Petersburg. Peter. From the first stone to the skyscraper

We invite you to the city that became the embodiment of the Russian monarch's dream: it was here that Russia went to the sea and fortified itself on the shores of the Baltic. We will learn about how St. Petersburg was created, and we will see its "heart" – the Peter and Paul Fortress. 

We will visit the outpost that fortified these territories for us, the sea fortress city of Kronstadt, and find out how the traditions of Peter the Great's time are preserved today. The symbol of Peter's victories were the ceremonial residences, built 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. 

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
12 - 14 Jun
3 - 5 Jul
17 - 19 Jul
7 - 9 Aug
21 - 23 Aug
18 - 20 Sep
1 - 3 Nov
3 - 5 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 45 tourists
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, we will look beyond the boundaries of 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 with VR glasses. Walking route along Petrovskaya embankment. Petrovsky Water Area

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Independent check-in at the hotel. Things are checked into the hotel's luggage room.

    10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.

    10:30 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium hotels.

    11:00 Meeting with a guide at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request), a sign for the name of the tour.

    11:15 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Best Western, Dostoevsky, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Smart Neo Moskovsky, Novotel, Nevsky Bereg, Port Comfort, Station,Socroma", "Emerald".

    Petrovsky Petersburg bus tour with VR glasses. Let's start our acquaintance with the city from 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 the Great's plans, visit the places where the "Petrovsky century" still lives.

    Thanks to the virtual reality glasses, we will look beyond the boundaries of the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman.

    You will see the Peter and Paul Fortress, created during the Northern War, and Russia's first shipyard in the Baltic, the Admiralty, the first building in the city, the House of Peter the Great, and the first Summer Garden.

    You will learn about the history of the magnificent Menshikov Palace, where the famous Petrovsky assemblies were once held, and the building of Russia's first museum, the Kunstkamera. The traditional tour will be complemented by images of lost architectural monuments and panoramas of museums.

    It is enough just to put on special VR glasses at the right moment and immerse yourself in another world. High-precision graphics of the new generation and panoramas covering all 360° ensure 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 Walking route along Petrovskaya embankment "Peter's Way". The route is named after the founder of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great, and passes through the places where the history of our capital began.

    14:45 Lunch at a cafe or restaurant in the city for an additional fee (approximately 850 rubles for adults).

    16:00 Peter the Great's Dream tour 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 traditions of Peter the Great have been preserved and firmly embedded in our lives.

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

    18:15 Excursion to Peter the Great's House.

    19:30-20:30 Transfer to three basic 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.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard with two single beds02.11.2025-04.11.20251715020850-
Standard with two single beds04.01.2026-06.01.20261695020350-
Business single02.11.2025-04.11.2025-19850-
Business single04.01.2026-06.01.2026-20350-
Business with two single beds02.11.2025-04.11.2025173502125015950
Business with two single beds04.01.2026-06.01.2026173502125016250

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).

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room02.11.2025-04.11.20251875022350-
Comfort Room02.11.2025-04.11.2025190502285017450

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

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard02.11.2025-04.11.2025191502395018750
Standard04.01.2026-06.01.2026203502645019850
Standard21.02.2026-23.02.2026185502285019850
Standard07.03.2026-09.03.2026185502285019850

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

Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: ave. Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. Nearest metro station: Alexander Nevsky I Square. An 18-minute walk from the Moscow 4* hotel. The building stands out for its rich history, which dates back to 1825, located in the very center of the city, next to the embankment and park area. Moskovsky Train Station is 7 minutes away by car, Alexander Nevsky Square metro station is 10 minutes on foot. 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%.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard room in the attic02.11.2025-04.11.20251615018750

Atrium 3*, Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 170. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. It is located in a historic building and offers modern and bright rooms. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in before 07:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 07:30 +50% (with breakfast). 

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard02.11.2025-04.11.2025189502375017750
Standard04.01.2026-06.01.2026217502895018450
Standard21.02.2026-23.02.2026180502145016950
Standard07.03.2026-09.03.2026180502145016950
Standard10.04.2026-12.04.2026188502255017450

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.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Comfort Room02.11.2025-04.11.2025190502265017350

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). 

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard02.11.2025-04.11.20251925022950-
Standard04.01.2026-06.01.20262165027250-
Standard21.02.2026-23.02.20261865023850-
Standard07.03.2026-09.03.20261865023850-

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*/ Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. 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).

