3-day, 2-night school tour to St. Petersburg

From 26000 ₽
A packed 3-day, 2-night school tour to St. Petersburg for a first introduction to the city Over three days, schoolchildren will see the main symbols of St. Petersburg, visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage, go to imperial Tsarskoye Selo and see the Amber Room. The final day is dedicated to Russia's maritime history: a trip to Kronstadt across the Gulf of Finland, the Naval St. Nicholas Cathedral, the “Fort Island” park and the modern Museum of Russian Naval Glory.

Description

School tour to St. Petersburg for 3 days and 2 nights — a rich excursion program for organized school groups. Over three days, the children will get to know the historic center of St. Petersburg, visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage, see the famous Amber Room in Tsarskoye Selo, and finish the journey in Kronstadt — the city of the Russian fleet.

The program combines Russian history, architecture, art, imperial residences and naval history. This format allows schoolchildren to see St. Petersburg not only as a museum city, but also as a place where the most important events of Russian history took place.

Day one — St. Petersburg, Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage

School tour to St. Petersburg — Palace Square and the Hermitage

The first day is dedicated to getting acquainted with St. Petersburg. During the city tour, schoolchildren will see Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Palace Square, the Winter Palace, the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, the Neva embankments and other symbols of the Northern Capital.

Then the group will visit the Peter and Paul Fortress — the place where the history of St. Petersburg began in 1703. The first excursion day will conclude with the State Hermitage — one of the largest art museums in the world.

Day 1

Sightseeing tour, Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage

Morning

Arrival in Saint Petersburg

Meeting of the school group with the guide at the railway station or airport.

Day

Grand sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg

Nevsky Prospect, the main squares, cathedrals, the Neva embankments and the main symbols of the city.

Day

Peter and Paul Fortress

Introduction to the history of the founding of Saint Petersburg and a walk around the fortress territory.

Lunch

Organized lunch

Meals for the school group according to the tour program.

Second half

Excursion to the Hermitage

The ceremonial interiors of the Winter Palace and an introduction to the collections of the State Hermitage.

Evening

Check-in at the hotel

Accommodation and rest after the excursion day.

Day two — Tsarskoye Selo, Catherine Palace and the Amber Room

School excursion to Tsarskoye Selo — Catherine Palace

The second day is dedicated to imperial Petersburg. The group will go to the town of Pushkin — the former Tsarskoye Selo, one of the most famous country residences of Russian emperors.

Schoolchildren will visit the Catherine Palace, see the luxurious ceremonial halls and the world-famous Amber Room. After the palace — a walk through Catherine Park with pavilions, ponds, bridges and historic alleys.

Day 2

Excursion to Tsarskoye Selo

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel

Meeting with the guide and preparation for the countryside excursion.

Morning

Departure to Tsarskoye Selo

Guided tour along the way from St. Petersburg to Pushkin.

Day

Catherine Palace

The palace's grand interiors and the famous Amber Room.

Day

Catherine Park

A walk through the park, historic pavilions, ponds and the palace-and-park ensemble.

Lunch

Organized lunch

Meals for the school group according to the program.

Evening

Return to St. Petersburg

Return to the hotel and free time.

Day three — Kronstadt and the history of the Russian navy

School excursion to Kronstadt and the Museum of Naval Glory

The final day is dedicated to Russia's maritime history. Schoolchildren will set off for Kronstadt — a fortress city on Kotlin Island, linked for several centuries to the history of the Russian Navy.

The program includes Anchor Square, the majestic Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the modern Forts Island park and the Museum of Naval Glory of Russia. Modern multimedia exhibits make this day especially interesting for schoolchildren.

Day 3

Kronstadt and the Museum of Naval Glory

Morning

Breakfast and check-out

Preparation for the final excursion.

Morning

Departure to Kronstadt

Guided tour and a drive through St. Petersburg's flood protection barrier complex.

Day

Sightseeing tour of Kronstadt

Anchor Square, the history of the fortress city and the Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

Day

Fort Island Park

A modern public space dedicated to the history and heroes of the Russian navy.

Day

Museum of Russian Naval Glory

A modern museum exhibition dedicated to the history of the Russian navy.

Lunch

Organized lunch

Meals for the school group according to the tour program.

Evening

Return to St. Petersburg

Transfer of the group to the railway station or airport. End of the tour program.

This school tour lets you see in three days several eras of Russian history at once: Peter the Great's Petersburg, the ceremonial imperial city, the treasures of the Hermitage, the palaces of Tsarskoye Selo and the maritime history of Kronstadt.

