Summer parade of masterpieces of the Northern capital

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with a guide at Vasileostrovskaya metro station. Departure for the tour at 10:45.

The brilliant panorama of the palace is the hallmark of St. Petersburg. The number of palaces, their beauty and the luxury of their interiors are amazing. From the very foundation of St. Petersburg, the royal family, rich aristocratic families, and high-ranking officials lived here.

Behind the magnificent facades of the palaces, the stories of important events in Russia and the destinies of people are hidden. During the walking tour, you will see palaces of different eras and styles and learn about the secrets of their famous owners.

Our immersion into the brilliant world of the St. Petersburg nobility will begin with a visit to the first stone palace of the Northern capital, the Menshikov Palace.

His Serene Highness did not skimp on creating this masterpiece of Peter the Great Baroque, and today we can admire the preserved interiors, as if taking us back to the era of lavish balls and grandiose plans.

And then we will have an excursion to the real treasury — the Gold or Diamond Storeroom of the Hermitage. This unique gallery of jewels, which grew out of the personal collection of the Russian Imperial family, impresses the imagination with its wealth and brilliance.

It contains masterpieces from all over the world, from artifacts from ancient civilizations to exquisite creations of the early 20th century — a kaleidoscope of cultures, eras and techniques that one cannot help but admire.

The duration of the tour is 4 hours.

Transportation is not provided.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Get some strength: relax at the hotel or take a walk through the streets of the city. A fantastic sight awaits you tonight!

Meeting with the guide at the pier. Departure for the tour at 00:30.

We invite you to see how beautiful our city is at night. The intoxicating romance of white nights, a ghost town, appearing in all the splendor and dazzling night splendor of architectural masterpieces.

From aboard the ship, you will see how the spans of bridges rise gracefully, opening the way for night vessels (bridges are built for the passage of a caravan of cargo ships. The boat trip will take place regardless of whether the bridges will be built or not).

The duration of the walk is 1.5 hours.

Transportation is not provided.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Suburban bus tour to Peterhof "Russian Versailles" with a guided tour of the Lower Park.

Meeting with the guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 13:30.

The most resplendent of the suburbs of St. Petersburg, the oldest royal residence near St. Petersburg, known worldwide as the "Kingdom of Fountains" was built over two centuries by the efforts of many outstanding Russian and European architects.

The entire Lower Park is decorated with fountains, which are the main purpose of a summer trip to Peterhof. More than 150 fountains and 4 cascades spread over a huge area create a unique holiday atmosphere!

Here you will find the world–famous Grand Cascade, a masterpiece of fountain art, in the center of which is "Samson tearing the Lion's mouth". And the firecracker fountains hidden throughout the park will add fun and water splashes to your walk.

When leaving the Lower Park, do not forget to throw a coin into the pool of the Favorite fountain, so that you can definitely return here.

The duration of the tour is 5-5.5 hours.

Transportation is provided for a country bus tour.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Walking tour "Petersburg was born here" with a tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress and ascent to the bell tower of the Peter and Paul Cathedral (from May 1 to October 1).

Meeting with a guide at the Gorkovskaya metro station. Departure for the tour at 11:00.

We will walk with you along the Petrogradskaya side, the historical district of the city where St. Petersburg originated, where its first inhabitants settled, where a number of the oldest stone buildings have been preserved – silent witnesses of the first decades of the city's history.

And we will discover St. Petersburg through the eyes of Peter the Great by following the new walking route "Peter's Way", which is laid along Petrovskaya Embankment.

How many times did Peter the Great with his giant steps walk along this embankment from his dwelling to the Peter and Paul Fortress under construction! You will be surprised to see the modest house of the emperor, measure your height with him, and also compare how Peter's huge step differs from yours.

During the tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress, you will get acquainted with one of the first buildings of St. Petersburg, a unique historical and architectural monument where the bastions and fortifications of Russia of the XVIII century will tell you all their stories.

Here, at the origins of the city, you will learn how the fortress was both a defense and a place of detention.

You will hear a fascinating story about how money was minted at the St. Petersburg Mint, feel the sinister atmosphere of the Trubetskoy Bastion prison, see several sculptures of hares (which gave this island its name), and meet with one of the most original monuments to Peter the Great in St. Petersburg.

You will visit the tomb of the Russian emperors, the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, whose famous gilded spire, a symbol of hope and greatness, towers over the city.

The tour will culminate with a breathtaking panorama of St. Petersburg, opening from the bell tower of the Peter and Paul Cathedral from a height of 43 meters. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

The duration of the tour is 4.5 hours.

Transportation is not provided.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day without sightseeing and transportation services.

For an additional fee:

Gatchina country tour with a guided tour of the Great Gatchina Palace.

Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 13:00.

