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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$288
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
17 - 19 Jul
7 - 9 Aug
21 - 23 Aug
18 - 20 Sep
23 - 25 Oct
4 - 6 Jan, 2027
20 - 22 Feb, 2027
6 - 8 Mar, 2027
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.

    For the schedule of departure of buses from hotels, see the "Important to know" section.

    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 in the city for an additional fee (850 rubles / 950 rubles)

    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 Interactive tour "How it's done" at the Petrovsky Aquatoria Museum. Imagine: in front of you is the whole of St. Petersburg in the palm of your hand, moving figures and interactive buttons that fill the panorama 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

Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

Basic hotels (hotels where the group is being assembled):

1. Russia 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro station is Victory Park. 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.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult on

additional space

Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.20262205025950-
Standard Room04.01.2027-06.01.20272430028200-
Standard Room20.02.2027-08.03.20272380027200-
Standard Room09.04.2027-11.04.20272490029400-
Business Single Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026-24850-
Business Single Room04.01.2027-08.03.2027-27100-
Business Single Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027-28600-
Business Number23.10.2026-25.10.2026221502615020950
Business Number04.01.2027-06.01.2027244002840023200
Business Number20.02.2027-08.03.2027243002820023400
Business Number09.04.2027-11.04.2027253003010023400
Business Room with Air Conditioning Single23.10.2026-25.10.2026-25150-
Business Room with Air Conditioning Single04.01.2027-08.03.2027-27400-
Business Room with Air Conditioning Single09.04.2027-11.04.2027-28900-
Business Room with Air Conditioning23.10.2026-25.10.2026224502665020950
Business Room with Air Conditioning04.01.2027-06.01.2027247002890023200
Business Room with Air Conditioning20.02.2027-08.03.2027245002860023400
Business Room with Air Conditioning09.04.2027-11.04.2027256003070023400
Comfort Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026241503015020950
Comfort Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027264003240023200
Comfort Room20.02.2027-08.03.2027250002960023400
Comfort Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027274003440023400

2. Oktyabrskaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. 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).

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult

in an additional place

Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.20262375027350-
Standard Room04.01.2027-06.01.20272990036600-
Standard Room20.02.2027-08.03.20272530028600-
Standard Room09.04.2027-11.04.20272650030600-
Comfort Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026241502805022450
Comfort Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027306003790025800
Comfort Room20.02.2027-08.03.2027256002930024400
Comfort Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027269003120024900
Junior Suite Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026251503015022450
Junior Suite Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027319004070025800
Junior Suite Room20.02.2027-08.03.2027267003130024400
Junior Suite Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027282003380024900

3. Moscow 4*. Breakfast buffet. 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% of the rate.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult on

additional space

Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026252503155024850
Comfort Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026261503335024850

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

1. Ambassador 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: ave. Rimsky-Korsakov, 5-7. Nearest metro station: Sadovaya/Spasskaya Street/Sennaya Square. In the historical center, a 10-minute walk to the Mariinsky Theater and St. Isaac's Square, 5 stops on bus No. 181 to the meeting place - the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in 07:00-14:00 + 50% (without breakfast).

Prices later

2. Azimuth 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 43/1 Lermontovsky Ave., The nearest metro stations are Technological Institute and Baltiyskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and St. Isaac's Cathedral are within walking distance from the hotel, and the Oktyabrskaya Hotel is a 3—minute metro stop away. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult on

additional space

The Smart Standard number23.10.2026-25.10.20262375027250-
The Smart Standard number04.01.2027-06.01.20272790033400-
The Smart Standard number20.02.2027-22.02.20272540028400-
The Smart Standard number06.03.2027-08.03.20272570028900-

3. Best Western 4* / Best Western Plus Center Hotel 4*. Continental breakfast. Address: 41/43 Ligovsky Ave. The nearest metro station is Ploshchad Vosstaniya. 4 minutes from the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult on

additional space

Comfort Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026243502815022450
Junior Suite Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026251503025022450
The Suite Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026268503355022450

4. Dostoevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Vladimirsky Ave., 19. The hotel is centrally located 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 (Vladimirsky Cathedral). A 16-minute walk to the meeting place is the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-11:00 + 100% rate, 11:00-15:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast).

