Pretzel Fest in Vyborg with a walk around St. Petersburg

Discover a tour of St. Petersburg and Vyborg, immersing yourself in the medieval atmosphere, history and gastronomy. You will enjoy a festival, interactive games, a pretzel baking workshop and a beer tasting tour of the old manor. 

Immerse yourself in the legends of Vyborg, stroll through the castles and market squares of Vyborg. In St. Petersburg, you will walk among the building of the Stock Exchange and Twelve colleges, the Kunstkamera, ancient sphinxes and griffins.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
1 - 3 Nov
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Medieval Festival
Take part in interactive games, workshops, tournaments and pretzel tastings in historical locations of Vyborg.
Visiting Kiiskil
You will touch the history of Russian brewing, stroll through the restored estate and taste beers aged in ancient cellars.
Immersion in the history of St. Petersburg
Take a walk through Vasilievsky Island of Dreams and visit the 18th century palace, a modern creative cluster that reveals the secrets of the city and its eras.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. "Pretzel Fest"

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

    09:30 Meeting with the guide at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow railway Station, St. Petersburg. The sign "Pretzel Fest".

    Transfer to Vyborg. Highway tour. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, things in the hotel's luggage room. The guide will take you to Castle Island, where the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle is located, where all the main events will take place.

    12:30-15:00 Participation in the festival "Pretzel Fest". Several interactive platforms for themed station games will be located in the historical part of the city and Vyborg Castle.

    The festival also includes the participation of local establishments that will offer various activities that emphasize the hospitality of Vyborg. The interactive program includes games, fairs, and workshops that take place at several themed venues.

    Activities with pretzel throwing, archery, soft sword tournaments and medieval-style photo zones will unfold in the Old Town, Vyborg Castle, Burgher's Manor, Hanseatic Court, Craft Town, Medieval Tavern and many other locations.

    Participants will have an exciting gastronomic journey through medieval Vyborg with a tasting of pretzels prepared according to traditional recipes. For those who want to keep warm on an autumn day, master classes in ancient dances and contests with fun prizes will be organized.

    All this will create a unique atmosphere of ancient Vyborg, full of joy, warmth and hospitality. You will be able to participate in the game from 11:00 to 17:00.

    15:00 Meeting with the guide at the entrance in front of the Castle Island.

    15:00-17:00 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — our guide will tell you about the history of the city, its legends and secrets. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, and the Town Hall Tower.

    You can visit on your own:

    1. Exhibition halls in the Museum and Governor's House, Tue.-Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00, Castle Island, 1.
    2. Hermitage-Vyborg Exhibition Center, 1 Ladanova St., daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
    3. City market, daily from 08:00 to 18:00, 2 Severny Val street.
    4. Lenin House Museum in Vyborg, Tue.-Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00, Rubezhnaya St., 15.
    5. Chocolate Museum, daily from 11:00 to 19:00, 1A Shturma Street.
    6. The Knight's house in the Church of St. Hyacinth, WED-wax. 10:00-18:00, Vodaya Zastava str., 4.
    7. Burger Manor, daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Progonnaya str., 7 A.
  • Day 2 - A master class on baking Vyborg pretzel. Excursion to the Kiiskil estate. Departure
  • Day 3 - St. Petersburg. Bus tour to Vasilyevsky Island. Menshikov Palace Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The price of the tour is indicated for one person in RUB.:

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) + Vyborg 3* Breakfast buffet.

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02.11.202516 70020 600

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) + Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202517 10021 750

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 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) + Vyborg 3* Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202517 35020 350

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 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) + Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202517 75021 500

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*/ Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Stremyannaya St., 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 is the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-06:00 + 100% rate, 06:00-12:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast) + Vyborg 3* Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202516 55020 600

Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*/ Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Stremyannaya St., 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 is the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-06:00 + 100% rate, 06:00-12:00 + 50% rate (without breakfast) + Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202516 95021 750

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-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in at 00:14:00 + 100% of the rate + Vyborg 3* Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202517 10021 700

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-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:14:00 + 100% of the fare + Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202517 50022 850

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-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 + Vyborg 3* Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202515 70018 700

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-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 + Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet.

Check-in datesDouble + DoubleSingle + Single 
Standard + Standard
02.11.202516 10019 850

Discount for children under 14 years old: 600 rubles

Discount for children aged 14-16: 300 rubles

Vyborg 3* or Friendship 3* 1 night
Vyborg 3*

The pet-friendly Vyborg Hotel is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from the 13th-century Vyborg Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright, classic rooms are decorated in warm colours and feature a TV and a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves European cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the lobby bar. The summer cafe serves delicious Uzbek dishes.

Vyborgsky Train Station is just a 5-minute walk away. Pulkovo International Airport is 175 km away.

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Friendship 3*

Druzhba Hotel is located in Vyborg, on the coast of Vyborg Bay. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Each room comes with a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Guests can relax in the sauna and dine in the restaurant or on the hotel's terrace. There is also a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Vyborg Bus Station is 250 metres from the hotel, while Vyborg Train Station is 500 metres away.

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Atrium Hotel or The Dostoevsky Hotel or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • meals included in the program: 2 buffet breakfasts, a master class, beer and cider tasting (juice for children);
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program, 
  • guide support;
  • Headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not included in the lunch program (can be purchased in advance: 1 lunch 950 rubles), dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • personal expenses.

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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Dates and Prices

  • $215
    1 – 3 Nov 3 days 2 nights
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    I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.
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    I enjoyed the trip!
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    2 Mar, 2026
    Overall, the tour went very well, and all the scheduled excursions took place as planned.