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.
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:
Exhibition halls in the Museum and Governor's House, Tue.-Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00, Castle Island, 1.
Hermitage-Vyborg Exhibition Center, 1 Ladanova St., daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
City market, daily from 08:00 to 18:00, 2 Severny Val street.
Lenin House Museum in Vyborg, Tue.-Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00, Rubezhnaya St., 15.
Chocolate Museum, daily from 11:00 to 19:00, 1A Shturma Street.
The Knight's house in the Church of St. Hyacinth, WED-wax. 10:00-18:00, Vodaya Zastava str., 4.
Burger Manor, daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Progonnaya str., 7 A.
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Day 2 -
A master class on baking Vyborg pretzel. Excursion to the Kiiskil estate. Departure
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Room release.
09:40 Meeting with the guide at the Druzhba Hotel.
09:50 Meeting with the guide at the Vyborg Hotel.
10:00 a.m. There are not many pretzels, so we invite all the guests to a master class on baking a real Vyborg pretzel.
You will learn about its history, recipes and participate in the manufacturing process yourself.
We will try two authentic recipes: medieval according to the recipe of the townspeople Marin (rye without yeast) and Viiperinrinkelli, baked on straw (fluffy, yeast).
12:30 Lunch at a cafe for an additional fee (950 rubles).
13:30 Transfer to the village of Podberezye to explore the ancient manor house of the Vyborg district.
14:00 Excursion to the Kiiskil estate, owned by the Kron family and founded in 1562. The main building was built in 1816.
You will have a unique opportunity to visit the estate, which is still undergoing the process of restoration and restoration, and to touch the history of one of the oldest estates in the Leningrad region.
The history of the manor is closely connected with the history of Russian brewing. Abraham Kron, the first Russian factory brewer, is the father of Leopold Kron— one of the owners of the estate.
Therefore, at the end of the tour you will have a tasting of manor beer (light Kelsh, pale ale, stout, cherry) and cider.
Some of the produced varieties are aged in the old granite cellar of the estate, where you will visit — in particular, it is there that the Russian imperial stout matures, one of the most dense and saturated varieties of dark beer, bottled in champagne bottles.
18:00 Return to St. Petersburg.
Day 3 -
St. Petersburg. Bus tour to Vasilyevsky Island. Menshikov Palace Tour
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Room release. Things in the hotel's luggage room. Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel. The sign "Petersburg greets".
10:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Rossiya Hotel, including for guests from the Elkus Hotel.
10:40 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Moscow Hotel, including for guests from the Atrium hotels.
11:00 Meeting with a guide in the lobby of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, including for guests from the Best Western, Dostoevsky, Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya, Novotel, Nevsky Bereg, Port Comfort, Smart Neo Moskovsky, Station, and Socroma hotels", "Emerald".
11:00-13:30 Bus tour "Vasilyevsky Island – Island of Dreams". According to Peter the Great's plan, it was here that the cultural and political center of St. Petersburg was to be located.
Vasilyevsky Island is almost a separate city with its own history and many mysteries and riddles. During the tour you will see the symbols of our city – the arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, the buildings of the Stock Exchange and Twelve colleges, the Kunstkamera, ancient sphinxes and griffins on the University embankment.
We will also go to the former industrial district of Vasilyevsky Island, see the icebreaker Krasin and take a look at the modern creative cluster Sevkabel Port, which is located in the buildings of our country's first cable factory, offering a picturesque view of the Gulf of Finland.
14:00 Excursion to the palace of Menshikov, the first governor of St. Petersburg and the closest associate of Peter I. His palace was the center of St. Petersburg life: festive feasts, solemn receptions and famous assemblies were held here, and today the unique atmosphere of the 18th century has been restored.
15:30 Free time on Vasilyevsky Island. Independent return to the hotel.
We recommend visiting on this day:
Sevkabel Port is a modern creative cluster located on Vasilyevsky Island in the buildings of our country's first cable factory, offering a picturesque view of the Gulf of Finland. Here you will join the residents of St. Petersburg and walk along the seashore with them, watch exhibitions of modern art and visit designer shops, relax in a bar or restaurant. We recommend visiting the exhibition "Viktor Tsoi. The legend." Chronicle tour, cinema tour. (open until 22:00). Kozhevennaya liniya, 40B, 20 minutes by 7 bus from the 8th line of V.O.
