Family holidays in St. Petersburg. 5-day guided tour

You will travel through the ages: from the cannon shot at the walls of the Peter and Paul Fortress to the ballrooms of the Hermitage and the magical palaces of Tsarskoye Selo with the mysterious Amber Room. This is a journey where every stone breathes legends.

And then — forward to the world of interactive wonders! Control an entire country on a giant mock-up, drive a mighty train in the railway Museum and unravel the secrets of Peter the Great's curiosities in the Kunstkamera. This is a tour where no one will be bored: neither children nor adults!

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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$367
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
26 - 30 Oct
29 Mar - 2 Apr, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 15 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 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

The wealth of the Hermitage collection
Admire the works of art by great artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt
The luxury of the Catherine Palace
Take a tour of the thousand-square-meter palace museum, where receptions, balls and masquerades were held
Museum of Railways of Russia
Get acquainted with the collection of rare and legendary steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, which are presented in full size

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

    You arrive at the hotel on your own.

    A transfer to the hotel from the train station/airport is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: from 2,300 rubles/car.

    Check-in at the hotel after 14:00/15:00 depending on the hotel. You can leave your belongings in the luggage room of the hotel.

    Important information:

    • Tourists staying at the Oktyabrskaya and Rus hotels go on excursions from the hotel.;
    • Tourists staying at the Station L1 hotel come to the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (10 Ligovsky ave.) for a meeting and departure for excursions – 10 minutes on foot (900 m).

    From 12:00 to 14:00 (before departure for the program), a representative of the company with a sign "About Petersburg" will meet you in the lobby of the hotel. You can approach at any convenient time in this interval.

    He will answer all your questions, provide updated tour programs and offer additional excursions that you can purchase at will.

    14:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program by bus.

    Bus sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. We invite you to take a bus sightseeing tour of the city. The tour will introduce you to the history of St. Petersburg from its foundation to the present day.

    You will admire the magnificent architectural ensembles of the ceremonial city center – Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, Vasilyevsky Island Arrow. You will see the Admiralty, the Kunstkamera, the Menshikov Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress.

    All the most important and interesting, the most beautiful and famous things are waiting for you in St. Petersburg.

    Guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress. The atmosphere of Petrovsky Petersburg still lives here. You will get acquainted with the history of the construction of the first bastion fortress in Russia.

    You will see a "city within a city": typical buildings of Peter the Great's time, the cathedral, the prison of the Trubetskoy Bastion, the Mint, where coins are still being minted. Find out where the island's name comes from and why the cannon fires at exactly noon.

    Excursion to the museum "Commandant's House". The exhibits of this museum cheerfully and colorfully tell about the history of the city, about its inhabitants, trade, everyday life, art, memorable events that took place in St. Petersburg, starting from the foundation of the city and up to 1917.

    Dinner at a cafe in the city.

    End of the program: hotel.

    Program duration: ~6.5 hours (ending at ~21:00).

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour "Treasures of Imperial Petersburg". Hermitage
  • Day 3 - Bus tour to Tsarskoye Selo
  • Day 4 - Visit to the Grand Layout Russia Museum. Excursion to the Museum of Railways of Russia
  • Day 5 - Excursion to the Kunstkamera. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

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

The cost of the tour for 1 person depends on the accommodation option:

HotelRoom categoryAdult 1/2 DBLChild under 13 1/2 DBLThe third in the room is a child under 13 years oldThe third person in the room is an adultSingle room
 L1 station***standard with skylight 26870 24870 24870 26870 34550
 standard 27420 25420 25420 27420 35640
 Russia**** economy 27150 25150 - - 36740
 classic 29120 27120 26520 28520 40570
 4-bed 2-room family 29620 27620 27620 29620 -
 Junior suite 30980 28980 26520 28520 41670
 Oktyabrskaya**** standard (tour class) 29890 27890 - - 37280
 comfort 30720 28720 25420 27420 38550
 junior suite 32630 30630 25420 27420 42760
 izzzi 3* at Gostiny Dvor*** smart with BC 30440 28440 - - 38380
 comfort 32630 30630 28720 30720 42760

The surcharge for a foreign tourist is 1,250 rubles.

The L1 Station Hotel or Oktyabrskaya Hotel or 4 nights
The L1 Station Hotel

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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Another option
Oktyabrskaya Hotel

Oktyabrskaya Hotel is located on Ligovsky Prospekt 10 in St. Petersburg, next to Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station. The convenient location allows guests to quickly reach the main attractions. This hotel is considered the oldest in the city and is of special historical value.

The bright interior of the spacious rooms is decorated in warm colors. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Rooms of various categories are provided for accommodation, each of which is equipped with a personal bathroom with modern plumbing and a set of personal hygiene products. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes, a TV and free access to a Wi-Fi network.

Meals are served in the complex, which consists of an elegant restaurant "Assembly", a cozy lobby bar "Lampshade" and "Du Nord 1834 Pastry Shop", which will delight guests with French cuisine. The restaurants offer Buffet and a la Carte lunches and dinners, as well as all facilities for banquets and corporate parties.

The distance from Moskovsky Train Station is 380 meters, and the nearest metro station is only 180 meters away. There are two large shopping malls within walking distance. The Palace Square is 3.2 km from the hotel.

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The izzzi Hotel near Gostiny Dvor

izzzi u Gostiny Dvor is a modern hotel located in St. Petersburg, next to the Alexandrinsky Theater.

Rooms of various sizes and configurations are available for choice, while each has a comfortable bed, a set of towels, modern technical equipment, as well as a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Additionally, Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and shared laundry and ironing areas.

Depending on the selected room, the set of kitchen appliances may vary. All rooms have a refrigerator, and a delicious and hearty breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant.

Among the nearest iconic urban places are Nevsky Prospekt, the State Museum of Theatrical and Musical Art, Ostrovsky Square, the Garden of the Anichkov Palace, the Russian National Library and much more. The nearest Vitebsk Railway Station is 1.5 km away, and the airport is 14.2 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • meals included in the program: 4 breakfasts (if the "no breakfast" tariff is not selected), 2 lunches, 1 dinner;
  • tour service;
  • museum entrance tickets;
  • bus according to the program (departure from the hotel). 

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meeting/departure at the train station/ airport (to be booked in advance: from 2300 rub/car);
  • extra nights;
  • luggage storage at the train station;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast, if the "no breakfast" tariff is selected, 3 lunches and dinners;
  • The surcharge for a foreign tourist is 1,250 rubles.;
  • additional excursions (optional).

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Can the tour program change?

Dates and Prices

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  • VM
    Valentina Matyushina
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    14 Apr, 2026
    I was impressed by the views of the palaces
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    Varvara Malikova
    about provider
    1 Mar, 2025
    I had no idea what to expect from this tour. I came across a website online and decided to fill out the booking form, though I was quite nervous about whether it was trustworthy. I was contacted via Telegram by Yulia, who guided me through every step of the process. She provided all the details about the tour I had initially chosen, and when I realized it didn’t quite fit my budget, she asked about my interests in St. Petersburg and personally selected alternative tour options for me. She also helped me find suitable accommodation within my price range. The payment was made in two installments. I really appreciated how they sent all necessary documents promptly at each stage. Yulia was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly—both via the Telegram bot and email. I’m so grateful to her for her support and incredible patience! After completing the payment, I received a contract, which I signed and returned. They also sent me a ticket with all the tour details, and one day before the trip, I received a voucher. A huge thank you to Yulia for her outstanding assistance! And many thanks as well to Big Country! Now, I won’t hesitate to book another tour.
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    Eleanora
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    27 Feb, 2025
    The excursions were organized in an excellent way!