We invite you to the "Smelt is coming!" food festival.You will have a sightseeing tour of the most famous sights of the city on the Neva River.
The tour program includes a trip to Staraya Ladoga, where you can explore the Old Ladoga Fortress and learn more about ancient times. The trip will end with participation in the festival in Novaya Ladoga, where you will be able to get acquainted with local traditions and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
You will find smelt cooking workshops, fishing competitions, a craft fair and a music show
The architectural ensemble of St. Petersburg
You will see all the most important historical beauties of the city: embankments and palaces, squares and avenues, bridges and temples and much more.
Impressions to choose from
On a free day, you will have the opportunity to visit additional excursions or stroll along the avenues and streets of the city.
Itinerary
Day 1 -
Saint Petersburg Sightseeing Bus Tour
Arrival in Saint Petersburg. Independent check-in at the hotel. Things are checked into the hotel's luggage room.
Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the base hotel, the sign "Greets Petersburg":
11:00 departure from the Azimut Hotel. (including for guests from the hotels "Ambassador", "Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov", "Theater Square", "Express Sadovaya");
11:45 departure from the hotel "Rus" (including for guests from the hotels "Arbat Nord", "Indigo", "Oktyabrskaya", "Radisson Sonya", "St. Petersburg");
11:30 departure from the Moscow Hotel (including for guests from the Art Deco Nevsky, Atrium, Bagration, Kraft Nevsky, Yard Residence hotels).
12:00 Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. We will be able to see the monumental monument to Peter the Great – the Bronze Horseman, about which A. S. Pushkin wrote in his poem, St. Isaac's, Senate and Trinity Squares.
We will drive along the arrow of Vasilyevsky Island, and also see the famous and majestic Cruiser Aurora.
14:00 Free time in the city center.
Additionally: An excursion to St. Isaac's Cathedral (approximately 700 rubles for adults).
Additionally: Ascent to the Colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral (approximately 200 rubles per adult)
Continuation of the bus tour.
Transfer to the base hotels. Free time.
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Day 2 -
Staraya Ladoga and the Smelt Festival is Coming!
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Departure from the base hotels.
Bus tour to Staraya Ladoga, the first capital of Ancient Russia, where the Varangian Rurik was called to rule in 862.(the crossing is 130 km.).
10:30 Sightseeing tour of the 12th-16th century Old Ladoga Fortress with a visit to St. George's Church, a unique temple from the pre–Mongol period.
You will be immersed in the times of Ancient Russia, when Staraya Ladoga was also called Aldeigya in Scandinavian, and its inhabitants were mostly artisans and pilots.
Their business was quite successful, as the great waterways "from the Varangians to the Greeks" and "from the Varangians to the Arabs" passed along the Volkhov River.
It was a city of blacksmiths and jewelers, tanners and potters, glassblowers and wood carvers. For their protection and the defense of the north-western lands, a powerful fortress was erected, which more than once took part in military operations.
Prince Rurik was invited to Ladoga, and during the reign of Prince Oleg, a stone fortress was built here. You will learn about the history of this fortress during the tour.
14:30 The Smelt is Coming! Festival. According to legend, it was the emperor who named the smelt tsar-fish.
Free time at the festival.
In the restaurant area you can taste not only smelt, but also grouse, pike, bream, carp, walleye, trout, sturgeon, catfish, chum, lamprey, grayling, burbot, herring... Or buy them at the "Fishing Village" and the farmers' Fair.
You will enjoy smelt cooking workshops, fishing competitions and a craft fair with handmade souvenirs. A musical show with performances by creative teams and historical theatrical performances will give a sense of celebration.
20:30 Transfer to St. Petersburg (130 km).
Return to St. Petersburg by 22:00.
Transfer to the base hotels.
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Day 3 -
Free day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Additionally: Visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater (approximately 600 rubles. adult, 400 rubles. school, 530 rubles. student, 530 rubles. pence, prices to be specified in the spring of 2026; open until 22:00).
