Winter Palaces of St. Petersburg

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Open the doors to the history and splendor of St. Petersburg with our New Year's tour!

The journey will begin with exploring the wealth of squares and palaces of St. Petersburg, you will plunge into the magical world of the old quarters, visit the majestic palaces where kings and emperors lived, and learn the secrets of their owners.

New Year's Petersburg is waiting for you!

Location

Saint-Petersburg

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

The wealth of the Hermitage collection

Be enchanted by the works of art of great artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt

The Imperial luxury of Peterhof

Appreciate the fabulous winter landscapes and baroque splendor of the palaces of Peterhof

The historical heritage of Tsarskoye Selo

An amazing journey into the history and luxury of a place associated with the imperial family

New Year's magic of St. Petersburg

Enjoy the New Year's atmosphere of St. Petersburg while 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. Tsarskoye Selo, Catherine Palace and Park
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 Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg, River Palace Hotel, Dostoevsky 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.
Bus tour to Tsarskoye Selo "Suburban imperial residences".
Tsarskoye Selo is the ceremonial summer residence of the Russian emperors, one of the most beautiful palace and park ensembles in Europe.
Russian sovereigns lived in this picturesque place during the warm season, and then official receptions, luxurious balls and entertainment court events were held here.
Excursion to the Catherine Palace with the Amber Room.
The Catherine Palace was originally created by architect F.B. Rastrelli as a place for official receptions of Russian nobility and foreign diplomats.
The suite of rooms and state halls stretching for almost 300 meters, richly decorated with intricate carvings and gilding, will certainly not leave you indifferent. And the "highlight" of the palace is the famous Amber Room.
A walk through the Catherine Park.
After the tour of the palace, you will have an hour of free time to walk around the magnificent park surrounding the palace on your own.
Russian Russian Museum is decorated with exquisite pavilions and numerous monuments in honor of the victories of Russian weapons during the Russo-Turkish wars.
The place of completion of the program: the hotel.
Duration of the program: ~ 5.5 hours (ending at ~18:30).

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Day 2 - Bus sightseeing tour "New Year's Mosaic" and the Hermitage
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Bus sightseeing tour "New Year's Mosaic".
New Year is a time of miracles and wonderful mood.
And also a festive atmosphere, a part of which you will certainly get on this tour.
Driving through the historical center of the city, you will admire the winter New Year's St. Petersburg, find out where the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree came from, how New Year and Christmas were celebrated in St. Petersburg, what St. Petersburg New Year traditions existed, and what gifts were accepted to give.
New Year's greetings from Santa Claus and Snow Maiden with treats and gifts!
Excursion to the Hermitage.
The Hermitage is one of the largest art museums in the world. It began as a private collection of Empress Catherine II and remained closed to the general public for a long time.
Now his collections number more than 3.5 million exhibits.
Among them are masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, antique sculpture, Egyptian antiquities, a real mummy and much more.
At the end of the tour, you can stay at the Hermitage and continue the tour yourself.
The place of completion of the program: the Hermitage, the nearest metro station "Admiralteyskaya".
Duration of the program: ~5 hours (ending at ~15:30).
We offer it for an additional fee (purchased in advance).
22:00 Festive New Year's Eve dinner (for an additional fee).
22:00 New Year's Eve night bus tour of St. Petersburg (for an additional fee).

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Day 3 - Excursion "Magic of ancient quarters", Yusupov Palace and a walk around the island of New Holland
Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Bus tour "Magic of old quarters".
The history of many famous dynasties of Russia is inextricably linked with St. Petersburg.
The Sheremetevs and Stroganovs, Shuvalov and Bestuzhevs, Vorontsov and Volkonsky, Trubetskoy and Golitsyns, Pushkins, Demidovs and many others not only made a huge contribution to the development of Russia, but also left numerous palaces, temples, monuments that form the historical appearance and aura of our city.
During the tour, you will visit one of the most luxurious palaces in St. Petersburg - the Palace of Princes Yusupov on the Moika River embankment.
Excursion to the Yusupov Palace.
Yusupov Palace is one of the rare mansions where not only the state rooms have survived, but also the private chambers of the owners.
The appearance of the palace reflected both the Oriental origin of the owners, as well as fine taste, and unlimited financial possibilities.
A walk around the island of “New Holland".
You will find yourself in a beautiful new public space in the city center, where a New Year's atmosphere reigns.
It is incredibly beautiful here during the holidays. Take a look at the New Year's Fair, where you can buy unusual souvenirs.
Here you can have a delicious meal in small food courts, as well as in expensive restaurants. Themed events for adults and children are held on the island, as well as an ice rink, tickets for which should be purchased in advance.
The place of completion of the program: the island "New Holland" (the nearest metro station "Sennaya", "Sadovaya", "Spasskaya").
Duration of the program: ~4 hours (ending at ~16:00).

