The secret of a Merry Christmas in St. Petersburg. Family tour for 4 days

We invite you and your children to spend a festive weekend in beautiful St. Petersburg!

You will have a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, the Faberge Museum, the Museum of Railways of Russia and a country trip to Peterhof. As well as New Year's greetings from Santa Claus and Snow Maiden with treats and gifts!

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$150
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 5 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 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

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
New Year's magic of St. Petersburg
Enjoy the New Year's atmosphere of St. Petersburg by strolling through the decorated central squares
The Imperial luxury of Peterhof
Appreciate the fabulous winter landscapes and baroque splendor of the palaces of Peterhof

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. City sightseeing tour “How St. Petersburg began.” 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: departure on excursions from the hotel of residence.

    From 12:00 to 15:00 (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.

    15:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

    City sightseeing tour “How St. Petersburg began.”

    A sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg will be a bright kaleidoscope of impressions for you. 

    The city on the Neva River will give both children and parents the opportunity to admire its best views and New Year decorations. 

    Numerous Christmas trees decorated in their own way, colorful garlands shining on city streets and buildings, festively decorated bridges - all this gives the city a unique atmosphere.

    Dinner at a cafe in the city. 

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

    Excursion to the Faberge Museum.

    The tour introduces the traditions of jewelry making in Russia of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

    Together with the guide, you will travel through the halls of the museum and find out what materials the jewelers worked with and what they created, as well as how Carl Faberge managed to turn a small workshop into a world-famous jewelry company. 

    Many of the things that his masters created belonged to members of the royal family and were associated with the most important historical events of our country.

    Place of completion of the program: hotel.

    Duration of the program: ~5 hours (ending ~20:30).

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  • Day 2 - Peterhof bus tour "Peterhof Fantasy"
  • Day 3 - Free day
  • Day 4 - Excursion to the Museum of Railways of Russia. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 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:

HotelRoom categoryPrice validity periodAdult 1/2 DBLChild under 14 1/2 DBLThe third child in the room is under 14 years oldThe third person in the room is an adultSingle Room
Vertical (Forest)***4-bed 2-room Friends (without breakfast)03.01.202506.01.202513160124601246013160-
studio with kitchen (without breakfast)03.01.202506.01.20251378013120--17530
studio plus with kitchen (without breakfast)03.01.202506.01.20251555014850114201212022320
4-bed 2-room Friends03.01.202506.01.202515140144401444015140-
studio with kitchen03.01.202506.01.20251566014960--19420
studio plus with kitchen03.01.202506.01.20251774016990122501295023570
Orbit***4-bed 2-room economy03.01.202506.01.202514990143301429014990-
3-seat economy03.01.202506.01.202515250145501455015250-
comfort03.01.202506.01.20251643015730134801418021680
St. Petersburg****standard (yard)03.01.202506.01.20251962018920151701587031280
standard (Neva)03.01.202506.01.20252753026830151701587046280
deluxe (courtyard)03.01.202506.01.20253378033120151701587058780
deluxe (Neva)03.01.202506.01.20253999039330151701587071280
izzzi 3* at Gostiny Dvor***smart with BC03.01.202506.01.20252222021520--35660
comfort03.01.202506.01.20252347022770142901499038160

Smart with BK is a compact and cozy room in the trend of modern European rooms, suitable for single or double occupancy. 

The surcharge for a foreign tourist is 1,650 rubles.

Vertical Lesnaya Hotel or Izzzi 3* Hotel near Gostiny Dvor or 3 nights
Vertical Lesnaya Hotel

Vertical Lesnaya Hotel is located in the dynamic Vyborg district, 5 km from the center of St. Petersburg. With a free WI-FI connection, you can work, have fun and always stay connected. A paid shuttle service is available for quick transportation to the holiday destination.

The apartments in this complex are suitable for lovers of non-standard design and informal spaces. The interior itself resembles a real art object in its design. The hotel comprises 658 studio rooms equipped with a work area, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a wardrobe. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a set of hygiene products is also provided.

The private kitchenette is equipped with kitchenware, a set, dishes, a refrigerator, a stove, a kettle and a microwave. A supermarket is within walking distance.

There is a coworking area and a laundry room combined with a game sports and entertainment area. Pulkovo-2 airport is 19.5 km away.

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Another option
Izzzi 3* Hotel near Gostiny Dvor

The izzzi 3* Hotel at Gostiny Dvor is located next to the Alexandrinsky Theater, 440 m from Gostiny Dvor Metro Station and 800 m from Nevsky Prospekt Station.

