The stories and secrets of the palaces and parks of St. Petersburg

The city of palaces and gardens is ready to reveal its secrets to you and, if you want, look at it from other angles.

You will feel yourself in the place of the owners of the palaces, plunging into the atmosphere of that time, take a walk through the Summer Garden and Alexandria Park and see Tsarskoye Selo. And if you wish, you can ride along rivers and canals, climb onto roofs and get acquainted with Vyborg and Pavlovsk.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 10 – 14 June, 2025
    • 17 – 21 June, 2025
    • 24 – 28 June, 2025
    • 1 – 5 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 50 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Let's feel the atmosphere of the palaces
Paintings, sculptures, balls, music, a cozy garden or park — this is the atmosphere that surrounds the owners
Let's see the Empress Park
The sun, flowers, shady groves of old oaks, "water music" of the stream, expanses of meadows, fountains
If desired, we will visit Vyborg
We will see a city with a unique atmosphere of medieval buildings, a magnificent landscape park "Monrepos" and a manor of the XIX century

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - A tour of the palaces of St. Petersburg

    Arrival in St. Petersburg. Self-placement.

    10:10 Meeting at Ladoga railway station at the information board (by prior request).

    Group transfer.

    11:00 Meeting at the monument to Peter I at the Moscow railway Station (by prior request). Group transfer.

    Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. A sign for the name of the tour.

    12:00 Departure from the Rossiya Hotel.

    12:10 Departure from the Elkus Hotel.

    12:30 Departure from the Azimut Hotel, including for guests from the A-hotel Fontanka.

    12:40 Departure from the Teatralnaya Ploshchad Hotel, including guests from the Express Sadovaya Hotel and the Rimsky Korsakov Hotel.

    12:50 Departure from the Admiralteyskaya hotel.

    Bus tour "Palaces of St. Petersburg and their owners". Sometimes it seems that all the buildings in our city are palaces. Of course, this is only an appearance, but there are really a lot of them in St. Petersburg. But there is no palace without painting, sculpture, balls, music, a cozy garden or park. This is the atmosphere that surrounds the owners of the palaces, to whom this tour is dedicated.

    An excursion to the Yusupov Palace is one of the rare noble mansions in St. Petersburg, where not only the state apartments, the halls of the art gallery, a miniature home theater have survived, but also the luxurious living quarters of the Yusupov family, which retained the warmth and charm of the former owners.

    Additionally: A visit to the Petrovskaya Aquatoria mock-up theater, where you will plunge into the life of the city in the first half of the XVIII century. Thanks to moving objects, modern light, sound and visual effects, ancient St. Petersburg will come to life in front of you. (550 rubles., 350 rubles., 480 rubles. student, pence.)

    19:00 Transfer to the hotels. 

    Free time.

  • Day 2 - Gardens and parks of St. Petersburg and a walk in the Summer Garden
  • Day 3 - Free day
  • Day 4 - Cottage Palace, Alexandria Park and Nizhny Park
  • Day 5 - Tsarskoye Selo
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

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Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a St. Petersburg hotel to choose from:

The cost of the tour without accommodation: 12300 rubles.

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

Basic hotels (hotels where the group gathers).

Admiralteyskaya 3*, Buffet breakfast

Check-in datesDouble 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
StandardArt standardArt Admiral
23.07.24-20.08.24219002110029100229002170031700241002250033100

Russia 3*, Buffet breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble 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
StandardComfortBusinessBusiness with cond.
16.07.24-20.08.242130030300239002150035300219002030028300227002070029300

Theatre Square 4*, Buffet breakfast

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsFour-seaterTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single roomDouble room with separate bedsFour-seaterTriple (2 main+additional beds)Single room
Standard AtticImproved
11.06.24-06.08.242870023700253004090032300257002790048300
13.08.24-20.08.242610022500237003590029900243002630043300

Elkus 3*, Breakfast "Swedish line"

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsSingle roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

StandardComfort
02.07.24-23.07.2421900303002130019300
30.07.2421600298002110019100
06.08.24-20.08.2421300293002090018900

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

Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*, Buffet breakfast. A 10-minute walk to the Teatralnaya Ploshchad Hotel.

