Investigation of St. Petersburg secrets. Holiday Tour

St. Petersburg is covered with myths and legends. History was made here and incidents thundered. 

Where did the ghost of Mikhailovsky Castle come from? Where are the mysteries of Grigory Rasputin's murder? What paths did Raskolnikov walk?

 Let's investigate together on this four-day tour!

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 6 January, 2025
    • 27 – 30 April, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 25 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Dive into the secrets of St. Petersburg
We are waiting for mystical places where wishes are fulfilled, as well as legends of St. Petersburg cathedrals, monuments and palaces
The Imperial Residence
Let's go to the residence of Paul I – Gatchina, where we will get acquainted with the ghost of this place
By places of "Crime and punishment"
A quest tour, during which we wander through narrow streets, wander into dead ends and uncover the details of the most mysterious crime in literature

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Excursion "Investigation of the case..."

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. 

    Accommodation at the hotel 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 Peter the Great (by prior request). Group transfer to the program.
    • 13:30 Departure from the Dostoevsky Hotel (including for guests from the Sokroma This is Peter Hotel, Sokroma Library, Oktyabrskaya).
    • 13:45 Departure from the Ambassador Hotel (including for guests from the Rimsky-Korsakov Hotel).
    • 14:00 Departure from the Court Inn St. Petersburg hotel.

    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.

    17:00 The Court of Spirits is a mysterious well–yard on Vasilyevsky Island that fulfills wishes. A truly "St. Petersburg" atmosphere.

    Transfer to the hotels. 

    The end of the program is at 18.00. 

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - A quest tour of the places of "Crime and Punishment", the apartment museum of F. M. Dostoevsky
  • Day 3 - Excursion "Conspiracies against monarchs", Mikhailovsky Castle, Gatchina
  • Day 4 - the second bus tour "Grigory Rasputin is a "royal friend" and an enemy of the aristocracy. Yusupov Palace. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

Excursion package without accommodation (the guide will be waiting for such tourists in the lobby of the Dostoevsky hotel): 13,700 rubles.

Check–out time in hotels is 12:00. Guaranteed check-in after 14:00/15:00.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, in rubles:

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

Dostoevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is located in the center 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 (Vladimir Cathedral). Check-in time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% of the fare, 11:00-15:00 + 50% of the fare (without breakfast).

Dostoevsky 4*, Buffet breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double with twin beds/ with a double bedSingle roomDouble with twin beds/ with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
StandardSuperior.
03.01.2520 30024 95021 20022 25026 900

COURT INN 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: nab. 166 Griboyedov Canal, the nearest metro station is Sadovaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Spasskaya. It is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 10-minute walk from the Mariinsky Theater and the island of New Holland. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in + 100%.

Court Inn St. Petersburg 4* Hotel and Conference Center, Buffet breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double with twin beds/ with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Triple room (2 main rooms+d.k.reb. 0-11)Single room
Deluxe
03.01.2522 70021 35019 70028 700

Discount for children under 16 years old (0-16): 500 rubles.

Discount for students (Russian State full-time universities) and pensioners (if there is a pension certificate on the tour): 500 rubles.

Katarina Art Hotel 4* or Court Inn Saint Petersburg or 3 nights
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. 

An airport shuttle and bicycle rental service are available. 

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.

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Court Inn Saint Petersburg

The Cort Inn St-Petersburg Hotel & Conference Center (ex Courtyard by Marriott St-Petersburg Center Hotel) is located on the embankment of the Griboyedov Canal, in the historical center of the city, within walking distance from the Mariinsky Theater and the island of New Holland. The airport is 11 km away, next to the hotel there is an exit to the ZSD toll road, which allows you to get to the airport without traffic jams.

The hotel has 273 rooms, which are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. 

Each room has a wide bed, a work area with an armchair, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, ironing board and iron, tea and coffee making facilities, bottled mineral water. 

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Yes Marata 3*

Apart-hotel "YES Marata" is located in the center of St. Petersburg. All the main sights of the city are within walking distance. 

Zvenigorodskaya, Ligovsky Prospekt and Vladimirskaya Metro Stations are a 10-minute walk away. The Baltic Railway Station is 3.5 km away, and the airport is 21 km away. 

All apartments are equipped with a kitchen with a hob, extractor hood, cooking utensils, tea station, washing machine, clothes dryer, ironing board. The apartment is equipped with a work area, a comfortable sleeping area. There is a TV, large cupboards and additional storage space. 
 

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Ambassador 4*

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. 

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

The Mariinsky Theatre is a 5-minute walk away. 

St. Isaac's Cathedral is a 15-minute walk away. Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from the Ambassador Hotel. Moskovsky Train Station is a 15—minute drive away.

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Izzzi at Gostiny Dvor 3*

IZZZI Hotel at Gostiny Dvor is conveniently located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, less than 1 km from the Faberge Museum, a 16-minute walk from the Anna Akhmatova Museum and 1.6 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station. 

The reception is open 24 hours a day and free Wi-Fi is available. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant or use the shared kitchen. 

It offers family rooms. Some rooms have a safety deposit box. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and slippers. Rooms at the IZZZI u Gostiny Dvor Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. 

A la carte or buffet breakfast is served in the morning.

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Dostoevsky Hotel

Dostoevsky Hotel is located in Saint Petersburg. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, sauna, gym.

The atmosphere and comfort of this place will be remembered only by positive emotions. Each of the rooms has everything for comfort.

There is a restaurant on site where you can taste delicious dishes from the menu, as well as have a great time.

For various events, there is a conference room equipped with related equipment.

Metro stations, historical sights, beautiful squares and parks of the city on the Neva River are within walking distance.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 25 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the program, if the rate with accommodation is selected;
  • meals: breakfast after overnight stay, if the rate with accommodation is selected;
  • 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: lunches and dinners;
  • accommodation and breakfasts, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • private transfer (to be booked in advance);
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles /person / 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);
  • insurance (optional);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are there discounts for the tour?

Discount for children under 16 years old (0-16): 500 rubles.

Discount for students (Russian State full-time universities) and pensioners (if there is a pension certificate on the tour): 500 rubles.

What are the check-out hours at the hotel?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Can the excursions be changed?
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Dates and Prices

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    3 – 6 Jan, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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    27 – 30 Apr, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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