Petersburg. Peter. From the first stone to the skyscraper. New Year's tour for 3 days

A thematic tour dedicated to Peter the Great and his favorite city – St. Petersburg.

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. We will learn about how St. Petersburg was created, we will see its "heart" – the Peter and Paul Fortress. We will visit the outpost that strengthened these territories behind us – the naval 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 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 main message of the whole route is not to show Petrovsky Petersburg at the beginning of the XVIII century, but to talk about how the values laid down by Peter I exist in the present time. Tell us what principles the city lives by now, what remains of Peter, and what has changed."

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 5 January, 2026
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

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
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

Itinerary

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

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

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

    10:20 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel (including for guests from the Elkus 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 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 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 I, and the first Summer Garden, learn about the history of the magnificent Menshikov Palace, where the famous Peter the Great 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.

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

    15:00 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 Peter the Great traditions 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.

    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 Peter the Great St. Petersburg 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". 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 accommodation and meals, the price is for 1 person in rubles:

Excursion package without accommodation, without breakfast and without lunch (the guide will be waiting for such tourists in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya hotel): 11,050 rubles .

Excursion package without accommodation, without breakfast, but with lunch (the guide will be waiting for such tourists in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya hotel): 13,600 rubles . 

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

Russia 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: 11 Chernyshevsky Square. 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.

The cost of the tourDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble with twin beds / with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble with twin beds / with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 StandardBusinessComfort
breakfast1395016850144501405016750150501455019050
breakfast+lunch1650019400170001660019300176001710021600

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: Prices for the Oktyabrskaya 4* hotel are approximate, check the real prices before buying.

The cost of the tourDouble room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 Standard MTK (18m)Comfort MK
breakfast1655020450168501635021170
breakfast+lunch1910023000194001890023720

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

Dostoevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 19 Vladimirsky ave. 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 bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 StandardSuperior
breakfast1545018550160501675019850
breakfast+lunch1800021100186001930022400

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.

The cost of the tourDouble room with a double bedDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 The Standard (formerSmart)
breakfast17550178501725022850
breakfast+lunch20100204001980025400

Nevsky bereg (122) 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: 122 Nevsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is 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 bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
The cost of the tour StandardComfort
breakfast1755022850192501815026050
breakfast+lunch2010025400218002070028600

Nevsky bereg (93) 3*. Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky Prospekt, 93. The nearest metro station is 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
breakfast1755022850
breakfast+lunch2010025400

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 bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
 StandardComfort
breakfast1740023700181501750025200
breakfast+lunch1995026250207002005027750

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 near Smolny Cathedral and Tavrichesky Garden, a 10-minute walk from 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).

The cost of the tourDouble with twin beds / with a double bedTriple (2 main+additional beds)Triple room (2 main+D.K.reb. 7-11)Single roomDouble room with a double bed AdultTriple (2 main+additional beds) AdultTriple (2 main+D.K. children 7-11) AdultSingle room
 StandardJunior Suite
breakfast2225021350208503025031050271502665047750
breakfast+lunch2480023900234003280033600297002920050300

It is also possible to stay in hotels: Best Western Plus Center Hotel — please specify the cost when booking.

Discount for children under 16 years old: 1150 rubles

Dostoevsky 4* or Russia 3* or 2 nights
Dostoevsky 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to a metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute 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. A 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 mall 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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Another option
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*

Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Ligovsky Prospekt, 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 available 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 Wi-Fi access.

Meals are served in a complex consisting 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 conditions for banquets and corporate events.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro 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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Comfort Port Ligovsky 29 4*

Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy" is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, close to 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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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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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

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 Coast 93

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

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 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 tour with accommodation;
  • meals, according to the selected tariff, if the tariff with meals is selected;
  • radio equipment (headphones);
  • tour service;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • accompanied by an accredited guide. 

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals, when choosing a tour without meals or with partial meals according to the fare;
  • accommodation, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • breakfasts, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • private transfer;
  • other expenses not included in the tour program (souvenirs, excursions, facilities not included in the tour program, additional services at the hotel).

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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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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!