The city of adventurers: life according to the St. Petersburg recipe. 5-day tour to St. Petersburg

Magnificent and contrasting St. Petersburg, the most brilliant adventure in the history of the Russian Empire! A vivid example of the realization of one person's dream, which gave the world one of the most majestic and romantic cities on earth. 

The idea of the tour is to show different angles of life in the Northern capital, how the city combines luxury and poverty, austerity and lightness, the familiar and the incredible.

You will visit Peterhof, have lunch at the legendary "Stray Dog Shelter", see the Vitebsk Railway Station with an excursion to the Grand Ducal Chambers and the Clock Tower of the station, the museum at the Art Academy named after him. Stieglitz, the Hermitage.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 11 – 15 July
    • 1 – 5 August
    • 26 – 30 September
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

Courtyards and front doors of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is not only grand embankments and palaces, but also apartment buildings, behind the facades of which are hidden labyrinths of internal spaces
Petersburg in the Art Nouveau style
We will explore the most striking Art Nouveau buildings in St. Petersburg: the Kshesinskaya Mansion, the House of the Eliseev Merchants, and find out what happened behind the fashionable facades
The Imperial splendor of Peterhof
Let's admire the beauty of Peterhof, which embodies the sophistication of the imperial court and the wealth of the state, admire the opening prospects and expanses of the Gulf of Finland
Ascent to the observation deck on the roof
Let's take a look at St. Petersburg from an unforgettable height, look at the city from a new angle and surprise our friends with unusual photos!
Ticket to the Hermitage
Immerse yourself in the educational and cultural world, exploring the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, ancient artifacts and works of art of ancient Russia

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - "St. Petersburg is Famous." Great sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg

    The first meeting with Peter's main adventure – the most romantic city in Russia!

    Arrival in Saint Petersburg.

    11:00 Meeting with a guide at the Moscow railway station at the monument to Peter the Great, a sign with the name of the tour "City of adventurers".

    Bus "Big sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg" – one of the most beautiful cities in the world, where every district and island is different from the others. The very appearance of this city has become an adventure in world history. 

    We will start from Nevsky Prospekt, where strict classicism and flashy modernism converged. Here Gogol's characters embark on love adventures, Pushkin is going to duel, and street musicians arrange incredible concerts.  

    The main squares are waiting for us: Dvortsovaya, Isaakievskaya and Senatskaya. They remember the main adventurers perfectly well: the Decembrists and the Bolsheviks! We will also visit the self-willed Vasilyevsky Island, which did not obey Peter's plans and did not become the center of the city, but showed Russia many museums and universities. 

    We'll also take a ride around Petrogradka to examine the facades of Art Nouveau houses, unexpected for the prim St. Petersburg of the 19th century. Petersburg can be different, which one is closer to you, you will find out on this tour. 

    Approximate stops along the route: Arts Square, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Square, Vasilyevsky Island Arrow, Aurora, Smolny. 

    Stops in the city center for photo breaks.

    Stop for an independent lunch near the food mall "1853 Railway Station".

    VOKZAL 1853 is the largest food mall in Russia and Europe, which will be located in the historic Warsaw Railway Station building. Three floors and 34,000 square meters will unite the entire gastronomic, entertainment and business life of St. Petersburg. 

    Guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress, the founding site of a city unlike other cities in St. Petersburg. The fortress itself has become a novelty for Russia of the XVIII century, which has not yet seen such fortifications. 

    The Peter and Paul Cathedral also broke with tradition – instead of the usual low temple with five domes, a massive pointed spire appears in Russia. The fortress was also glorified by the prisoners of the Trubetskoy Bastion prison – the rebels and conspirators, whose myths spread throughout the city. 

    Transfer to the base hotels.

    For an additional fee: The Russian Railway Museum is Russia's main railway museum and one of the largest railway museums in the world. Here you will find rare and legendary steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, wagons of various types and, of course, interactive panels and installations, thanks to which the journey into the past will become even more exciting (600 rubles for adults, 400 rubles for children).

