Four days in the life of an aristocrat. New Year's Eve in St. Petersburg

Immerse yourself in the New Year's tale of the Northern Capital, where the magic of art and history come to life! You will enjoy the magical ballet "The Nutcracker" at the legendary Mikhailovsky Theater and a costumed audience with Emperor Paul I himself in the mysterious Gatchina Palace.

You will uncover brilliant secrets in the Faberge Museum and feel the atmosphere of princely life in the Yusupov Palace. The trip will end with an elegant walk through the snow-covered St. Petersburg and a fair with the aroma of mulled wine.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

New Year's Petersburg

Admire the fabulous beauty of the festive decorations and the illumination of historical buildings and bridges, drive along the embankments and take a souvenir photo.

Immersion in the life of aristocrats

Take a look behind the main facade of the Yusupov Palace and explore private rooms that are inaccessible for regular excursions.

Jewelry pleasure

You will learn the story of the great jeweler and break a chocolate egg with a fruit yolk yourself in the museum's cafe, where the imperial masterpieces are kept.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Walking tour for an evening event. Visit to the performance "The Nutcracker" at the Mikhailovsky Theater
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
A transfer to the hotel from the train station/airport is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: from 2,300 rubles/car.
Check-in at the hotel from 15:00.
Free time before departure for the program.
From 17:00 to 18:00 in the lobby of the hotel you will be greeted by a guide with a sign "About Petersburg". You can approach at any convenient time in this interval. He will answer all your questions and provide you with updated tour programs.
18:00 Transfer to the evening event, accompanied by a guide.
19:00 Visit to the performance "The Nutcracker" at the Mikhailovsky Theater (seats in the stalls). Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker is considered a symbol of magical changes and constant renewal of life.
The story of how a wooden doll turned out to be an enchanted prince who, with the help of a kind and selfless girl Masha, defeated the evil Mouse King is not just a beautiful fairy tale.
This is an exciting story about that fleeting time when the carefree childhood is replaced by the bright sadness of youth, dreams of love and harmony.
It is at the Mikhailovsky Theater that the audience gets a unique opportunity to experience the full depth of the characters' emotional experiences and experience the magic of classical choreography performed by the renowned ballet company.
It is especially attractive that the ticket is purchased in the stalls, from where the stage is perfectly visible and nothing prevents you from enjoying every movement of the dancers and the playing of the orchestra.
Duration: 1 h. 50 min., 2 acts with 1 intermission.
Return to the hotel.
Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ending at ~21:30).

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Day 2 - Gatchina Bus Tour
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program in a comfortable minibus.
Gatchina bus tour "Audience with Emperor Paul I" at Gatchina Palace. We invite you to a costumed theatrical program for adults!
The Emperor has already received the report of the arrival of the honorable gentlemen in Gatchina and wished to give them the Highest Audience. He instructed the State Lady and the Maid of Honor of the Court to meet the guests on the eve of the audience, and to introduce them to His favorite country residence, the Gatchina Palace.
You will take a walk through the interiors of the palace, accompanied by a guide, a Lady–in-Waiting of the Court, hear court musicians and learn interesting facts from the life of the Imperial Family.
Light snacks at the end of the event. Free time for a short walk in Gatchina Park.
Return to St. Petersburg.
14:45 Lunch at the restaurant.
16:00 Return to the hotel.
Free time, New Year's Eve preparations.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~6.5 hours.
We offer for an additional fee (a special rate for tour participants is 20,000 rubles/person): A New Year's banquet in the hotel restaurant.
20:30 Gathering of guests and the beginning of the celebration.
Recommended dress code of the event: evening dresses and jewelry for ladies / classic suits for gentlemen, cocktail / New Year's style and accessories, festive look.
Day 3 - Faberge Museum tour. Visit to the New Year's fair on Manezhnaya Square. Yusupov Palace Tour
Late breakfast buffet at the hotel.
12:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure from the hotel by comfortable minibus.
The first day of the new year is a great reason to take a walk through the most beautiful places of the Northern capital and feel the special winter atmosphere of the city.
Faberge Museum tour "Jeweler of the most influential people". You will learn the amazing story of the life and work of the outstanding jeweler Carl Faberge.
You will also get acquainted with the specifics of his company's work, uncover the secrets of the main jewelry techniques and, of course, see a unique collection of 9 imperial Faberge Easter eggs.
At the end of the tour, we invite you to the museum's cafe, let the celebration continue! A glass of champagne with the signature dessert "Faberge Egg" in the museum cafe. A signature dessert that you definitely won't try anywhere else!
The egg is covered with a thin layer of white chocolate. With a light movement of the hand, we break the shell and voila: in front of us is an imitation of the protein from a delicate creme brulee, and the "yolk" itself is a combination of mango and passion fruit.
Visit to the New Year's fair on Manezhnaya Square. We invite you to experience a real winter fairy tale in the center of St. Petersburg.
Attractions, carousels, author's Christmas tree toys, handmade products and souvenirs with symbols of St. Petersburg, cozy scarves, mittens and many other memorabilia are waiting for you at the fair. Twinkling lights, cheerful music, the aroma of mulled wine and painted gingerbread…
15:00 Lunch at the restaurant.
Excursion to the Yusupov Palace. The route "Through the princely living quarters". The Yusupov Palace on Moika is the former family residence of five generations of the Yusupov princes in St. Petersburg. The tour is for those who are interested in the daily life of an aristocratic family.
The route includes all the princely living quarters of the 19th century, including a Musical and Moorish drawing rooms, a Turkish study, a Persian, a Porcelain boudoir, a House church, as well as one of the "fancy" interiors — a Linen closet.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~6.5 hours (ending at ~18:30).

