In the heart of St. Petersburg. 5-day summer tour

We invite you to take a 5-day tour to St. Petersburg with walking tours of the city! Take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to look into the remote corners of St. Petersburg and see what is hidden from the eyes of a tourist who is exploring the city from the bus windows. The excursion program in the tour adapts to the tourist – you can choose which day of the week to start the tour. Excursions are not linked to a specific date, but depend on the day of the week. Guests from different regions of Russia no longer need to adjust arrival dates to match the start date of the tour.

The program of this tour is arranged in such a way that you can stop by on any selected date for 5 days in the period from June 10, 2024 to August 25, 2024. Each excursion day of the tour is assigned to a certain day of the week.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$103
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 9 – 13 June, 2025
    • 16 – 20 June, 2025
    • 23 – 27 June, 2025
    • 30 June – 4 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 27 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Flexible program
You can choose from which day the tour starts, you do not need to guess the date of arrival
Dive into the history of the city of forts
We will visit the most remote of the suburbs of St. Petersburg, the place of the beginning of sea expeditions and round-the-world trips
A kaleidoscope of impressions
All the most important highlights of St. Petersburg are collected in this tour: Peterhof, Faberge Museum, Vasilievsky Island, palaces and much more

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Monday. Kronstadt: Naval Cathedral – Park "Island of Forts"

    09:00-09:30 Meeting with the guide at 6 Isaakievskaya Square (the building of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg). The sign "In the heart of St. Petersburg".

    Bus tour to Kronstadt "Fortress city on the Baltic Sea". 

    After driving along the causeway through the Gulf of Finland, you will take a walk through the fortress city, located on a small island, and at least for a short time you will feel involved in the sea. Visit the monument to all ranks of the Russian Navy – the largest Naval Cathedral in Russia, reminiscent of the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

    Free time to explore the recently opened museum and historical park "Island of Forts", which is dedicated to the history and glory of the Russian Navy. Here you will find an Alley of Heroes, reminiscent of the road of time, a Lighthouse of memory, recreation areas for children and adults. In the park you can learn about the history of the fleet, admire the views of the Coastal Harbor, ride a panoramic swing and, of course, make a wish that will be fulfilled by a penguin inhabitant of Antarctica. It is symbolic that the Russian travelers who discovered this continent began their journey in Kronstadt.

    Additionally:

    Boat trip on the boat "Forts of the Kronstadt fortress"

    Forts are additional artificial structures designed, together with Kronstadt, to protect our city from the enemy. Each of them has its own name, history, and fate, which this tour will tell you about. (1000 rubles. vzr.,800 rubles. shk., 900 rubles. student. pence.)

    Return to the city center at Moskovsky train station by 17:00.

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  • Day 2 - Tuesday. Peterhof – tour of the Lower Park – boat trip
  • Day 3 - Wednesday. Vasilyevsky Island – Museum Island tour – Kunstkamera
  • Day 4 - Thursday. Bus sightseeing tour – Spas on blood – excursion "The Hidden City"
  • Day 5 - Friday. Tour "Suppliers of the Imperial Court" – Eliseev's shop – Faberge Museum
  • Day 6 - Saturday. Oranienbaum: Menshikov Palace – Chinese Palace
  • Day 7 - Sunday. Excursion "A city familiar to tears ..." – A tour of rivers and canals
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel. 

Katarina Art Hotel It is located in the very center of St. Petersburg: on Nevsky Prospekt, near the Arts Square and Gostiny Dvor metro station. The main theaters of the city are within walking distance: BDT, Alexandrinsky, Mikhailovsky. You can purchase theater tickets from us in advance, along with the tour.

Sokroma Boho Hotel located in the center of St. Petersburg, 20 min walk to Nevsky Prospekt, 15 min walk to St. Isaac's Cathedral, 15 minutes walk to the metro stations "Sennaya" / "Sadovaya" / "Spasskaya". The Mariinsky Theatre is within walking distance.

The Dashkova Residence Hotel located in the very center of St. Petersburg, 10 minutes on foot to Nevsky Prospekt, 3 minutes on foot to St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Bronze Horseman, 15 minutes on foot to Admiralteyskaya metro station. The main parade squares of the city, the State Hermitage Museum are within walking distance.

The Ambassador Hotel located in the center of St. Petersburg near the Yusupov Garden, 11 minutes walk to St. Isaac's Square.

The Teatralnaya Hotel located 16 minutes at a leisurely pace (1.3 km) from the meeting place, we recommend it for those traveling with a large family.

Hotel On Rimsky-Korsakov located 20 minutes at a leisurely pace (1.9 km) from the meeting place, we recommend it for those who want to save money.

Excursion package without accommodation: 11,000 rubles (5-day tour).