The accommodation offers comfortable rooms with comfortable furniture, a plasma TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, a telephone, a work desk and a bathroom with cosmetics and a hairdryer.

There is an excellent conference room with a capacity of up to 40 people.

There is a common recreation and work area, a library, a children's corner and laundry services at the guests' disposal. Catherine's Garden is 180 m away, Anichkov Palace is 600 m and Kazan Cathedral is 1 km away. Moskovsky Train Station is 2 km away, and the airport is 20 km away.

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Another option
Baltia Hotel

The three-star Baltia Hotel is located in the historical part of St. Petersburg in close proximity to numerous attractions. The hotel will comfortably accommodate guests who have come to this city for their work, as well as couples and tourists who want to get acquainted with all the interesting places of the capital. Check out the full information about the Baltia 3* hotel on our official website. The exact address displayed on the map, honest guest reviews and a list of all relevant services are at your service.

The room fund is represented by comfortable rooms of the categories "standard", "comfort" and "suite", each of them has everything you need during your vacation.

Meals are served in the Baltia Hotel's restaurant, where a delicious and hearty breakfast with fresh pastries and fragrant coffee is served every morning.

A spacious conference room with modern equipment can be used for presentations, conferences, negotiations, trainings and any events. For maximum convenience, a buffet or coffee break can be organized.

The distance to the airport is 18 km, and the Finlandsky Train Station is 1.9 km away. Museums, theaters, architectural monuments and galleries are located near the hotel.

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Another option
The Orbita Hotel

The Orbita Hotel is located in the Kalininsky district of St. Petersburg near the Ploshchad Muzhestva metro station. Free private parking is available at the hotel for car owners. There is a work area with a computer in the lobby. Vacationers can spend time playing billiards or table tennis. Wi-Fi is provided free of charge.

The hotel offers service and accommodation in 257 rooms. The rooms have a classic interior. In each of them, guests can feel comfort and coziness thanks to the equipment: high-quality and comfortable furniture, plasma TV, mini-refrigerator and mini-bar, air conditioning and more. The bathroom has a shower cabin, a set of towels, hygiene products, as well as slippers and a bathrobe.

On the sixth floor of the hotel there is a cafe "Arbuz", where breakfast is served every morning, as well as lunch and dinner are additionally served. Guests have the opportunity to hold a celebration there for up to 100 people.

The Orbita Hotel has everything for a successful event: a large conference hall and a meeting room of 22 sq.m., modern technical equipment, organization of coffee breaks.

The nearest Moskovsky Train Station is located within a radius of 8 km. There are many interesting places near the hotel that you can visit in your free time. For example, the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary or the Polytechnic Park. The metro, pharmacies and various grocery stores are within walking distance.

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Another option
St. Petersburg Hotel

The luxurious St. Petersburg 4* Hotel has a convenient location in the central part of the northern capital, near the Neva River embankment. There is a magnificent view from here. Guests have a unique opportunity to relax in comfortable conditions with a variety of services. For convenience, guests have access to Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The Oceanclub Fitness & Spa is located on site with a gym, swimming pool and sauna. 

The number of rooms is represented by more than 500 rooms. The hotel offers accommodation in one of the rooms from budget to Deluxe and Executive Suites. All rooms have soft and comfortable beds, as well as slippers and bathrobes, a hairdryer, and a work desk. Bathrooms are located in the rooms.

Guests can enjoy unique snacks and drinks at the Meeting Point Lobby Bar, which is open 24 hours a day. The Bering restaurant is also located in the hotel, which offers buffet breakfasts. The guests have a unique opportunity to visit the two-level restaurant "La Vue" with 350 seats. The room is divided into 7 halls, including a wine cellar, a tasting room, a living room and a terrace.

It is possible to hold a corporate event and a business meeting right at the hotel. For this purpose, guests are provided with several large and modern conference rooms of various capacities. The conference rooms are equipped with the necessary appliances and equipment. A special hall is proposed, which is divided into several sections.

The hotel has an advantageous location in the business center of St. Petersburg. There are two metro stations and city attractions nearby: the Sampsonievsky Bridge, Pirogovskaya Embankment, the KvadraT Gallery and the famous Aurora Cruiser Museum. A fast charging station for Zevs electric vehicles is installed in the parking lot.

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Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • breakfast from the second day of the tour (if the "no breakfast" fare is not selected);
  • 1 lunch, 1 dinner;
  • 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;
  • breakfasts, if the "no breakfast" tariff is selected;
  • lunches and dinners outside the program (independently);
  • 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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    2 – 5 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

  • VS
    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 😁😁😁