Imagine that St. Petersburg of the XVIII century appeared before you, where carriages ride along the streets, and sailboats glide along rivers and canals, and you can see all this in a miniature model of the Petrovsky Aquatoria
Optional: Guided tour of the roofs of St. Petersburg. Let's take a look at St. Petersburg from an unforgettable height, look at this magical city from a new perspective and surprise our friends with unusual photos (approximately 900 rubles. adult, student, penny; prices to be specified in the spring of 2026, open until 21:00).
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Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel
2 nights
Comfort
Upscale
Premium
The tour provides accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel of your choice.
The cost of the tour for 1 person / RUB, depending on the accommodation:
Basic hotels (hotels where the group is being assembled):
1. Azimuth 4*. Breakfast buffet. Address: 43/1 Lermontovsky Ave., The nearest metro stations are Technological Institute and Baltiyskaya. The Mariinsky Theatre and St. Isaac's Cathedral are within walking distance of the hotel.Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Smart Standard Room with Two Single Beds
13800
19400
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2. Moscow 4*. Breakfast buffet. 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. Prices later.
3. Rus 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 1, Artillery Street. The nearest metro station is Chernyshevskaya. In the very center of the city – a 10-minute walk from the Summer Garden and Mikhailovsky Castle, a 20-minute walk from Moskovsky train station (one metro stop). Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in in high season + 100%, in low season + 50% of the fare.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Classic Single Room
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17200
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Classic Room with Two single beds/ one Double Bed
13900
21800
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Junior Suite with Two Single Beds/ One Double Bed
15600
23600
12400
Hotels from which guests independently approach the starting point of excursions:
1. Ambassador 4*. Breakfast buffet. A 10-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Square Hotel. Prices later.
2. Atrium 3*. Breakfast buffet Address: 21 Konnaya St./170 Nevsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is Alexander Nevsky Square. It is located in a historic building and has modern and bright rooms, an 8-minute walk to the meeting place of the Moscow Hotel. 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). Prices later.
3. Art Deco Nevsky 4*. Breakfast buffet. 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 Moscow Hotel meeting point are 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 later.
4. Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*, Buffet breakfast. A 10-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Square Hotel. Address: 45 Rimsky-Korsakov Ave. The hotel is located in the central part of St. Petersburg, in a quiet historical area, a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Mariinsky Theatre. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early arrivals 08:00-14:00 +50% of the fare (without breakfast). Prices later.
5. Port Comfort Sennaya 4* Breakfast buffet. Address: 53 Sadovaya Street. Opposite the Yusupov Garden, not far from the Kazan Cathedral, a 6-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Hotel. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Prices later.
6. Theater Square 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. A 12-minute walk to the Azimut Hotel.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard Room with one Double Bed
18700
28700
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Standard Family Room with Two Single Beds/One Double Bed
18700
28700
11600
Premium Family Room with Two Single Beds/ One Double Bed
21200
33600
11600
7. Express Sadovaya 4*, buffet breakfast. Address: 62 Sadovaya Street. The hotel is located in the city center, in a historic building of the XVIII century Nikolsky Rows. Within walking distance of the main attractions: the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage, St. Nicholas Cathedral. Check-out time: 14:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out, early check-in 100% of the fare. A 12-minute walk to the Azimut Hotel.
Room category
An adult in the main seat
Single occupancy
An adult in an extra seat
Standard Room with Two Single Beds/ One Double Bed
17900
27000
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Standard room with a double bed and a sofa
17900
27000
11800
Superior Room with Two Single Beds/One Double Bed
20400
32000
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Superior Room with Double Bed and Sofa
20400
32000
11800
8. Yard Residence Apart Hotel 4*. Continental breakfast Address: 43/12 Khersonskaya St.. Nearest metro station: 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. 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%. Prices later.
Discount for students under 16 years of age (Russian Federation): 350 rubles.
Discount for pensioners (if you have a pension certificate on the tour) and students: 200 rubles.
