Magical moments of Christmas in St. Petersburg

Immerse yourself in a Christmas fairy tale in beautiful St. Petersburg! 

You will have a sightseeing tour of the city, the Faberge Museum, the ceremonial halls of the Yusupov Palace, as well as the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room in Tsarskoye Selo.

Location

Saint-Petersburg
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$145
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 4 – 6 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 15 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Group meet at
Saint-Petersburg
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Tour highlights

The City of Muz – Tsarskoye Selo
Admire the fantastic luxury of the decoration of the Catherine Palace, where one of the halls of the Golden Suite of Rastrelli is the famous Amber Room
New Year's magic of St. Petersburg
Enjoy the New Year's atmosphere of St. Petersburg by strolling through the decorated central squares
Faberge's Masterpieces
You will see the pearl of the museum's collection – a collection of 9 imperial Faberge Easter eggs, which returned to their homeland after almost 100 years

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. A large sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Faberge Museum

    You arrive at the hotel on your own.

    A shuttle service to the hotel is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: private transfer from the train station/ airport (from 2000 rubles/car).

    Guaranteed hotel accommodation after 14:00. 

    You can leave your belongings free of charge in the luggage room of the hotel.

    Important information:

    • tourists staying at the Ambassador, River Palace Hotel and Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg hotels go on excursions from the accommodation hotel;
    • tourists staying at the hotel "A Fontanka Hotel" come to the Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg (43/1 Lermontovsky Ave., nearby building) for a meeting and departure for an excursion.

    From 11:00 to 13:00 (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 come up at any convenient time in this interval. 

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

    13:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. 

    Departure to the program by bus.

    A large sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.

    The tour will take you through the most beautiful places of our city – the main streets and avenues, ceremonial embankments and squares. 

    You will see magnificent palaces, majestic cathedrals, the most popular monuments and museums of the Northern capital, admire the unique Nevsky panoramas. 

    And also check if the city is ready to celebrate Christmas.

    New Year greetings from Santa Claus and Snow Maiden with treats and gifts!

    Excursion to the Faberge Museum.

    The Faberge Museum is one of the most "brilliant", literally, museums in our city, where you can appreciate the creations of the best jewelers of pre–revolutionary Russia. 

    The brilliance of gold and precious stones, which were used in their works by Faberge masters, is complemented in the museum's exposition by canvases by I. Aivazovsky, K. Bryullov, V. Polenov, jewelry enamels and fantasy objects. 

    The jewel of the museum's collection is a collection of 9 imperial Faberge Easter eggs, which returned to their homeland after almost 100 years.

    The place of completion of the program: the hotel.

    Duration of the program: ~4 hours (ending at ~17:30).

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  • Day 2 - Tsarskoye Selo, Catherine Palace and Park
  • Day 3 - Bus tour "Magic of old quarters". Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

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

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

Hotel

Room category

Price validity period

Adult 1/2 DBL

Child under 14 1/2 DBL

The third child in the room is under 14 years old

The third person in the room is an adult

Single Room

And The Fontanka Hotel***standard

05.01.2025

07.01.2025

12760

 

12260

 

10260

 

10760

 

16190

 

superior/superior with BK

05.01.2025

07.01.2025

13190

 

12690

 

-

 

-

 

16990

 

Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg****smart

05.01.2025

07.01.2025

14620

 

14120

 

-

 

-

 

19620

 

River Palace Hotel (ex. Marriott Vasilevskiy)****standard view of the city

05.01.2025

07.01.2025

14990

 

14540

 

13120

 

13620

 

21890

 

Ambassador****standard

05.01.2025

07.01.2025

15890

 

15390

 

13260

 

13760

 

21890

 

Superior with BK – single, double comfortable rooms with all amenities. Each room has a double bed, chairs, a table, an equipped hanger or a wardrobe.

A-Hotel Fontanka 3* or AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg or 2 nights
A-Hotel Fontanka 3*

Featuring free WiFi, A-HOTEL Fontanka is located in Saint Petersburg, 1.5 km from the metro Station Tekhnologicheskiy Institut.

There are no double rooms in the hotel, only rooms with separate beds. Single and double economy class rooms without renovation with amenities.

Standard: single, double economy class rooms without renovation with amenities. Each room has separate beds, chairs, a table, an equipped hanger or a wardrobe. There is artificial lighting (sconces, table lamp), a small TV, telephone, radio broadcasting system, Wi-Fi Internet access. The bathroom is equipped with domestic plumbing fixtures. A hair dryer is available on request at the accommodation service (free of charge).

