Frequently asked questions

You can choose an excursion in the catalog on the website, specify the date and number of participants and book online. You can also call +7 (911) 848-31-25, write to info@leningrad-tours.ru, contact us on VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki or MAX. You can also book a tour in person at the Leningrad-Tour office: St. Petersburg, Vosstaniya St., 1.

You can pay for the tour online when placing your order on the website. Payment can also be made at the Leningrad-Tour office at: St. Petersburg, Vosstaniya St., 1. For a specific order, the manager will advise on the available payment method and confirm the booking.

After placing your order, you will receive a booking confirmation. It specifies the selected tour, date, number of tourists, and key order terms. Before the trip, we recommend checking messages and the phone number provided during booking: additional departure information may be sent closer to the start of the tour.

Payment terms depend on the specific tour. Some programs require full online payment, while others allow a prepayment with the remaining amount paid later. The exact amount and payment procedure are specified when placing the order.

Yes, if there are available seats and the program terms allow changing the order. Contact the manager as early as possible to add or remove participants and, if necessary, recalculate the cost.

The possibility of rescheduling depends on the specific program, seat availability, purchased entrance tickets, and the time remaining before the tour starts. If your plans have changed, let the manager know as early as possible – we will check available options.

The departure point and time are indicated in the information for the selected tour and in the order confirmation. Before the trip, be sure to check current messages: for some programs, additional details about the bus, guide, or meeting point may be sent closer to departure.

The bus number may be assigned closer to departure. Before the trip, check messages and the phone number provided during booking. If you have not received bus information by the time the group gathers, contact the Leningrad-Tour manager.

We recommend arriving at the meeting point about 15–20 minutes before the stated departure time. This will allow you to calmly find the bus or guide, check in on the group list, and take your seat without rushing.

Immediately call the manager at the contact number from your order or by phone +7 (911) 848-31-25. The earlier we learn about the delay, the more likely we can suggest a possible way to join the group.

Waiting cannot be guaranteed. Group tours run on schedule, and route times are often tied to entrance tickets for museums, palaces, and other sites. Therefore, the bus may depart at the scheduled time. If you realize you are running late, be sure to contact the manager immediately.

Arrive at the designated meeting point early and check the bus and tour information provided before the trip. If you are at the location but cannot find the group, call the manager – we will confirm the location of the bus or guide.

If your ticket category includes a discount, be sure to bring a document confirming your eligibility. For some museums and tour sites, documents may be checked directly at the entrance. Foreign tourists are also advised to carry an identification document.

Yes. If the ticket was purchased under a discounted category, bring a document confirming your age or relevant status. Requirements may vary depending on the museum and the specific tour program.

In some programs, the discounted category is determined by age, and a passport is sufficient to confirm it. The rules are set by the specific museum or site, so refer to the conditions of the chosen tour.

Age categories differ depending on the tour, museum, and sites included in the program. When booking, specify the child's age – the system or manager will help you choose the appropriate ticket category.

Yes. Both Russian and foreign tourists attend our tours. When booking programs with museums and other sites, we recommend providing accurate tourist details and carrying an identification document if required by the visiting rules.

This depends on the chosen program. If a museum, palace, or park visit is listed as included in the tour, the corresponding ticket is part of the price. Before booking, we recommend checking the inclusions and price on the specific tour page.

The inclusions depend on the route. The price may include transport, guide services, entrance tickets, museum services, a boat portion, and other services. The exact inclusions are always listed on the specific tour card.

Contact the manager immediately at the phone number from your booking. We will try to reach the guide and confirm where the group is and whether you can join at the next point on the route. Do not try to catch up with the bus on your own if you do not know its next stop.

In most cases, a tourist can finish participation early if it does not violate the rules of the site being visited. Be sure to inform the guide so the group does not wait for you at the bus or the next point on the route.

Contact the manager as soon as possible and provide the date, tour name, approximate seat on the bus, and a description of the item. We will contact the transport company, driver, or guide and try to find the lost item.

Let the manager know as soon as possible. Whether you can reschedule or get a refund depends on the specific program's terms, the time remaining before the tour, and whether tickets have already been purchased for you.

If the tour cannot take place, we contact the tourists and inform them of the available options. Depending on the situation, we may offer a reschedule to another date or time, an alternative program, or a refund in accordance with the booking terms.

To request a refund, contact the Leningrad-Tour manager and provide your order details. The possibility and amount of the refund depend on the specific tour's terms, the cancellation deadline, and the actual expenses incurred, including tickets purchased in advance. Detailed terms are also available in the section "Refunds".

Let the manager know as soon as possible that you won't be able to attend. We'll check your order's terms and the possible options for rescheduling or a refund. These depend on the specific program and the services and tickets already purchased for the tourist.

The office is in St. Petersburg at 1 Vosstaniya Street. Here you can get a consultation, choose a tour, and place an order.

Tourist support department: +7 (911) 848-31-25, info@leningrad-tours.ru. We also respond on social media and messengers: VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki, and MAX.

Yes, if there are available spots. For popular dates, weekends, and the high season, it's better to book in advance.

The route and order of visiting sites may be adjusted due to museum schedules, weather conditions, navigation, and traffic. In case of significant changes, the team will provide updated information regarding your order.

The duration depends on the program. Classic sightseeing tours usually take 2 to 3 hours, while routes with museums, a boat trip, or an evening program can last from 3 to 5 hours.

For a first visit, it's better to choose a classic sightseeing tour of central St. Petersburg or a sightseeing tour with the Peter and Paul Fortress. Such a route helps you see the city's main symbols and understand the layout of the historic center.

Typically, the program includes a professional guide, a route through the historic center, and a showcase of the main attractions. Some tours additionally include a museum, a palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Aurora, or a boat trip.

Yes, entrance tickets to museums are included in the tour price if they are part of the tour program.

Yes, the section offers sightseeing routes that include the Hermitage, the General Staff Building, Mikhailovsky Castle, Peter I's Summer House, Stroganov Palace, Marble Palace, and other sites.

Yes, you can choose a combined format: a bus sightseeing tour of the city and a boat ride along the Neva, rivers, and canals. This route lets you see St. Petersburg from land and water in one program.

