Stories and secrets of New Year's Vyborg

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Vyborg is a unique city located on the territory of Russia and has preserved medieval architecture.

Walking along its streets, you can see fragments of the fortress walls, such as Vyborg Castle, the Round Tower and the Panzerlaks bastion. These structures are witnesses of the past and allow us to imagine how people lived in those days.

You will take part in a master class on baking Vyborg pretzel and embark on an amazing journey through time with a guided tour of the Monrepos Rock Park.

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Russia, Saint Petersburg

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Tour highlights

The medieval spirit of Vyborg

Visit Vyborg Castle, the medieval symbol of the city, and be transported back to the days of knights and battles.

Culinary master class

You will learn about the history of Vyborg pretzel, recipes and participate in the manufacturing process yourself.

New Year's mood

Stroll through the cozy, decorated streets and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.

Book House

Visit the Alvar Aalto Library and open the doors to the architectural world of functionalism.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Vyborg Castle. Interactive program "Christmas at the Manor"
Arrival in Saint Petersburg.
09:30 Meeting with the guide at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow railway Station, St. Petersburg.
Transfer to Vyborg.
A guided tour that tells about the historical events and nature of the Karelian Isthmus.
Arrival in Vyborg.
12:00 Visit to Castle Island, where the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle is located.
Vyborg Castle is a symbol of the city, its heart and core. It was from him that the difficult history of the city and people began, and all roads in Vyborg lead to the castle.
Is that all? Was there a secret passage? Where is the Matveev hole?
Why did Peter the Fool 1 get the nickname "Vyborg Beard"? Who lived in the castle? And kings, and servants, and military men, and even prisoners.
Vyborg Castle turned 732 years old in 2025.
Castle towers greet us as witnesses of the tradition of the deep antiquity.
The tallest in South Karelia is the St. Olaf Tower, the most unusual with a heavenly name, artifacts of maritime archeology — a Swedish anchor and cannon from 1790, real medieval walls in a cozy courtyard.
And each of us can witness a different, museum and cultural-historical life of the ancient castle.
13:30 Lunch for an additional fee (950 rubles).
14:30 Transfer to the hotel.
Placement.
17:00 Interactive program "Christmas at the Manor".
The program includes:
a story about the traditions of celebrating Christmas in the Scandinavian countries;
telling the story of the Burgher Estate, two neighboring monasteries, and the symbols of Vyborg;
Louhi the Witch, Totti the Cat, the Franciscan and Dominican friars;
tasting of the famous Vyborg pretzel and glega, a Scandinavian hot berry drink with spices and spices;
medieval theater – reincarnations of the heroes of medieval Vyborg (Finnish reindeer herders, dwarfs, knight, monk, Finnish townspeople, Swedish king);
funny fortune–telling (they pull out playful fortune-tellers - who was who in medieval Vyborg).
18:00 Free time.
23:00 Banquet at the hotel for an additional fee (prices to be specified in October-November).

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Day 2 - Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. Vyborg pretzel Baking Workshop
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
10:30 Meeting with the guide.
Walking day.
10:30 Walking tour of the center of Vyborg.
Each epoch and culture has left its own vivid impressions in the appearance of the city.
The narrow, cobblestone streets are adjacent:
The oldest stone house in Russia, which has been inhabited by ordinary citizens for 400 years.;
The witch's house;
various towers: Clock Tower, Round Tower, Town Halls;
Burgher's, knight's, merchant's houses;
schools: Russian, Finnish, Swedish.
There are three cascaded squares, each with its own church: Cathedral Square with an Orthodox one, Theater Square with a Lutheran one, and Market Square with the "temples" of trade and banks, and the Vyborg tram in the middle.
Krasnaya and Sigovaya squares, although not neighbors, but two Russian rulers "live" there.
Bears, squirrels, goat's heads, sheep's heads and rich floral ornaments — all these and other inhabitants of the northern territory on the portals and facades of the creations of the Art Nouveau era we will see on the streets of Vyborg.
12:00 p.m. Master class on baking Vyborg pretzel at the Pretzel Factory in Domus Posso at the intersection of "5 balconies".
You will learn about the history of Vyborg pretzel, recipes and participate in the manufacturing process yourself.
We will try an authentic medieval pretzel recipe.
13:30 Lunch for an additional fee (950 rubles).
15:00 Master class at the Chocolate Museum.
You will learn the history of chocolate, get acquainted with the secrets of its preparation and personally master the culinary techniques that chocolatiers know.
You will receive a chocolate figurine prepared and decorated by you, as well as a diploma "Young Chocolatier", which will be a pleasant reminder of this wonderful experience.
Free time.
Day 3 - Monrepos Park. Alvar Aalto Library
09:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
10:00 Meeting with the guide.
10:30 Guided tour of Russia's only rock landscape park Monrepos.
The name in French means "my rest", "my rest", "my rest".
The rock landscape park of Monrepos of the XVIII-XIX centuries is located on the lands of a former private estate, the owners of which for 150 years were the Barons Nicolai, who served Russia in the field of education and diplomacy.
This place is imbued with romanticism and the spirit of its creator.
Take a walk along the park alleys along the sparkling waters of Vyborg Bay, listen to the birds singing and the breathing of stone boulders inscribed in the water, sit on a bench near a hundred—year-old birch tree and see how tempting distances leading to the Baltic Sea open up to your eyes - and then, who is not a poet becomes a poet…
That's how the people who visited this amazingly beautiful place describe the actions.
12:30 Lunch for an additional fee (950 rubles).
14:00 Guided tour to the Alvar Aalto Library.
You can discover the amazing architecture of functionalism by visiting the only library in Russia, designed by the outstanding Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
This building was built specifically to house a library, taking into account all the processes taking place in the book house.
16:00-17:00 Free time to buy souvenirs.
17:00 Departure from Vyborg to St. Petersburg at Moskovsky railway station.
Return to St. Petersburg is approximately 20:00-23:00.
Due to the unpredictability of the traffic situation, we recommend taking tickets for night trains or booking accommodation in St. Petersburg in advance.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in comfortable hotels in Vyborg to choose from.

Vyborg 3* Breakfast buffet. Address: Leningradsky Prospekt, 19.

The hotel is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from Vyborg Castle.:

Room category	An adult in the main seat	Single occupancy	An adult in an extra seat
Economy Room with Two Single Beds	16400	20200	-
Standard Room with Two single Beds	17100	21700	12500
Standard Superior Room with One Double Bed	18600	24600	12500
Standard Superior Room with Two Single Beds	18600	24600	12500

Friendship 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Zheleznodorozhnaya St., 5.

The hotel is located in the central part of the city on the picturesque shore of the bay. It offers a conference room, a sauna with a swimming pool, and 2 restaurants.:

Room category	An adult in the main seat	Single occupancy	An adult in an extra seat
Standard Room with Two single Beds	17700	22900	14900
Superior Room with a double Bed	18900	25300	14900
Superior Room with Two Single Beds	18900	25300	14900

Discount for children under 16 years old: 300 rubles .

Discount for retired children of the Russian Federation (if you have a pension certificate on the tour): 200 rubles.

Check-out time at hotels upon arrival: 14:00, at check-out: 12:00.

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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Another option

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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Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

habitation;
breakfast, 3 lunches for those who ordered half board (950 rubles, 1 lunch per day);
guided tours and transportation services according to the program on the first and third day;
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 outside the selected tariff: 3 meals – 2,850 rubles;
excursions and services not included in the tour program;
personal expenses.

We recommend ordering lunches in advance, as there is a shortage of seats in cafes and restaurants during the holidays in Vyborg.

It's important to know

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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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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