Petersburg. Peter. From the first stone to the skyscraper. Spring-summer

On the very first day, you will put on VR glasses and see Petrovsky Petersburg as no one sees it: the lost palaces will come to life, and the panorama of the city will unfold 360°. 

You will walk from the Peter and Paul Fortress to "Petersburg in Miniature" on the Petrovsky Water Area, where you can change the seasons at the touch of a button and watch the capital of the empire of the XVIII century come to life.

And then there's more. The mystery of the old Peterhof road awaits you, the grandeur of Oranienbaum, untouched by the war, and the "fountain capital", where the water sings a hymn to naval victory. You will complete your journey to the heart of the Russian navy — in the museum founded by Peter the Great — and see with your own eyes the legendary boat "Grandfather of the Fleet". 

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 50 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

Teleportation in the era of Peter through VR glasses
Thanks to virtual reality glasses, look beyond the boundaries of the familiar world and see what is hidden from the eyes of the layman.
The untouched luxury of Oranienbaum and the triumph of Peterhof
You will touch the only suburban residence that was not damaged during the war, the Menshikov Palace, and then stroll through the fountain Capital
The animated model of the Petrovskaya Aquatoria
You will become the director of the 18th century city: press the buttons to set miniature figures in motion, change the time of day and watch the seasons change.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Petrovsky Petersburg bus tour, Peter and Paul Fortress tour, Petrovsky Aquatoria

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

    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 Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, and Yard Residence 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 Akyan, Best Western, Dostoevsky, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Smart Neo Moskovsky, Novotel, Nevsky Bereg, Station, Emerald hotels".

    The sign "Petersburg. Peter. From the first day to the skyscraper."

    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 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 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. 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 - Oranienbaum and Peterhof
  • Day 3 - Vasilyevsky Island – Island of Dreams Bus tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

Moscow 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat

Standard Room

 

01.05.2026-03.05.2026231502995022250
12.06.2026-14.06.2026254503455022250
03.07.2026-23.08.2026238503135022250
18.09.2026-20.09.2026226502895022250

Comfort Room

 

01.05.2026-03.05.2026245503265022250
12.06.2026-14.06.2026281503985022250
03.07.2026-23.08.2026258503535022250
18.09.2026-20.09.2026241503185022250

Oktyabrskaya 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.20262435030250-
Comfort Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026249503125022050
Junior Suite Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026266503475022050

Russia 3*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.20262095026250-
12.06.2026-05.07.20262235029150-
17.07.2026-09.08.20262235029150-
21.08.2026-23.08.20262095026250-
18.09.2026-20.09.20261985024150-
Business Number01.05.2026-03.05.2026216502695018550
12.06.2026-05.07.2026227502995018550
17.07.2026-09.08.2026227502995018550
21.08.2026-23.08.2026212502695018550
18.09.2026-20.09.2026202502495018550

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

Akyan 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.20262785036550-
12.06.2026-24.08.20262905039050-
18.09.2026-21.09.20262785036550-
Deluxe Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026303504155025350
12.06.2026-24.08.2026315504405026550
18.09.2026-21.09.2026303504155025350

Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Prices will be available later.

Atrium 3*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026226502855020950
12.06.2026-14.06.2026242503175022250
03.07.2026-23.08.2026226502855020950
18.09.2026-20.09.2026218502695020350

Best Western 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Comfort Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026247503075022150

Dostoevsky 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.20262265027850-
12.06.2026-05.07.20262455031550-
17.07.2026-23.08.20262355029750-
18.09.2026-20.09.20262265027850-
Superior Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026239503055023050
12.06.2026-05.07.2026258503425023050
17.07.2026-23.08.2026249503235023050
18.09.2026-20.09.2026239503055023050

Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026---
12.06.2026-05.07.20262425032950-
17.07.2026-09.08.20262295030250-
21.08.2026-23.08.20262245029300-
18.09.2026-20.09.20262195028350-
Comfort Rooms01.05.2026-03.05.2026---
12.06.2026-05.07.2026247503395022750
17.07.2026-09.08.2026234503135022750
21.08.2026-23.08.2026230003040022750
18.09.2026-20.09.2026225502945022750

Nevsky Bereg 122 3*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.20262435032150-
12.06.2026-23.08.20262735037950-
Comfort Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026263503615022250
12.06.2026-23.08.2026307504485022450

Nevsky bereg 93 3*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancyAn adult in an extra seat
Standard Room01.05.2026-03.05.20262435032150-
12.06.2026-23.08.20262735037950-
Comfort Room01.05.2026-03.05.2026263503615022250
12.06.2026-23.08.2026307504485022250

