Medieval weekend: Knight, pretzel, ale

We invite you to spend an unforgettable weekend in medieval Vyborg!

The spirit of the Middle Ages awaits you on Castle Island, a walk through the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town, a transformation into the inhabitants of Swedish Vyborg, a tasting of Vyborg beer and a master class on making a real Vyborg pretzel.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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$210
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 12 – 13 June
    • 12 – 13 July
    • 16 – 17 August
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Vyborg pretzel
We are waiting for a master class on baking a real medieval Vyborg pretzel according to an authentic recipe
Vyborg beer tasting
We will learn about the specifics of the beer production process, what secrets are hidden behind each step of production, and try different beers.
Monrepos Rock Landscape Park
We will walk along the alleys of the park and along the sparkling waters of the Vyborg Bay, listen to the singing of birds and the breathing of stone boulders, relax on a bench near a hundred-year-old birch tree

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. A tour of the Castle Island. Beer tasting tour "Underground City"

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

    09:30 Meeting with the guide at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow Railway Station, St. Petersburg.

    Transfer to Vyborg.

    A guided tour that tells about the historical events and nature of the Karelian Isthmus. Arrival in Vyborg.

    12:30 Walk along the Castle Island, which houses the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle, the symbol of the city. There are several exhibition halls on the territory of the castle, which can be visited for an additional fee: Swedish Vyborg, Underwater Archeology, Vyborg during the Second World War, the Nature of the Karelian Isthmus.

    13:30 Lunch at the Scandinavian restaurant "OTSO" for an additional fee (950 rubles).

    14:30 Beer tasting tour "Underground City".

    After lunch, we will go through the stone maze to the Vyborg Brewery.

    The Head Brewer will be your guide in the world of brewing. He will tell you about the specifics of the beer production process and share the taste subtleties of different varieties of the drink.

    You will find out what secrets are hidden behind each step of production. Try different beers.

    16:00-16:30 Transfer to the hotel.

    Placement.

    17:30 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — walking through the streets of the city. The guide will tell you about the history of the city, its legends and secrets. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, and the Town Hall Tower.

    18:30 Visit to the Hanseatic Court with a theatrical program.

    The program lasts 50-60 minutes and allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. In it you will be able to learn about trade affairs, customs and daily life of merchants of that time.

    Merchant Kaarina and her assistant Hans will tell you interesting stories, as well as conduct various interactive tasks so that you can feel like a part of the medieval world yourself.

    20:00 For an additional fee "Sunset over Vyborg Bay" kayaking and bobbing.

    Recommended cafes for dinner: "Champion", "Medieval tavern", "Espila", "Borchard's", panoramic restaurant "Taste".

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  • Day 2 - Monrepos Landscape Park. Vyborg Pretzel Baking Workshop
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

 

Vyborg 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Leningradsky Prospekt, 19. The hotel is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from Vyborg Castle:

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12.06.25-16.08.2517900198001825020550

Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Zheleznodorozhnaya St., 5. The hotel is located in the central part of the city on the picturesque shore of the bay. It offers a conference room, a sauna with a swimming pool, and 2 restaurants.:

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 StandardImproved
12.06.25-16.08.2518550211501915022350

 

Discount for children under 16: 800 rubles.

Discount for seniors and students: 250 rubles.

Check the prices when booking.

Vyborg 3* or Friendship 3* 1 night
Vyborg 3*

The Vyborg Hotel, which offers pet-friendly accommodation, is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from the 13th-century Vyborg Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright, classic rooms are decorated in warm colours and feature a TV and a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves European cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the lobby bar. Delicious Uzbek dishes are prepared in the summer cafe.

Vyborgsky Train Station is just a 5-minute walk away. Pulkovo International Airport is 175 km away.

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Another option
Friendship 3*

Druzhba Hotel is located in Vyborg, on the coast of the Vyborg Bay. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Each room here will provide you with a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Guests can relax in the sauna and dine in the restaurant or on the hotel's terrace. There is also a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Vyborg Bus Station is 250 metres from the hotel, and Vyborg Train Station is 500 metres away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • breakfast, 
  • master class;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services 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;
  • 2 lunches 2,750 rubles and dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • private transfer;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are there discounts for the tour?

Discount for children under 16: 800 rubles. 

Discount for seniors and students: 250 rubles.

Are plane/train tickets included in the tour price?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
What important information do you need to know about the tour?

Dates and Prices

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    12 – 13 Jun 2 days 1 night
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  • from
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    12 – 13 Jul 2 days 1 night
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    16 – 17 Aug 2 days 1 night
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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!