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  • Day 2 - "Petersburg is Luxurious." Peterhof
  • Day 3 - "Petersburg Yard". Excursion "Courtyards and ceremonial buildings of St. Petersburg, and their inhabitants"
  • Day 4 - "Petersburg in the Art Nouveau style". Vitebsk Railway Station tour with ascent to the clock tower
  • Day 5 - "Petersburg Art Museum". Hermitage
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in comfortable hotels of the city of St. Petersburg to choose from.

The price of the tour is indicated for 1 person in rubles:

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers):

Russia 3*. Breakfast buffet. Address: Chernyshevsky Square, 11. The nearest metro stations are Electrosila and Moskovskaya. The hotel is located in a respectable Moskovsky district, within 20 minutes you can get to Pulkovo airport, railway stations and the historical city center. The windows offer a beautiful view of Chernyshevsky Square and Moscow's Victory Park. Near us: The Historical Park "Russia – My History", the EXPOFORUM Exhibition Center, the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% rate:

5-day tour/ Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
11.07.252825039500
01.08.252675036350
26.09.252435031750

Moscow 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address Alexander Nevsky Square, 2. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square (lines 3-4). Convenient transport links allow guests to reach the main historical sights of St. Petersburg in 15-20 minutes: the Palace Embankment, the Hermitage, the Admiralty, the Kazan Cathedral, and the Russian Museum. The hotel offers a magnificent view of the Neva Embankment, the Alexander Nevsky Drawbridge and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra (*extra charge for the view). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out guaranteed early check-in 00:00-14:00 +100% rate: 

5-day tour/ Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
11.07.252995041550
01.08.252995041550
26.09.252875038950

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

Elkus 3*, Breakfast "Swedish line". Address: st. Blagodatnaya, 10 building 3 p.1. Nearest metro station: Electric power. The Elkus Hotel also has an internal atrium, some rooms overlook it. The atrium has tables, chairs, and even a grand piano to play on. There is also a children's room, although there are no tutors. A 16-minute walk to the meeting place - the Rossiya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in. 00:00-01:59 – 100%, 02:00 - 13:59 – 50% no breakfast:

5-day tour/ Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Comfort
11.07.252655034950
01.08.252595033950
26.09.252555032950

Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Buffet breakfast. Address: ave . Obukhovskaya Oborona, 11. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square I. An 18-minute walk from the Moscow 4* hotel. The building stands out for its rich history, which dates back to 1825, located in the very center of the city, next to the embankment and park area. Moskovsky Train Station is 7 minutes away by car, Alexander Nevsky Square metro station and the meeting place. Moscow hotels 18 minutes on foot or 1 stop on the 253 bus. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in. from 07:00 + 50% Early Check-in until 07:00 + 100%. (prices are rounded, check prices online before selling): 

5-day tour/ Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
11.07.252855039950
01.08.252495032950
26.09.252235027550

Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4* Continental breakfast. Address: 43/12 Khersonskaya St.. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square I. Each room at the YARD Residence is a stylish apartment with high ceilings and panoramic windows. Each one has everything you use at home every day. The meeting point of the Moscow Hotel is a 5-minute walk away. Check-out time: 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, Early Check-in before 08:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 08:00 + 50%:

5-day tour/ Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Smart without kitchen
11.07.252955041350
01.08.252795038350

Atrium 3*, Buffet breakfast. Address: Nevsky prospekt, 170/21 Konnaya St.. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. It is located in a historic building and offers modern and bright rooms. The meeting point of the Moscow Hotel is an 8-minute walk away. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Early Check-in before 07:00 + 100% Early Check-in after 07:30 +50% (with breakfast):

5-day tour/ Check-in datesDoubleSingle room
Standard
11.07.252995041550
01.08.252995041550
26.09.252855038550

Discount for students under 14 years old (Russian Federation): 1200 rubles

Discount for students aged 14-16 (Russian Federation):  600 rubles

Discount for students (Full-time Russian State Universities):  250 rubles

Additional payment for foreign tickets (excluding the Republic of Belarus): 1,650 rubles . (all tours are in Russian).