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Day 4 - Guided tour of St. Petersburg decorated with lights. A.A. Polovtsev Mansion Tour
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Room release, you can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room.
10:30 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program by minibus.
New Year and Christmas are the most favorite holidays of the year. They are shrouded in a fabulous flair of magic and various wonderful stories. This is exactly how you will see St. Petersburg on this winter pre-Christmas morning, just a little magical.
You will drive along the elegant Nevsky Prospekt and make a stop at the most beautiful Christmas tree in the city on Palace Square.
Guided tour of the Palace Square. We provide headphones for your convenience and a comfortable walk.
During the tour, do not miss the opportunity to take memorable photos with the main city beauty! In recent years, the Christmas tree has been decorated in a retro style, like a picture from childhood... Flags, toys and bright garlands... The image is complemented by thousands of shining light bulbs.
Excursion to the Mansion of A.A. Polovtsov. It is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, not far from St. Isaac's Cathedral and is now known in the city as the Architect's House.
The building impresses with the contrast between the simple classical facade facing Bolshaya Morskaya Street and the luxury of the interior interiors made in different styles.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ending at ~14:00).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in the rooms of the Radisson Sonya Hotel 4*.

The cost of the tour for 1 person depends on the accommodation option:

Hotel	Room category	Price validity period		Adult 1/2 DBL	The third person in the room is an adult	Single room
Radisson Sonya Hotel, Saint Petersburg****	standard	30.12.2025	02.01.2026	61990	-	78560

The designer Radisson Sonya St. Petersburg Hotel is located in the heart of Northern Palmyra. Internet access is provided throughout the hotel, as well as tea and coffee sets. Pets are allowed.

The hotel has 173 rooms. The stylish interior is based on Dostoevsky's famous novel Crime and Punishment. All rooms are equipped with a split system, a comfortable bed, a TV, and a private bathroom with a set of toiletries and towels.

There is an on-site restaurant with an extensive fusion menu and a bar. Room service is also available.

There are 4 conference rooms available for booking.

Pulkovo Airport is 24.8 km away, and Moskovsky Train Station is 4.2 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 14 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals included in the program: 3 buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches in the restaurant;
tour service;
museum entrance tickets;
theater ticket (seats in the stalls);
business class minibus according to the program (departure from the hotel).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meals not included in the tour program: 2 lunches, 4 dinners;
New Year's Eve dinner at the hotel restaurant;
meeting and departure at the railway station or airport.

It's important to know

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

Start of the program: 21:30

The program ends at 03:00.

Ladies and gentlemen,

We invite you to celebrate the New Year at the TILLANDER restaurant.

What awaits you:

congratulations from Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden;
The President's address;
chimes and New Year celebrations;
live music;
musical performance during the evening;
TV broadcast;
New Year's Eve program on the big screen;
photo zone;
stylized colorful location for memorable snapshots on an instant camera.

Ticket price:

adult ticket — 19900 rub.
children (from 4 to 11 years old inclusive) — 9950 rub.
children (0-3 years old inclusive) — free of charge.

Menu.

New Year's buffet FROM chef Evgeny Antonevich:

New Year's Olivier with tongue;
festive herring under a fur coat with a green apple;
Waldorf with tender chicken fillet and celery;
shrimp with avocado and 1000 island sauce;
salad mix with roast beef, tongue and caper, lemon and horseradish dressing;
traditional Russian jelly with garlic and spices;
turkey stuffed with Waldorf salad;
sturgeon stuffed with walleye mousse;
lightly salted salmon Halibut, salmon and cold-smoked oily fish;
beef tongue, savory Italian sausages, roast beef fillet;
smoked duck with lingonberry sauce;
Russian pickles – garlic, wild garlic, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage;
lightly salted herring with potatoes;
stone and pickled onion;
fresh vegetables – cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, radishes, herbs;
grilled shrimp with unagi sauce and cherry tomatoes;
grilled salmon in teriyaki sauce with bright paprika Chicken fillet in garlic marinade with sweet chili sauce and sesame seeds;
beef tenderloin in red wine with BBQ sauce;
grilled vegetables – eggplant, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini and champignons with pesto sauce;
stone potatoes with tartar sauce;
potato gratin with parmesan cheese;
basmati rice with coconut milk;
Asian-style vegetables;
assorted seasonal fruits and berries will decorate the festive table.;
shortbread tartlets with vanilla cream and fresh berries;
sweets decorated in the New Year's style are a memorable accessory for each guest, which will preserve the memories of the festive evening.

Soft drinks:

berry juice;
freshly brewed coffee;
fragrant leaf tea.

Alcoholic beverages:

sparkling, white and red wine;
strong alcohol (vodka, whiskey);
a special New Year's cocktail from the Tillander restaurant team.

Dates and Prices

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$855

29 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights

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Valentina Matyushina

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14 Apr, 2026

I was impressed by the views of the palaces
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Varvara Malikova

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1 Mar, 2025

I had no idea what to expect from this tour. I came across a website online and decided to fill out the booking form, though I was quite nervous about whether it was trustworthy. I was contacted via Telegram by Yulia, who guided me through every step of the process. She provided all the details about the tour I had initially chosen, and when I realized it didn’t quite fit my budget, she asked about my interests in St. Petersburg and personally selected alternative tour options for me. She also helped me find suitable accommodation within my price range. The payment was made in two installments. I really appreciated how they sent all necessary documents promptly at each stage. Yulia was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly—both via the Telegram bot and email. I’m so grateful to her for her support and incredible patience! After completing the payment, I received a contract, which I signed and returned. They also sent me a ticket with all the tour details, and one day before the trip, I received a voucher. A huge thank you to Yulia for her outstanding assistance! And many thanks as well to Big Country! Now, I won’t hesitate to book another tour.
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Eleanora

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27 Feb, 2025

The excursions were organized in an excellent way!