the restoration work, which lasted 20 years, was completed: all the halls of the Palace were opened to visitors.

*Due to the weather conditions, it is possible to substitute an excursion to the Bolshoy Menshikov Palace.

The place of the end of the program: Oktyabrskaya Hotel (Ligovsky ave., 10.

Program duration: ~9.5 hours (ending at ~19:00).

Free time.

23:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (10 Ligovsky ave.).

23:30 Departure from Kazan Cathedral (Kazanskaya square, 2).

Night city tour with a boat trip along the Neva River (bridge crossing).

To see how Nevsky bridges are built is a must have for everyone who comes to St. Petersburg to admire its unique beauty. During the tour, you will see the city in the twilight of the night, hear legends and mysterious stories, and after that you will enjoy the unforgettable sight of bridges over the Neva River.

The place of the end of the program: Kazan Cathedral / gost. Oktyabrskaya, metro station "Pl. Uprisings."

Program duration: ~ 3 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).

Walking day.

15:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby (at the exit from the escalator) of the Gostiny Dvor metro station.

Walking tour "Palace conspiracies and coups".

Almost the entire Russian history of the 18th century is a series of palace conspiracies and coups, scandals and intrigues, the investigation of which you will immediately plunge into. Following in the footsteps of the conspirators, famous and lost in time, you will walk through the streets and squares of our City.

An exciting journey from the 18th to the 19th century will begin in the famous Katkin Garden at the monument to Catherine II with a story about how a little German princess, who had absolutely no rights to the Russian throne, managed to become a "mother empress." 

Who were her assistants surrounding the monument's pedestal today, and why were they so fiercely and furiously hated by the heir to the Great Empress, "poor, poor Pavel"?

You will find out in honor of which Mikhail the castle was named, which "Russian Hamlet" raved about, and in which, just forty days after the housewarming party, he was killed by the conspirators.

Mikhailovsky Castle.

Mikhailovsky Castle is one of the most mysterious buildings in St. Petersburg.

Despite the fact that the palace was built for the emperor's safety and seemed impregnable, Paul I was assassinated in his bedroom on March 12, 1801, shortly after he moved into the newly built castle. 

The residence served its first owner, the mysterious monarch, Emperor Paul I, for only 40 days.…

The history of Mikhailovsky Castle had several dramatic turns, and they will be discussed on today's tour.

After the guided tour of the exhibition, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the halls of Mikhailovsky Castle on your own.

The place of the end of the program: Mikhailovsky Castle.

Program duration: ~ 2.5 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected).

Room release.

You can leave your belongings in the luggage room of the hotel or take them with you on the bus.

10:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (10 Ligovsky ave.).

10:30 Departure from Kazan Cathedral (Kazanskaya square, 2).

Excursion to Rumyantsev's Mansion on the English Embankment.

The most notable building on the English Embankment with twelve white columns, the mansion of Chancellor Rumyantsev, Russia's first public museum, will hospitably open its doors to you. 

This mansion is a real jewelry box, in which everyone is sure to find something for themselves. 

A special design, a grand swing staircase made of white Carrara marble seems to float in the air, the largest mirror in St. Petersburg makes an indelible impression, and a secret oak staircase leads to a cozy St. Petersburg living room, where an amazing multimedia show "Behind the Scenes of Time" awaits you.

Literary and musical program "Behind the scenes of time".

Actors from St. Petersburg theaters and cinemas will play out a touching performance in front of you – a half-hour musical and poetic divertissement, in which all three centuries of St. Petersburg–Leningrad history will be reflected as if in a mirror of the mansion.

Visit to the cruiser Aurora (without guided tour on the ship).

On the opposite side of the English Embankment, right in front of the entrance to the Rumyantsev mansion, there is a commemorative stele in honor of the legendary cruiser Aurora. 

Nowadays, the 1st-rank cruiser of the Baltic Fleet Aurora is moored at the Petrogradskaya Embankment in the first right arm of the Neva Delta, in Bolshaya Nevka, opposite the Nakhimov School.

The Museum ship, a branch of the Central Naval Museum, is the next goal of our tour!

The same age as the twentieth century, launched on May 11, 1900, the legendary cruiser honestly served as many as five ship terms. 

Sailors of the Baltic Fleet are still serving on Aurora, and cadets of naval schools are taking the oath of office. Service here is as honorable as in the Presidential Regiment.…

Place of completion of the program: gost. Oktyabrskaya, Moskovsky railway station, metro station "Pl. Uprisings."

Duration of the program: ~4 hours (end of the program: ~14:30).