The art of seeing Petersburg

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In one day, take a look at the Hermitage's closed collections, where treasures have been gathering dust for centuries, and soar 365 meters above the city from the observation deck of the Lakhta Center, Europe's tallest skyscraper.

And on the second day, you will find the pearl of Oranienbaum, the Chinese Palace, just after 20 years of restoration, and its legendary Glass Cabinet in its original form.

In the evening there will be a ballet "Romeo and Juliet" in the stalls of the Mikhailovsky Theater, and at midnight there will be an individual ship with champagne under the flying bridges of the Neva River.

The final chord: a walking tour of the Moika River, the modest Summer Palace of Peter the Great and the century-old alleys of the Summer Garden, where the history of St. Petersburg speaks to you in a whisper.

Location

Saint-Petersburg

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Tour highlights

Champagne under the flying bridges

At midnight, you will depart on an individual motor ship with a buffet right under the raised spans of the Nevsky bridges

Ballet in the stalls and the life of Peter the Great

You will see "Romeo and Juliet" from the best seats of the Mikhailovsky Theater, and the next day you will take a walk through the Summer Garden.

Mesmerizing view from above

You will climb 365 meters to the observation deck of Europe's tallest skyscraper, the Lakhta Center, from where St. Petersburg is visible in the palm of your hand.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum. Guided tour and ascent to the observation deck of the Lakhta Center
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
A transfer to the hotel from the train station/ airport is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: from 2400 rubles/car.
Check-in at the hotel from 14:00.
From 13:30 to 14:45 in the lobby of the hotel you will be greeted by a guide with a sign "About Petersburg". You can approach at any convenient time in this interval. He will answer all your questions and provide you with updated tour programs.
14:45 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program in a comfortable minibus.
Bus tour "Petersburg. From the past to the future." An exciting journey awaits you, where in just one day you will visit two sites of the Northern Capital at once, which will allow you to see St. Petersburg from different historical angles.
The Hermitage's Restoration and Preservation Center, which "owns" authentic museum treasures, whose exhibitions have become available to the general public relatively recently.
And the tallest building in Europe is the Lakhta Center, which impresses with its scale and innovations of architecture of the 21st century.

Excursion to the Hermitage's storehouse "Staraya Derevnya Shopping Center". You will have a truly unique opportunity to look into the "holy of holies" of the Hermitage collection: You will see things that have been stored in storerooms for many years and have only recently become available to the public.
During the tour to the Hermitage's storage facility, you will admire the most spectacular outdoor storage facilities, among which the luxurious Costume Gallery and the Carriage House with samples of ceremonial imperial carriages stand out.
As well as a collection of Western European and Russian furniture, oriental textiles with a grandiose Turkish tent of the XVIII century, sculpture, painting, icons and much more.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
After dinner, we will go to the Primorsky district of St. Petersburg, where we will enjoy the views of St. Petersburg from a breathtaking height.
A guided walk around the Lakhta Center.
Guided tour and ascent to the observation deck of the Lakhta Center. Lakhta Center is a modern 87-storey skyscraper 462 meters high on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The guide will tell you about the construction of the complex and the innovative technologies used in the construction of the tower.
During the tour, you will climb to the observation decks located on the 83rd and 86th floors. From a height of 365 meters, there is a fantastic panorama of the Gulf of Finland, Gazprom Arena and the city's urban areas.
You can also send a postcard with the image of the Lakhta Center from the height of the skyscraper. Believe me, it will be unforgettable!
End of the program: hotel.
Program duration: ~7 hours (~21:30).
Day 2 - Bus tour to Oranienbaum. Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" at the Mikhailovsky Theatre. Overnight trip on an individual motor ship with bridges
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program in a comfortable minibus.
Bus tour to Oranienbaum. During the tour, you will visit one of the brilliant suburbs of St. Petersburg - Oranienbaum, where lush vegetation and winding paths of landscape parks perfectly combine with the unique architecture of palaces and pavilions.
Chinese Palace tour. The Chinese Palace is rightfully considered the pearl of the Oranienbaum Palace and Park ensemble. Designed by architect A. Rinaldi in the Rococo style in the second half of the 18th century, it became part of the complex of Empress Catherine II's Own summer residence.
The main attraction of the Chinese Palace is the Glass-tiered Cabinet, which has been preserved to this day, like most of the interiors of this amazing building, in its original form.
During the tour, you will learn about the complicated history of the Private Cottage complex and explore the interiors of the palace, consisting of two halves — Catherine and Pavlovskaya.
In 2024, the last stage of the restoration work, which lasted for 20 years, was completed: all the halls of the Palace were opened to visitors.
Due to the weather conditions, it is possible to replace it with an excursion to the Bolshoy Menshikov Palace.
Free time in the park ~ 1 hour.
15:00 Lunch at the restaurant.
16:00 Return to the hotel.
Free time, preparation for the evening event.
17:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to the theater.
18:00 Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" at the Mikhailovsky Theater. Seats in the stalls, duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (with one intermission).
Are you ready for a miracle? An unforgettable evening awaits you at the famous Mikhailovsky Theater. We will go to a unique production combining the classic story of William Shakespeare and the music of Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev.
The enmity of the Montague and Capulet families, the love and secret wedding of Juliet and Romeo, the imaginary death of Juliet and the tragic ending... The production is filled with dramatic scenes and vibrant dancing, but the power of love still overcomes death itself.
21:00 Independent return to the hotel after the performance.
Free time.
00:30 Overnight cruise on an individual motor ship with bridges, champagne and light snacks.
Increased comfort of walking to relax after a busy day and admire the "calling card" of St. Petersburg — the bridges over the Neva River, passing on a comfortable motor ship directly under their sky-soaring spans. A light buffet and champagne will be waiting for you on board.
The end point of the program: the pier (the beginning and the end of the boat trip) is located a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
Program duration: ~12.5 hours (ending at ~02:30).

