Under the Christmas star. 5-day tour to St. Petersburg

Let yourself find yourself in snow-covered St. Petersburg! Decorated with festive garlands, it looks so much like a Christmas fairy tale! 

You will have a sightseeing tour of the city on the Neva River, a visit to the Kazan Cathedral, the Hermitage, as well as country trips to Kronstadt and Tsarskoye Selo.

And may all your cherished desires come true in this magical city!

Location

Saint-Petersburg
from
$286
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
3 - 7 Jan, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 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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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A walk through the fortress city of Kronstadt
You will see a number of defensive structures of the XVIII-XIX centuries, monuments to Russian sailors and harbors from where ships set off on military campaigns.
The City of Muz – Tsarskoye Selo
Admire the fantastic luxury of the Catherine Palace, where one of the halls of the Golden Suite of Rastrelli is the Amber Room.
The wealth of the Hermitage collection
Admire the works of art by great artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. A large sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. Visit to the Kazan Cathedral

    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.

    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 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.

    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 Dostoevsky, Kosmos St. Petersburg Pulkovskaya and Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg hotels go on excursions from the hotel.;
    • tourists staying at the hotel "A Fontanka Hotel" come to the hotel "Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg" (a nearby building) for a meeting and departure for excursions.

    13:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure to the program by bus.

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

    You will see magnificent palaces, majestic cathedrals, the most popular monuments and museums of the Northern Capital, and admire the unique Nevsky panoramas. Also, check if the city is ready for Christmas celebrations.

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

    Visit to Kazan Cathedral. Kazan Cathedral is located in the heart of St. Petersburg on Nevsky Prospekt. Its interior is decorated with 56 pink granite columns with gilded capitals. After the Patriotic War of 1812, the temple became a monument of Russian military glory.

    Trophies were brought here – military banners and standards, keys to captured cities and fortresses, and even a French marshal's baton. The main shrine is the miraculous icon of the Kazan Mother of God.

    And when you go out into the square in front of the cathedral, you will certainly feel a special festive spirit, admiring the Christmas tree and the nativity scene.

    End of the program: hotel.

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

  • Day 2 - Tsarskoye Selo, Catherine Palace and Park
  • Day 3 - Kronstadt
  • Day 4 - Free day
  • Day 5 - Hermitage. 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
Dostoevsky****standard2755025990--38420
superior2927027770254802698041840
Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg****smart2669025190--38420
Kosmos St. Petersburg Pulkovskaya****standard2327021770209202242029840
And the Fontanka Hotel***standard2127019770163401784028690
superior / superior with BC2242020920--30980

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

A-Hotel Fontanka 3* or AZIMUT City Hotel Saint Petersburg or 4 nights
A-Hotel Fontanka 3*

Featuring free Wi-Fi, A-HOTEL Fontanka is located in Saint Petersburg, 1.5 km from the Technological Institute Metro Station.

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 and 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 (sconce, table lamp), a small TV, telephone, radio broadcasting system, Wi-Fi Internet access. The bathroom is equipped with domestic plumbing fixtures. A hairdryer is available on request at the accommodation service (free of charge).

Superior: single and 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 (sconce, table lamp), TV, telephone, radio broadcasting system, Wi-Fi access. The bathroom is equipped with domestic plumbing fixtures and bathroom accessories. A hairdryer is available on request at the accommodation service (free of charge).

Superior with BK: single and 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 (sconce, table lamp), TV, telephone, radio broadcasting system, Wi-Fi access. The bathroom is equipped with domestic plumbing fixtures and bathroom accessories. A hairdryer is available on request at the accommodation service (free of charge).

Various cafes and restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk. The 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 Saint 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 undergone major renovation and visitors can enjoy modern comfort. The Karambol State Musical Theater and the Museum of the History of State Securities of Russia are just a two-minute walk away.

The spacious rooms are decorated in a well-kept modern style. The color scheme is dominated by neutral tones. Each room has a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics. 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 thick 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 represented mainly by sandwich slices, fresh fruits and vegetables, porridges and drinks. Visitors can have lunch and dinner here using a set menu 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 family or corporate celebrations.

The AZIMUT Hotel in St. Petersburg has several conference rooms of different sizes. They are equipped with ergonomic furniture, flipcharts 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 corporate event plan 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 a private car. The Fontanka River embankment is also nearby. Here you can take a walk and admire the urban landscapes. Water walks are very popular in this city. There is a marina right next to the AZIMUT Hotel, from where pleasure boats sail along rivers and canals. It takes about 15 minutes by public transport from Baltiysky Railway Station, and about an hour from the airport.

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Dostoevsky

The Dostoevsky Hotel awaits you in St. Petersburg. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, sauna, gym.

The atmosphere and comfort of this place will be remembered only by positive emotions. Each of the rooms has everything for comfort.

There is a restaurant on site where you can taste delicious dishes from the menu, as well as have a great time.

There is a conference room equipped with related equipment for various events.

Metro stations, historical sights, beautiful squares and parks of the city on the Neva River are within walking distance.

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Cosmos Saint-Petersburg Pulkovskaya Hotel

Cosmos Saint Petersburg Pulkovskaya Hotel provides its guests with accommodation in the northern capital. The advantages of the service include: high-speed Internet, parking, shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, laundry, daily cleaning, massage, swimming pool, sauna, evening program, tour service.

The spacious rooms are decorated in a simple style and equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests will have at their disposal: a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom, personal hygiene products, slippers, and a hairdryer.

There is a Bavarian Paulaner brewery restaurant on site, which will appeal to connoisseurs of German food culture. And the cozy KamInn restaurant with a fireplace will help you enjoy delicious Buffet breakfasts.

21 modern halls and a modern congress hall, which can accommodate up to 600 people, will help in organizing corporate events.

The convenient location of the hotel on Moskovsky Prospekt provides easy access to many attractions in the area. For example, to Victory Square, Hero Cities Park and architectural monuments of the city. The distance to Pulkovo Airport is 5.7 km, and to Baltiyskiy Railway Station is 7.3 km.

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Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • accommodation at the selected hotel;
  • meals included in the tour: breakfast from the second day of the tour;
  • tour service;
  • museum entrance tickets;
  • bus according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to St. Petersburg and back;
  • meals not included in the program: lunches and dinners (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;
  • extra nights;
  • luggage storage at the train station;
  • The payment 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

  • $286
    3 – 7 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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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
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    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!