Many sightseeing routes include short photo stops at major landmarks. The exact number of stops depends on the program, season, and traffic conditions.

Yes, sightseeing tours are suitable for families with children, elderly travelers, and guests who want to see the highlights without long independent walks. Before booking, it's best to check the duration and format of the specific program.

Prices, dates, departure times, duration, and availability are listed in the cards of specific tours. To compare all routes, you can go to the catalog of all tours.

Classic sightseeing bus tours usually last from 2.5 to 3 hours. Combined routes with museums, additional sites, or trips to suburbs can take from 4-6 hours to a full day.

Typically, the program includes a ride through the historic center, professional guide accompaniment, a story about the main landmarks, and stops along the route. Some tours also include a visit to a museum, fortress, palace, or other site.

Many bus routes include short photo stops at iconic places. Their number and duration depend on the specific program, traffic conditions, and season.

For a first visit, a sightseeing bus tour of central St. Petersburg is best. It helps you see the city's main symbols, understand its layout, and choose places you might want to return to separately.

Yes, the bus format is considered one of the most comfortable for families with children, elderly travelers, and guests who find it hard to walk a lot. It's important to check the route duration and bus exit points in advance.

Yes, you can book a ticket for a bus tour of St. Petersburg online in advance. During the high season, weekends, holidays, and popular dates, it's better to choose seats early because convenient times sell out quickly.

A bus tour lets you see more districts and sights in a short time, while a walking tour offers a closer look at a specific route or neighborhood. For a first day in St. Petersburg, the bus format is often more convenient.

For the first time, it's better to choose a ride along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg. This route passes through the historic center and lets you see the city from the water: bridges, palaces, embankments, the Fontanka, the Moika, and the Neva.

A canal ride offers a more intimate route through the historic center, narrow waterways, and bridges. The Neva route is more about wide panoramas, open spaces, embankments, and grand city views.

A riverboat is better for a classic excursion and a first introduction to the city. A motorboat is worth choosing for a small company, a date, a celebration, or a ride where you want more privacy and freedom.

Yes, an evening ride is great for an atmospheric break after a daytime program. The light is softer, reflections in the water are more beautiful, and the embankments and bridges look especially striking.

Yes, for that you need to choose a riverboat ride with views of the drawbridges. The boat goes along the Neva, letting you see the main drawbridges from the deck in St. Petersburg's night atmosphere.

Most rides along rivers and canals last from 1 to 2 hours. The route usually includes passing through the city's central waterways, with views of bridges, embankments, palaces, and architectural panoramas of St. Petersburg.

Yes, high-speed water routes to the suburbs are available in season. This format is convenient if you want not just to get there, but to make the water journey itself part of the trip.

The navigation season usually starts in April and lasts until autumn. Exact dates, boat ride schedules, and bridge opening times depend on weather, navigation, and the city schedule, so it's better to check the current information in the specific route's card before buying a ticket.

For children, short rides along rivers and canals or riverboat routes with a covered deck are often chosen. If you're planning a night ride with bridge openings, consider the late departure time, route duration, and your child's fatigue by evening.

Prices, schedules, duration, dates, and availability are listed in the cards of specific routes. If you want to compare different options, go to catalog of all tours.

Most often, people choose the combined tour "Night Petersburg with Bridge Opening" by bus and boat, a boat ride along the Neva, an evening sightseeing tour, and night cruises with a music program.

For the first time, the combined bus + boat format is more convenient. The bus part helps you see the night center, squares, cathedrals, and embankments, while the boat ride gives the main night view—the Neva and drawbridges from the water.

Yes, for that you need to choose night boat routes or combined programs with a water part. From the water, the Palace, Trinity and other bridges are especially visible, as well as the illuminated facades of the embankments.

The duration depends on the format: a sightseeing tour with a bus and boat lasts about 5 hours on average, boat trips take about 1 hour. The exact time is indicated in the card of each tour.

Even in summer, it can be cool and windy near the Neva at night, so it's better to take a jacket, hoodie or warm scarf. For a boat trip, comfortable shoes and clothing that is comfortable on the open deck are especially important.

Yes, you can go on a night tour with children if the child is comfortable with late hours and a walk after sunset. It's better to choose a sightseeing bus tour, a boat trip or a combined bus + boat route. The exception is a party on the boat: such a program is 18+ only.

Yes, night St. Petersburg is well suited for a romantic evening: the illumination of the embankments, views of the Neva, the opening of bridges and a walk on the water create a more intimate and memorable atmosphere than daytime routes.

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

Evening routes pass through the historic center and show the city in illumination: Nevsky Prospekt, embankments, bridges, St. Isaac's, Kazan and Smolny Cathedrals, palaces and squares.

The evening program starts earlier and focuses on the illuminated historic center. Night routes often continue until the bridges open and may include a boat part.

Yes. This format allows you to see the main attractions and at the same time feel the atmosphere of the city after sunset.

The duration depends on the route. Classic bus programs usually take several hours; the exact time is indicated in the tour card.

Many routes include photo stops at key attractions. The number of stops depends on the program and traffic conditions.

The Winter Palace was built according to the design of Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Other buildings of the Hermitage were worked on by different architects: the Small Hermitage is associated with Yuri Felten and Jean-Baptiste Vallin de la Mothe, the New Hermitage with Leo von Klenze.

The main complex is connected to the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Great/Old Hermitage, the New Hermitage, and the Hermitage Theatre. The General Staff building is located separately on Palace Square.

The main entrance is on Palace Square. The easiest way is to walk from the Admiralteyskaya metro station: the walk takes about 8–10 minutes via Nevsky Prospekt and Malaya Morskaya Street.

The nearest metro station is Admiralteyskaya. Buses and trolleybuses also run along Nevsky Prospekt nearby. Landmarks for getting off are Palace Square, the Admiralty, and Nevsky Prospekt.

The main entrance is located on the side of Palace Square, through the arch and the inner courtyard of the Winter Palace.

For a first visit, it is convenient to start with the Jordan Staircase and the second floor: there you will find the state rooms of the Winter Palace, the Malachite Drawing Room, the Nicholas Hall, the Pavilion Hall, and the Peacock Clock.

