Investigation of St. Petersburg secrets

We investigate the most popular mysteries of the St. Petersburg incidents in an exciting spring tour.

We will find out where the ghost of Mikhailovsky Castle came from, where the mysteries of Grigory Rasputin's murder lie, and which paths Raskolnikov roamed. We will visit Vitebsk railway Station, Gatchina Palace and park, Rasputin's apartment and Yusupov Palace.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 1 – 4 May
    • 3 – 6 July
    • 14 – 17 August
    • 18 – 21 September
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 5 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The station is in the spirit of modernity of the XX century
We will visit the Vitebsk railway station, from where the first train set off, the passenger of which was Emperor Nicholas I
Gatchina
We will see the Great Gatchina Palace, resembling a medieval castle and located on a hill above Silver Lake.
Quest tour of the places of "Crime and punishment"
We'll wander through the narrow streets, wander into dead ends and uncover the details of the most mysterious crime in literature.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival, bus tour "Investigation of the case..."

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

    Hotel accommodation on your own or individual transfer (additional payment: prices to be specified).

    • 10:10 Meeting at Ladoga Railway Station at the escalator in the center of the hall (by prior request). Group transfer.
    • 11:00 Meeting at the Moscow Railway Station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request). Group transfer to hotels.
    • 13:00 Meeting at the Moscow railway Station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request). Group transfer to the program.

    13:30 Departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Kraft Nevsky, Bagration, Yard Residence hotels).

    13:45 Departure from the Radisson Sonya Hotel

    14:00 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the hotels Yes on Marata, Sokroma This is Peter, Sokroma Library, Oktyabrskaya, Marata Station M19).

    Bus tour "Investigation of the case ..." first, like the investigators, we will get acquainted with the legends of the city and the "case materials". We are waiting for mystical places where wishes are fulfilled, as well as the legends of St. Petersburg cathedrals, monuments and palaces.

    16:00 Visit to the Pelya Pharmacy and the Griffin Towerwe will penetrate into the caches of an ancient pharmacy and learn the secrets of obtaining the Philosopher's stone.

    Transfer to the base hotels.

    The program ends at 18:00.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Walking tour-quest to the places of "Crime and punishment"
  • Day 3 - Bus and walking tour "Conspiracies against monarchs". Gatchina
  • Day 4 - Bus tour "Grigory Rasputin – the "royal friend" and enemy of the aristocracy
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg.

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

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

Moscow 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (lines 3-4). Convenient transport links allow guests to reach the main historical sights of St. Petersburg in 15-20 minutes: the Palace Embankment, the Hermitage, the Admiralty, the Kazan Cathedral, and the Russian Museum. The hotel offers a magnificent view of the Neva Embankment, the Alexander Nevsky Drawbridge and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra (*extra charge for the view). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% rate: 

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Standard
01.05.252640035100
03.07.252640035100
14.08.252640035100
18.09.252550033150

Dostoevsky 4*.  Breakfast buffet. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is centrally located opposite Vladimirskaya Square and next to the Dostoevskaya / Vladimirskaya metro station. The facade of the hotel building faces the Cathedral of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God (Vladimirsky Cathedral)Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% rate, 11:00-15:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast): 

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Standard
01.05.252970037200
03.07.253195041400
14.08.252970037200
18.09.252970037200

Radisson Sonya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Liteyny ave., 5/19. The nearest metro station is Chernyshevskaya. A 17-minute walk to the Summer Garden and Mikhailovsky Castle, a 9-minute walk from the Rus Hotel. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in before 08:00 + 100%, after 08:00 + 50% of the fare:

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Standard
01.05.253465048150
03.07.253465048150
14.08.253465048150
18.09.253465048150

Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:

Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: ave . Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square I. An 18-minute walk from the Moscow 4* hotel. The building stands out for its rich history, which dates back to 1825, located in the very center of the city, next to the embankment and park area. Moskovsky Train Station is 7 minutes away by car, Alexander Nevsky Square metro station and the meeting place. Moscow hotels 18 minutes on foot or 1 stop on the 253 bus. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in. from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in until 07:00 + 100%. (prices are rounded, check prices online before selling): 