Three days — three completely different Petersburgs: a city of palaces and squares, a city of imperial residences and a city of the Russian navy.

School tour program

Day 1 — Saint Petersburg, Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage

  • Arrival in Saint Petersburg
  • Meeting the group with the guide at the railway station or airport
  • Sightseeing bus tour of Saint Petersburg
  • Nevsky Prospekt
  • Kazan Cathedral
  • Church of the Savior on Blood
  • St. Isaac's Square
  • Palace Square and the Winter Palace
  • Spit of Vasilyevsky Island
  • Cruiser Aurora
  • Tour of the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress
  • Lunch
  • Visit to the Hermitage
  • Hotel check-in

Day 2 — Tsarskoye Selo

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Meeting with the guide
  • Departure to the town of Pushkin
  • Road tour
  • Catherine Palace
  • The Amber Room
  • Catherine Park
  • Lunch
  • Return to St. Petersburg
  • Free time

Day 3 — Kronstadt and the history of the Russian fleet

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check-out
  • Meeting with the guide
  • Departure to Kronstadt via the dam
  • Sightseeing tour of Kronstadt
  • Anchor Square
  • Naval St. Nicholas Cathedral
  • Fort Island Park
  • Museum of Russian Naval Glory
  • Lunch
  • Transfer to the railway station or airport
  • End of the program

What is included in the tour price:

  • Hotel accommodation — 2 nights
  • Breakfasts at the hotel starting from the second day of the tour
  • Lunches according to the program — daily
  • Meeting the group at the railway station or airport
  • Transfer to the railway station or airport on the last day
  • Bus service according to the excursion program
  • Professional guide
  • Sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg
  • Tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress
  • Entrance tickets to the Hermitage
  • Excursion to Tsarskoye Selo
  • Entrance tickets to the Catherine Palace
  • Visit to the Amber Room
  • Tour of Catherine Park
  • Tour to Kronstadt
  • Visit to the Naval St. Nicholas Cathedral
  • Visit to Forts Island Park
  • Entrance tickets to the Museum of Russian Naval Glory

What is not included in the price:

  • Train or air tickets to St. Petersburg and back
  • Breakfast on the day of arrival
  • Dinners
  • Additional excursions and entertainment
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional meals outside the program
IMPORTANT:
  • The tour is designed for organized school groups of 20 people or more
  • Program duration — 3 days / 2 nights
  • The order of visits may be adjusted depending on museum opening hours, traffic conditions and the group's arrival time
  • The time of visiting the Hermitage and the Catherine Palace is confirmed after receiving museum reservations
  • For a school group, a list of participants must be provided in advance, which will be coordinated with the traffic police
  • To arrange museum tickets and traffic police documents, data of schoolchildren and accompanying adults may be required
  • We recommend carrying documents confirming the age of schoolchildren
  • One accompanying adult per group may be provided free of charge depending on the group size and the selected tour conditions
  • The exact price is calculated based on the number of schoolchildren, accompanying adults, travel dates and the selected hotel

What will schoolchildren see on the tour to St. Petersburg?

  • Nevsky Prospekt
  • Kazan Cathedral
  • Church of the Savior on Blood
  • St. Isaac's Cathedral
  • Palace Square
  • Winter Palace
  • The Spit of Vasilyevsky Island
  • Cruiser Aurora
  • the Peter and Paul Fortress
  • The State Hermitage
  • Tsarskoye Selo
  • Catherine Palace
  • Amber Room
  • Catherine Park
  • Kronstadt
  • Anchor Square
  • Naval St. Nicholas Cathedral
  • Fort Island Park
  • Museum of Russian Naval Glory

Accommodation in the tour

For school groups, you can choose one of several accommodation options in Saint Petersburg. The specific hotel is confirmed upon booking the tour.

Rossiya

★★★
📍 Saint Petersburg Ⓜ near the metro ✈ convenient access to the airport

A classic accommodation option for tourist and school groups. The hotel is located in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg and is convenient for bus sightseeing routes around the city and its suburbs.

  • 3 stars
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Elevator
  • Group accommodation
  • Suitable for schoolchildren

Moskva

★★★★
📍 Saint Petersburg Ⓜ near the metro 🏙 in the city center

A large four-star hotel near Nevsky Prospekt and the metro station “Ploshchad Alexandra Nevskogo”. Convenient for school groups thanks to its location, well-developed infrastructure and quick access to the main sightseeing routes.

  • 4 stars
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Elevator
  • Central location
  • Suitable for groups

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.

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