Autumn excursions in Saint Petersburg

PUSHKIN: Catherine Palace with the Amber Room and the Lyceum (DOUBLE / HIDDEN)

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

6 h.

From 6500 ₽

Vosstaniya St. 1

We offer you a bus tour to the famous suburb of St. Petersburg — the city of Pushkin, the residence of the Imperial family.

19 Oct 2026 Mon

10:30

From 6500 ₽ per person

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This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.

Autumn fountain festival 'Pushkin's Tales'

7 - 8 h.

From 5500 ₽

This year, the autumn fountain celebration will take place in a new format — now it is a festival that will be held not only at the Grand Cascade but also at several venues in Lower Park

From 5500 ₽ per person

This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.

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Excursion to Peterhof to the Grand Palace from St. Petersburg

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

5 - 6 h.

From 4500 ₽

Excursion to the Grand Peterhof Palace from St. Petersburg — visit to the state rooms, Lower Park and fountains. Price, tickets, transfer and guide from Leningrad Tour

From 4500 ₽ per person

This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.

Literary Petersburg: From Pushkin to Brodsky

4 h.

From 3000 ₽

A bus-and-walking tour through three centuries of St. Petersburg literature. In 4 hours, you will trace the path from the grand Golden Age of Pushkin, through the rebellious Silver Age of Akhmatova, to the dissident Leningrad of Brodsky. You will see how one city gave rise to such different

From 3000 ₽ per person

Why choose Leningrad-Tour

Office in the city center

Our office is in the center of Saint Petersburg, and bus pickup points are nearby. You do not need to search for the departure point or walk several blocks.

Tours for groups

You can book a trip for a large group, family, school class, corporate event or celebration. We will match the format and the number of seats you need.

Discounted tickets

Seniors, students, schoolchildren and preschoolers get discounted rates on a number of tours.

Tours across Russia

Besides Saint Petersburg and its suburbs, we offer multi-day tours to cities and regions across Russia.

A wide choice of routes

Sightseeing, bus, boat, evening, walking and school tours, plus suburban trips — we will find a program for any kind of visit.

Comfortable transport

We operate clean, comfortable tourist coaches. A spacious cabin matters most on longer routes.

Autumn season

Autumn tours in Saint Petersburg

In autumn, Petersburg becomes especially cinematic: yellow and crimson parks reflect in canals and ponds, September still gives soft warmth, and in October you already want to wrap yourself in a cozy scarf and warm up with sea buckthorn tea in a café opposite Kazan Cathedral. At this time, the city reveals itself differently – calmer, deeper, and more picturesque, and tours of Saint Petersburg and its suburbs take place without summer bustle, queues, or haste.

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Autumn Petersburg: where to go and what to see

Autumn tours in Saint Petersburg are a chance to see the city in soft light, without the overloaded tourist flow, and with the special atmosphere of northern autumn. In September, it is pleasant to stroll along embankments, parks, and palace ensembles, and in October, sightseeing tours, museums, fortresses, old towns, and suburban routes are especially good.

Petersburg is beautiful in any season, but in autumn it plays with unique colors: golden foliage near palaces, cool air by the Gulf of Finland, misty park alleys, and calm trips to the suburbs make the journey more measured. This is a good time to head to Peterhof, Oranienbaum, Vyborg, or a sightseeing tour of the city center without rushing.

The main rule of autumn is to choose a route based on the weather and mood On warm days, it is better to go to the suburbs, walk in parks, and choose rich full-day routes. On cool days, it is more comfortable to combine sightseeing tours, palaces, fortresses, museums, and short walks around the center. Autumn in Petersburg is good because the city becomes calmer and more peaceful, and beautiful places can be seen without extra fuss.

What to choose in autumn

Golden autumn

Vyborg along the Royal Road

A medieval castle, old streets, northern architecture, and the atmosphere of an old European city. In autumn, Vyborg is especially beautiful in soft light and crimson shades.

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Quiet suburb

Oranienbaum

A calm palace-and-park route: autumn alleys, palaces, views of the Gulf of Finland, and the feel of an intimate imperial residence.

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Autumn sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg with the Peter and Paul Fortress

For any weather

Sightseeing tour + Peter and Paul Fortress

A good option for a first introduction to the city in autumn: main squares, cathedrals, embankments, the historic center, and the Peter and Paul Fortress in one tour.

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Parks and palace

Peterhof with the Grand Palace and fountains

In autumn, Peterhof becomes quieter and more solemn: the palace, park alleys, cascades, the Gulf of Finland, and golden foliage create one of the most beautiful suburban routes.

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Answers to questions

Which tours in Saint Petersburg are the most popular in autumn?

In autumn, sightseeing tours of Saint Petersburg, the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof, Oranienbaum, Vyborg, palaces, museums, and suburban routes are most often chosen. At this time, the tourist flow is lower, so trips are calmer.

What to choose in Petersburg for the first time in autumn?

For a first introduction, it's better to choose a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, and then add one suburb: Peterhof, Oranienbaum, Pushkin, Kronstadt, or Vyborg.

Where to go in autumn from St. Petersburg?

In autumn, Peterhof, Oranienbaum, Pavlovsk, Pushkin, Kronstadt, and Vyborg are especially beautiful. The suburbs are great for walks in parks, palace ensembles, and relaxed trips without summer rush.

How to dress in autumn in St. Petersburg?

In autumn in St. Petersburg, it's better to choose layered outfits: a T-shirt or long-sleeve, a warm sweater, a jacket or coat, comfortable closed shoes, and a scarf. For walks along embankments and suburban parks, take an umbrella or raincoat; in November, a hat and gloves, because it's usually cooler near the water and outside the city.

What is the weather like in September in St. Petersburg?

September in St. Petersburg often remains mild and comfortable for walks, with an average daytime temperature of +13.4 °C, and at night around +10.2 °C. The weather is changeable, so it's better to take a light jacket and shoes comfortable for walking all day.

What is the weather like in October in St. Petersburg?

In October, it gets cooler in St. Petersburg, rains are more frequent, and parks turn yellow and crimson. This is a good time for sightseeing tours, museums, palaces, and suburban routes, but it's better to choose warm clothes, a scarf, and waterproof shoes. The average air temperature in October is about 6 °C, and at night about 3.2 °C.

What is the weather like in November in St. Petersburg?

November is usually more damp, windy, and cool, so it's better to plan sightseeing bus tours with visits to palaces, museums, and fortresses. The average daytime temperature in November is +2-3 °C, and at night about -1 °C. For walks, a warm jacket, hat, gloves, and waterproof shoes will come in handy.

Why should you go to St. Petersburg in autumn?

In autumn, St. Petersburg becomes calmer: fewer tourists, shorter queues, and the city and suburbs look especially picturesque due to golden foliage, soft light, and northern atmosphere. This is a good time for those who want to see palaces, parks, embankments, and museums without summer bustle.

Is it worth going to Peterhof in autumn?

Yes, Peterhof in autumn is worth visiting for the palace, parks, cascades, a walk by the Gulf of Finland, and a calm atmosphere. In autumn, there is less bustle, and the palace and park ensemble looks especially beautiful against the golden foliage.

Why is autumn suitable for excursions to the suburbs?

In autumn, the tourist flow decreases, so it's easier to go to the suburbs without queues and rush. Parks turn yellow and crimson, and walks through palace ensembles become more intimate and atmospheric.

Where to see prices and buy a tour?

Prices, schedules, dates, duration, and availability are indicated in the cards of specific routes. If you want to compare different programs and choose a suitable trip format, go to catalog of all tours.