The Moscow Hotel or Art Deco Nevsky or 2 nights
The Moscow Hotel
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. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
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. 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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Art Deco Nevsky
The Art Deco Nevsky Hotel is located in a lively part of St. Petersburg, not far from the city center. Parking on the street is provided for guests with a private car. Services include tickets to shows and events, luggage storage, hiking, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi access.
All rooms are decorated in an elegant style and pleasant colors. Several categories with a maximum capacity of up to three people are available for booking. The rooms have antique-style upholstered furniture, comfortable bedroom spaces, storage space for clothes, a personal shower room and a bathroom.
You can have a delicious and satisfying meal in the cafe on the ground floor, which offers a wide range of hot dishes, snacks and drinks. There are also many grocery stores, restaurants and fast food chains within walking distance.
Nearby there is a developed infrastructure, historically significant places, parks and cultural monuments. There is a metro station nearby, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and the Neva River. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is about 15 km, to Moskovsky Train Station is 1 km.
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Yard Residence
The Yard Residence Apart-Hotel is a new 4—star, eight-storey business class complex located in the very center of St. Petersburg, a 2-minute walk to Nevsky Prospekt and Alexander Nevsky Square metro Station. The main highways are located nearby, along which you can quickly and conveniently get anywhere in the city. Parking is provided for the convenience of guests arriving by private transport, as well as a shuttle service and free Wi-Fi throughout the complex.
It offers comfortable apartments with a unique design, equipped with modern furniture, appliances, an equipped kitchen and a bathroom.
The kitchen is equipped with a set of dishes, a refrigerator and a stove for cooking lunch. The BACKYARD is located on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can taste menus from 14 gastronomic brands.
The convenient location of the Yard Residence apartments allows vacationers to get to the main attractions of the city and learn more about its history. Also nearby is the Museum of urban sculpture, the necropolis of the masters of art, the Museum of Ancient Antiquities and much more. The distance to the airport is 14.2 km. The train station is 5.3 km away.
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Comfort port Sennaya
The apart-hotel "Port Comfort by Sennaya Square" is located in the Admiralteysky district of St. Petersburg, not far from the Yusupovsky Garden and within walking distance from Sadovaya metro station. It offers Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
Tourists can relax after a busy day in the prepared cozy apartments. They have a fresh, modern renovation in warm shades. There are pleasant upholstered furniture, a TV, and a private bathroom with toiletries.
The kitchen is equipped with a headset, a hob, a kettle and a set of dishes. There are cafes and restaurants nearby where you can dine.
Among the attractions are museums, ancient architectural buildings, and park areas. The distance to the airport is 13.2 km, to the railway station - 1.3 km.
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AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg
AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt.
The spacious rooms are decorated in a well-kept modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics. Safes are provided in the rooms for the safety of valuables. You can adjust the comfortable temperature using split systems. Some rooms offer beautiful city views. And thick curtains will allow you to create darkness and get a good night's sleep even during the famous white nights.
Breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant in the morning. They are represented mainly by sandwich slices, fresh fruits and vegetables, porridges and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here using a set menu or order delicious dishes from the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant will allow you to arrange a business lunch or a romantic dinner here. A banquet hall is available for large events such as family or corporate celebrations.
There is a convenient transport interchange near the hotel. It can be reached by buses, minibuses, tram or taxi. There is a parking lot for a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also nearby. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina right next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats sail along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from Baltiysky Railway Station, and about an hour from the airport. The Karambol State Musical Theater and the Museum of the History of State Securities of Russia are just a two-minute walk away.
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The Rus Hotel
Rus is a four-star hotel located in St. Petersburg at 1 Artillery Street. It offers residents parking, Internet access, 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, laundry, daily cleaning, luggage storage, tour service, billiards, sauna.
Accommodation is offered in comfortable rooms of various categories, which are equipped with all amenities. Each room has: air conditioning, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, desk with chairs.
A delicious and hearty breakfast is served daily for guests, and in the on-site restaurant you can have lunch and dinner, as well as have a good time.
For seminars, negotiations, business meetings and corporate events, there are 4 spacious conference halls with a maximum capacity of up to 250 people.
