March 8 holiday in St. Petersburg

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Treat yourself to a festive immersion in the world of art and imperial luxury! You will take a look into the holy of holies — the backstage of the legendary Mikhailovsky Theater, try on the role of a high-society guest in his royal box. You will travel to the "city of the muses", where you will be enchanted by the brilliance of the Amber Room in the Catherine Palace and the atmosphere that inspired Pushkin and Akhmatova.

You will feel the breath of history in the grand halls of the "Small Imperial Court" — the palace of Vladimir Alexandrovich. This March tour is a unique route through the most inspiring and elegant spaces of St. Petersburg, created for a special spring mood. This is a gift that will be remembered forever.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Reception at the "Small Imperial Court"

You will have a private audience in the luxurious, usually inaccessible private chambers of the Grand Duke in the palace of Vladimir Alexandrovich.

Exclusive behind the scenes of the Imperial Theater

You will find yourself in the holy of holies, climb up to the grates and look into the dressing room of the Mikhailovsky Theater, holding real pointe shoes and wigs of the stars in your hands

A walk through the Garden of Inspiration

Take a walk through the parks of Tsarskoye Selo, along the same paths where Pushkin, Akhmatova and Gumilev once searched for the muses.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Excursion "Theatrical Petersburg". Exclusive Mikhailovsky Theatre Tour
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
A transfer to the hotel from the train station/airport is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: from 2,300 rubles/car.
From 12:00 until departure for the program, a representative of the company with a sign "About Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. You can approach at any convenient time in this interval.
He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.
Important information:
Tourists staying at the Oktyabrskaya and izzzi 3* hotels near Gostiny Dvor go on excursions from the hotel.;
Tourists staying in the "L1 Station" and "Novotel Saint Petersburg" come to the Oktyabrskaya hotel (Ligovsky ave., 10, 8-10 min walk) to meet and depart for excursions.
Check-in at the hotel after 14:00/15:00 depending on the hotel. You can leave your belongings in the luggage room of the hotel.
We recommend having lunch before the program starts.
14:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program by bus.
Excursion "Theatrical Petersburg". During the tour we will see the famous theaters of St. Petersburg, including the Mariinsky, Alexandrinsky and Mikhailovsky. We will learn about their history and architecture, because these theaters are real architectural masterpieces.
This tour is an opportunity to learn about their history, legends and secrets, to feel the atmosphere of inspiration and creativity! We invite you to discover the backstage of the St. Petersburg theater scene!
16:00 Exclusive tour of the Mikhailovsky Theater. This is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the most charming Imperial Theater in St. Petersburg.
You will hear a story about this magnificent historical building and its visitors, see original stage costumes, historical posters and learn all the secrets of theatrical make-up in the reconstructed dressing room, where you can hold pointe shoes and wigs of ballet and opera celebrities in your hands.
You will see the theater from the inside, from the lobby to the grates, find yourself in a luxurious royal box, understand how the machinery of a classical theater works, how the director manages the production, how the lights and decorations are displayed.
You will have the most exclusive experience of the complex but exciting world of opera and ballet in a world-class theater.
The place of the end of the program: the city center (the nearest metro station: Nevsky Prospekt / Gostiny Dvor).
Program duration: ~3.5 hours.
Day 2 - Tsarskoye Selo
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program by bus.
Bus tour "City of the Muses – Tsarskoye Selo". Tsarskoye Selo is located 25 km from St. Petersburg, about an hour's drive away.
The fate of this small town is amazing and unusual. Born as a summer imperial residence, it becomes a place of attraction not only for dignitaries, but also for creative people.
A. S. Pushkin was educated here at the Lyceum, N. M. Karamzin wrote The History of the Russian State, M. Y. Lermontov served in the Hussar regiment, I. Annensky, A. Akhmatova, N. Gumilev lived, studied, and served.… It is not for nothing that Tsarskoye Selo is rightfully called the "city of the muses."
Excursion to the Alexander Palace. The Alexander Palace was built at the end of the 18th century by order of Empress Catherine II as a gift for the wedding of her grandson, Grand Duke Alexander Pavlovich (the future Emperor Alexander I).
The palace was designed by the famous Italian architect Giacomo Quarenghi. An extensive park with a lake was laid out around the palace.
Lunch at the restaurant.
The magnificent and unique Catherine Palace brought special fame to Tsarskoye Selo. This is where you will visit.
Excursion to the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room. The Catherine Palace was founded by Catherine I, and was completed under Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine II, who called it "whipped cream" for the beauty of its facade.
Now it is one of the best examples of Russian Baroque. The great hall of the palace, with an area of 850 square meters, was built without a single column, and thanks to the mirrors reflecting the windows and the aerial ceiling painting, it seemed that there were no walls or ceiling in the huge hall.
The main pearl of the palace is the famous Amber Room, which mysteriously disappeared during the war. Its restoration took 24 years and required more than six tons of "sunstone".
Amber walls with a rich range of shades from lemon and honey to dark yellow amaze the imagination of thousands of tourists. The palace impresses with a wealth of exterior and interior decoration, a collection of paintings and an abundance of gold, carvings and murals.
After the tour at the Palace, you will have about an hour of free time to walk around the park.
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~7.5 hours.

