Petersburg. Peter. From the first stone to the skyscraper

We invite you to the city that has become the embodiment of the Russian monarch's dream: it is here that Russia came to the sea and fortified itself on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The construction of the city became possible thanks to the successful capture of the Swedish fortresses. We will visit one of them – the fortress of Oreshek.

And we will also see the outpost that strengthened these territories behind us – the sea fortress city of Kronstadt. The symbol of Peter's victories were the ceremonial residences erected according to the tsar's plan on the shores of the Baltic Sea: Oranienbaum and Peterhof, which will appear before you in all their splendor.

The tour is recognized as the National Tourist Route of St. Petersburg by the Expert Council of the Ministry of Economic Development.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 7 – 9 February, 2025
    • 7 – 9 March, 2025
    • 4 – 6 April, 2025
    • 27 – 29 April, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 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

A walk through the fortress city
Let's immerse ourselves in the 300-year history of the Kronstadt forts and feel our involvement in the sea
Guided tour with VR glasses
Thanks to virtual reality glasses, we will look beyond the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman
The Pearl of the Gulf of Finland
Let's evaluate the exquisite interiors of the Grand Peterhof Palace and learn more about the life of Russian rulers

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Petrovsky Petersburg bus tour, Peter the Great's Dream tour, interactive tour

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. 

    Independent check-in at the hotel. Things are handed over to the hotel's luggage room.

    • 10:20 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus Hotel)
    • 11:00 Meeting with the guide at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter I (by prior request), a sign for the name of the tour.
    • 11:15 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (including for guests from the Best Western, Dostoevsky, Ibis, Nevsky Bereg, Port Comfort, Novotel, Emerald hotels).

    Petrovsky Petersburg Bus Tour with VR glasses. 

    Let's start our acquaintance with the city with the history of its foundation and the first years of its life. Let's trace the formation of the capital of the Russian Empire and see the fruits of Peter I's plans, visit the places where the "Petrovsky century" still lives. Thanks to virtual reality glasses, we will look beyond the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman. The high-precision graphics of the new generation and panoramas covering all 360° provide a full immersion effect. At the same time, we will consider these panoramas in such a way that we do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the appearance of a real city.

    14:00 Lunch at a cafe or restaurant in the city for an additional fee.

    15:00 Excursion "Peter the Great's Dream" in the Peter and Paul Fortress with a visit to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

    We will walk along the first street of St. Petersburg, get acquainted with the associates of the tsar and his enemies, find out which Peter's traditions have been preserved and firmly entered our lives. 

    New ways of life, the creation of an "ideal city" – all these aspirations of the tsar were reflected in the "Petersburg in miniature" – Peter and Paul Fortress. While walking along it, you will see St. Petersburg, a city that has become a symbol and embodiment of all the reforms of the emperor.

    18:15 Interactive tour "How it's done" in the Museum-layout "Petrovsky Aquatoria". 

    Imagine: in front of you is the whole of St. Petersburg in full view, moving figures and interactive buttons, when pressed, the panorama is filled with life, the light effect of day and night, different seasons. 

    Significant sights of the capital of the Russian Empire of the XVIII century and its suburbs have been recreated here, and this is a great opportunity to see St. Petersburg of Peter the Great's time and find out which masters created this city and its layout.

    19:30-20:30 Transfer to the base hotels.

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  • Day 2 - Country trip to Strelna. The Grand Peterhof Palace
  • Day 3 - Bus tour "New Petersburg". Kronstadt. Excursion to Oranienbaum with a visit to the Grand Menshikov Palace
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

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

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsAn adult for an additional one. bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsAn adult for an additional one. bedsSingle room
 StandardBusinessComfort
18.10.24 (breakfast)1665019550171501605019450177501605021750
08.11.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)1625018650167501605019050171501605020550
04.01.25 (breakfast)1395016850144501335016750150501335019050

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 stations are Ploshchad Vosstaniya / Mayakovskaya. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-08:00 +100% of the fare, 08:00-14:00 +50% of the fare (without breakfast).

Attention, the prices for 2025 for the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel are approximate, check the real prices before buying.

Check-in datesDouble with twin beds / with a double bedSingle roomDouble with twin beds / with a double bedAn adult for an additional one. bedsChild (0-12) for an additional one. bedsSingle room
 Standard MTK (18m)Comfort MK
18.10.24 (breakfast)182502145018650172501665021950
08.11.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)178502055018150167501625021250
04.01.25 (breakfast)165502045016850requestrequest21170

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

Dostoevsky 4*.  Buffet breakfast. 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).

The cost of the tourDouble with twin beds / with a double bedSingle roomDouble with twin beds / with a double bedAdditional room in a double roomSingle room
 StandardSuperior
18.10.24 (breakfast)1795021250187502075021750
08.11.24 (breakfast)1815021250187502075022550
06.12.24 (breakfast)1795021250187502075021750
04.01.25 (breakfast)1545018550160501805019850

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovsky" 4* / Port Comfort Ligovsky 29 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Ligovsky ave. 29. The hotel is located in the historical part of St. Petersburg near the metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya", Nevsky Prospekt and the Oktyabrsky shopping mall, 4 minutes away. walking distance from Moskovsky train station and the Gallery shopping center, in 3 minutes walk from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:14:00 +100% of the fare.