The Peacock Clock is located in the Pavilion Hall of the Small Hermitage. It is one of the most recognizable points on the museum route.

For a first introduction, it is better to allow 2–3 hours. During this time, you can see the state rooms, the Pavilion Hall, the Peacock Clock, and several key painting galleries.

Yes, the Hermitage cats live in the museum's service basements and courtyards. They have names, records, veterinary care, and a special museum reputation.

For 19th–20th century art, the General Staff building is often chosen. It is located across Palace Square from the Winter Palace and is perceived as a separate museum route.

The Peter and Paul Fortress is located on Zayachy Island in St. Petersburg. The address is usually given as Peter and Paul Fortress, 3.

The nearest metro station is Gorkovskaya. From there, you can walk to Ioannovsky Bridge and the main entrance to the fortress in about 10–15 minutes.

Trams No. 6 and No. 40, bus No. 46, as well as routes via Gorkovskaya, Sportivnaya, and Petrogradskaya stations serve the fortress area. The simplest option is the Gorkovskaya metro station plus a walk.

For a first visit, it is worth crossing Ioannovsky Bridge, seeing the Peter Gate, Cathedral Square, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Naryshkin Bastion, Trubetskoy Bastion, and the waterfront with views of the Neva.

A walk around the grounds takes about 1–1.5 hours. With visits to the cathedral, museums, and additional exhibits, allow 2–4 hours.

Hare Island was chosen as a convenient point to control the Neva and protect the future city. The island's name is linked to urban legends about hares, which is why a popular hare monument appeared near the bridge.

The design of the Smolny Cathedral was created by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The ensemble is considered one of the most recognizable monuments of Elizabethan Baroque in St. Petersburg.

The Smolny Cathedral is located in the central part of St. Petersburg, near the Smolny Embankment and Rastrelli Square.

The cathedral is known for its white-and-blue Baroque appearance, the large monastic ensemble, the history of the Smolny Institute, and panoramic views of this part of St. Petersburg.

Yes. The Smolny Cathedral is included in the routes of several sightseeing, evening, and museum programs by Leningrad-Tour, often with a short stop for viewing and photos.

For an exterior view and photos, a short stop is usually enough. For a self-guided tour of the ensemble, allow more time.

The contrast of white architectural details and blue facades emphasizes the volumes of the Baroque composition and makes the ensemble especially expressive.

The current St. Isaac's Cathedral was built to the design of Auguste Montferrand. Construction took several decades in the 19th century.

The cathedral is located on St. Isaac's Square in the historic center of St. Petersburg, near the Mariinsky Palace, Senate Square, and the Admiralty.

St. Isaac's Cathedral is known for its grand dome, monumental columns, marble interiors, mosaics, and city views from the colonnade.

Yes. St. Isaac's Square and the cathedral are included in many sightseeing bus, evening, and themed routes around St. Petersburg.

To explore the interior, it's worth setting aside about an hour. Climbing the colonnade requires additional time.

The colonnade suits those who want to see a panorama of the historic center from above: the Admiralty, the Neva, rooftops, and the main city landmarks.

Kazan Cathedral is located on Nevsky Prospekt, opposite the Singer House and near the Griboyedov Canal.

The project's author is architect Andrei Voronikhin. The cathedral was created as one of the main temples of the capital of the Russian Empire.

The cathedral is known for its large colonnade, the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the military history of 1812, and its connection to Mikhail Kutuzov.

Yes. The cathedral is located right on Nevsky Prospekt, so it's convenient to include it in a self-guided walk or a sightseeing route around the center.

Kazan Cathedral is included in most sightseeing routes around the historic center, as well as in evening and themed excursions to St. Petersburg's churches.

For a first introduction, people most often choose the Hermitage, Catherine Palace in Pushkin, the Grand Palace in Peterhof, and the Mikhailovsky Palace.

City palaces are located in the center of St. Petersburg and are convenient for a short excursion without a long journey. Suburban residences — Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Gatchina, Oranienbaum, Peterhof, and Strelna — usually require more time but allow you to study the history of a particular residence in more detail.

Of course, yes, the excursion program includes visits to the palaces. You will also have the opportunity to learn how the nobility or the imperial family lived there in the past and take photos against the backdrop of the grand interiors.

In rain, wind, or cold weather, it's more convenient to choose routes with a museum or palace part: the Hermitage, the General Staff, city palaces, mansions, and bus excursions with visits to interiors.

Yes, but you need to watch them carefully, as many exhibits inside cannot be touched. For visiting with children, it's better to choose an excursion to Peterhof with a visit to the Lower Park. Children will especially enjoy frolicking under the jets of the trick fountains and feeding ducks near the Gulf of Finland.

For the first time, people most often choose Peterhof or Pushkin. Peterhof suits those who want to see the fountains, the Lower Park, and the grand palace ensemble. Pushkin is chosen for the Catherine Palace, the Amber Room, and the atmosphere of Tsarskoye Selo.

Most suburban routes are operated by bus: this is convenient for Peterhof, Pushkin, Kronstadt, Pavlovsk, Gatchina, Oranienbaum, and Vyborg. The bus format helps you see more in one day and saves time on independent transfers.

Yes, there are combined routes, for example Peterhof and Kronstadt in one day, or extensive programs covering several imperial residences. Such excursions are more packed, so it's better to choose them if you're ready for a long trip.

For children and school groups, bus routes with clear logistics are suitable: Pushkin, Peterhof, Kronstadt, Gatchina, or sightseeing programs with museums. For school classes, you can also check out dedicated school excursions separately.

In summer, Peterhof, Kronstadt, Pavlovsk, Oranienbaum, and Vyborg are especially popular: parks, walking areas, and waterfront routes are in full swing. In winter, it's more convenient to choose destinations with an indoor part – Pushkin with the Catherine Palace, Gatchina, museums, palaces, and bus excursions.

Prices, schedules, and availability are listed on the excursion cards. To compare suburban routes by destination, duration, format, and cost, go to catalog of all tours.