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation, the price is for 1 person in rubles:

Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3* (Saint Petersburg), buffet breakfast

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 StandardAtelier
07.07.24-21.08.242000019200188002760020000210001980029600

Socroma Boho 3* (Saint Petersburg), buffet breakfast

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with a double bed
 Standard
29.07.24-21.08.24204002760020400

Dashkova's residence 3* (Saint Petersburg), buffet breakfast

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 Standard
02.08.24-21.08.242260022000208003200022600
Double room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Triple room (2 main+d.k.reb. 0-11)Single roomDouble room with a double bed
Comfort
2660025200240004000026600

Katarina Art Hotel 4* (St. Petersburg), buffet breakfast. (Prices to specify)

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 SmartStandardComfort
08.07.24-21.08.2424400366002560039000296002600047000

Ambassador 4* (Saint Petersburg), buffet breakfast

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsSingle room
 Standard
21.07.24-21.08.242440034000

Theatre Square 4* (Saint Petersburg), buffet breakfast

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 Standard AtticImproved
08.08.242675022100236003835030400240502620045750
09.08.242610021800232003710029800237002580044500
10.08.242545021500228003585029200233502540043250
11.08.24-21.08.242480021200224003460028600230002500042000

Discounts for children under 16 years old: 600 rubles

Socroma Boho 3* or Ambassador 4* or 4 nights
Socroma Boho 3*

Sokroma Boho Hotel is conveniently located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, 500 metres from St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, 500 metres from the Mariinsky Theatre and less than 1 km from St. Isaac's Cathedral. The hotel is about 2.1 km from Faberge Museum, 2.1 km from State Russian Museum and 2.4 km from Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. There is a shared kitchen at the property.

All rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat—screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

A continental breakfast or a la carte breakfast is served at the Sokroma Boho Hotel.

Popular attractions such as the Palace Square, the Hermitage and the Winter Palace are nearby. Pulkovo Airport is 14 km away.

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Ambassador 4*

The Ambassador Hotel is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 7-minute walk from Sadovaya Metro Station. Built in the architectural style of the 19th century, this hotel offers modern facilities including several restaurants and bars, a gym and a spa. The hotel has its own observation deck with a wonderful panoramic view of St. Petersburg.

The Ambassador Hotel offers rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and Wi-Fi. All bathrooms are equipped with free high-quality toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers.

Guests can swim in the indoor pool and relax in the Finnish sauna. There is an ATM and a ticket service at the property. A tour desk is available on site.

The Vernissage Restaurant serves fine cuisine with panoramic views of the city. The Ambassador restaurant serves international cuisine.

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Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*

Hotel On Rimsky-Korsakov is located in Saint Petersburg, 500 metres from the Mariinsky Theatre. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Nikolsky Maritime Cathedral and Nikolsky Garden are a 6-minute walk away.

The rooms feature a seating area with a TV and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

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Katarina Art Hotel 4*

The Catherine Art Hotel is ideally located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, less than 1 km from the State Russian Museum, a 14-minute walk from the Summer Garden and 1.5 km from the Anna Akhmatova Museum. It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi. Guests can use the concierge service. 

Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and a work desk. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. All rooms are equipped with a safe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Catherine Art Hotel.

Ironing services and business services, including fax and photocopying, are also available.

Nearby Catherine Art Hotel, guests can visit attractions such as Palace Square, the State Hermitage Museum and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Pulkovo Airport is 23 km away.

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Dashkova Residence Hotel

The Dashkova Residence Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

All rooms are equipped with a flat—screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area. The private bathroom comes with a bath or shower, slippers and free toiletries.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

St. Isaac's Cathedral is 500 metres from the Dashkova Residence, while the Admiralty Building is 700 metres away. Pulkovo Airport is 15 km away.

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Theatre Square 4*

There is a hotel called "Theatre Square Hotel" in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg. It offers free internet access, luggage storage. You can check in at any time, as the reception is open around the clock.

Standard and family rooms are available. You can check in 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.

There are several interesting sights within walking distance. There is a metro station about a 15-minute walk away, from where you can get to anywhere in the city. The Kryukov Canal runs across the street from the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 27 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • breakfast (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • excursion and transport services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support;
  • Headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • hotel accommodation (when choosing a rate without accommodation);
  • private transfer;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles / day will be paid by guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024, an experiment on the introduction of a resort fee will start in St. Petersburg);
  • additional excursions.

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Dates and Prices

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    10 Jun – 25 Aug, 2025
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    9 – 13 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    23 – 27 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    30 Jun – 4 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    7 – 11 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

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    Igor
    30 Nov, 2024
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    It was my first time in St. Petersburg, and everything was flawlessly organized—from the accommodation and transfers to the excursions themselves. A special thanks to our guide, Olga Grigoryevna, who left a lasting impression. I feel like she knows the history of every corner of this beautiful city. Her stories were both fascinating and incredibly informative.
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    Elena
    26 Nov, 2024
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    I’d like to thank the managers of the "Big Country" for arranging my vacation and providing so many positive experiences.
    26 Nov, 2024
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    Maria
    19 Nov, 2024
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    The tour was absolutely wonderful! I fell in love with the city! The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating stories and little-known facts about the lives of the emperors that you won’t find in ordinary history books (they even recited poetry at times). I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience and will definitely be coming back next year
    19 Nov, 2024