Please specify the prices when booking.

Yard Residence Apartment Hotel 4* or Art Deco Nevsky 4* or 4 nights
Yard Residence Apartment Hotel 4*

YARD Residence is located in Saint Petersburg, 1.7 km from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station and 2 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Moskovsky Train Station is 1.7 km away, while Anna Akhmatova Museum and Faberge Museum are 2.7 km away. Nearby attractions include Vitebsk Railway Station, 4.4 km away, and Palace Square, 4.5 km away.

All rooms at the apart-hotel are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. There is also a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. The rooms are equipped with a kettle. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a dishwasher, a microwave and a stove. In addition, all rooms have a safety deposit box.

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Art Deco Nevsky 4*

Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is conveniently located in the Nevsky district of Saint Petersburg, 3.5 km from Ploshchad Vosstaniya Metro Station, 3.9 km from Mayakovskaya Metro Station and 4.1 km from Moskovsky Train Station. It offers a restaurant, a 24—hour front desk and concierge services, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout. Family rooms can be booked at the hotel.

Rooms here will provide you with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is also a wardrobe.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the Art Deco Nevsky Hotel.

The Faberge Museum and the Anna Akhmatova Museum are 4.5 km away. Pulkovo International Airport is 25 km from Art Deco Nevsky Hotel. 

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Moscow 4*

This 4-star hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospekt and 50 metres from Alexander Nevsky Square Metro Station. It offers air-conditioned rooms and 5 restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant.

The spacious rooms at the Moscow Hotel are equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a free safe. Most rooms also have an electric kettle. Free toiletries are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Some rooms offer views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Coolers with hot and cold drinking water are installed on the floors.

On the 8th floor of the hotel there is a Beef bar "Eight", which offers a magnificent view of the historical center of St. Petersburg. It serves traditional Russian and international cuisine.

The Neva River is a 2-minute walk from the Moskva Hotel. The main attractions in the center of St. Petersburg, including the Hermitage State Museum, the Palace Embankment and the Admiralty Building, can be reached in 15 minutes by metro.

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Russia 3*

The three-star Rossiya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg. Car owners will be able to use private parking.

The hotel has 392 rooms. All of them are decorated in bright colors and equipped with modern furniture. Guests will enjoy the availability of a telephone, TV and a private bathroom. A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.

Delicious breakfasts are included in the price of your stay. There are bars and restaurants on site where you can have a delicious and satisfying meal.

For business people, there are several specially equipped conference halls and meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology.

The St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex is about a 10-minute walk away. Near the hotel you will find several attractions of the city. The distance to the airport is 8.2 km.

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Atrium 3*

Atrium Hotel is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in a beautiful historical building.

Vacationers can stay in comfortable rooms, made in an original design with modern furniture, modern appliances, an individual bathroom and a hairdryer.

There is an atmospheric and cozy restaurant of German cuisine "Bier König", where a buffet breakfast is served for visitors from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning.

The hotel is located in the heart of the northern capital, not far from the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in an area of rich infrastructure that will be appreciated by both businessmen and numerous tourists.

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Elkus 3*

Elkus is a modern hotel located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg.

The hotel has 258 rooms ranging from compact and ergonomic to spacious and atmospheric with fireplaces and terraces. They are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. From the 5th to the 16th floor, the rooms offer panoramic views of the city.

An electric kettle and a refrigerator are provided. You can have a snack in the hotel's restaurant or lobby bar.

There is a covered parking, a fitness club, as well as a playroom for children. Aviator Park and Moscow Victory Park, the museum "Russia - My Story" are nearby. Pulkovo Airport is 9 km away, and Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 3.4 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • breakfast after the first night, 1 lunch;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • 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;
  • lunches and dinners;
  • additional excursions;
  • the resort fee of 100 rubles/day will be paid by the guests directly at the hotel, and cannot be included in the tourist package (from 04/01/2024 in St. Petersburg);
  • 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!