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Day 4 - Peterhof and the Grand Imperial Palace
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Bus tour to Peterhof "Palaces and manors of the seaside".
Peterhof is one of the most beautiful suburbs of St. Petersburg, where the first ceremonial country residence appeared at the beginning of the XVIII century. Peter the Great called it "my seaside paradise".
Excursion to the Grand Imperial Palace.
The majestic, luxurious, refined palace is the center of the entire Peterhof ensemble.
It was there that important decisions were made for the country, balls, masquerades, holidays and receptions of famous guests were organized.
The place of completion of the program: the hotel.
Duration of the program: ~5.5 hours (ending at ~15:30).
Day 5 - Bus tour "Treasures of Imperial St. Petersburg". Faberge Museum. Completion of the tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel luggage room or take them with you on the bus.
09:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Bus tour "Treasures of Imperial St. Petersburg".
An excursion to the museum will introduce you to both the history of the development of jewelry in Russia and the history of the appearance of representatives of the Faberge dynasty in St. Petersburg. The "City of Museums" is what St. Petersburg is often called.
Since 2013, his collection has been replenished with another "priceless treasure" – the private Faberge Museum, which we invite you to visit.
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 the end of the program: Moskovsky railway station (the nearest metro station "Ploshchad Vosstaniya").
Duration of the program: ~3 hours (ending ~ at 12:30).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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

30.12.2024

03.01.2025

20690

18690

14820

16820

27360

superior/

superior with BC

30.12.2024

03.01.2025

21530

19530

28990

Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg****

smart

30.12.2024

03.01.2025

23130

21130

31590

Dostoevsky****

standard

30.12.2024

03.01.2025

23190

21190

29860

superior

30.12.2024

03.01.2025

23990

21990

24820

26820

32640

River Palace Hotel (ex. Marriott Vasilevskiy)****

standard view of the city

30.12.2024

03.01.2025

25140

23140

20360

22360

38470

standard view of the Neva River

30.12.2024

03.01.2025

32920

30920

20360

22360

48990

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.

The surcharge for a foreign tourist will be 1,300 rubles.

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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Another option

.The Dostoevsky Hotel

The Dostoevsky Hotel is waiting for 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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Another option

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

up 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;
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, additional excursions (optional);
lunches and dinners (on your own);
New Year's banquet (payment at the time of booking the tour), the cost is being specified;
additional excursions (optional).

It's important to know

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

Cost:

Adult ticket - 17,800 rubles.

Children's ticket (from 6 to 14 years old) - 10,680 rubles (40% DISCOUNT)

For children under 6 years old - free of charge

Only one child under 6 years old can go with one adult!

• Canapes with tender Atlantic salted salmon and cheese cream, 20 gr.
• Serving in shots
• King prawns with ratatouille made from tropical fruits
• Squid entree g/k with micro greens
Crab croquettes with chuka salad and nut sauce, 50/35/30 gr.
• Fish aspic from several varieties of fish, 50 gr.

"Meat classics"

• Game liver salad with cranberries, 30 gr.
• Homemade spicy pork/ veal tongue, boiled/ smoked guinea fowl with paprika, served with mustard, 25/25/25/10 gr.
• Jelly made of two types of meat (beef, pork) served with creamy horseradish, 75/10 gr.
• Canapes on rye crouton with smoked wild boar bacon and pickled gherkin, 35 gr.

Vegetable plateau: 15/15/15/10 gr:

• Ripe, selected tomatoes
• Baby cucumbers
• Juicy bell pepper
• Greens

Homemade pickles: 15/15/15 g

• Pickled gherkins
• Cabbage in Georgian
• Pickled tomatoes

Salads

• Traditional Russian "Olivier" with homemade pork, 75 gr.
• Murmansk herring, served with boiled potatoes and pickled Yalta onions, 50/75/10 gr.
• Caesar salad with slices of Carnuchon chicken fillet, cherry tomatoes and crunchy baguette croutons with branded dressing, 75 gr.

Hot appetizer

• Wellington chicken with a signature serving - with cherry-mint sauce, 75/20 gr.

Hot dish (one to choose from)

• Fillet of rustic turkey baked with Provencal herbs, served with Basmati rice and French mustard sauce, 120/150/30 gr.
• Wild boar square in honey-orange glaze, SOUS-VIDE cooking technology, served with creamy couscous and citrus jam, 120/150/30g
• Rainbow trout baked entirely in foil, served with baked potatoes and tartar sauce, 120/150/30

Bread

• Bread from our own bakery 60/15 gr.
• Served with garlic butter

Baking 30/30/30 gr.

• Cabbage pie
• Chicken julienne pie
• Potato and mushroom pie
• Cake from the author's confectionery "Cloudberry", 100 gr.

Drinks

• Mors, 200 ml.
• Homemade lemonade, 200 ml.
• Coffee/tea (sugar, milk, lemon), 200 ml

Alcoholic beverages

• Champagne, 375 ml.

TOTAL: total weight of dishes for 1 person: 1,480 gr.
TOTAL: total volume of drinks per 1 person: 975 ml.

The cork fee for 1 person is 500 rubles. or Special offer of the Wine list on New Year's Eve.

Reviews

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Elena Bayushkina

15 Dec, 2024

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The program was very well planned, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything. Despite some changes to the daily excursion locations due to the naval exhibition in Kronstadt, everything was smoothly adjusted. I also visited the Fabergé Museum and the Yusupov Palace. It's true, the bridges weren’t raised during the nighttime tour, but that’s just another reason to return to this magnificent city!

15 Dec, 2024

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Elena Malysheva

12 Dec, 2024

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Amazing tour! I booked from Kazakhstan and was thoroughly impressed. The organization was top-notch—everything was meticulously planned to the minute, with no hiccups. The excursions were absolutely fantastic, covering the most iconic landmarks of St. Petersburg. The guides are true professionals; we had Tatiana, who was outstanding. The Russ Hotel offers great value for the price. I loved every part of it and already want to return. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

12 Dec, 2024
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Oksana Skripko

30 Nov, 2024

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The tour was exceptionally well-organized. We loved everything and were deeply impressed. Thank you! Oksana and Angelina, Donetsk

30 Nov, 2024

Winter Palaces of St. Petersburg

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