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult on

additional space

Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.20262405028150-
Superior Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026253503075025650

5. Cosmos Pulkovskaya 4*, Buffet breakfast. Address: Victory Square, 1. The nearest metro station is Moskovskaya, near Pulkovo airport, 4 stops by bus No. 3, 263 to the meeting place - the Rossiya Hotel. There is a SPA complex: a large swimming pool (length 16m.), Jacuzzi, steam rooms, hammam, baptismal font, salt cave, relaxation room, spa bar. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult on

additional space

Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.20262285025150-
Standard Room04.01.2027-06.01.20272520027700-
Standard Room20.02.2027-11.04.20272490026900-

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

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult

in an additional place

Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.20262805034450-
Executive Room with one double Bed23.10.2026-25.10.20262965037650-
The Suite Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026320504245025650
Executive Room with Two single Beds23.10.2026-25.10.20262965037650-
Superior Room23.10.2026-25.10.20262875035750-

7. The Three Musketeers 3*, buffet breakfast. Address: Zagorodny ave., 10. In the city center, a 20-minute walk to Moskovsky train station and 1 metro stop to the meeting place - Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy

Adult on

additional space

Standard Single Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026-25450-
Standard Single Room04.01.2027-08.03.2027-26700-
Standard Single Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027-28200-
Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026225502695021950
Standard Room04.01.2027-08.03.2027246002870023400
Standard Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027252002990024200
Superior Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026233502845021950
Superior Standard Room04.01.2027-08.03.2027249002940023400
Superior Standard Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027257003090024200
Family Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026238502945021950
Family Room04.01.2027-08.03.2027254003040023400
Family Room09.04.2027-11.04.2027262003190024200

8. Grand Emerald Hotel 5*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 18 Suvorovsky Prospekt. The hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station and Nevsky Prospekt, as well as near Smolny Cathedral and Tavrichesky Garden, a 10-minute walk from Oktyabrskaya 4* Hotel: Check-out 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 occupancy

Adult on

additional space

Standard Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026286503585026450
Standard Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027356004720029200
Standard Room20.02.2027-08.03.2027309003810028700
Standard Premium Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026298503835026450
Standard Premium Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027369004990029200
Standard Premium Room20.02.2027-08.03.2027321004060028700
Superior Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026311504085026450
Superior Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027382005260029200
Superior Room20.02.2027-08.03.2027334004310028700
Junior Suite Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026386505585026450
Junior Suite Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027449006590029200
Junior Suite Room20.02.2027-06.01.2027409005810028700
Deluxe Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026336504585026450
Deluxe Room04.01.2027-06.01.2027409005790029200
Deluxe Room20.02.2027-08.03.2027359004810028700

9. 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. The atrium has tables, chairs, and even a grand piano to play on. There is also a children's room, although there are no tutors. A 16-minute walk to the Rossiya Hotel. Check-out 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

Adult on

additional space

Business Number23.10.2026-25.10.20262295027250-
Standard Room with Two single Beds23.10.2026-25.10.20262315027550-
Standard room with a double bed23.10.2026-25.10.20262285026950-
Comfort Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026228502695021350
Deluxe Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026253503205022150
The Suite Room23.10.2026-25.10.2026280503735022150
Standard room with extras. a place23.10.2026-25.10.2026228502695021350

Discounts for children under 16: 1300 rubles.

Surcharge for foreign entrance tickets in Peterhof and Oranienbaum (excluding the EAEU countries): 2,250 rubles (all excursions in Russian).

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 not listed in the program: lunches (for those who bought a package without lunch — 3 lunches in 2026: 3,000 rubles; in 2027: 3,300 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).

It's important to know

What is the schedule of departure of buses from hotels for excursions?

the first day

  • 10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Cosmos Pulkovskaya and Elkus hotels.
  • 10:30 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Yard Residence Hotel.
  • 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 a.m. Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Azimut, Best Western, Dostoevsky, Crown Plaza Ligovsky, Three Musketeers, and Emerald hotels.

THE SECOND DAY

  • 09:00 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Azimut, Best Western, Dostoevsky, Crown Plaza Ligovsky, Three Musketeers, and Emerald hotels.
  • 09:10 Departure from the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Yard Residence Hotel.
  • 09:30 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Cosmos Pulkovskaya and Elkus hotels.

THE THIRD DAY

  • 09:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Cosmos Pulkovskaya and Elkus hotels.
  • 09:30 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Yard Residence Hotel.
  • 09:40 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Azimut, Best Western, Dostoevsky, Crown Plaza Ligovsky, Three Musketeers, and Emerald hotels.
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  • S
    Svetlana
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    5 Jun, 2026
    I really enjoyed the tour, even despite the snowfall. The itinerary was packed with activities and experiences - so much so that by the second day we were feeling pleasantly tired. The lunches were excellent, and we were glad we chose to include them. The organization was outstanding, and our guide, Nelli, was wonderful. She shared a wealth of interesting information and presented it in a way that kept everyone engaged throughout the trip. The Druzhba Hotel was quite good overall. The breakfasts offered a wide variety of dishes, and the location was convenient, not far from the city center. There was also a supermarket nearby, which was very handy. A few practical notes for future travelers: standard rooms are equipped with 2 separate beds rather than 1 large bed. Slippers and bathrobes are not provided. A hairdryer was available, but the complimentary shower gel and shampoo packets were quite small .
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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!