First, the Lower Park with golden fountains, water cascades, hundreds of sculptures, and access to the sea. Kids love running through the trick fountains. Second, you can visit the Grand Imperial Palace and the Upper Park. Third, the grottoes (grotto visits are held in small groups and tickets are purchased separately) located inside the cascades, offering a view of the great Samson fountain. Additionally, you can visit the small palaces of Peterhof.

You can visit Peterhof at any time of year, as the park is beautiful and interesting in its own way each season. However, if your goal is to see the famous fountains, plan your trip between late April and mid-October. The fountains open on April 25.

The price depends on the chosen program. Bus programs cost from 2600 to 5000 rubles, depending on whether the route includes a visit to the Grand Palace or just a walk by the fountains. A trip on the high-speed Meteor will cost more – from 5400 to 8500 rubles per person, with the most expensive option including a full tour of the state rooms and the park.

The choice depends on your priorities: the Meteor is best for a quick and scenic water journey arriving right at the fountains of the Lower Park, while the bus is a more practical and budget-friendly option, allowing you to comfortably explore the residence regardless of the weather.

Yes, Peterhof is great for visiting with children, especially if you choose the fountain format, which is considered the most spectacular and engaging for young guests. The main attraction for kids is the trick fountains, which unexpectedly spray passersby with water, turning the walk into a fun game.

No, tickets to Peterhof are already included in the cost of the chosen program.

Bus programs from St. Petersburg usually last from 5 to 7.5 hours, with the most comprehensive routes including both the palace and the park with fountains. Meteor trips take about 5–6 hours, with 40 minutes of water travel each way.

You can get to Peterhof on your own by taking an electric train from Baltiysky Station to Novy Peterhof, then transfer to a local bus to the park entrance. Buses and minibuses also run from St. Petersburg from the metro stations "Avtovo", "Baltiyskaya" and "Leninsky Prospekt". The fastest and most scenic way is the Meteor hydrofoil, which takes passengers right to the pier in the Lower Park.

The easiest way is to take an electric train from Vitebsky Station to Tsarskoye Selo station. From the station, you can take a bus or walk to the Catherine Palace. Buses also run to Pushkin from the metro stations "Moskovskaya" and "Kupchino".

On your own, the easiest options are the electric train or bus. The electric train helps you avoid traffic jams, while the bus is convenient because it goes from St. Petersburg directly toward Pushkin.

Tsarskoye Selo is the old historical name. Pushkin is the modern name of the city. So when people say "go to Pushkin" or "go to Tsarskoye Selo", they usually mean the same trip to the Catherine Palace, the park, and the Lyceum.

Alexander Pushkin studied at the Imperial Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum from 1811 to 1817. This is an important part of his biography: here he wrote his first works, made friends with fellow lyceum students, and gradually became a poet.

For one day, it's convenient to take a simple route: the Catherine Palace, the Amber Room, the Catherine Park, the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, and part of the Alexander Park. This way you'll see the highlights without unnecessary rush.

Pushkin studied at the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum for six years. There he received his education, found close friends, and began writing poems that were noticed during his lifetime.

The city was named Pushkin in 1937, on the 100th anniversary of the poet's death. This highlighted Alexander Sergeyevich's connection to the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum and the city's history.

The Amber Room is located in the Catherine Palace in the city of Pushkin. It is usually viewed together with the palace's state rooms.

Yes, the Catherine Park can be chosen as a separate walk. There are ponds, pavilions, bridges, the Cameron Gallery, the Grotto, and beautiful views of the palace.

It's best to start with the Pavlovsk Palace and the central part of the park. Then you can walk to the Bridge of Centaurs, the Pavilion of the Three Graces, the Colonnade of Apollo, the Temple of Friendship, and the valley of the Slavyanka River.

The clearest option is an electric train from Vitebsky Station to Pavlovsk station. From the station, you can walk to the park. Ground transport also runs to Pavlovsk from the southern districts of St. Petersburg and Pushkin.

In one day, it's convenient to see the Pavlovsk Palace, the central part of the park, the Slavyanka valley, the Temple of Friendship, the Colonnade of Apollo, the Visconti Bridge, and several viewpoints by the water.

The name is connected with Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich, the future Emperor Paul I. Catherine II gave him these lands in 1777; at first the place was called the village of Pavlovskoye, and in 1796 it received city status and the name Pavlovsk.

Pavlovsk is famous for its palace, a huge landscape park, the valley of the Slavyanka River, the history of Maria Feodorovna, the first public railway in Russia, and the music station.

A short walk will take 2–3 hours. For the palace, the central part of the park, and a route to the main pavilions, it is better to allow half a day. A long walk to the remote areas of the park can take almost the whole day.

Pavlovsk Palace is located in Pavlovsk, at 20 Sadovaya Street, in the central part of the palace and park ensemble. From Pavlovsk station, you can walk to the palace through the town and park entrances.

Pavlovsk is connected with the first public railway in Russia. It linked Saint Petersburg, Tsarskoye Selo, and Pavlovsk in the 19th century and made the town a popular place for walks, concerts, and summer leisure.

It is best to start with the Grand Gatchina Palace and the Palace Park. Then you can walk to the White Lake, Konnetabl Square, and the Priory Palace. Gatchina is memorable for its combination of a castle-palace, water, old paths, bridges, and the rhythm of the town.

In one day, it is convenient to follow this route: the Grand Gatchina Palace, the Palace Park, the White Lake, bridges and viewpoints, then Konnetabl Square and the Priory Palace. The pace is lively, and the main sights come together in one clear line.

The simplest option is the commuter train from Baltiysky Station. You can arrive at Gatchina-Baltiyskaya or Gatchina-Varshavskaya station, and then walk to the palace and park. This route is convenient because it depends less on traffic jams on the way out of St. Petersburg.

On your own, the easiest way is to take the train or drive. If you choose the train, you can plan your route on foot from the station to the palace, park, and Priory. If you drive, it is better to check parking near the palace and park in advance.

Gatchina is famous for the Grand Gatchina Palace, associated with Paul I, a large landscape park, lakes, and the Priory Palace. The town has its own character: castle-like severity, water, long walking routes, and a strong history as an imperial residence.

