The Christmas Mystery of St. Petersburg. 5-day tour

Christmas in St. Petersburg is a time when the city is transformed and becomes especially beautiful and magical. 

Christmas markets are held in the streets and squares, where you can buy gifts, taste traditional Christmas dishes and drinks, as well as enjoy live music and performances by artists. In the evening, the city lights up with festive illumination, creating a unique atmosphere.

Christmas in St. Petersburg is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends, enjoy the beauty of the city and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.

This tour is convenient and versatile, because you can enter and leave on any day of the week.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
from
$490
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
1 - 5 Jan, 2027
2 - 6 Jan, 2027
3 - 7 Jan, 2027
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Any dates between 2 Jan, 2027 and 8 Jan, 2027 are available.
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 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

Festive Petersburg
You will see the magnificent architectural ensembles of the University Embankment, the Arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, the Field of Mars, the Palace and Senate Squares
Christmas in Vyborg
You will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a medieval city, see an ancient castle, stroll through the narrow streets and get acquainted with the monuments of different eras.
The magnificent Hermitage
Admire the unique interiors of the halls, paintings, and sculptures from different eras that adorn the former royal residence.
The luxury of the Catherine Palace
You will walk through the thousand-square-meter palace museum, where receptions, balls and masquerades were held.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - January 2. Tsarskoye Selo country tour with a visit to the Catherine Palace and Park

    Independent check-in at the hotel after 15:00. Meeting with a guide in the city center.

    Meeting with the guide at the Gostiny Dvor metro station. Departure for the tour at 12:00.

    Russian Russian Empress Catherine Palace is the official summer residence of three Russian emperors, a masterpiece of the Russian Baroque, a witness to historical decisions and events, palace conspiracies and intrigues, and numerous novels by Russian empresses.…

    After walking through the Golden Suite, visiting the Large Throne Room decorated with mirrors and gilded carvings with an area of about 1,000 square meters, where royal balls and receptions were held, you can go back several centuries and imagine how Empress Catherine II lived.

    Of course, during the tour you will also see the "pearl" of the palace – the famous Amber Room, learn the history and secrets of its creation, disappearance and re-creation.

    After the tour of the palace, you will have a peaceful walk through one of the most elegant palace parks in St. Petersburg. There, the graceful alleys and picturesque expanses of the park, located under a layer of white sparkling snow, will give you unforgettable impressions and beautiful views.

    The duration of the tour is 5 hours.

    Transportation is provided for a country tour.

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  • Day 2 - January 3rd. Walking tour "There is nothing better than Nevsky Prospekt..." with a guided tour of the Hermitage
  • Day 3 - January 4th. Sightseeing bus tour of the city of Rozhdestvensky Peterburg with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress
  • Day 4 - January 5th. Walking tour "Multifaceted Petersburg" with a tour of the Yusupov Palace and a visit to the Nikolsky rows
  • Day 5 - January 6th. Christmas in Vyborg Bus Tour
  • Day 6 - January 7. Evening bus tour "Festive lights of St. Petersburg"
  • Day 7 - January 8th. Kronstadt New Year's Day country Tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

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

Excursion program without accommodation and meals: 25070 rub.

Tour class laundry room, facilities on the block, breakfast set.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room359005180
1-bed room462605180
Additional place359002590

Trio 2*, Standard, Lunchbox breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room4696510640
1-bed room648859800
Additional place--

Nevsky Bereg 3*, Standard, buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room425708470
1-bed room567107770
Additional place384702800

Nevsky bereg 3*, Comfort, buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room4824511270
1-bed room6798510570
Additional place401452800

Okhtinskaya 3* Standard, Buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room374605950
1-bed room485205740
Additional place349602100

Station L1 3* Attic, buffet.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room432808820
1-bed room598008540
Additional place426804200

Station L1 3* Standard, buffet.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room441309240
1-bed room614908960
Additional place429304200

Station M19 3* Standard, continental breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room4668510500
1-bed room648859800
Additional place436854200

Moscow 4* Standard, buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room415757980
1-bed room558557560
Additional place393753220

Station S12 4* Classic, buffet.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room5377514000
1-bed room7617512600
Additional place477754900

Station S12 4* Classic Attic, buffet.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room5207513160
1-bed room7559512460
Additional place472754900

Station S10 4* Standard, buffet.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room5207513160
1-bed room7559512460
Additional place472754900

Theater Square 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast. Rooms with 1 large bed.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room4810011200
1-bed room649009800
Additional place385002240

Theater Square 4* Premium, buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room5321013720
1-bed room7505012320
Additional place400102240

Express Sadovaya 4* Standard attic, buffet breakfast. Rooms with 1 large bed.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room4696510640
1-bed room626459240
Additional place401652940

Express Sadovaya 4* Premium, buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room5179013020
1-bed room7223011620
Additional place415902940

Dostoevsky 4* Standard, buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room438459100
1-bed room564457700
Additional place--

Dostoevsky 4* Superior, buffet breakfast.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room4668510500
1-bed room620859100
Additional place476855600

Katarina 4* Smart/Attic, buffet.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room4733510820
1-bed room618109030
Additional place--

Katarina 4* Comfort, buffet.