Superior: single, double comfortable rooms with all amenities. Each room has one or two single beds, chairs, a table, an equipped hanger or a wardrobe. There is artificial lighting (sconces, table lamp), TV, telephone, radio broadcasting system, Wi-Fi access. The bathroom is equipped with domestic plumbing and bathroom accessories. A hair dryer is available on request at the accommodation service (free of charge).

Superior with BK: single, double comfortable rooms with all amenities. Each room has a double bed, chairs, a table, an equipped hanger or a wardrobe. There is artificial lighting (sconces, table lamp), TV, telephone, radio broadcasting system, Wi-Fi access. The bathroom is equipped with domestic plumbing and bathroom accessories. A hair dryer is available on request at the accommodation service (free of charge).

Various cafes and restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk. Palace Square and the State Hermitage Museum are 3 km away. Moskovsky Train Station is 6 km away. Pulkovo International Airport is 18.5 km away.

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Another option
AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg

AZIMUT City Hotel St. Petersburg is located in the Admiralteysky district of the Northern capital of Russia, on one of the main streets of the city — Lermontovsky Prospekt. It has recently been renovated and visitors can enjoy modern comfort. The State Musical Theater "Karambol" and the "Museum of the History of State Papers of Russia" are just a two-minute walk away.

The spacious rooms are decorated in a modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of toiletries. 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 blackout 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 mainly represented by slices for sandwiches, fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here according to a comprehensive set 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 a family or corporate celebration.

The AZIMUT Hotel in St. Petersburg has several conference rooms of different sizes. They are equipped with ergonomic furniture, flip charts with markers and paper. Modern IT equipment will allow the event to be held at the highest level. Here you can hold large seminars or negotiations with partners in a small office. The hotel staff are real professionals in organizing such events. They will help you make a plan for a corporate event and choose the right room for your needs.

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 parking a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also close. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina just next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats depart along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from the Baltic railway station, and about an hour from the airport.

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The Ambassador Hotel

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 only higher. The caring staff is always ready to help with any questions that arise. Each guest can visit the fitness center, solarium, swimming pool or sauna, as well as go for a massage.

The room fund 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, it is possible to stop by with your pet. 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 are full of energy from the beginning of the day. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee.

For the convenience of guests, there is a 24-hour business center, executive car rental and express check-in. Event facilities include a conference center and meeting rooms. A round-trip airport shuttle is available at an additional cost.

Nearby are the Museum of Railway Transport, the Griboyedov Canal, the Bolshoy Obukhov Bridge and the Fontanka River.

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River Palace Hotel Saint Petersburg

The River Palace Hotel is a four-star hotel in St. Petersburg, which is located in a historic building. Here guests can enjoy beautiful views of the Neva River and the adjacent Makarov Embankment, as well as the Lakhta Center Tower. The services include 24-hour reception, high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry and room service.

Stylish and modern rooms with a cozy atmosphere have been prepared for accommodation. They are equipped with comfortable and elegant furniture, a minibar, an LCD TV and a private bathroom. One of the features of the hotel is the presence of view terraces on the 7th floor.

Guests can visit the restaurant, which serves a wide range of Russian and Italian dishes from the brand chef. There is also a lobby bar with a variety of drinks.

The spacious conference rooms are fully equipped with appliances and necessary furniture.

There is an express office and a fitness room on site. Pulkovo Airport is 16.8 km away, and Vitebsk Railway Station is 4.4 km away. Nearby are the Annunciation Garden, St. Catherine's Church, the Art Museum and the Perfume Museum.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
4 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Saint-Petersburg

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • breakfast from the second day of the tour;
  • tour service;
  • entrance tickets to museums;
  • the bus according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meeting/seeing off at the train station/airport (from 2000 rubles/car);
  • 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);
  • extra nights;
  • luggage storage at the train station;
  • lunches and dinners (on your own);
  • additional excursions (optional).

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

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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Reviews

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    Victor Shcherban
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    21 Feb, 2025
    Special thanks to our guide Dmitry for his professionalism, insightful commentary, and great sense of humor.
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    Tatiana
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    20 Feb, 2025
    The tour was well organized .
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    Lyudmila
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    20 Feb, 2025
    My impressions were overwhelmingly positive! A huge thank you to our tour curator, V. R.! She took all my requests into account 😁😁😁