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Day 3 - Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich's Palace Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release. You can leave your belongings in the luggage room of the hotel or take a bus with you.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program by bus.
Excursion to the Palace of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich. The "Small Imperial Court" was the name given to this palace before the revolution, one of the most famous grand ducal palaces in the city. It was built in the eclectic style that was fashionable at the time.
Here, in the halls decorated with the richest collections of art objects, social life literally "boiled": balls, literary and musical evenings were organized.
During the tour, you will be able to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of grandeur and luxury, so characteristic of imperial times, admire the magnificent interiors and hear a story about the fate of its inhabitants.
The program ends at Moskovsky train Station (the nearest metro station is Ploshchad Vosstaniya).
Program duration: ~2.5 hours (ending at ~13:00).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

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Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour provides a choice of accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg.

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

Hotel	Room category	Adult 1/2 DBL	Child under 13 1/2 DBL	The third in the room is a child under 13 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single room
L1 station***	standard with skylight	17090	15690	15690	17090	20660
L1 station***	standard	17370	15970	15970	17370	21220
Oktyabrskaya****	standard (tour class)/ standard (tourclass) DBL	18170	16770	-	-	21480
	comfort/ DBL comfort	18550	17150	16440	17840	22250
	junior suite/ DBL Junior Suite	19550	18150	16440	17840	24220
izzzi 3* at Gostiny Dvor***	smart with BC	19150	17750	-	-	23130
izzzi 3* at Gostiny Dvor***	comfort	20250	18850	17890	19290	25320
Novotel Saint Petersburg****	standard	21620	20220	-	-	26690
Novotel Saint Petersburg****	premium (Executive)	23260	21860	-	-	29980

The surcharge for a foreign tourist is 2500 rubles.

Oktyabrskaya Hotel

Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on Ligovsky Prospekt 10 in St. Petersburg, next to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station. The convenient location allows guests to quickly reach the main attractions. This hotel is considered the oldest in the city and is of special historical value.

The bright interior of the spacious rooms is decorated in warm colors. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Rooms of various categories are provided for accommodation, each of which is equipped with a personal bathroom with modern plumbing and a set of personal hygiene products. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes, a TV and free access to a Wi-Fi network.

Meals are served in the complex, which consists of an elegant restaurant "Assembly", a cozy lobby bar "Lampshade" and "Du Nord 1834 Pastry Shop", which will delight guests with French cuisine. The restaurants offer Buffet and a la Carte lunches and dinners, as well as all facilities for banquets and corporate parties.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro station is only 180 meters away. There are two large shopping malls within walking distance. The Palace Square is 3.2 km from the hotel.

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Another option

The L1 Station Hotel

The L1 Station Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in close proximity to infrastructure facilities. Luggage storage and Wi-Fi access are provided free of charge. In addition, registration of foreign citizens and visa support are available for a fee.

