The stories and secrets of medieval Vyborg. Spring-Summer

An exciting two-day tour to Vyborg: 8 excursions and 2 interactive tours. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old town and feel the spirit of the Middle Ages on the Castle Island. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, the Town Hall Tower.

The tour is recognized as a National Tourist Route of Russia.

Location

Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 4 January, 2025
    • 4 – 5 January, 2025
    • 6 – 7 January, 2025
    • 22 – 23 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Alvar Aalto Library
Let's discover the amazing architecture of functionalism by visiting the only library in Russia, built according to the project of an outstanding Finnish architect
Vyborg pretzel
We are waiting for a master class on baking a real medieval Vyborg pretzel according to an authentic recipe
Monrepos Rock Landscape Park
We will walk along the alleys of the park and along the sparkling waters of the Vyborg Bay, listen to the singing of birds and the breathing of stone boulders, relax on a bench near a hundred-year-old birch tree

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Walking tour of the center of Vyborg. Castle Island Tour

    Arrival at Saint-Petersburg. 

    09:30 Meeting with the guide at the monument to Peter the Great at the Moscow railway station, St. Petersburg

    Transfer to Kronstadt. Sightseeing tour of Kronstadt. Visit the monument to all ranks of the Russian Navy – the largest Naval Cathedral in Russia, reminiscent of the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

    Transfer to Vyborg. A guided tour telling about the historical events and nature of the Karelian Isthmus.

    Arrival in Vyborg.

    15:00 Lunch at the restaurant (for those who paid half board, the tour menu is 900 rubles).

    15:30 Accommodation.

    16:00 Excursion to the Alvar Aalto Library. You will be able to discover the amazing architecture of functionalism by visiting the only library in Russia, built according to the project of the outstanding Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. This building was built specifically to house a library, taking into account all the processes taking place in the book house. 

    Walking tour of the center of Vyborg — our guide will tell you about the history of the city, its legends and secrets. You will see the Market Square, the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Panzerlaks bastion, the Town Hall Tower.

    A visit to the Castle Island, where the medieval knightly Vyborg Castle is located — the symbol of the city.

    20:00 Free time. 

    Recommended cafes for dinner: "Champion", "Medieval tavern", "Espilya", "At Borchard's", panoramic restaurant "Taste".

    20:00 For an additional fee, a boat trip along the Vyborg Bay (during the navigation period May-September). The boat goes out into the Vyborg Bay, goes along the coast of the Monrepos Park and the islands of the Vyborg Bay: Tent Island, Island of the Dead, Islands of Love and Epic. The Monrepos Park looks different from aboard the ship. We will see: Chinese bridges, a tea gazebo, the temple of Neptune, the Ludwigstein Chapel.

    On the way back, the ship will pass through the Fortress Strait along the Castle Island, admire the towers and walls of Vyborg Castle from the water.

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  • Day 2 - Monrepos Landscape Park. Excursion to the Alvar Aalto Library. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

Vyborg 3* (Vyborg), buffet breakfast. The cost of the tour is indicated per person in rubles.

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
StandardStandard Plus
04/28/24-09/21/24 (breakfast)99001165010200960012200
12.10.24 (breakfast)97001120010050950011900
04/28/24-09/21/24 (breakfast + lunch)1170013450120001140014000
12.10.24 (breakfast + lunch)1150013000118501130013700

Druzhba 3* (Vyborg), buffet breakfast. The cost of the tour is indicated per person in rubles.

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
StandardImprovedSuperior with Bay view
04/28/24-09/21/24 (breakfast)105001010012700109501040013650116001085014950
12.10.24 (breakfast)10100985012100105501015012800109001040013550
04/28/24-09/21/24 (breakfast + lunch)123001190014100127501220015050134001265016750

12.10.24

(breakfast + lunch)

119001165013900123501195014600127001220015350

Victoria 4* (Vyborg), buffet breakfast. The cost of the tour is indicated per person in rubles.

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with a double bedDouble room with separate bedsTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble room with a double bed
StandardJunior Suite
04/28/24-09/21/24 (breakfast)12350155501235014450131502116014450
12.10.24 (breakfast)11700143001170013500125501925013500

28.04.24-21.09.24

(breakfast + lunch)

14150173501415016250149502296016250
12.10.24 (breakfast + lunch)13500161001350015300143502105015300

Discount for children under 16 years old: 300 rubles.

Discount for pensioners: 250 rubles.

Vyborg 3* or Friendship 3* or 1 night
Vyborg 3*

The Vyborg Hotel, which offers pet-friendly accommodation, is located in the center of Vyborg, a 15-minute walk from the 13th-century Vyborg Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk.

The bright, classic rooms are decorated in warm colours and feature a TV and a private bathroom.

The restaurant serves European cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the lobby bar. Delicious Uzbek dishes are prepared in the summer cafe.

Vyborgsky Train Station is just a 5-minute walk away. Pulkovo International Airport is 175 km away.

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Friendship 3*

Druzhba Hotel is located in Vyborg, on the coast of the Vyborg Bay. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Each room here will provide you with a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Guests can relax in the sauna and dine in the restaurant or on the hotel's terrace. There is also a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Vyborg Bus Station is 250 metres from the hotel, and Vyborg Train Station is 500 metres away.

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Victoria 4*

This hotel is located on the Market Square in Vyborg, a 10-minute walk from Vyborg Castle. It offers a fitness center, 2 restaurants and a Finnish sauna.

Each room at the Victoria Hotel is decorated in a modern style and is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

Breakfast is served at the Monrepa Restaurant, and Russian and European dishes are also served. The elegant Vkus restaurant serves Italian cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the summer terrace.

Guests of the Victoria Hotel can visit the Russian sauna, hammam and hot tub. A fitness center is also available on site.

The Round Tower and the market are a 2—minute walk from Victoria Hotel, and Vyborg Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The Monrepos Landscape Park is a 20-minute walk away.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Russia, Saint Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • breakfast, 2 lunches for those who ordered half board;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • guide support;
  • headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide;
  • The price at the Druzhba Hotel includes a morning sauna;
  • The price at the Victoria Hotel includes access to the fitness center, and the Junior suite category can accommodate four people.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals outside the selected tariff: 1800 rubles for 2 lunches – we recommend ordering in advance, it may not be possible on site, dinners;
  • boat trip along the Vyborg Bay;
  • private transfer (to be booked in advance);
  • 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

  • AA
    Andrey and Inna
    16 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was great.
    16 Dec, 2024
  • LM
    Larisa Makarkina
    16 Dec, 2024
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    An unforgettable and magnificent trip! Our guide, Galina, was truly a professional—knowledgeable and engaging. We stayed at the Moscow Hotel, which offered a delicious breakfast and rooms with stunning views of the Neva River. The location was excellent, just a 20-minute walk along Nevsky Prospekt to the city center and train station, and conveniently close to the metro. The "Highlights of St. Petersburg" program was absolutely fantastic. A big thank you to the tour team! I highly recommend Big Country to everyone.
    16 Dec, 2024
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    Evgenia Golovanenko
    13 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was flawlessly organized, with no unexpected issues.
    13 Dec, 2024