Paul I lived in Gatchina for a long time and greatly influenced its appearance. Under him, the residence gained a military order, a special atmosphere, and city status. That is why Gatchina is still perceived as one of the main places associated with Paul I.

The name is often associated with the old village of Khotchino, which was here even before the imperial residence appeared. Over time, the pronunciation changed, and gradually the familiar name – Gatchina – emerged.

Priory Palace is located in Priory Park, on the shore of the Black Lake. It is convenient to leave it for the second part of the walk: first the palace and Palace Park, then a transition to the Priory and a quieter part of the city.

Yes, the park can be chosen as a separate walk. There are lakes, bridges, islands, viewpoints, and long paths. In the warm season and golden autumn, such a route easily takes several hours.

From Gatchina, people usually bring postcards with the palace and the Priory, books on the city's history, souvenirs from museum shops, and small gifts with the palace and park symbols. A good option is publications about Paul I, old Gatchina, and the palace and park ensemble.

Gatchina has many old trees, parks, water, and calm green zones – a convenient environment for birds. Therefore, crows have long become part of the city landscape here, especially near the palace parks and lakes.

Lomonosov is the modern name of the city, while Oranienbaum is the historical name of the palace and park ensemble. So a trip to Oranienbaum usually means visiting the palaces and park in the city of Lomonosov.

For a first visit, it is better to choose the Grand Menshikov Palace, a walk in the park, the Chinese Palace, or the Rolling Hill Pavilion. If time is short, do not try to cover all the ensemble's sites at once.

The most straightforward option is the commuter train from Baltiysky Station to Oranienbaum-1 station. From the station, you can walk to the museum area in about 15 minutes. Public transport also runs from the metro stations "Avtovo" and "Prospekt Veteranov".

Peterhof is known for its fountains and grand scale. Oranienbaum is calmer and more intimate: here the old park, the Menshikov Palace, the Chinese Palace, the history of Peter III and Catherine II, and the atmosphere of a residence by the Gulf of Finland are important.

The Chinese Palace is part of Catherine II's Private Dacha. It is associated with architect Antonio Rinaldi and is known for its intimate scale, decorative interiors, oriental motifs, and the rare atmosphere of a private imperial residence.

Yes, Oranienbaum is well suited for a repeat trip to the suburbs of St. Petersburg. It differs from the more famous residences with its calm park, less hustle and bustle, and an unusual set of palaces and pavilions.

For a brief introduction to the park and one palace, it is better to allocate several hours. For a trip from St. Petersburg with travel, an excursion, and free time, it is usually more convenient to plan most of the day.

Yes, on the Leningrad-Tour website you can choose a tour to Oranienbaum from St. Petersburg. This format is convenient because the travel, guide, route, and visit program are already combined into one trip, and you do not need to plan anything yourself.

In summer, Lomonosov is usually comfortable for walks: average daytime temperatures stay around +18…+22 °C. There may be wind near the Gulf of Finland, so a light jacket or sweater often comes in handy even on a warm day.

The train from Baltiysky Station to Oranienbaum-1 usually takes about 46–60 minutes. From the station, you can walk to the palace and park ensemble in about 15–20 minutes.

The distance from the center of Saint Petersburg to Kronstadt is about 35 kilometers. The trip usually takes about 1 hour, with the exact time depending on the starting point and traffic conditions.

In 1 day, you can see the Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Anchor Square, Peter's Park, Peter's Pier, the Blue Bridge, the tide gauge, the embankments, and the Fort Island park.

Yes, Kronstadt is well suited for a first trip out of Saint Petersburg. It has straightforward logistics, rich history, major attractions, sea views, and convenient one-day routes.

Yes, the forts are clearly visible during boat tours along the Gulf of Finland. Some routes also include Fort Constantine and an introduction to Kronstadt's defensive system.

This format combines two different sides of Saint Petersburg's suburbs: the sea fortress of Kronstadt with Fort Constantine, and the palace and park of Peterhof with its fountains, Lower Park, and royal residence.

The most comfortable time for a trip is from late spring to early autumn. During this period, it's convenient to stroll by the water, see the forts, visit the Fort Island park, and choose routes with a sea excursion.

Yes, Kronstadt is suitable for a family trip. Children usually find ships, the cathedral, spacious squares, the Fort Island park, sea views, and routes with clear stories interesting.

For the feel of an old northern city: stone streets, towers, a castle, water, old facades, viewpoints, and a different pace. It's a good day trip when you want to swap Saint Petersburg for a more intimate and atmospheric setting.

Yes. The simplest option is a train or the Lastochka from Finlandsky Station. In Vyborg, the train arrives at the railway station, from where it's easy to walk to the center, old town, towers, castle, and embankments.

For an independent train trip, Finlandsky Station in Saint Petersburg is usually used. It is located near the Ploshchad Lenina metro station. It's better to check the schedule for a specific date.

From the station, it's convenient to head toward the historic center: Market Square, the Round Tower, old streets, the Vyborg Castle area, the bridge, water, and embankments. This is a logical route for a first introduction to the city.

In one day, it's worth seeing the old center, Market Square, the Round Tower, Vyborg Castle, the embankments, viewpoints, and several streets of the historic center. If you have extra time, you can add the Alvar Aalto Library and the quieter neighborhoods around the center.

Going on your own gives you freedom. A guided tour provides structure: transport, a guide, history, a route, and fewer organizational decisions. For a first visit, a tour is often more convenient, while for a repeat visit, you can easily go on your own.

It's best to start with the Novgorod Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral, the Millennium of Russia monument, the Sofia Embankment, and Yaroslav's Court. These places give you the main impression of the city.

In one day, it's convenient to follow a route from Sofia Square through Kremlin Park and the Detinets to St. Sophia Cathedral, then cross the Volkhov to Yaroslav's Court and Ilyina Street.

From Saint Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod, you can get there by train, bus, or car. By car, the journey usually takes about 3–4 hours; by train and bus, the time depends on the route and travel date.

Veliky Novgorod is known for its ancient history, the Novgorod Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral, the Millennium of Russia monument, birch bark documents, Yaroslav's Court, and a large number of ancient churches.

