January walk through Tsarskoye Selo and St. Petersburg

Would you like to plunge into the atmosphere of the Russian Empire and learn more about the history of Tsarskoye Selo and St. Petersburg? 

Then we invite you to take a New Year's tour to the city on the Neva River to stroll through the winter Tsarskoye Selo, admire the beauty of the pavilions and landscapes of Tsarskoye Park, and see the famous stained glass windows of St. Isaac's Cathedral. And on your free day you can go to Gatchina and Peterhof!

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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$150
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
2 - 5 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Under the shadow of Tsarskoye Selo gardens
Visit the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room, all the walls of which are decorated with "gifts of the sun", as well as admire the picturesque park
Hermitage Ticket
You will visit one of the largest museums in the world, walking through the halls of which you will turn over the pages of the entire history of world art.
Flexible program
On your free days, you will have the opportunity to walk around St. Petersburg on your own or go to Gatchina and Peterhof.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Free day

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Free day.

    Additionally (to be ordered upon purchase of the tour): 10:30 Bus tour "Along the old Peterhof road".

    Peterhof Road is a unique complex, almost the same age as St. Petersburg, combining imperial residences and private estates, gardens and parks located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland.

    One of them is the imperial summer residence – Peterhof.

    Excursion to the Grand Peterhof Palace – majestic and exquisite, its richly decorated interiors are filled with numerous works of art and tell about the life of Russian rulers (2,700 rubles. adult, 2,300 rubles. school, 2,600 rubles. art., pence.).

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  • Day 2 - Grand Petersburg bus tour. Visit to the Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Tsarskoye Selo and Catherine Palace Tour
  • Day 4 - Free day
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg to choose from.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles: 

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

The azimuth is 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 43/1 Lermontovsky Ave., Nearest metro stations: Baltiyskaya, Technological Institute.

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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%.

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Space Baltic 4*. Breakfast buffet Address: Korablestroiteley str., 14. The nearest metro station: Primorskaya. The hotel offers views of St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Finland. It offers 26 meeting rooms, a business center, a banquet hall and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Check–in time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in before 08:00 - 100%, from 08:00 to 15:00 – 50% without breakfast.

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Moscow 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (3-4 lines) 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, 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-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the fare. 

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Oktyabrskaya 4*. Buffet breakfast. 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):

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Russia 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: 11 Chernyshevsky Square. The nearest metro station is Electrosila. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, within 20 minutes you can get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow's Victory Park. Near us: The Historical Park "Russia – My History", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% of the rate.

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River Palace Hotel 4*. Buffet breakfast Address: 2nd Line V.O. 61/30. The nearest metro stations are Sportivnaya and Vasileostrovskaya. A business hotel in the center of St. Petersburg in a historic building on the Makarov Embankment, overlooking the Neva River and the Lakhta Center Tower.  The Sea Station is 4 km away, and the Erarta Museum of Modern Art is 3 km away. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in before 09:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 09:00 + 50%.

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St. Petersburg 4* Breakfast "the buffet." Address: Pirogovskaya embankment 5/2. The nearest metro station is Lenin Square. All conditions for a comfortable stay are provided here — there is air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee in the rooms, kettle, safe, heating, terrace, mini-bar. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a gym, a sauna, and a conference room. And you'll probably want to relax by the pool — it's here too. And indoor. 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%.

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

Admiralteiskaya 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Alexander Blok St., 8. The nearest metro stations are Sennaya Ploshchad, Sadovaya, and Spasskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and Conservatory, the Yusupov Palace and the island of New Holland are close to the hotel., A 12-minute walk to the Court INN hotel. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

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Best Western 4* / Best Western Plus Center Hotel 4*. Continental breakfast. Address 41/43 Ligovsky Ave. The nearest metro station is Vosstaniya Square. 4 minutes from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel. Breakfast is served every morning at the Du Nord Restaurant. The restaurant has its own bakery and pastry shop, and serves Russian and European cuisine.

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Comfort
216503320014150

Ibis 3*.  Buffet breakfast. Address: Ligovsky ave., 54, nearest metro stations: Vosstaniya Square, Ligovsky Prospekt. A 10-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-in time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early Check-in + 100%.

DoubleSingle room
Standard, courtyard or city view
2030031700

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). A 16-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. 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).

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StandardImproved
1790026300-197003005016100

The L1 station. Breakfast buffet. Address: Ligovsky ave. 1. Nearest metro station: Mayakovskaya/Vosstaniya Square. In 10 minutes walk from Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel and Moskovsky train station, Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in before 09:00 + 100%, after 09:00 + 50%.

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Standard (with breakfast)Standard (without breakfast)
168502735016100164002630015050

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*/ Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Stremyannaya St., 18. The hotel is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, a 3-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Mayakovskaya Metro Station, a 5-minute walk from Moskovsky Train Station, a 15-minute drive from Palace Square and Alexander Nevsky Lavra, a 7-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-06:00 +100% of the fare, 06:00-12:00 +50% of the fare (without breakfast).

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Standard
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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 19-minute walk to the Saint Petersburg 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.

DoubleSingle room
Standard
2165033800

Theatre Square 4*, breakfast buffet. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. A 12-minute walk to the Azimut 4* hotel.  Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

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Grand Emerald Hotel 5*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Suvorovsky Prospekt 18. The hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station and Nevsky Prospekt, as well as close to Smolny Cathedral and Tauride Garden, a 10-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel*: Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 06:00-12:00+100% of the fare, 12:00-14:00 +50% of the fare (without breakfast).

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Elkus 3*, Breakfast "Swedish line". Address: Blagodatnaya str., 10 building 3 p.1. Nearest metro station: Electrosila. The Elkus Hotel also has an internal atrium, some rooms overlook it. There are tables, chairs and even a grand piano in the atrium where you can play. There is also a children's room, although without tutors. A 16-minute walk to the Rossiya Hotel. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out Early Check-in. 00:00-01:59 – 100%, 02:00 - 13:59 – 50% no breakfast.

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Express Sadovaya 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. A 12-minute walk to the Azimut 4* hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in 100% of the fare.

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Standard
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Discount for children under 14 years old: 1200 rubles

Additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): Catherine Palace (05.01) 1250 rubles (all tours are in Russian), there are no additional charges for other museums.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • meals included in the program: breakfast;
  • guided tours and daily transportation 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 included in the program: lunches and dinners;
  • additional excursions on request (to be booked in advance);
  • personal expenses;
  • additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): Catherine Palace (05.01) 1250 rub. (all tours in Russian).

It's important to know

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Insurance is not included in the tour program. You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

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Dates and Prices

  • $150
    2 – 5 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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    Sebastian Constantin Egerer
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    28 Apr, 2026
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    I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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    Tatiana
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    10 Apr, 2026
    I enjoyed the trip!
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    Irina
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    2 Mar, 2026
    Overall, the tour went very well, and all the scheduled excursions took place as planned.