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.
Winter excursions in St. Petersburg
Evening bus tour - New Year's Petersburg. "Snow Lights"
Discount: -1400 rub. per ticket
3 - 3.5 h.
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
New Year's Petersburg turns into a fairy tale. New Year's lights and garlands turn the streets into fabulous tracks for Santa's sleigh. We have put together the perfect New Year's tour so you can immerse yourself in the pre-holiday atmosphere.
PUSHKIN: Catherine Palace with the Amber Room and the Lyceum (DOUBLE / HIDDEN)
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
6 h.
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.
New Year's Night - Welcoming the New Year in Saint Petersburg: with a gift, games and Ded Moroz
Discount: -1500 rub. per ticket
From 7000 ₽
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
Probably, at least once, everyone has wanted to celebrate the New Year without Olivier salad and boring TV shows. Our tour is a great opportunity to welcome the upcoming 2026 in a completely different way.
Excursion to Peterhof to the Grand Palace from St. Petersburg
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
5 - 6 h.
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
Christmas in Petersburg - bus tour
2.5 - 3 h.
Immerse yourself in the magic of winter Petersburg on our festive tour. You will see the city in its most ceremonial attire: sparkling garlands on Palace Square, majestic cathedrals in Christmas lights, and cozy embankments breathing with fairy tale.
From 3300 ₽ per person
Ice and Sky: A Winter Hovercraft Ride.
0.5 h.
Saint Petersburg is a city of bridges, and now you have a unique chance to see them from a new, fantastic perspective! We offer you not just a tour, but a high-speed journey on a hovercraft.
From 3800 ₽ per person
Leningrad Symphony: From Feat to Memory
5 h.
A bus tour of the key memorial sites of besieged Leningrad. The route leads from the main museum of defense and siege to buildings that preserve the memory of everyday heroism — the Radio House and the Tanya Savicheva House.
From 3500 ₽ per person
Literary Petersburg: From Pushkin to Brodsky
4 h.
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
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.
Winter season
Winter tours in Petersburg
Winter Petersburg is like a stage set for The Nutcracker, where at dusk the city is bathed in the shimmer of colorful garlands, the frosty air is filled with the inviting aromas of pine and spiced mulled wine, and snow slowly dusts the historic buildings. Here we have gathered winter tours of St. Petersburg for those who want to feel like a hero of a New Year's fairy tale and remember their winter holidays for the entire next year!
Winter Petersburg: where to go and what to see
Winter tours in Petersburg help you see the city without extra hustle and properly allocate time between streets, museums, and warm stops. On a cold day, it's convenient to choose a sightseeing tour of the center, the Hermitage, the General Staff Building, the Peter and Paul Fortress, or a palace route.
In sunny weather, Palace Square, Nevsky Prospekt, the embankments, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and winter parks look great. For a trip outside the city, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Kronstadt, and other suburbs are suitable, especially if the program includes a palace, museum, or bus portion.
If you are coming for a few days or for winter holidays, it is more convenient to check out in advance tours to St. Petersburg: in one program you can combine the city, museums, palaces, suburbs, and festive routes without assembling the schedule yourself.
The main rule of winter is to choose a route with a warm part
For the first day, a sightseeing tour is suitable; for frosty weather, museums and palaces; for children and schoolchildren, bus programs with clear logistics. In the evening, it is better to choose routes through the decorated center, Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, and the main cathedrals.
What to choose in winter
In winter, it is better to focus not only on the name of the tour but also on the weather, the duration of the walk, and the availability of warm stops. Below are routes that are especially well suited for the cold season.
Museums and center
Sightseeing tour + General Staff Building of the Hermitage
A convenient winter format: a bus sightseeing part around the center of Petersburg and a visit to the General Staff Building of the Hermitage, where you can continue the route in warmth.
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Holiday season
New Year's Petersburg
A route through the decorated center: festive lighting, Palace Square, Nevsky Prospekt, winter atmosphere, and the main symbols of the city.
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For the first time
Sightseeing tour + Peter and Paul Fortress
A classic route for a first introduction to winter Petersburg: main squares, cathedrals, embankments, historic center, and the Peter and Paul Fortress.
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Palace and Park
Pushkin with the Amber Room
Winter trip to Tsarskoye Selo with a visit to the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room. A good option for cool weather and a beautiful palace route.
Choose an excursionAnswers to questions
Which excursions are most popular in St. Petersburg in winter?
In winter, the most popular choices are sightseeing bus tours of St. Petersburg, the Hermitage, the General Staff Building, the Peter and Paul Fortress, New Year routes, palaces, and trips to Pushkin. Such programs are convenient to combine with warm halls, museums, and short walks around the center.
What to choose in winter in St. Petersburg for the first time?
For a first introduction, it's best to start with a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, then add the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage, or the General Staff Building. If you want to go outside the city, Pushkin with the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room is suitable.
Where to go in winter in St. Petersburg if it's cold?
In cold weather, it's better to choose routes with indoor attractions: the Hermitage, the General Staff Building, palaces, the Peter and Paul Fortress, museums, and bus tours. This way you can see the city without spending the whole day in the cold.
Is it worth going to St. Petersburg in winter?
Yes, in winter St. Petersburg looks especially festive: holiday lights, decorated streets, snow-covered squares, cozy cafes, and less summer bustle. It's a good season for museums, palaces, sightseeing tours, and a relaxed introduction to the city.
What to see in St. Petersburg during the New Year holidays?
For the New Year holidays, the 'New Year St. Petersburg' tour, sightseeing routes around the center, Palace Square, the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress, festive streets, and a trip to Pushkin are all good options. If you want less bustle, it's better to book tours in advance.
Can you travel to the suburbs of St. Petersburg in winter?
Yes, you can travel to the suburbs in winter, especially if the route includes a palace or museum. Pushkin with the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room is well suited for a winter trip: part of the program takes place in warm interiors, and the winter park adds atmosphere.
How to dress for a winter tour of St. Petersburg?
It's best to dress in layers: thermal underwear or a long-sleeve shirt, a warm sweater, a winter coat or down jacket, a hat, scarf, gloves, and comfortable waterproof shoes. Near the Neva and on open squares, the wind is often felt, so a warm scarf and hood will be especially useful.
Are winter excursions suitable for children and school groups?
Yes, in winter for children and school groups, it's better to choose bus sightseeing tours, museums, palaces, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and programs with warm stops. Such routes are easier to endure in cold weather and more convenient to organize for a group. For classes, you can separately look at school excursions in St. Petersburg.
Which excursions to choose in the evening in winter?
In the winter evening, routes through the decorated center, Palace Square, Nevsky Prospekt, embankments, and main cathedrals look beautiful. For a festive mood, a tour of New Year St. Petersburg or a sightseeing program with evening illumination is suitable.
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.
The atmosphere of winter St. Petersburg
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