PlacementPriceExtra day (per room)
For 1 person in a 2-bed room5244513340
1-bed room7196011550
Additional place429853360

Discount for children under 14 years old: 750 rub.

"Dostoevsky" 4* or "Kirochnaya" or 4 nights
"Dostoevsky" 4*

The Dostoevsky Hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station, a 5-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt and less than a 10-minute walk from the Alexandrinsky Theater. St. Isaac's Cathedral is 3 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

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"Kirochnaya"

Kirochnaya Hotel is located in the Central District of Saint Petersburg, a 15-minute walk from Chernyshevskaya Metro Station. Nearby attractions include the Tavrichesky Garden, Smolny Institute, and the A.V. Suvorov Museum. This is a comfortable and peaceful place, the interior of which is made in classic English style. 

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Theater Square 4*

In pursuit of impressions, it is important to return to a place where you can have a good rest. The Teatralnaya Ploshchad Hotel is located in Saint Petersburg. This hotel is within walking distance of the city center. You can take a walk near the hotel. Nearby: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Yusupov Palace and the Technological Institute-II.

There is a bar for guests. It's time to remember our daily bread! A restaurant is available for guests. Do you want to stay in touch? The hotel has Wi-Fi. It is convenient for guests with disabilities: an elevator takes guests to the upper floors.

Other services are also available. For example, a gym, a media lounge, a Cafe to Go, or a restaurant. Pets are allowed.

A TV will be waiting for you in the room. The equipment depends on the selected room category.

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Okhtinskaya Hotel

Okhtinskaya Hotel is located 0.1 km from the Neva River in Saint Petersburg.

The Standard, Comfort and Junior categories are available for occupancy, which are equipped with sleeping places, a TV, and a mini-bar. The private bathroom has personal hygiene products and a hairdryer.

You can have lunch at the local lobby bar or at nearby cafes and restaurants.

The hotel provides facilities for organizing and holding business meetings. 5 equipped conference rooms are perfect for corporate events of any scale. And for a family celebration or a significant day, 4 modern banquet halls with a capacity of up to 250 people have been prepared.

Nearby are St. George's Garden, Malookhtinsky Park. The distance to the airport is 16.9 km. The distance to the railway station is 2.7 km.

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Express Sadovaya Hotel

Express Sadovaya Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, in the Nikolsky Rows building. The hotel offers internet access, as well as a parking space.

The rooms are presented in the categories "Standard" and "Superior", which can accommodate up to three people. The private bathrooms have a set of towels for each guest. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms.

Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. A variety of dishes are served for lunch and dinner. There are several food establishments nearby the hotel.

In winter, guests can enjoy an ice rink, a Venetian carousel, ice mini golf and curling, as well as jazz concerts. There are several metro stations within a 20-minute walk: Sadovaya, Spasskaya, Sennaya Ploshchad, Baltiyskaya and Pushkinskaya. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.8 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.

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The Trio

The Trio Hotel is located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, next to Zvenigorodskaya Metro Station.

Each room is made with care for the guests. Everything is arranged in such a way that vacationers feel comfortable and cozy. The rooms have comfortable furniture, TV, mini fridge, private bathroom, hairdryer. Rooms are also cleaned upon request, and an on-site laundry service is available for an additional cost.

Some rooms have a small kitchenette with everything you need for cooking: a microwave oven, an electric kettle, kitchenware and dishes. Guests can also order breakfast in the lunch boxes. There are many cafes and restaurants near the hotel and you can enjoy your meals there.

There are many interesting places near the hotel. Faberge and Anna Akhmatova museums, the Hermitage, the Winter Palace, and the Summer Garden are open in the surrounding area. There is paid parking near the hotel for car drivers. Pulkovo airport is located at a distance of 14.3 km, Vitebsk railway Station - 0.5 km, bus station -1.4 km.

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Nevsky Shore

The Nevsky Bereg Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt is located in the heart of the Northern Capital.

The hotel offers 41 cozy rooms, each of which is made to all standards. Rooms with a wonderful view of Nevsky Prospekt allow you to enjoy all the colors of the city of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has a lobby, a smoking room, a luggage storage, and 24-hour security for your safety.

The hospitable and helpful staff will do everything possible to make your stay at the hotel homely.

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L1 station

The L1 Station Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in close proximity to infrastructure facilities. Luggage storage and Wi-Fi access are provided free of charge. In addition, registration of foreign citizens and visa support are available for a fee.

The room fund consists of cozy and bright rooms of several categories. Each of them is stylishly decorated and equipped with modern furniture. An additional convenience is the availability of private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries.

There is a kitchen area on site. In the morning, guests are served delicious and hearty meals, which are included in the price. It is also possible to serve an additional breakfast for a fee. In addition, you can have a full lunch or dinner at the nearest catering establishment.