The room fund consists of cozy and bright rooms of several categories. Each of them is stylishly decorated and equipped with modern furniture. An additional convenience is the availability of private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries.

There is a kitchen area on site. In the morning, guests are served delicious and hearty meals, which are included in the price. It is also possible to serve an additional breakfast for a fee. In addition, you can have a full lunch or dinner at the nearest catering establishment.

Nearby are the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, the monument to S. Yesenin, Vosstaniya Square and the A.V. Suvorov Memorial Museum. The nearest public transport stop is 100 metres away, and Moskovsky Railway Station is 1 km away.

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Another option

The hotel "Novotel Saint Petersburg Center"

The comfortable Novotel Saint Petersburg Center hotel is located in the city of the same name, on one of the quiet streets, not far from Nevsky Prospekt, the railway station and the main attractions.

233 rooms of the following categories are offered for your stay and relaxation: standard, Junior Suite and premium. The rooms are designed in a modern style. They are equipped with a comfortable sleeping place with a set of bed linen, a sofa, a TV, and air conditioning. There is also a bathroom with a necessary set of plumbing fixtures.

A buffet breakfast is served every day at the Green restaurant, where you can appreciate the original pastries and enjoy a variety of hot and cold dishes from the chef. A business lunch is served at the restaurant on weekdays. The hotel's pastry chef regularly updates the dessert menu. Along with the exquisite French desserts, you can find popular delicacies on the map that combine unusual flavor combinations and stylish serving.

The hotel provides 9 conference rooms with daylight for various kinds of events.

There is a large gym with a Turkish steam room and free parking on site. Nearby there are: the Guild of Masters Art Gallery, the State Academic Theater named after Leningrad City Council, Literary and Memorial Museum of F. M. Dostoevsky. The distance to the airport is 14.5 km. The train station is 0.7 km away.

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Another option

The izzzi Hotel near Gostiny Dvor

izzzi u Gostiny Dvor is a modern hotel located in St. Petersburg, next to the Alexandrinsky Theater.

Rooms of various sizes and configurations are available for choice, while each has a comfortable bed, a set of towels, modern technical equipment, as well as a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Additionally, Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and shared laundry and ironing areas.

Depending on the selected room, the set of kitchen appliances may vary. All rooms have a refrigerator, and a delicious and hearty breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant.

Among the nearest iconic urban places are Nevsky Prospekt, the State Museum of Theatrical and Musical Art, Ostrovsky Square, the Garden of the Anichkov Palace, the Russian National Library and much more. The nearest Vitebsk Railway Station is 1.5 km away, and the airport is 14.2 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 45 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

accommodation at the selected hotel;
meals included in the program: breakfast from the second day of the tour (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected);
tour service;
museum entrance tickets;
bus according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
meeting/departure at the train station/airport;
extra nights;
luggage storage at the train station;
additional excursions (optional);
meals not included in the program: lunches and dinners (on your own);
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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6 – 8 Mar, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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Valentina Matyushina

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14 Apr, 2026

I really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about our history. The organization was excellent, and our guide made everything very engaging. Thank you.
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Valentina Matyushina

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14 Apr, 2026

I was impressed by the views of the palaces
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Varvara Malikova

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1 Mar, 2025

I had no idea what to expect from this tour. I came across a website online and decided to fill out the booking form, though I was quite nervous about whether it was trustworthy. I was contacted via Telegram by Yulia, who guided me through every step of the process. She provided all the details about the tour I had initially chosen, and when I realized it didn’t quite fit my budget, she asked about my interests in St. Petersburg and personally selected alternative tour options for me. She also helped me find suitable accommodation within my price range. The payment was made in two installments. I really appreciated how they sent all necessary documents promptly at each stage. Yulia was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly—both via the Telegram bot and email. I’m so grateful to her for her support and incredible patience! After completing the payment, I received a contract, which I signed and returned. They also sent me a ticket with all the tour details, and one day before the trip, I received a voucher. A huge thank you to Yulia for her outstanding assistance! And many thanks as well to Big Country! Now, I won’t hesitate to book another tour.

March 8 holiday in St. Petersburg

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