Check-in datesDouble room with separate bedsDouble room with a double bedAn adult for an additional one. bedsSingle room
 Standard
18.10.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)17750175501675020050
04.01.25 (breakfast)17850175501405022850

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%.

Check-in datesDouble with twin beds / with a double bedSingle room
 Standard
18.10.24 (breakfast)1835021650
08.11.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)1775020450

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.

Check-in datesDouble with Twin beds / Double with double bedAn adult for an additional one. bedsSingle room
 Comfort
18.10.24 (breakfast)185501715021650
08.11.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)181501705020950

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4* / Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Stremyannaya str., 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).

The cost of the tourDouble with twin beds / with a double bedSingle roomDouble with twin beds / with a double bedadditional room in a double roomSingle room
 StandardComfort
18.10.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)1865023550191501875024550
04.01.25 (breakfast)1740023700181501875025200
07.02.25-04.04.25 (breakfast)1895024050194501875025050

Nevsky bereg (122) 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 122. Nearest metro station: Vosstaniya Square. The hotel is located in a cozy old building, close to the largest transport interchange in the city – the Moscow railway station. The Hermitage, Anichkin Bridge, shopping malls and many entertainment venues are located nearby. A 4-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check–in time: 14:00 check–in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in Before 06:00 - 100%, Early Check-in from 06:00 - 50%, early check-in includes breakfast.

 Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsadditional room in a double roomSingle room
The cost of the tour StandardComfort
18.10.24 (breakfast)1905022650206501755025950
04.01.25 (breakfast)1755022850192501435026050

Nevsky bereg (93) 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 93. Nearest metro station: Vosstaniya Square. All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here — there is air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee in the rooms, microwave, stove, safe, heating. a 5-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-in time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in. from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in until 07:00 + 100%.

 Double room with separate bedsSingle room
The cost of the tour Standard
18.10.24 (breakfast)1905022650
04.01.25 (breakfast)1755022850

Novotel 4* / Novotel St. Petersburg Centre 4*, Buffet breakfast. Address: 3A Mayakovsky Street. The nearest metro stations are Vosstaniya Square, Mayakovskaya. The hotel is located 100 meters from Nevsky Prospekt near the main attractions and within walking distance from Moskovsky Train Station, in An 8-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-in time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early Check-in + 100%.

Check-in datesDouble with twin beds / with a double bedSingle roomDouble room with a double bedSingle room
 StandardSuite (former Junior Suite)
18.10.24 (breakfast)21150260502365031050
08.11.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)20250242502275029250

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).

Check-in datesDouble with twin beds / with a double bedAn adult for an additional one. bedsSingle roomDouble room with a double bedAn adult for an additional one. bedsSingle room
 StandardJunior Suite
18.10.24-06.12.24 (breakfast)221502205027150321502205047150
04.01.25 (breakfast)222501935030250310501935047750
07.02.25-07.03.25 (breakfast)221502205027150321502205047150

Discount for children under 16 years old: 1150 rubles

Dostoevsky 4* or Moscow 4* or 2 nights
Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than 10 minutes' walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. Ticket service and a tour desk are available at the reception. Its staff will also recommend the most interesting events in St. Petersburg. A currency exchange service is also available.

The Dostoevsky Hotel has an elegant restaurant and a stylish bar with panoramic views of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. The hotel is located above a shopping center with a supermarket and a food court. There is an ATM in its lobby.

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel. 

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Moscow 4*

The comfortable modern Moscow Hotel is located in the northern capital, within walking distance from the metro stations and Nevsky Prospekt.

For the accommodation of vacationers, rooms are offered with a spacious area, air conditioning, a safe and a bathroom with individual hygiene products. Wi-Fi is available. Some rooms offer scenic views.

There is a bar on the upper floors of the building, where dishes of national and European cuisine are prepared. If desired, you can go to nearby cafes.

For the convenience of guests, the following services are provided: dry cleaning or laundry, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. If you are planning an event for business or entertainment, the hotel offers 2900 square meters of space with conference rooms and meeting rooms. Self parking is available (for an additional fee).

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Neva River. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg can be reached within a 15-minute walk.

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Russia 3*

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. Car owners will be able to use private parking.

The hotel has 392 rooms. All of them are decorated in bright colors and equipped with modern furniture. Guests will enjoy the availability of a telephone, a TV and a private bathroom. Connection to a free Wi-Fi network is available throughout the territory.

Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. There are bars and restaurants on site where you can have a delicious and satisfying meal.

For business people, there are several specially equipped conference rooms and meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology.

The St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex is about a 10-minute walk away. Near the hotel you will find several attractions of the city. The airport is 8.2 km away.

Standard - rooms of 13 sq.m, room amenities
Comfort - rooms of 20-25 sq. m, room amenities

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October 4*

The hotel is located close to one of the most popular attractions of St. Petersburg, such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (2.1 km) and Smolny Cathedral (2.8 km), the Oktyabrskaya Hotel is excellent for tourists.

