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
    • Dates for next season
    • 27 – 30 April, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
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
Following in the footsteps of the detectives
We are waiting for mystical places where wishes are fulfilled, as well as legends of St. Petersburg cathedrals, monuments and palaces
A truly "St. Petersburg" atmosphere
Let's make a wish in the most mysterious courtyard-well on Vasilyevsky Island

Itinerary

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

    Arrival in St. 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.

    12:00 Departure from the hotel "Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov", including for guests from the hotel "Ambassador" and "Admiralteyskaya".

    12:30 departure from the Yes Apart-hotel on Marata.

    13:00 Meeting at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request)

    Group transfer to the program.

    13:15 Departure from the Arts Square for guests from the Katarina Hotel, Izzy at the Living Room (meeting at the monument to Alexander Pushkin).

    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 legends of St. Petersburg cathedrals, monuments and palaces.

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

    17:40 The Court of Spirits is a mysterious well–yard on Vasilyevsky Island that fulfills wishes. A truly "St. Petersburg" atmosphere.

    The end of the program is at 18.00. 

    Transfer to the hotels. Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour "Grigory Rasputin — the Tsar's Friend"
  • Day 3 - Bus and walking tour "Conspiracies against monarchs". Gatchina
  • Day 4 - Walking tour-quest to the places of "Crime and punishment". Excursion to the Museum-apartment of F. M. Dostoevsky
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg.

Excursion package without accommodation: 4 days 12400 per person.

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

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers).

Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*, Buffet breakfast.

Check-in dates

Double room with separate beds 

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Four-seater (Dbl/Twin 2 main+2 additional seats) 

Single room 

Double room with separate beds 

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Single room 

 

 

Standard

Atelier

28.04.24

20200

19150

18700

26650

20950

19600

28150

Katarina Art Hotel 4*, Buffet breakfast. A 4-minute walk from the Arts Square (meeting with a guide at the Square) exit via Italianskaya Street:                                

Check-in dates

 

 

Double room with separate beds 

Single room 

Double room with separate beds 

Single room 

Double room with separate beds 

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Single room 

Smart

Standard

Comfort

28.04.24

20950

28150

22150

31150

24400

22450

35650

Apart-hotel Yes Marata 3*, Continental breakfast                                          

Check-in dates

 

 

Double room with separate beds 

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Single room 

Standard

28.04.24

24100

22600

33850

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

Admiralteyskaya 3*, Buffet breakfast. Within walking distance from the hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov Street (15 minutes)                 

Check-in dates

Double

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Single room 

Double room with separate beds 

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Single room 

Double room with a double bed 

Double room with separate beds 

Triple (2 main+additional beds) 

Single Adult 

 

 

Art Standard 

Art Admiral

Standard

28.04.24

20350

19750

26200

21700

20650

28450

20350

19750

19300

25000

Ambassador 4*, Buffet breakfast. Within walking distance from the hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov Street (10 minutes)                                                                                                 

Check-in dates

 

 

Double room with separate beds 

Single room 

Double room with a double bed 

Standard

28.04.24

24700

34150

24700

Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3*, Buffet breakfast. Within walking distance from the Arts Square (14 min.) :                                                                                                  

Check-in dates

 

 

Double room with a double bed 

Single room 

Double room with separate beds 

Triple 

(2 main+additional cr.) 

Single room 

Smart

Comfort

28.04.24

31900

23350

24850

22600

34900

Discount for children under 16 years old (0-16): 4 days – 500 rub.

Discount for students (Full-time Russian State Universities): 4 days - 500 rub.

Discount for pensioners (if you have a pension certificate on the tour): 4 days - 400 rub.

Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3* or Katarina Art Hotel 4* or 3 nights
Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*

Hotel On Rimsky-Korsakov is located in St. Petersburg. There is a paid guarded parking on site, places are available on request.

The cozy and modern rooms are designed according to the classical style. Each of them is equipped with wooden furniture, including a wardrobe, TV, wireless Internet access.

The apartment also has a kitchen, a stove, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and kitchenware. Everyone can have lunch at the cafe, where breakfast is served every day in the morning. At lunchtime, the menu is available to order not only national, but also European cuisine.

