Symbols of St. Petersburg. Winter Holidays Tour

You will get acquainted with the most famous monuments and architectural ensembles of the Northern capital: the Bronze Horseman and the Arrow of Vasilievsky Island, Nevsky Prospekt and the Peter and Paul Fortress. 

You will be greeted by angels, lions and ancient heroes! What do all these figures decorating the facades of St. Petersburg houses, palaces, and temples mean? You will learn about this by becoming a member of our Christmas tour.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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$116
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Getting to know the symbols of the city
You will get acquainted with the guardians of St. Petersburg, who have been protecting the city since the first days of its life
Christmas atmosphere
The snow—covered St. Isaac's Cathedral, the incredibly beautiful Hermitage and Palace Square, the city shining with lights - you can plunge into this fairy tale in reality
The architectural ensemble of St. Petersburg
You will see all the most important beauties of the city: embankments and palaces, squares and avenues, bridges and temples, all the most beautiful and famous are waiting for you!

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in St. Petersburg. The beginning of exploring the city

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. 

    Accommodation at the hotel on your own (if the group transfer described below is not suitable) or an individual transfer to the desired time and place (additional payment: specify prices, book in advance). 

    • 10:10 Meeting at Ladoga railway Station at the escalator in the center of the hall (by prior request). Group transfer to the hotel. 
    • 11:00 Meeting at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request). Group transfer to the hotel. 

    12:00 Departure from the Valo Hotel (including for guests from the Ramada Plaza building) 

    12:30 Departure from the Azimut Hotel (including for guests from the A-Hotel Fontanka building) 

    • 13:00 Meeting at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter the Great (by prior request). Group transfer to the program. 

    13:15 Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (Ligovsky ave., 10), including guests from the Best Western, Dostoevsky, Sokroma, Ibis, Novotel, Emerald, Rus, Apart-hotel Yes on Marata". 

    The bus tour "Angels over the city", during which you will see sculptural images of heavenly guardians guarding St. Petersburg. 

    An angel with a cross is a symbol of peace. Such angels have been overshadowing St. Petersburg since the first years of its life. The first angel to appear over the city is on the steeple of the bell tower of the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The main square of St. Petersburg is guarded by the angel of the Alexander Column, and the guardian of the Petrikirche looks at Nevsky Prospekt. 

    Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress, which was founded in 1703. Here, for the first time in the Russian fortification, the newest bastion system in Europe was used. 

    Excursion to the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the tomb of the Russian emperors. 

    Transfer to the Azimut, Valo, Oktyabrskaya hotels. 

    19:30-20:00 End of the program.

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  • Day 2 - Excursion "Heroes of ancient legends and St. Petersburg". Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Tsarskoye Selo and the Catherine Palace. Additional programs to choose from
  • Day 4 - The Lions Guard the City tour. The Russian Museum
  • Day 5 - The final day. Tour of the bridges of the Northern capital
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in St. Petersburg to choose from.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

The Azimut 4* Hotel. Buffet breakfast.

Category/number

Double room with separate beds

Adult

Single room

Adult

Smart Standard19 80025 200

The Oktyabrskaya 4* Hotel. Buffet breakfast.

Category/number

Double with twin beds/with a double bed

Adult

Single room

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Adult

Standard MTK (18 m)19 80026 600
Comfort MK20 40019 40027 800
Junior Suite22 40032 00021 800

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

The Ibis 3* Hotel. Buffet breakfast. A 13-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya hotel. 

Category/number

Double room with separate beds

Adult

Single room

Adult

Standard24 60036 200

The Dostoevsky 4* Hotel. Buffet breakfast. A 16-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel.

Category/number

Double room with separate beds

Adult

Single room

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Adult

Standard17 80023 600
Superior19 80026 20018 800

The Sokroma hotel chain: Sokroma Paia-Sofia Apartments, Sokroma Is Peter Apartments. Breakfast lunch box. A 9-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel.

Category/number

Double room with separate beds

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Adult

Single room

Adult

Two-level studio19 60017 60027 000

The hotel "Best Western Plus Center Hotel" 4* ("Best Western" 4*). The breakfast is " continental". A 4-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. 

Category/number

Double with twin beds/with a double bed

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional children 3-12 years old)

Adult

Single room

Adult

Comfort20 60019 60019 00028 200

Apart-hotel "Yes on Marata". Breakfast is “continental” or without breakfast. A 20-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel. 

Category/number

Double with twin beds/with a double bed

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Adult

Single room

Adult

Standard (without breakfast)20 80019 20031 200
Standard (continental breakfast)23 20021 60033 600

The Port Comfort Ligovsky 29 4* Hotel. Buffet breakfast. A 3-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel.

Category/number

Double with twin beds/with a double bed

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Adult

Single room

Adult

Smart Plus21 60019 20031 200

The Grand Emerald Hotel 5*. Buffet breakfast. A 10-minute walk from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel.

Category/number

Double with twin beds/with a double bed

Adult

Single room

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional beds)

Adult

Triple (2 main+additional children 7-11 years old)

Adult

Standard30 80044  85029 45028 450
Improved35 80054 85032 80031 800

It is also possible to stay in hotels: "Valo" 4*, "Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya" 4*, "Novotel" 4*. Please specify the cost when booking.

Excursion package without accommodation: 10,200 rubles.

Azimut City Hotel 4* or Oktyabrskaya Hotel 4* 4 nights
Azimut City Hotel 4*

AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located on the Fontanka River embankment just 2 metro stops from the city center. The hotel building is the tallest in the historical part of St. Petersburg.

Each room offers an unforgettable panoramic view of the main attractions of the northern capital. The bright and cozy rooms are designed in the SMART concept and equipped with everything that a modern guest may need for a comfortable sleep and productive work.

It offers a fitness center, a beauty salon, ATMs, and a concierge service. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The Palace Square is a 15–minute drive away, and Pulkovo Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

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Another option
Oktyabrskaya Hotel 4*

The four-star Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station. 

It offers modern rooms with stylish interiors and free Wi-Fi. The facade of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel is made in a classic style. The elegant rooms feature a private bathroom, a refrigerator and a TV with satellite channels. 

A full buffet breakfast is served from 07:00 to 11:00. Drinks can be ordered at the Abazhur Lobby Bar from 11:00 to 23:00. 

There is a beauty salon and a gift shop on site. Conference rooms and meeting facilities are available for business travelers.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • breakfast after overnight stay (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • guide support.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals: lunches and dinners, breakfasts (when choosing a tariff without accommodation);
  • accommodation, when choosing a tariff without accommodation;
  • additional excursions (booking excursions for an additional fee in advance, when booking a tour. The number of seats is limited);
  • private transfer to and from the hotel;
  • personal expenses.

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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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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!