Novotel 4* / Novotel St. Petersburg Centre 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard Room01.05.2026-23.08.20262775036350
18.09.2026-20.09.20262545031850
Premium Room01.05.2026-23.08.20263055041950
18.09.2026-20.09.20262705035050

Rus 4*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Classic room01.05.2026-03.05.20262345031350
12.06.2026-03.07.20262585036150
17.07.2026-21.08.20262345031350
18.09.2026-22.09.20262345031350
Junior Suite Room01.05.2026-03.05.20262515033150
12.06.2026-03.07.20262755037950
17.07.2026-21.08.20262515033150
18.09.2026-22.09.20262515033150

Elkus 3*

Room categoryPrice validity period (by date of arrival)An adult in the main seatSingle occupancy
Standard01.05.2026-03.05.20262255028950
12.06.2026-14.06.20262475033450
03.07.2026-21.08.20262335030550
18.09.2026-20.09.20262175027350

Grand Emerald Hotel 5*. Prices will be available later.

Discount for children under 16: 1,700 rubles.

Discount for students and seniors: 300 rubles.

Surcharge for foreign tickets (excluding the EAEU countries): 3 days 2950 rubles, 4 and 5 days 3300 rubles (all excursions in Russian)

Oktyabrskaya Hotel or Best Western plus or 2 nights
Oktyabrskaya Hotel

Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on Ligovsky Prospekt 10 in St. Petersburg, 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 provided 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 access to a Wi-Fi network.

Meals are served in the complex, which consists 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 facilities for banquets and corporate parties.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro station 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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Best Western plus

The Best Western Plus Centre Hotel was opened in 1951 in St. Petersburg. To this day, she pleases her guests with her hospitality and has a 4-star status.

The hotel has 107 spacious and comfortable rooms. All of them are very stylishly and modernly decorated. In each of them, guests will find the necessary furniture, a TV and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi connection is available to residents in every corner of the hotel. The reception is open every 24 hours.

The local restaurant serves aromatic dishes of Russian and European cuisine. There is also a pastry shop and a bakery. You can order any drink you like at the bar. Delicious and mouth-watering breakfasts are included in the room rate.

There are many museums and other interesting places within walking distance. There is a metro station nearby. The nearest airport is 15.8 km away.

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Elkus

Elkus is a modern hotel located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has 258 rooms ranging from compact and ergonomic to spacious and atmospheric with fireplaces and terraces. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. From the 5th to the 16th floor, the rooms offer panoramic views of the city.

An electric kettle and a refrigerator are provided. You can have a snack in the hotel's restaurant or lobby bar.

There is a covered parking, a fitness club, as well as a playroom for children. Aviator Park and Moscow Victory Park, the museum "Russia - My Story" are nearby. Pulkovo Airport is 9 km away, and Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 3.4 km away.

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Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Mayakovskaya Metro Station. The State Hermitage Museum and Alexander Nevsky Lavra are a 15-minute drive away.

It offers a restaurant and conference facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.Other facilities include an equipped conference room with a coffee break area.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, refrigerator and tea set. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. 

The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya's restaurant serves Russian and European cuisine. A buffet breakfast and English-style afternoon tea with a variety of pastries are also available. 

There is also an ATM on site and a luggage storage room. 

Moskovsky Train Station is an 8-minute walk away. The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is a 35-minute drive from Pulkovo International Airport.

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The hotel "Novotel Saint Petersburg Center"

The comfortable Novotel Saint Petersburg Center hotel is located in the city of the same name, on one of the quiet streets, not far from Nevsky Prospekt, the railway station and the main attractions.

233 rooms of the following categories are offered for your stay and relaxation: standard, Junior Suite and premium. The rooms are designed in a modern style. They are equipped with a comfortable sleeping place with a set of bed linen, a sofa, a TV, and air conditioning. There is also a bathroom with a necessary set of plumbing fixtures.

A buffet breakfast is served every day at the Green restaurant, where you can appreciate the original pastries and enjoy a variety of hot and cold dishes from the chef. A business lunch is served at the restaurant on weekdays. The hotel's pastry chef regularly updates the dessert menu. Along with the exquisite French desserts, you can find popular delicacies on the map that combine unusual flavor combinations and stylish serving.

The hotel provides 9 conference rooms with daylight for various kinds of events.

There is a large gym with a Turkish steam room and free parking on site. Nearby there are: the Guild of Masters Art Gallery, the State Academic Theater named after Leningrad City Council, Literary and Memorial Museum of F. M. Dostoevsky. The distance to the airport is 14.5 km. The train station is 0.7 km away.

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Nevsky shore 122

Nevsky Bereg 122 Furnished rooms are 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 helpful and attentive staff will be happy to help if they have any questions.