There is a metro station within walking distance from the accommodation, with which you can get to any point of the city. The famous Mariinsky Theatre is located nearby. Moskovsky Train Station is a 20-minute drive away.

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Katarina Art Hotel 4*

The Catherine Art Hotel is located in a quiet, cozy courtyard of the Basilica of St. Peter the Great. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia, is just a few minutes' walk from the Russian Museum and the Mikhailovsky Theater, and a 10-15-minute walk from the Hermitage and Palace Square.

The room fund is represented by comfortable rooms, each of which includes a wardrobe, a table, a refrigerator, a TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a set of toiletries and a bathrobe. Wi-Fi is also available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a wide selection of dishes from the menu. There is a cafe within walking distance.

The nearest airport is 15 km away and the train station is 3.6 km away.

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Admiralteyskaya 3*

The Admiralteyskaya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Alexander Blok Street. Guests who did not arrive by private transport can take advantage of a shuttle service from/to the airport or train station. At the 24-hour front desk, you can always clarify the information you need about your stay.

The room stock is divided into categories. Family and double rooms are available for accommodation. Maximum occupancy is up to five people. In any case, there will always be a cozy sleeping place, as well as a bathroom, which you will not have to queue to visit.

The restaurant serves buffet breakfast, which is included in the price of your stay. You can also always order lunches and dinners for an additional fee.

For those who are used to being constantly at work, there is a small meeting room, as well as a spacious conference room. Both are equipped with modern appliances.

Nearby are the Buckle River, three Lesgaft museums, Admiralty shipyards, as well as the Mining Institute. There are several metro stations within walking distance.

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Ambassador 4*

The Ambassador Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Rimsky-Korsakov Avenue and has a four-star status. Guests are offered a wide range of services that will make the quality of their stay only higher. The caring staff is always ready to help with any questions that arise. Each guest can visit the fitness center, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage.

The room fund is designed so that everyone can choose comfortable conditions and a suitable budget. There are both standard rooms and suites available for you. In any case, each of them has a sleeping and living area, as well as a bathroom. Upon prior request, it is possible to stop by with your pet. Cleaning is carried out daily, so you will always be clean and cozy.

The price includes breakfast, which is served for you every morning in the restaurant, so that you are full of energy from the beginning of the day. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee.

For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour business center, executive car rental and express check-in. Event facilities include a conference center and meeting rooms. A round-trip airport shuttle is available at an additional cost.

Nearby are the Museum of Railway Transport, the Griboyedov Canal, the Bolshoy Obukhov Bridge and the Fontanka River.

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Apart-hotel Yes Marata 3*

Apart-hotels "Ye's" is 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. By agreement, it is allowed to check in with pets.

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

The layout of the premises includes 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. There are several metro stations near the complex — Ligovsky Prospekt, Zvenigorodskaya and Vladimirskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage and the Faberge Museum are all within a 3 km radius. The nearest airport is Pulkovo-2 Airport, 12.9 km from the property.

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Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3*

IZZZI Hotel at Gostiny Dvor 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, a plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, a telephone, a work desk and a bathroom with cosmetics and a 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.

There is a common recreation and work area, a library, a children's corner and laundry services at the 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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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 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;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • transfer to and from the hotel;
  • 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);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

What are the check-out hours at the hotel?

Guaranteed check-in after 15:00. Check out before 12:00.

Are plane/train tickets included in the tour price?
Is it possible to change the program?
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Dates and Prices

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    Lyudmila
    18 Dec, 2024
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    Thank you for a perfectly organized vacation—everything was seamless, straightforward, and convenient!
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    Andrey and Inna
    16 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was great.
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    Larisa Makarkina
    16 Dec, 2024
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    An unforgettable and magnificent trip! Our guide, Galina, was truly a professional—knowledgeable and engaging. We stayed at the Moscow Hotel, which offered a delicious breakfast and rooms with stunning views of the Neva River. The location was excellent, just a 20-minute walk along Nevsky Prospekt to the city center and train station, and conveniently close to the metro. The "Highlights of St. Petersburg" program was absolutely fantastic. A big thank you to the tour team! I highly recommend Big Country to everyone.
    16 Dec, 2024