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Standard
01.05.252310029400
03.07.252535033900
14.08.252265028650
18.09.252175026850

Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4* Continental breakfast. Address: 43/12 Khersonskaya St.. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square I. Each room at the YARD Residence is a stylish apartment with high ceilings and panoramic windows. Each one has everything you use at home every day. The meeting point of the Moscow Hotel is a 5-minute walk away. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in before 08:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 08:00 + 50%:

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Smart without kitchen
01.05.252490032700
03.07.252610034950
14.08.252490032700

Atrium 3*, Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky prospekt, 170/21 Konnaya St.. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. It is located in a historic building and offers modern and bright rooms. The meeting point of the Moscow Hotel is an 8-minute walk away. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in before 07:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 07:30 +50% (with breakfast):

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Standard
01.05.252640035100
03.07.252640035100
14.08.252640035100
18.09.252535032850

Socroma Apartments Library. Lunch box breakfast. All rooms have a kitchenette. Address: Pushkinskaya St., 19. It is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, 500 meters from Vladimirskaya metro station and a 7-minute walk from the Dostoevsky Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out:

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Standard
01.05.252640034350
03.07.252550032400
14.08.252490031350
18.09.252355028500

Oktyabrskaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Ligovsky ave., 10. The most popular hotel is located opposite Moskovsky Train Station, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is Ploshchad Vosstaniya / Mayakovskaya. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-08:00 +100% rate, 08:00-14:00 +50% rate (without breakfast). The Dostoevsky Hotel is a 16-minute walk away:

4-day tour / Check-in datesDouble Single room
Standard
01.05.252760035100
03.07.253195044100
14.08.253045040350
18.09.252850036000

Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 400 rubles

Please specify the prices when booking.

Apart-hotel Yes Marata 3* or Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3* or 3 nights
Apart-hotel Yes Marata 3*

Ye's apart-hotels are a European approach to rental housing. The three-star Marata Hotel from this chain is located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, in the epicenter of the cultural and business life of the city. It offers free WI-FI access, a paid shuttle service and private parking. Pets are allowed by agreement.

The extensive number of rooms includes 85 bright rooms. They are equipped with stylish furniture, wardrobe, iron, ironing board and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, shower and toiletries.

The rooms include a private kitchen with a headset, an electric stove, a kettle, a refrigerator and a microwave. There is a lobby bar on site, cafes and grocery stores are within walking distance.

The services of the local business center include fax, photocopying and rental of a conference room.

Due to the location of the facility, guests have the opportunity to see most of the sights of St. Petersburg. Near the complex there are several metro stations — Ligovsky Prospekt, Zvenigorodskaya and Vladimirskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage and the Faberge Museum are all within a 3-km radius. The nearest airport, Pulkovo-2, is 12.9 km away.

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Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3*

IZZZI u Gostiny Dvor Hotel is located next to the Alexandrinsky Theater, 440 m from Gostiny Dvor Metro Station and 800 m from Nevsky Prospekt Station.

The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with comfortable furniture, plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, telephone, work desk and bathroom with cosmetics and hairdryer.

Guests can order a delicious buffet breakfast for an additional fee, or use the shared kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kettle and kitchenware. The "Meet" restaurant serves delicious lunches and dinners, and a discount is provided for hotel guests.

A common recreation and work area, a library, a children's corner and laundry services are at guests' disposal. Nearby is the Catherine Garden - 180 m, the Anichkov Palace - 600 m and the Kazan Cathedral - 1 km. Moskovsky Train Station is 2 km away, and the airport is 20 km away.

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Art Deco Nevsky 4*

Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is conveniently located in the Nevsky district of Saint Petersburg, 3.5 km from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station, 3.9 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station and 4.1 km from Moskovsky Train Station. It offers a restaurant, a 24—hour front desk and concierge services, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout. Family rooms can be booked at the hotel.

Rooms here will provide you with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is also a wardrobe.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the Art Deco Nevsky Hotel.

The Faberge Museum and the Anna Akhmatova Museum are 4.5 km away. Pulkovo International Airport is 25 km from Art Deco Nevsky Hotel. 