The name is connected to the city's historical significance. Novgorod was a major political, trade, and cultural center of Ancient Rus, so the prefix 'Veliky' emphasizes its special place in history.

One day is enough for the main center. For Vitoslavlitsy, St. George's Monastery, Rurik's Hillfort, museums, and a more relaxed pace, it's better to plan a weekend.

Near the city, it's worth seeing the Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Wooden Architecture, St. George's Monastery, Rurik's Hillfort, and places around Lake Ilmen.

For a first trip, the best options are Ruskeala, Sortavala, Akhvenkoski waterfalls, and the Ladoga skerries. This route immediately shows the main images of Karelia: rocks, water, forest, an old town, and the road through the northern Ladoga region.

Yes, for one day, people usually choose southern Karelia: Sortavala, Ruskeala, waterfalls, and beautiful stops along the way. The day is packed, but you already get a sense of a real trip north.

In summer, it's great to see the skerries, lakes, and water routes. In autumn, Karelia is especially beautiful due to the forest and colors. In winter, it's interesting to go to Ruskeala, and in spring – to waterfalls and rivers.

The most convenient options are a train or the 'Lastochka' to Sortavala, a car via Priozersk, or a ready-made route from St. Petersburg. For Petrozavodsk and Kizhi, it's better to allow more time.

Karelia is known for its lakes, forests, granite cliffs, Ruskeala, Ladoga skerries, Valaam, Kizhi, Kivach waterfall, Sortavala, and northern nature that starts very close to St. Petersburg.

For a first introduction, one day is enough. For a more relaxed route, it's better to take 2-3 days. For Valaam, Kizhi, Petrozavodsk, and remote natural spots, it's more convenient to plan 4-5 days.

Comfortable shoes, a windbreaker, water, a phone charger, and weather-appropriate clothing. Even in summer, it can be cool near the water and in open areas, and on nature trails, comfortable footwear matters most.

Yes, especially routes with Ruskeala, waterfalls, and short walks. Children usually enjoy the canyon, bridges, water, rocks, forest, and stops where they can move around while listening to the guide.

For the first time, people often choose city sightseeing tours, boat rides, the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, or short walking routes around the center.

Many tours are available from 0+. For toddlers, short sightseeing or boat programs are more convenient; for schoolchildren, walking and suburban routes are better.

We recommend choosing routes up to 1-2 hours for children under 7, or bus programs with breaks where the child can get out, walk around, and shift their focus a bit.

A tour for large families is selected based on duration, transport, and route. Most often, sightseeing, boat, or suburban programs are convenient. You can also consider private tours tailored to your needs and interests.

Parents with children usually choose tours by a simple principle: a sightseeing route for the first day, water activities for summer leisure, and suburbs for a big family day.

In winter, bus sightseeing routes, museums, palaces, and programs with short outdoor walks are better suited.

In summer, boat tours, enclosed ships, suburbs, parks, Peterhof fountains, and walks along the Neva are great. On a hot day, bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.

A family event as a tour is suitable for a birthday, a family reunion, holidays, or a trip with a large group. It's better to discuss the format and route in advance.

For a first introduction, a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg is best: children will see Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, the embankments, and the city's main symbols. Such a route helps quickly form a general impression of St. Petersburg.

Yes, for younger grades it's better to choose short, visual, and interactive programs: quests, museums, sightseeing routes without an overload of dates, trips to fortresses, the planetarium, the transport museum, or other venues where it's easy for children to stay engaged.

For middle school, sightseeing tours, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage, literary routes, quests, military-patriotic programs, St. Petersburg's suburbs, and full-day trips work well. At this age, routes with history, movement, and a clear storyline are effective.

For high schoolers, you can choose deeper topics: Dostoevsky's and Pushkin's St. Petersburg, architecture, the history of the imperial city, the Siege of Leningrad, revolutionary St. Petersburg, the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the General Staff Building, suburbs, and career-oriented routes.

Yes, a bus format can be arranged for a school group. It's convenient when you need to show several districts of St. Petersburg, go to the suburbs, build a route without long walks, or organize a trip for younger students.

It depends on the specific program. In some tours, tickets are already included; in others, they are paid separately or booked for the group. The exact list of services is best clarified when choosing a route.

Yes, the route can be linked to history, literature, art, geography, social studies, a class hour, or a memorable date. For example, for literature, routes about Pushkin and Dostoevsky are suitable; for history, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage, palaces, and military-patriotic programs.

The duration depends on the format. Short city and museum programs can take 1.5–3 hours, bus tours around St. Petersburg about 3–4 hours, and trips to the suburbs are often designed for half a day or a full day.

Yes, for schoolchildren you can choose Peterhof, Pushkin and Tsarskoye Selo, Pavlovsk, Gatchina, Kronstadt, Oranienbaum, Vyborg, and other destinations. Suburban tours are especially convenient for a full-day trip.

It's better to book in advance, especially for holidays, May holidays, the end of the school year, the New Year period, and popular museum dates. This makes it easier to choose a convenient time, suitable transport, and the right program.

A group tour is a trip or walk where several participants go or ride along one route together with a guide. Everyone listens to the story, asks questions, sees the sights, and shares impressions.

Yes, every Leningrad-Tour tour takes place in a group format. It can be a bus trip, a boat ride, a walking route, a suburban program, a school trip, or an author's tour.

Yes, you can. The group format is convenient because a person can go on a tour alone and still find themselves in the company of people who are also interested in St. Petersburg.

For a first introduction, bus group tours around the city are usually chosen. They help you see the main squares, embankments, palaces, cathedrals, and understand how the center of St. Petersburg is arranged.

Special group tours for classes, as well as bus, suburban, and museum routes, are suitable for schoolchildren. A lively guide's story helps make history easier to remember through real places.

A self-guided walk gives freedom, while a group tour provides a ready-made route, a guide's story, clear organization, and a shared atmosphere. You don't need to find facts, the way, or the order of stops yourself.

Yes. For a group of friends, this is a good way to spend the day together: see the city, take photos, listen to the guide, and discuss what you've seen along the way.

A private tour is a route only for your company with a personal guide. Unlike a shared group, the program can be discussed in advance: choose a convenient time, meeting point, duration, theme, and sites to visit.