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Four-seater (Dbl/Twin 2 main+2 additional seats)Single roomDouble room with separate beds

Triple

(2 main+additional cr.)

Single room
 StandardAtelier
09.07.24-20.08.2421300205002010021300223002110030900

Express Sadovaya 4*. Buffet breakfast. The hotel is located in the same building as the Teatralnaya Ploshchad Hotel

Check-in dates

 

Double room with separate bedsTripleSingle room
Standard Attic
11.06.24-06.08.24281003270039900
13.08.24-20.08.24257002430034900

Discount for students under 14 years of age (Russian Federation): 1850 rubles.

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

Admiralteyskaya 3* or Russia 3* or 4 nights
Admiralteyskaya 3*

The Admiralteyskaya Hotel is located in St. Petersburg on Alexander Blok Street. Guests who did not arrive by private transport can use the airport or train station shuttle service. At the 24-hour front desk, you can always clarify the information you need about your stay.

The room stock is divided into categories. Family and double rooms are available for accommodation. Maximum occupancy is up to five people. In any case, there will always be a cozy sleeping place, as well as a bathroom, which you will not have to queue to visit.

The restaurant serves buffet breakfast, which is included in the price of your stay. You can also always order lunches and dinners for an additional fee.

For those who are used to being constantly at work, there is a small meeting room, as well as a spacious conference room. Both are equipped with modern appliances.

Nearby there is the Buckle River, three Lesgaft museums, Admiralty shipyards, as well as the Mining Institute. There are several metro stations within walking distance.

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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, a TV and a private bathroom. Connection to a free Wi-Fi network is available throughout the territory.

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 rooms 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 airport is 8.2 km away.

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Theatre Square 4*

The Teatralnaya Ploshchad Hotel is located in Saint Petersburg, 2.1 km from the center.

Number of stars: 4.

All conditions for a comfortable stay are created here — there is air conditioning, TV, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee in the rooms, safe, heating. You can choose any of the 158 currently available rooms on Yandex Travel. Cleaning is done every day.

The hotel has a restaurant and a gym.

Each guest will have Internet access, you can upload photos, send a file or call your family by video.

Take into account the time of check-in at the hotel. Check-in here starts at 14:00, you need to leave before 12:00. Even if you arrive late at night, you will be met at the 24-hour front desk and will be helped with accommodation. There is an elevator inside. The hotel also has facilities for people with disabilities.

If you are driving, you can park it in the paid parking lot.

At your service: dry cleaning, laundry, room service, luggage storage.

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Elkus 3*

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

The hotel consists of 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. Nearby are Aviator Park and Moscow Victory Park, the museum "Russia is My Story". Pulkovo Airport is 9 km away, and Baltiysky Train Station is 3.4 km away.

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Hotel on Rimsky-Korsakov 3*

Hotel On Rimsky-Korsakov is located in St. Petersburg. 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, TV, wireless Internet access.

The apartment also has a kitchen, a stove, a refrigerator, an 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, with which you can 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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Express Sadovaya 4*

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

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

Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. A variety of dishes are available for lunch and dinner. There are several food establishments in the vicinity of 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
up to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • breakfast after the first night, when choosing a rate with accommodation;
  • guided tours and daily transportation services according to the program;
  • tickets to museums according to the program;
  • accompanying the guide, headphones are provided free of charge for more comfortable listening to the guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals outside the program;
  • 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, an experiment on the introduction of a resort fee will start in St. Petersburg);
  • hotel accommodation and breakfast, when choosing a rate without accommodation;
  • private transfer to the railway station/airport;
  • additional excursions (to specify the cost).

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Reviews

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    Maria
    19 Nov, 2024
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    The tour was absolutely wonderful! I fell in love with the city! The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating stories and little-known facts about the lives of the emperors that you won’t find in ordinary history books (they even recited poetry at times). I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience and will definitely be coming back next year
    19 Nov, 2024
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    Irina
    18 Nov, 2024
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    Thank you to the tour team for a fantastic experience! The hotel was great, the food delicious, and the excursions both informative and enjoyable. Overall, everything was excellent—we couldn’t be happier!
    18 Nov, 2024
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    Svetlana Matafonova
    5 Nov, 2024
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    The tour organization is impeccable.
    5 Nov, 2024