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard02.11.2025-04.11.20251865023750
Standard04.01.2026-06.01.20262125028950

Nevsky bereg (122) 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 122. a 4-minute walk to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard02.11.2025-04.11.20252025025350

Nevsky bereg (93) 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 93. a 5-minute walk to the meeting place - the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Prices later.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard02.11.2025-04.11.20252025025350

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" 4* / Port Comfort Ligovskiy 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.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard Room02.11.2025-04.11.20251975025950

Smart Neo Moscow 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Ligovsky Prospekt, 16. The hotel has been completely renovated and is located in the building of the Moskovsky railway station. A 4-minute walk to the meeting place is the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in from 00:00 - 08:00 – 100% from the cost of the day, with 08:00 – 12:00 – 50% from the cost of the day. Late check–out: 12:00-20:00 - 50% of the cost of the day, after 20:00 – 100% of the cost of the day.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room02.11.2025-04.11.2025207502645017450

Socroma Paja-Sofia Lunch box breakfast. All rooms have a kitchenette. Address: 65 Ligovsky ave. (2nd floor). Nearest metro station: Mayakovskaya/Vosstaniya Square and Vladimirskaya/Dostoevskaya. In 9 minutes walk from Oktyabrskaya 4 hotel. Prices later.

Socroma Apartments Library. Lunch box breakfast. All rooms have a kitchenette. Address: Pushkinskaya St., 19. It is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, 500 meters from Vladimirskaya metro station and a 12-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in before 09:00 + 100%, after 09:00 + 50%. Prices later.

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).

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room02.11.2025-04.11.2025226502845021750
Standard Room04.01.2026-06.01.2026252503375021750
Standard Room21.02.2026-09.03.2026226502845021750

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.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard Room02.11.2025-04.11.20251695019950

Please check the prices before booking!

Discounts for children under 16 years old: 1200 rubles

Additional payment for foreign entrance tickets in Peterhof and Oranienbaum (excluding RB): 2200 rubles

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 45 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • meals included in the program: 2 breakfasts and 3 lunches (for those who bought a lunch package);
  • 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;
  • meals specified in the program: 2 breakfasts, lunches (for those who bought a package without lunch — one Petrovsky lunch 950 rubles, or 3 lunches 2650 rubles), dinners.
  • private transfer;
  • other expenses not included in the tour program (souvenirs, excursions, facilities not included in the tour program, additional services at the hotel).
  • surcharge for foreign entrance tickets in Peterhof and Oranienbaum (excluding RB): 2200 rub.

It's important to know

In which accommodation facilities is it possible to stay on the organizer's tours?

Within the framework of the organizer's tours, it is possible to stay in the following accommodation facilities (depending on the tour, see the information in the "Accommodation" section):

TitleThe number in the registry and the link to the page in the registry
Premier S12 StationC782024018797
Smart Neo MoscowC782024018435
Comfort Port SinkC782024017469
Comfort Port Sennaya PloshchadC782024000309
CorinthiaC782024010657
Grand Hotel Moika 22C782024004585
Onyx Boutique HotelC782024004790
ElkusC782024003199
Valo BusinessC782024004770
Baltic StatesC782024011948
Helen HotelC782024014377
Valo Ramada PlazaC782024004769
RussiaC782024004054
IZZZI at VladimirskayaC782024012345
Repinsky resortC782024019681
Azimut Park Hotel and Spa RepinoC782025003900
Comfort Port on LigovskyC782024001158
IZZZI on a Bank accountC782024022482
Kravt NevskyC782024000500
Nevsky Coast 93C782025003929
Nevsky Shore 122C782025003929
Novotel Saint Petersburg CenterC782024016019
Boho SocromaC782024001182
River Palace HotelC782024005857
Yard Residence Apartment HotelC782024003123
AtriumC782024002811
IZZZI at Gostiny DvorC782024022470
Talion Imperial HotelC782024007601
Grand Emerald HotelC782024015550
Cosmos Selection Nevsky Royal HotelC782024000889
Palace BridgeC782024011687
Lotte Hotel Saint PetersburgC782024000428
Grand Hotel EuropaC782024013240
AngleterreC782024014066
Kosmos NevskyC782024013054
Space BalticC782024022202
MoscowC782024013026
Court Inn St. Petersburg Hotel and Conference CenterC782024017451
The AmbassadorC782024000663
Indigo St. Petersburg - TchaikovskyC782024019843
IbisC782024007799
Sadovaya ExpressC782024005332
Radisson SonyaC782024003700
DostoevskyC782024015569
Azimut Hotel Saint PetersburgC782024008882
Art Deco NevskyC782024019973
Art Nouveau PalaceC782024020006
Kronwell Inn StremyannayaC782024014938
Dashkova's ResidenceC782024006859
Best Western Plus Center HotelC782024010272
Valo NetworkC782024008718
RussiaC782024020386
Theater SquareC782024007993
AdmiralteiskayaC782024013136
Hotel Saint PetersburgC782024013950
New PeterhofC782024012530
The M19 stationC782024014633
SamsonC782024006946
L1 stationC782024017055
OktyabrskayaC782024015106
Hotel on Rimsky-KorsakovC782024013237
Petrovsky Art LoftC782024011398
Krestovsky Park HotelC782024005893
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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.