Nearby are Nevsky Prospekt, the Tauride Palace, and the Kazan Cathedral. The convenient location allows you to easily move around the city and visit famous attractions.
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The Ambassador
The Ambassador Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Rimsky-Korsakov Avenue and has a four-star status. Guests are offered a wide range of services that will make the quality of their stay even better. The caring staff is always ready to help with any questions that arise. Each guest can visit the fitness center, restaurant, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage.
The room stock is designed so that everyone can choose comfortable conditions and a suitable budget. There are both standard rooms and suites available for you. In any case, each of them has a sleeping and living area, as well as a bathroom. Upon prior request, you can bring your pet with you. Cleaning is carried out daily, so you will always be clean and cozy.
The price includes breakfast, which is served for you every morning in the restaurant, so that you will be full of energy from the beginning of the day. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee.
For guests' convenience, there is a 24-hour business center, executive car rental, and expedited check-in upon arrival. The following facilities are available for events: a conference center and meeting rooms. A round-the-clock airport shuttle is available for an additional fee.
Nearby are the Museum of Railway Transport, the Griboyedov Canal, the Bolshoy Obukhov Bridge and the Fontanka River.
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On Rimsky-Korsakov
The 3* Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov is located in St. Petersburg. The exact address on the city map is 45 Rimsky-Korsakov Ave., the center of St. Petersburg, near Nikolsky Garden. There is a paid guarded parking on site, places are available on request.
The cozy and modern rooms are designed according to the classical style. Each of them is equipped with wooden furniture, including a wardrobe, a TV, and wireless Internet access.
The apartment also has a kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electric kettle and kitchenware. Everyone can have lunch at the cafe, where breakfast is served every day in the morning. At lunchtime, the menu is available to order not only national, but also European cuisine.
There is a metro station within walking distance from the accommodation, which allows you to get to any point of the city. The famous Mariinsky Theatre is located nearby. Moskovsky Train Station is a 20-minute drive away.
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Theater Square
The Theatre Square Hotel is located in the Nikolsky Rows of St. Petersburg. It offers free internet access and luggage storage. You can check in at any time, as the reception is open around the clock.
There are standard and family rooms. You can stay either alone or with a family of up to six people. The rooms are equipped with double, single and bunk beds. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet.
For an additional cost, you can purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Vacationers can listen to live jazz concerts, and in winter they can go ice skating and the Venetian carousel, play ice mini golf and curling. There are several interesting sights within walking distance. There is a metro station about a 15-minute walk away, from where you can get anywhere in the city. The Kryukov Canal runs across the street from the hotel. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 12.9 km, to Baltiysky Railway Station is 1.5 km.
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Sadovaya Express
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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Tour conditions
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg
Included in price
habitation;
meals included in the program: breakfast;
radio equipment (headphones);
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 not included in the program: lunches and dinners;
additional excursions;
personal expenses.
It's important to know
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.
Can the tour program change?
The company reserves the right to replace excursions without reducing the total volume of the excursion program.
In which accommodation facilities is it possible to stay on the organizer's tours?
Within the framework of the organizer's tours, it is possible to stay in the following accommodation facilities (depending on the tour, see the information in the "Accommodation" section):
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I really enjoyed the tour, even despite the snowfall. The itinerary was packed with activities and experiences - so much so that by the second day we were feeling pleasantly tired. The lunches were excellent, and we were glad we chose to include them. The organization was outstanding, and our guide, Nelli, was wonderful. She shared a wealth of interesting information and presented it in a way that kept everyone engaged throughout the trip. The Druzhba Hotel was quite good overall. The breakfasts offered a wide variety of dishes, and the location was convenient, not far from the city center. There was also a supermarket nearby, which was very handy. A few practical notes for future travelers: standard rooms are equipped with 2 separate beds rather than 1 large bed. Slippers and bathrobes are not provided. A hairdryer was available, but the complimentary shower gel and shampoo packets were quite small .
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Sebastian Constantin Egerer
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28 Apr, 2026
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I greatly appreciate that it was possible to visit the Russian Federation in these turbulent times.