Four days in the life of an aristocrat. St. Petersburg Art History Tour

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This is a real art history journey.: you will experience the theatrical atmosphere of the Mikhailovsky Theater, enjoy the ballet "Notre Dame de Paris", attend an excursion and a concert "IN CANDLES: Masterpieces of Classics" in Polovtsov's Mansion and explore Tsarskoye Selo with its palaces and parks.

This tour is perfect for connoisseurs of culture, art and history, as well as for those who want to plunge into the beauty of St. Petersburg.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

"Notre Dame de Paris" at the Mikhailovsky Theater

You will see one of the most famous creations of choreographer Roland Petit. Inspired by Victor Hugo's novel, Petit created a truly grandiose performance about love and death, devotion and treachery.

Classics in candles

Discover the amazing Polovtsov Mansion and enjoy an evening classical music concert in a cozy atmosphere among hundreds of candles

The luxury of palaces

Experience the grandeur of the Catherine Palace with its famous Amber Room. This is a real art that fascinates with its brilliance and luxury.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Excursion to the Mansion of A.A. Polovtsov. The concert "IN_ CANDLESTICKS: Masterpieces of classics in Polovtsov's Mansion"
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
A transfer to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: an individual transfer from the train station/airport (from 2,300 rubles/car).
Check-in at the hotel from 14:00.
Free time before departure for the program.
From 17:30 to 18:30 (before departure for the program), a representative of the company with a sign "About Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. You can approach at any convenient time in this interval.
He will answer all your questions and provide you with updated tour programs.
18:30 Departure from the hotel for the evening event by minibus.
19:20 Guided tour of the Polovtsov Mansion.
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. Despite the difficult 20th century, the house has mostly preserved its historical decoration.
20:00 Concert "IN CANDLESTICKS: Masterpieces of classics in Polovtsov's Mansion".
Category A tickets (3-5 rows of stalls).
The series of events IN CANDLESTICKS transforms the most beautiful and unusual halls of St. Petersburg into cozy concert venues, filling the space of the halls with the warm light of thousands of candles, which creates a unique atmosphere and an ideal background for making music.
This evening, one of the most luxurious palace halls in St. Petersburg will be filled with the sounds of timeless, popular classical music by such composers as P.I. Tchaikovsky, A. Vivaldi, J. Massenet, S.V. Rachmaninov and others.
Dress code: cocktail.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ending at ~22:00).

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Day 2 - Tsarskoe Selo bus tour "The exquisite Rastrelli's Caprice"
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Departure from the hotel by minibus.
Bus tour to Tsarskoye Selo "Rastrelli's exquisite Caprice".
After driving along the old Tsarskoye Selo road, you will find yourself in the magnificent residence of the Russian emperors – Tsarskoye Selo.
Russian sovereigns lived in this picturesque place during the warmer months, where they hosted official receptions, lavish balls, entertainment court events, and hosted foreign diplomats. Over two centuries, one of the most beautiful country ensembles in Europe has developed here.
Excursion to the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room.
This is one of those places where the magnificent and resplendent 18th century still lives. It is in this palace that the famous Amber Room is located, stolen by the Nazis during the Great Patriotic War and recreated by St. Petersburg restorers.
The palace is surrounded by the magnificent Catherine Park, which is beautiful at any time of the year. In the shady alleys of the Imperial Park and the royal suites of the Catherine Palace, you can feel like a pampered maid of honor or a gallant cavalier.
An excursion to the Zubovsky building.
We will go to the private chambers of Empress Catherine II, located in the Zubovsky wing of the Catherine Palace, recently opened after a lengthy restoration.
Lunch at a restaurant in the city center.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~7 hours (ending at ~17:00).

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Day 3 - Art mediation at the Hermitage Headquarters. Visit to the ballet "Notre Dame de Paris" at the Mikhailovsky Theater
Breakfast at the hotel.
11:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure from the hotel by minibus.
12:00 Art mediation at the Hermitage Headquarters.
The format of Art mediation is a "new word" in the life of Russian museums. Such excursions involve the audience in a dialogue with the curator of the museum and with the works of art, offering active cognition instead of passive perception.
You will find one of the best collections of Impressionist, post-Impressionist, Fauvist, Cubist artists in the world, from Renoir to Matisse and from Monet to Picasso, which is stored in the Headquarters Building.
14:30 Lunch at the restaurant.
16:00 Return to the hotel. Preparation for the evening event.
17:15 Departure to the theater by minibus.
You will have an exclusive experience with the premiere of the ballet at the world-class theater!
18:00 Visit to the ballet "Notre Dame de Paris" at the Mikhailovsky Theater (seats in the stalls).
In 2024, in honor of the centenary of Roland Petit's birth, the Mikhailovsky Theater will present on its stage one of the choreographer's most famous creations, the ballet Notre Dame de Paris.
Inspired by Victor Hugo's novel, Petit created a truly grandiose performance about love and death, devotion and treachery.
Duration of the ballet: 1 hour and 50 minutes with 1 intermission.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~9 hours (ending at ~20:30).
Day 4 - Talion Club tour "Visiting Eliseev"
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Room release, you can leave your belongings in the hotel's luggage room.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
10:30 Excursion to Talion Club "Visiting Eliseev".
The mansion of the famous Eliseev dynasty is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, at the corner of Nevsky Prospekt and the Moika River embankment.
The Eliseevs, merchants and bankers who came from peasant backgrounds, became famous not only as successful businessmen, but also as patrons of the arts, lovers and patrons of the arts.
The mansion is truly unique – few other mansions have preserved so many authentic historical interiors and decorative items. Everything is filled with the spirit of a bygone century, and visitors to these walls can't escape the feeling of delight and admiration, and most importantly, involvement in the fate of an architectural masterpiece.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~2 hours (ending at ~12:30).
The departure time for excursions can be changed to earlier or later. It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Hotel	Room category	Price validity period		Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 13 1/2 DBL	The third in the room is a child under 13 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single room
Helen Hotel****	classic	01.05.2025	04.05.2025	59690	59690	-	-	75280
Helen Hotel****	superior	01.05.2025	04.05.2025	61980	61980	56330	56330	79860

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 2,190 rubles.

A new hotel in a top location. "Helen Hotel" is a modern story in monochrome tones, effectively filled with all the necessary attributes of comfort

108 functional rooms in neoclassical style with private bathroom with shower. The rooms vary in size and configuration and are presented in categories: Luxury, Deluxe, Superior, Modern, Classic, Standard. Several rooms have a balcony. The windows overlook Bolshaya Morskaya and Gorokhovaya streets, as well as the courtyard.

Tillander restaurant with buffet breakfast, Suzor Lobby bar.

Conference room for 30 people.

The very center of St. Petersburg. 500 m to St. Isaac's Cathedral, 600 m to the Admiralty and 700 m to the Hermitage, within walking distance to all major attractions.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 14 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

Hotel accommodation;
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches;
tour service;
museum entrance tickets;
theater ticket (seats in the stalls);
concert ticket (stalls 3-5 row);
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;
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.

Dates and Prices

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1 – 4 May 4 days 3 nights

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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!
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Anna

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26 Feb, 2025

Everything was perfectly organized, punctual and tailored to the client's preferences!