Vasileostrovsky Market art space. Vasileostrovsky market is one of the most interesting gastronomic spots in St. Petersburg, where you can find everything from French croissants to sea urchins, and taste dishes from Georgian, Thai, Dagestan, Korean and other cuisines of the world.
The Artmusa Museum of Modern Art. Artmusa is a Museum of modern art and a creative cluster in the historical part of St. Petersburg. It consists of 4 floors of all forms of creativity. Today, 10 galleries and many residences are located on the territory of the former musical instrument factory: a theater, artists' workshops, dance, music, art and design studios and schools. Here you can explore the works of modern art, chat with the creators, participate in a master class or relax in a cafe or bar.
Museums: Dr. Pel's pharmacy is open until 20:00. The Krasin icebreaker is open until 17:00. The Spice Museum is open until 20:00. The Academician Pavlov Apartment Museum is open until 17:00.
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.
Check-in dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
16 700
20 600
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
17 100
21 750
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
17 350
20 350
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
17 750
21 500
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
16 550
20 600
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
16 950
21 750
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
17 100
21 700
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
17 500
22 850
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
15 700
18 700
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 dates
Double + Double
Single + Single
Standard + Standard
02.11.2025
16 100
19 850
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
Atrium Hotel
Atrium Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in a beautiful historical building.
Vacationers can stay in comfortable rooms, made in an original design with modern furniture, modern appliances, an individual bathroom and a hairdryer.
There is an atmospheric and cozy restaurant of German cuisine "Bier König", where a buffet breakfast is served for visitors from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning.
The hotel is located in the heart of the northern capital, not far from the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in an area of rich infrastructure that will be appreciated by both businessmen and numerous tourists.
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The Dostoevsky Hotel
The Dostoevsky Hotel awaits you in St. Petersburg. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, sauna, gym. On our official website, you can see the current room prices, the address and see in detail on the map what is next to the Dostoevsky Hotel.
The atmosphere and comfort of this place will be remembered only by positive emotions. Each of the rooms has everything for comfort.
There is a restaurant on site where you can taste delicious dishes from the menu, as well as have a great time.
There is a conference room equipped with related equipment for various events.
Metro stations, historical sights, beautiful squares and parks of the city on the Neva River are within walking distance.
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Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya
The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is located in Saint Petersburg, 3 km from the center. Reviews of real guests and the current address of the hotel are available to you.
The Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya is the first hotel in the Cronwell Hotels & Resorts Hotel Gallery, which opened in St. Petersburg in 2010. The hotel is also the first certified eco-friendly hotel in Russia.
The interiors of the hotel emphasize the flavor of the old St. Petersburg, but at the same time, the rooms meet all international requirements. For the convenience of guests, the rooms are equipped with Finnish beds with orthopedic mattresses, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator and a kettle.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Favorite restaurant, and an English tea party "Five o'clock" with specialty pastries is held from 17.00 to 18.00.
For business events, the hotel has a spacious conference room, a meeting room and a tea room "Stafford", equipped with all necessary equipment and comfortable furniture.
The Kronwell Inn Stremyannaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, on the famous Stremyannaya Street, in a historic building that has been completely renovated according to the hotel's design.
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Apart-hotel "Port Comfort on Ligovskiy"
The Port Comfort on Ligovskiy Apart-Hotel 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, sofa, TV, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, washing machine and a set of towels. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.
There is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, kettle, electric stove and dining table. There are many cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
The distance to the airport is 14.6 km. Nearby you can find a shopping center, recreation parks and other leisure facilities.
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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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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
Are plane/train tickets included in the price of the tour?
Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.
What are the check-out hours at the hotel?
Check–out time in hotels is 12:00. Guaranteed check-in at 15:00.
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Insurance is not included in the tour program. You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
What discounts are available on the tour?
Discount for children under 14 years old: 600 rub.
Discount for children aged 14-16: 300 rubles.
Can there be any changes in the program?
The company reserves the right to replace excursions without reducing the total volume of the excursion program.
Dates and Prices
from$200
2 – 4 Nov 3 days 2 nights
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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!
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