The rooms at Oktyabrskaya Hotel have a refrigerator, air conditioning and a mini-bar, and guests can stay in touch all the time thanks to free Wi-Fi.

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Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, near the main attractions and Moskovsky Train Station.

The hotel offers accommodation in stylish rooms of various categories. Each room has a double bed, a sofa, a TV, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric hob and dining table. There are many cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

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Ibis 3*

The Ibis St. Petersburg Center Hotel is a three-star European-level hotel and offers 221 comfortable and modern rooms. The hotel is located in the city center on Ligovsky Prospekt, a five-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt, 500 meters from the Moscow Railway Station. Our guests will be able to enjoy the excellent cuisine of the ibis kitchen restaurant, visit the lobby bar of the hotel.

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Best Western 4*

The Western Plus Centre Hotel is a comfortable, modern hotel that meets international standards of hospitality. The Best Western Plus Centre Hotel is the first and so far the only hotel of the brand in St. Petersburg. 

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Yard Residence 4*

The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4-star eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro station.

The number of rooms is represented by apartments from compact "Smart" to two-room rooms of the "Residence" category with an exclusive design and unique view characteristics. Each room, regardless of the category, is equipped with a washing machine, a kitchen area with a cooktop, a microwave, a refrigerator, an extractor hood, a dishwasher, necessary utensils for serving and cooking, as well as an electric kettle with a tea set. Additionally, the rooms are equipped with bathrobes, slippers, ironing facilities, and a dryer.

Round-the-clock security will be provided by security, individual access control and a video surveillance system. Cleaning service, ordering a transfer to the desired location or grocery delivery from your favorite deli, reception desk, WI-fi throughout the complex - all services are available to guests of the complex 24/7.

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Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a hotel of the Cronwell Hotels & Resorts Gallery, which opened in St. Petersburg in February 2010. 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 and a 30–minute drive from Pulkovo Airport. The color scheme of the hotel's interiors emphasizes the classic style, flavor and atmosphere of historical St. Petersburg

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Novotel 4*

You can relax in the rooms with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. You will also be able to stay in touch at all times, as St. Petersburg Novotel offers free Wi-Fi.

The hotel offers concierge services and room service. Novotel St Petersburg also offers a fitness center and a restaurant to help you relax after a busy day.

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Kravt Nevsky SPA 4*

A family-run 4* SPA hotel located in the central district of St. Petersburg, next to the main thoroughfare of the city, in the historically established boutique area of Nevsky Prospekt, as well as walking distance from the main attractions.

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Grand Hotel Emerald 5*

The hotel has its own Wellness centre Emerald, which includes a SPA complex, a fitness center and a beauty studio. 

The hotel's restaurant complex offers guests a modern Japanese restaurant "Room DND", European dishes in the Atrium Cafe, fragrant coffee and a wide cocktail menu in the Suvorovsky lobby bar. 

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Nevsky Bereg 122 Hotel

The three-star Nevsky Bereg 122 Hotel is located in St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Vosstaniya Square. Guests of the cultural capital will be able to spend their holidays in excellent conditions, and the responsive and attentive staff will be happy to help if any questions arise.

The bright rooms are equipped with the necessary amenities for comfortable accommodation, and the cozy interior creates a homely atmosphere. There is a private bathroom, hairdryer, cosmetics, slippers, LCD TV and Wi-Fi.

There is a restaurant "Pier 122" on site, where guests will be happy to be fed with hearty and varied breakfasts.

Local attractions and important urban places are located very close, you can walk to them on foot. The convenient location near public transport stops and a metro station will allow you to get anywhere in the city. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 0.3 km, and Pulkovo Airport is 14.3 km away.

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Nevsky Bereg 93 Hotel

The Nevsky Bereg Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt 93 is located in the heart of the Northern Capital.

It offers 41 cozy rooms, each of which is made to all standards. Rooms with a wonderful view of Nevsky Prospekt allow you to enjoy all the colors of the city of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has a lobby, a smoking room, a luggage storage, and 24-hour security for your safety.

The hospitable and helpful staff will do everything possible to make your stay at the hotel feel homely.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • breakfasts, who bought a breakfast package;
  • meals for those who bought a lunch package (2 breakfasts and 3 lunches);
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • radio equipment (headphones);
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • accommodation, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
  • breakfast, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • lunches to choose from: one Petrovsky lunch 950 rubles. or 3 lunches 2550 rubles, dinners;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package;
  • private transfer;
  • other expenses not included in the tour program (souvenirs, excursions, objects not included in the tour program, additional services at the hotel).

It's important to know

Are the tickets included in the tour price?

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

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Can the excursions be changed?
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Reviews

  • L
    Lyudmila
    18 Dec, 2024
    about provider
    Thank you for a perfectly organized vacation—everything was seamless, straightforward, and convenient!
    18 Dec, 2024
  • AA
    Andrey and Inna
    16 Dec, 2024
    about provider
    Everything was great.
    16 Dec, 2024
  • LM
    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