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Day 3 - Moika and Summer Garden Walking tour
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
You can leave your belongings in the luggage room of the hotel.
Walking day (radio guides will be provided for your convenience).
11:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Petersburg Stories Walking Tour: guided tour of Moika". We invite you to take a walk along the banks of the Moika River. Her story reflects the entire history of St. Petersburg.
At the beginning of the XVIII century, this marshy river was for some time the border of the city, and since the middle of the same century it has been beginning to be built up with stone houses.
Over time, courtyards become associated with the names of great Russian writers and poets, artists and musicians, statesmen and public figures.
During the tour along the Moika River, you will see the revived "history in the faces" of the brilliant St. Petersburg.
The tour will also allow you to travel back to the distant 18th century, to feel like contemporaries of the Peter the Great era. You will find out what reforms Peter the Great carried out, what entertainment he preferred, what he dreamed of, and which of his ideas came to life.
The Summer Palace was built in the Peter the Great Baroque style by Domenico Trezzini and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The residence was intended only for use during the warmer months.
The two-storey palace consists of fourteen rooms and two kitchens. Today, the palace is a branch of the State Russian Museum and allows you to visually present the modest life of the great reformer tsar, and furniture and numerous household items reveal the character of its owner.
A walk through the Summer Garden. The Summer Garden is the pearl of St. Petersburg's landscape architecture. A guided walk through the city's oldest park will be a magical end to the tour!
The place of the end of the program: Summer Garden, city center.
Program duration: ~3 hours (ending at ~13:00).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in St. Petersburg.

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

Hotel	Room category	Adult ½	Child under 13 years of age ½	The third in the room is a child under 13 years old	The third person in the room is an adult	Single room
Helen Hotel****	classic	58990	58990	-	-	77220
Helen Hotel****	improved	60690	60690	48540	48540	80540

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1,200 rubles.

A new hotel in a top location. "Helen Hotel" is a modern story in monochrome tones, effectively filled with all the necessary attributes of comfort

108 functional rooms in neoclassical style with private bathroom with shower. The rooms vary in size and configuration and are presented in categories: Luxury, Deluxe, Superior, Modern, Classic, Standard. Several rooms have a balcony. The windows overlook Bolshaya Morskaya and Gorokhovaya streets, as well as the courtyard.

Tillander restaurant with buffet breakfast, Suzor Lobby bar.

Conference room for 30 people.

The very center of St. Petersburg. 500 m to St. Isaac's Cathedral, 600 m to the Admiralty and 700 m to the Hermitage, within walking distance to all major attractions.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals included in the program: breakfast after the first day of the tour;
tour service;
museum entrance tickets
Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet ticket;
transportation according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
private transfer from the train station/airport (from 2400 rub/car) ;
personal expenses;
The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1,200 rubles.;
meals not included in the program: lunches and dinners;
luggage storage services at the train station.

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.

Dates and Prices

$805

12 – 14 Jun 3 days 2 nights

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Valentina Matyushina

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14 Apr, 2026

I was impressed by the views of the palaces
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Varvara Malikova

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1 Mar, 2025

I had no idea what to expect from this tour. I came across a website online and decided to fill out the booking form, though I was quite nervous about whether it was trustworthy. I was contacted via Telegram by Yulia, who guided me through every step of the process. She provided all the details about the tour I had initially chosen, and when I realized it didn’t quite fit my budget, she asked about my interests in St. Petersburg and personally selected alternative tour options for me. She also helped me find suitable accommodation within my price range. The payment was made in two installments. I really appreciated how they sent all necessary documents promptly at each stage. Yulia was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly—both via the Telegram bot and email. I’m so grateful to her for her support and incredible patience! After completing the payment, I received a contract, which I signed and returned. They also sent me a ticket with all the tour details, and one day before the trip, I received a voucher. A huge thank you to Yulia for her outstanding assistance! And many thanks as well to Big Country! Now, I won’t hesitate to book another tour.
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Eleanora

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27 Feb, 2025

The excursions were organized in an excellent way!