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Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A ticket office and a tour desk are available at the reception. Her staff will also recommend the most interesting events in St. Petersburg. A currency exchange service is also available.

The Dostoevsky Hotel has an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping mall with a supermarket and a food court. An ATM is installed in its lobby.

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel. 

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Moscow 4*

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.

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. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. 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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Atrium 3*

Atrium Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in a beautiful historical building.

Vacationers can stay in comfortable rooms, made in an original design with modern furniture, modern appliances, an individual bathroom and a hairdryer.

There is an atmospheric and cozy restaurant of German cuisine "Bier König", where a buffet breakfast is served for visitors from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning.

The hotel is located in the heart of the northern capital, not far from the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in an area of rich infrastructure that will be appreciated by both businessmen and numerous tourists.

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Yard Residence Apartment Hotel 4*

YARD Residence is located in Saint Petersburg, 1.7 km from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station and 2 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Moskovsky Train Station is 1.7 km away, while Anna Akhmatova Museum and Faberge Museum are 2.7 km away. Nearby attractions include Vitebsk Railway Station, 4.4 km away, and Palace Square, 4.5 km away.

All rooms at the apart-hotel are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. There is also a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. The rooms are equipped with a kettle. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a dishwasher, a microwave and a stove. In addition, all rooms have a safety deposit box.

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Apartment Sokroma Library

Apartment Sokroma Biblioteka is located in the Central District of Saint Petersburg. Important infrastructure facilities and attractions of the city are located nearby.

The bright apartments are furnished with comfort and attention to decorative details. Comfortable upholstered and cabinet furniture, an LCD TV, and free Wi-fi are installed. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower.

The kitchen area has the necessary household appliances and a set of dishes. There are a large number of restaurants and cafes serving a variety of dishes within walking distance.

Guests can visit the Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic at 101 m, the Museum of Nonconformist Art at 255 m, St. Vladimir's Cathedral at 411 m, or take a walk in the San Galli Garden, located 544 m from the apartment. Pulkovo Airport is 15.2 km away, and Moskovsky Railway Station is 421 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • Meals: breakfast after the first night;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • lunches and dinners;
  • transfer to the hotel and back;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024 in St. Petersburg);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

What are the check-out hours at the hotel?

Guaranteed check-in after 14:00. Check out before 12:00.

Are plane/train tickets included in the tour price?
Is it possible to change the program?
What important information do you need to know about the tour?

Dates and Prices

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Reviews

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    Anna
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    13 Feb, 2025
    My daughter and I took the St. Petersburg Collection tour for 7 days, and I highly recommend it for first-time visitors to the city like us. The tour is well-designed, allowing you to see the main attractions in a short period of time. A great advantage is that you can join on any day. Everything was well-organized—excellent guides, comfortable buses, and provided radio headsets for better communication. There were no delays or long waits. The schedule was planned in a way that left plenty of free time in the evenings for walks or additional sightseeing. The tour package includes hotel accommodation, with several options to choose from. I stayed at the Rossiya Hotel near Pobeda Park and was very satisfied. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and air conditioning—which was perfect given the pleasant temperatures of 24–30°C during our stay. A buffet breakfast was included—simple but sufficient to start the day. It was really convenient, as we would bring a small snack for the day and have dinner somewhere in central St. Petersburg. The hotel is within walking distance of the blue metro line, making it easy to reach the city center without transfers. There’s also a supermarket nearby, along with plenty of street food options. It’s also worth mentioning that additional excursions are available. We took a boat trip to the forts of Kronstadt and joined a nighttime tour to see the city's famous drawbridges—both were unforgettable experiences
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    Elena
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    12 Feb, 2025
    First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our personal manager in Big Country, Ksenia, for carefully selecting a tour that matched our preferences and for swiftly handling the changes to our group size. We had six unforgettable days on the banks of the Neva River! A huge thank you for the well-organized excursions, led by true professionals—Irina and Olga. We would be delighted to recommend traveling with Big Country to our friends and family!
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    Margarita
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    12 Feb, 2025
    Many thanks to Big Country for the tour—everything was top-notch! We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!