Nearby are the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, the monument to S. Yesenin, Vosstaniya Square and the A.V. Suvorov Memorial Museum. The nearest public transport stop is 100 metres away, and Moskovsky Railway Station is 1 km away.

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The M19 station

The M19 Station Hotel was opened in 2016 and is located in the Central District of the Northern Capital.

The number of rooms in the hotel is 81. Each has a ventilation and air conditioning system. Sleeping places with orthopedic mattresses allow you to fully relax after active walks.

A breakfast of fresh products is served every morning, which is energized for a new day.

There is a wide range of restaurants, canteens and cafes within walking distance. Famous cultural attractions are within walking distance.

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Moscow

Moscow 4* is a modern four-star hotel located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, near the main attractions of the capital and the Alexander Nevsky Square metro station. Guests can use shuttle services, laundry and dry cleaning, and sightseeing services.

Comfortable rooms of different categories are prepared for the guests: "Standard", "Comfort", "Suite", "Apartments". Each has comfortable furniture and modern appliances, a private bathroom, as well as the following amenities: air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, safe, telephone, refrigerator, bath and hygiene products. Some rooms offer beautiful views of the Neva Embankment and the city panorama.

A buffet breakfast is included in the accommodation. Additionally, you can visit other establishments operating on the territory of the hotel: restaurants of Russian, European, and Asian cuisines, a coffee shop, a fast food cafe, a bakery, a teahouse, and a lobby bar. Room service is available.

For business and festive events, it is possible to rent venues equipped with modern equipment: conference halls, cinemas, banquet halls.

For leisure and pleasant relaxation, the Moscow 4* hotel provides many services: a SPA center, a gym, a beauty salon, a cinema, a shopping center. Parking is available on site. The distance to Moskovsky Train Station is 1.64 km, and the airport is 21.8 km away.

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Premier S12 Station

The Premier S12 Station Hotel is located in the historical part of St. Petersburg, close to the business and cultural centers of the city.

The hotel can provide maximum comfort and positive emotions to those who like the respectability of historical buildings, as well as those who appreciate modern amenities. The hotel offers stylish rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay and a pleasant stay. There is also an internet connection, a common lounge, laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference room. For the convenience of guests, the hotel has an elevator.

A buffet breakfast is served from 07-30 to 10-30. The room has a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The Spoon Cafe is located 0.2 km from the property.

The reception staff will be happy to provide the necessary assistance when booking excursions, trips and transfers from the airport and train station and back. There are attractions nearby. The distance to the airport is 13.6 km. Vitebsk Railway Station is 1.4 km away.

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Station Premier S10

The modern and comfortable Station Premier S10 Hotel is located in the central part of Saint Petersburg. We are happy to offer comfortable accommodation and transfer services for our guests.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in original colors and have an interesting design. The private bathroom is equipped with a built-in hairdryer, bath accessories and bathrobes. Standard room amenities include a TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, refrigerator, mini-bar, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Cleaning is carried out daily.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the cozy cafe. It is possible to order breakfast in the room. In addition, there are numerous food establishments for every taste in the vicinity of the hotel.

St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theatre, and the Admiralty are within walking distance of the Premier S10 Station. In addition, there are metro stations and public theater stops nearby.

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Katerina Art Hotel

The Catherine Art Hotel is located in a quiet, cozy courtyard of St. Peter's Basilica. St. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia, is just a few minutes' walk from the Russian Museum and Mikhailovsky Theater, and a 10-15-minute walk from the Hermitage and Palace Square.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, each of which includes a wardrobe, a table, a refrigerator, and a TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a set of toiletries and a bathrobe. Wireless Wi-Fi access is also available on site.

Meals are served in the restaurant, which offers a wide range of a la carte dishes. There is a cafe within walking distance.

The nearest airport is 15 km away, and the train station is 3.6 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 45 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation (when choosing a rate with accommodation);
  • meals: breakfast in the hotel restaurant according to the number of days (nights) of stay;
  • excursion program and transportation services in accordance with the tour program;
  • group guide services for all excursion days of the tour;
  • the Podorozhnik transport card.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals: lunches and dinners + breakfasts, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • hotel accommodation, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • private transfer;
  • personal expenses.

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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    2 – 8 Jan, 2027
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  • $490
    1 – 5 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $490
    2 – 6 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $490
    3 – 7 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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    Alla Sedova-Sitnikova
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    13 Feb, 2025
    The tour was well-organized, and the preloaded transit card included in the package was incredibly useful—such a great idea! However, unfortunately, in my case, there was no mention of it anywhere—not on the envelope with the vouchers, nor in the printed tour program. It also wasn’t brought up in my communication with the manager. As a result, we had to figure out on our own what the card was and how to use it. We only realized later that it already had money loaded onto it—when we happened to use it. Luckily, we traveled around the city a lot, so the balance on the card was put to good use. That being said, to be fair, I should note that other tour participants mentioned they did receive this information on their envelope and that their manager informed them about it when sending the tour details.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello, Alla! Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the organization of future tours. We’d love to welcome you on another journey through Russia!