Yes, the guide is chosen based on your requests and interests.

Yes, the route can be discussed in advance. You can add a museum, palace, cathedral, suburb, photo stops, a lunch break to the program, or remove some sites if you want to make the tour shorter and finish earlier.

Yes, the meeting point can be agreed upon in advance. Often a hotel, train station, airport, city center, or a place convenient for starting a specific route is chosen.

The private format is suitable for one person, a couple, a family, a group of friends, business guests, or a small group of up to 10 people. For larger companies, we offer the group tour format. The only difference is the number of people and transport.

Yes, a stop for lunch, coffee, a photo pause, a visit to a specific museum, temple, palace, or other site can be added to the private program. Such details are best agreed upon before calculating the cost.

Yes, the private format is suitable for trips to Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Gatchina, Oranienbaum, Kronstadt, Strelna, Vyborg, and other destinations. You can see options in the suburban tours section.

The cost depends on the route, duration, number of participants, transport, entrance tickets, and additional wishes. The exact price is calculated after the program is agreed upon.

Prices, duration, and conditions of ready-made routes are listed in the tour cards. If you need to compare different formats or choose a route for your group, go to catalog of all tours.

A signature tour can be compared to a book by a favorite author. Not only the plot matters, but also the person who tells it. It is based on the author's personal perspective, knowledge, experience, and desire to show St. Petersburg through their own idea.

Petersburg has been explored far and wide by thousands of guidebooks, articles, and videos. A signature tour allows you to see it from an angle that is hard to find online or in a tourist brochure. The tours are suitable for travelers with lively curiosity, lovers of history, art, literature, and urban mysteries. For everyone who enjoys the very process of searching, reflecting, and making new discoveries.

Yes. The section includes routes through the Hermitage, the General Staff Building, Mikhailovsky Castle, Stroganov Palace, Marble Palace, Benois Wing, and the Summer House of Peter I.

Yes. One such route is 'Dostoevsky's Path'. It passes through city addresses connected with the writer's life, his circle, characters, and texts.

Yes, especially routes where the author's theme is combined with a sightseeing part of the center. The guest sees the main places of St. Petersburg and immediately gains additional meaning.

A good choice is the Hermitage, the General Staff Building, the Benois Wing, and the Marble Palace. These programs help you look at paintings, architecture, and museum halls through context.

You can start with Mikhailovsky Castle, Lenfilm, the Church of St. Petersburg, or Dostoevsky's path. These themes give the city more character and lively inner drama.

Usually accommodation, excursion services, a guide, transport according to the program, and entrance tickets; the exact composition depends on the tour.

For a first introduction – 2–3 days, for a program with suburbs – 4–5 days.

In summer – white nights and fountains, in winter – a festive city and museums, in spring and autumn – calmer routes.

The historical center, main museums, and cathedrals; in multi-day programs, suburbs are often added.

A trip that starts and ends on the same day: travel, excursion, walks, and return home.

No, an overnight stay is not provided.

Yes, the format is suitable for groups of friends.

Yes, when choosing a route and program taking into account the age of the group.

The set of services depends on the program. Usually the tour includes transport along the route, excursion services, guide accompaniment, accommodation for multi-day trips, meals according to the program, and entrance tickets to museums or attractions.

Moscow, Kazan, Dagestan, Sochi, Baikal, the Urals, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Vladivostok, and Khabarovsk are often chosen. The direction depends on the desired pace: city, sea, mountains, lake, history, or a big long-distance journey.

For a city tour, 2-3 days is usually enough. For Dagestan, Sochi, Baikal, the Urals, and the Far East, it is more convenient to choose programs from 4 days to calmly see the main places and leave time for travel.

Yes, many routes are suitable for families, school groups, and teenagers. Children are especially interested in fortresses, interactive museums, nature trails, walks by the water, mountain views, and routes with frequent changes of locations.

An adult tourist needs a passport. For a child, a birth certificate or passport by age is required. For school groups and organized trips, the list of documents is agreed upon in advance.

In summer, Sochi, Baikal, Kazan, Moscow, the Urals, and the Far East are good. In autumn, city routes and the south are beautiful. In winter, Baikal, Moscow, Kazan, and festive programs are especially expressive. Spring is suitable for gentle city trips and southern destinations.

Most programs include time for independent walks, buying souvenirs, photos, lunch, or visiting additional places. The exact amount of free time is indicated in the tour description.

Many routes start in Saint Petersburg. For distant destinations, a start in the arrival city is possible: Moscow, Kazan, Makhachkala, Sochi, Irkutsk, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, or another point of the program.

Entrance tickets are often included in the cost according to the program. For some attractions, tickets may be paid additionally. The conditions are specified in the description of the selected tour.

You choose the destination, dates, and program, leave a request or contact a manager. After the details are agreed upon, the manager confirms availability, the list of services, and the payment terms.

Yes, for school, corporate, family, and mixed groups, we can arrange a program based on dates, number of participants, duration, transport, and interests.

A guided tour saves preparation time. The route, transport, guide, museums, accommodation, and key organizational details are already combined into a single program.

Accommodation, excursions, guide, transport per the program, and entrance tickets; the exact inclusions depend on the tour.

Yes, but due to the distance, for a rich introduction it is better to plan several days.

The plane is faster; the train suits those who prefer overland travel and a more relaxed pace.

Accommodation, excursions, guide accompaniment, transport per the program, and entrance tickets; the inclusions depend on the tour.

Yes, the distance allows organizing a short trip for 2–3 days.

Accommodation, breakfasts, excursion program, transport, guide services, and entrance tickets per the program.

Hotel accommodation, breakfasts, excursion program, transport along the route, and guide accompaniment.

The terms depend on the specific tour. In programs where travel to St. Petersburg is not included, guests purchase railway or air tickets on their own.

The manager will help you choose a program considering the arrival date and time, and for an organized group, transfer and logistics can be separately agreed upon.

In spring, the most popular choices are sightseeing tours of St. Petersburg, the Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof, Pushkin, Kronstadt, boat trips, and night routes with bridge raising.