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 on site called Pier 122, where guests will be happy to enjoy a hearty and varied breakfast.

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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Russia

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located on Chernyshevsky Square in St. Petersburg, near the Park Pobedy metro station. 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, TV and a private bathroom. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.

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 halls 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 distance to the airport is 8.2 km.

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The Rus Hotel

Rus is a four-star hotel located in St. Petersburg at 1 Artillery Street. It offers residents parking, Internet access, 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, laundry, daily cleaning, luggage storage, tour service, billiards, sauna.

Accommodation is offered in comfortable rooms of various categories, which are equipped with all amenities. Each room has: air conditioning, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, desk with chairs.

A delicious and hearty breakfast is served daily for guests, and in the on-site restaurant you can have lunch and dinner, as well as have a good time.

For seminars, negotiations, business meetings and corporate events, there are 4 spacious conference halls with a maximum capacity of up to 250 people.

Nearby are Nevsky Prospekt, the Tauride Palace, and the Kazan Cathedral. The convenient location allows you to easily move around the city and visit famous attractions.

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The Moscow Hotel

This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. 

It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The spacious rooms at the Moscow Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors. 

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine. 

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage State Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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Akyan

AKYAN St. Petersburg Hotel is located at Vosstaniya Street, 19 in Saint Petersburg. The rooms are cleaned on time. Laundry services are available for an additional fee. The staff speaks two languages. 

Each room has comfortable beds with anatomical mattresses, modern appliances and a bathroom with all personal hygiene products. A set of bed linen is provided.

The Italian restaurant MIA Strada is located in the atrium of the hotel, and buffet breakfasts are served here in the morning. The hotel also has a bar "Serge", guests are offered original cocktails and Mediterranean snacks.

You can hold business negotiations or business events in a specialized conference room with the necessary equipment.

There is no need to waste time traveling to business and shopping and entertainment centers, parks and attractions of the city - everything is located nearby. The train station is 0.8 km away.

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Art Deco Nevsky

The Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is located in a lively part of St. Petersburg, not far from the city center. Parking on the street is provided for guests with a private car. Services include tickets to shows and events, luggage storage, hiking, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi access.

All rooms are decorated in an elegant style and pleasant colors. Several categories with a maximum capacity of up to three people are available for booking. The rooms have antique-style upholstered furniture, comfortable bedroom spaces, storage space for clothes, a personal shower room and a bathroom.

You can have a delicious and satisfying meal in the cafe on the ground floor, which offers a wide range of hot dishes, snacks and drinks. There are also many grocery stores, restaurants and fast food chains within walking distance.

Nearby there is a developed infrastructure, historically significant places, parks and cultural monuments. There is a metro station nearby, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Neva River. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is about 15 km, to Moskovsky Train Station is 1 km.

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Atrium

Atrium Furnished rooms are located in the center of the cultural capital of Russia, in a beautiful historical building.

Guests are invited to stay in comfortable rooms, which have modern appliances and furniture. The rooms are designed in an original style, which gives comfort and special charm. Guests have access to a private bathroom and a hairdryer.

There is an atmospheric and cozy restaurant of German cuisine on site, where a buffet breakfast is served for visitors.

The furnished rooms have an excellent location, close to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in an area of rich infrastructure that will be appreciated by both businessmen and numerous tourists. The distance to the airport is 14 km. The distance to the railway station is 0.9 km.

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Dostoevsky

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the 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 come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 

Guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna. A currency exchange service is also available. 

The Dostoevsky Hotel features 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. An ATM is installed in its lobby. 

Pulkovo Airport is 15 km from Dostoevsky Hotel.

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Nevsky coast 93

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

The hotel offers 41 comfortable 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 homely.

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Grand Emerald Hotel

The Emerald Grand Hotel is located near Smolny Cathedral and the Tauride Garden. Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station and Nevsky Prospekt are a 10-minute walk away. 

The interiors of the Grand Emerald Hotel are luxuriously decorated in a classic style. Free Wi-Fi is available on site. Outdoor enthusiasts can use the gym and aerobics classes. The hotel offers a spa area with Russian and Turkish baths and a mini-pool (for an additional fee). 

Visitors to the Emerald Wellness Center will be offered a wide range of treatments. 

The Room DND Restaurant serves Japanese and pan-Asian cuisine.

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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

  • habitation;
  • meals included in the program: breakfast;
  • 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 included in the program: lunches and 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

Can the excursions be changed?

During the festive arrivals, the order of excursions varies depending on the work of the museums.

The company reserves the right to replace excursions without reducing the total volume of the excursion program

What discounts are available on the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
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Reviews Leave a review

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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
    about provider
    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.