The Gatchina Palace and Park Ensemble differs from the bright, festive Peterhof, from the lyrical landscape parks of Pushkin and Pavlovsk with a special, somewhat harsh, romantic beauty.

Gatchina Palace resembles a medieval knight's castle with an underground passage that leads to Silver Lake. The Gatchina Residence, closely associated with the names of Paul I and Alexander III, has always remained the favorite residence of the Russian emperors.

To truly feel the spirit of this place, it's worth taking a walk through the Palace Park. A walk through the picturesque alleys and pavilions on the shore of the White Lake complement the image of this mysterious and romantic place.

The duration of the tour is 6.5-7 hours.

Transportation is provided for a country tour.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with a guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 08:40.

Today we will travel through time with you – we will go to medieval Vyborg.

You will have an exciting walk through the unique historical center of Vyborg and visit the territory of the legendary medieval castle — the only one in our country!

You will also admire the beauty of the picturesque Monrepos Rock Landscape Park, a natural masterpiece that has no analogues in the North-West of Russia. Every corner of it is saturated with a special atmosphere filled with tranquility and harmony.

It feels like time is slowing down here, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the world around you. However, the beauty of Monrepos is not only wild, untouched nature.

For many years, skilled craftsmen have created a harmonious unity of nature and art here.

Founded in the 13th century by Crusaders, Vyborg harmoniously intertwined Swedish, Russian and Finnish heritage. This unique city was both an impregnable Swedish fortress, and part of the Russian Empire, and was part of the Principality of Finland.

You will walk along the narrow cobblestone streets, admire the oldest residential building in Russia, and admire the stone towers. And, right there, you will see modern buildings in the style of Finnish national romanticism.

During our tour, you will fully immerse yourself in the incredible atmosphere of Vyborg, full of secrets and myths, rich in extraordinary architecture and fascinating history!

The duration of the tour is 10.5-11 hours.

Transportation is provided for a country tour.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day without sightseeing and transportation services.

For an additional fee:

Walking tour "Three steps from Nevsky Prospekt" with a visit to the observation deck of the Vladimir Cathedral bell tower. Boat trip along the rivers and canals of the city.

Meeting with a guide at the Vladimirskaya metro station at the monument to F. M. Dostoevsky. Departure for the tour at 11:00.

During today's author's walking tour, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Petersburg. You don't have to go far, the walking route runs in the immediate vicinity of Nevsky Prospekt.

You will learn how the real Petersburg lived in different eras: the palace of the XVIII century, the raznochinny XIX, the rebellious XX!

The tour will begin with an ascent to one of the highest viewing platforms of the city – the Bell Tower of St. Vladimir's Cathedral. From here, you will not only admire the famous St. Petersburg roofs, but also plan your tour route together with your guide.

You can prolong the charm of the city on a boat trip. We invite you to take a boat ride along the rivers and canals of the city, enjoy the "Venice of the North" and make sure that the city looks completely different from the water.

The tour takes place on a single-deck motor ship, which has an open deck, an indoor salon, comfortable furniture and a toilet room.

The duration of the tour is 4-4.5 hours.

Transportation is not provided.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Room release before 12:00.

Country bus tour to Kronstadt with a visit to the Naval Cathedral.

Meeting with the guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 11:20.

You will have an exciting trip to Kronstadt, the legendary fortress city, famous for its Russian sailors!

Here, as in St. Petersburg, everything was for the first time – the Baltic Fleet appeared, experiments with radio waves were conducted, anesthesia was used for the first time during the First World War, and the first icebreaker in the world came off the stocks.

First, we will see the majestic complex of flood defenses, from where you will enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the endless Gulf of Finland, dotted with the impregnable Kronstadt forts – the stone guards of St. Petersburg.

And then you will find the most amazing and unlike any other suburb of St. Petersburg. The sea defender of the city, which remained closed to the public for many years.

The majestic Naval Cathedral is a dazzling pearl of Kronstadt, the unique Petrovsky ship dock, the famous Kronstadt footstock, one of the oldest in the world and a flood warning, a harbor that carefully preserves the configuration and spirit of the Peter the Great era.

As well as the elegant alleys of Petrovsky Park, the monument to Peter the Great is just a part of the priceless monuments of architecture, culture and science that you will see during a sightseeing bus and walking tour of picturesque Kronstadt.

For an additional fee: You will go on a boat trip along the main sea channel, see the famous forts of Kronstadt ("Kronshlot", "Peter I", "Pavel I", "Alexander I", "Konstantin", which make up the naval crown of St. Petersburg.).

Magnificent panoramas of the Gulf of Finland and the Sea Channel through which merchant ships and warships pass. (The boat trip is only available during the navigation period from May to October).

The duration of the tour is 6.5-7 hours.

Transportation is provided for a country tour.