For the weekend, it's best to choose a sightseeing tour of the center, the Hermitage, or the Peter and Paul Fortress, and on the second day plan Peterhof, Pushkin, Kronstadt, Oranienbaum, or a boat trip.

Yes, the fountain season starts in spring, usually closer to May. It's better to check the exact date the fountains are turned on, the tour schedule, and availability before buying a ticket.

Boat trips start after navigation opens. In spring, the schedule depends on the route and weather conditions, so it's better to check available dates, departure times, and prices in advance.

For a date, evening St. Petersburg, a boat trip along rivers and canals, a night tour with bridge drawing, a walk around the center, or a trip to Peterhof on a sunny day are all great options.

For a family, it's convenient to choose a sightseeing bus tour, Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Kronstadt, Oranienbaum, or a relaxing boat trip. These routes are clear, rich, and suitable for different ages.

On a rainy or windy day, it's better to choose a bus sightseeing tour, the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the General Staff Building, the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Yusupov Palace, or a themed route on the history of St. Petersburg.

During the May holidays, Peterhof, Pushkin, Kronstadt, sightseeing tours, boat trips, and themed routes on the city's history are especially popular. For a 1-2 day trip, it's better to combine a city tour with a suburb or a boat ride.

In spring, St. Petersburg hosts Victory Day on May 9, the fountain opening celebration in Peterhof, Museum Night, city festivals, exhibitions, and seasonal events. On such dates, it's especially good to choose themed tours: historical routes, Peterhof, museums, palaces, and evening programs.

Prices, schedules, dates, availability, and purchase conditions are listed in the cards of specific tours. Before booking, it's better to open the desired route and check the current information.

In summer, people most often choose Peterhof with its fountains, boat trips along the Neva and canals, night tours with bridge drawing, Pushkin with the Amber Room, Kronstadt, Vyborg, and sightseeing routes around the center of St. Petersburg.

For a first introduction, it's better to start with a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, then add Peterhof or Pushkin, and in the evening choose a boat trip or a night sightseeing tour with bridge drawing.

It's better to go to Peterhof during the day, especially on weekdays. In summer, people come here for the fountains, the Lower Park, the Grand Cascade, the palace, and a walk by the Gulf of Finland. If you want to see as much as possible in one day, it's more convenient to choose a tour with transfer and a guide.

In the evening, it's better to choose boat trips, sightseeing routes around the center, cruises along the Neva, tours with evening illumination, and night Petersburg with bridge drawbridges. In summer, the city looks especially beautiful from the water and embankments.

Yes, if you want to see the white nights, illuminated embankments, the Neva, and the raising of the main bridges. It's one of the most atmospheric summer formats in St. Petersburg, especially for those who have already seen the city during the day.

For a family trip, Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Kronstadt, a sightseeing bus tour, a calm boat ride, or a multi-day tour to Petersburg are suitable. These routes are rich, clear, and suitable for different ages.

If you're coming for 2–5 days, it's more convenient to look at ready-made tours to St. Petersburg. They combine a sightseeing tour, museums, Peterhof, Pushkin, Kronstadt, and a boat ride without assembling the route yourself.

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

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

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.

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

In autumn in 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.

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

In October, Petersburg gets cooler, 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.

November is usually more damp, windy, and cool, so it's better to plan sightseeing bus tours with visits to palaces, museums, and the fortress. 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 be useful.

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

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

In autumn, the tourist flow decreases, so it is easier to travel to the suburbs without queues and rush. The parks turn yellow and crimson, and walks through the palace ensembles feel more intimate and atmospheric.

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.

In winter, the most common 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.

For a first introduction, it is better to start with a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, and then add the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage, or the General Staff Building. If you want to go out of town, Pushkin with the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room is suitable.

In cold weather, it is better to choose sightseeing bus tours with visits to museums or palaces. This way you can see the city without freezing.

Definitely yes! This is one of the most fabulous and festive periods in St. Petersburg: holiday lights, decorated streets, snow-covered squares, skating rinks, and mulled wine at every step. It is a good season for museums, palaces, sightseeing tours, and a relaxed introduction to the city.

For the New Year holidays, the excursion 'New Year's Petersburg', sightseeing routes around the center, Palace Square, the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress, festive streets, and a trip to Pushkin are well suited. It is better to book excursions in advance.

Yes, in winter you can travel to the suburbs, especially if the route includes a palace or museum. For a winter trip, Pushkin with the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room is well suited: part of the program takes place in warm interiors, and the winter park adds atmosphere.

It is better to dress in layers: thermal underwear or a long-sleeve shirt, a warm sweater, a winter jacket or down coat, a hat, a scarf, mittens, and comfortable waterproof shoes. Near the Neva and on open squares, wind is often felt, so a warm scarf and hood will be especially useful.

Yes, they will especially enjoy a trip to St. Petersburg during the holidays. They can feel that very fairy-tale atmosphere from their favorite books or cartoons, play snowballs, and go on excursions together. It is better to choose bus sightseeing tours, museums, palaces, and the Peter and Paul Fortress.

In the evening in winter, it is beautiful to go on a sightseeing bus tour, ride along the decorated Nevsky Prospekt, see the illumination of the Kazan and St. Isaac's Cathedrals, take photos on Palace Square, and buy New Year souvenirs for loved ones.

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.

Yes, the first light nights begin around May 25.

The peak occurs around the summer solstice, June 21.

During the peak of the White Nights, instead of complete darkness, there are light twilight skies.

It's worth trying both options: the impressions from the water and from the city embankments differ.

Palace Bridge, Trinity Bridge, Annunciation Bridge, and Liteyny Bridge.

During this period, night bus programs, boat trips along the Neva, routes with bridge openings, and evening tours of the city center are especially popular.

For popular dates, spots sell out faster, so choosing a date in advance gives you more options for time and route format.

July 26, 2026.

As of publication, the holding of the Main Naval Parade in its usual format has not been officially confirmed.

Kronstadt, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, the cruiser Aurora, the Neva embankments, forts, and museum routes on the history of the Russian fleet.

Kronstadt, tours to the cruiser Aurora, boat trips, and sightseeing routes related to the city's maritime history are suitable.