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Departure times for excursions may be changed to earlier or later.
It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones.
You arrive at the hotel on your own.
Transfer to the hotel from the train station/airport is available for an additional fee and must be booked in advance: from 2300 rubles/car. More details .
From 10:00 AM until your departure for the program, a company representative will meet you in the hotel lobby holding a "Pro Petersburg" sign. You can arrive at any time during this time.
They will answer any questions you may have, provide updated tour itineraries, and offer optional excursions.
Hotel check-in is after 2:00 PM/3:00 PM, depending on the hotel. You can leave your belongings free of charge in the hotel's luggage room.
Important information:
- tourists staying at the hotel Oktyabrskaya , go on excursions from the hotel of residence ;
- tourists staying in hotels Station L 1 , Cosmos St. Petersburg Nevsky Hotel , Cosmos Selection St. Petersburg Nevsky Royal Hotel And Novotel Saint Petersburg , for meeting and departure on excursions, please come to the hotel October (Ligovsky pr., 10) - 10:15 min. walk.
13:00. Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel.
The "New Geography of St. Petersburg" bus tour
will take you to modern St. Petersburg, showcasing the buildings and cultural spaces that have emerged in our city relatively recently, but have already gained popularity among locals and become true magnets for many visitors. You'll travel to a modern district of the city known as the "Dubai of St. Petersburg." You'll travel along the city's modern expressway, the Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD), offering magnificent views of the Gulf of Finland. You'll see the tallest skyscraper in Europe, the new high-rise landmark of our city, the Lakhta Center. Situated directly on the shore of the bay, this skyscraper has become the focal point for over 100 innovative engineering and architectural solutions, a symbol of the new St. Petersburg, shaping its modern landscape. And, of course, you'll admire the spaceship-like Gazprom Arena stadium, which hosted the Champions Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. From the city's new districts, the bus will take you to the modern urban space of Sevkabelport.
Visit to Sevkabelport
. You'll stroll to the stunning pedestrian promenade of the new Sevkabelport cultural cluster. You'll have free time to explore the gastronomic culture of St. Petersburg's street food scene and sample it in the food court located here, as well as admire the new postcard-perfect views of St. Petersburg and take beautiful photos.
Tour of the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
. Erarta is the largest private museum of contemporary art in Russia. The museum's collection boasts over 2,800 works by over 300 artists from across the country. The museum's founders' primary goal is to cultivate a diverse audience's appreciation for contemporary art. The museum features painting, photography, graphics, sculpture, and installation. Erarta's projects bring contemporary art closer to a wider audience, allowing everyone to find something important and interesting in it. The museum has been recognized by the NationalGeographic is one of the top five must-see museums in St. Petersburg.
Program ends at: Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Moskovsky Railway Station, and Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station.
Program duration: ~6 hours (ends at ~7:00 PM)
Breakfast at the hotel
09:30. Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel.
Bus excursion to Kronstadt, "The Naval Shield of St. Petersburg."
This excursion is for those who appreciate romance and remain a child at heart. You will learn about the role of this small town in the life of the entire Russian state, discuss the exploits and glory of Russian sailors, and immerse yourself in the history of the Russian Navy.
Excursion to the Museum of Naval Glory
. This new innovative museum complex in Kronstadt. The halls feature various simulators of ships and submarines, airplanes, and helicopters of naval aviation. The immersive format allows each visitor to easily explore the exhibition. The main exhibit is the legendary first Soviet nuclear submarine, the K-3 "Leninsky Komsomol."
Visit to the Museum and History Park "Island of Forts."
This is the first and largest park in Russia dedicated to the Navy. Several themed areas are located on an area of 9 hectares. You will be able to stroll along the Alley of Heroes of the Russian Navy, which tells the story of more than three centuries of its history, and visit the memorial lighthouse with 200 names of heroic sailors, from the era of Peter the Great to the present day.
Lunch at a city café (for an additional fee, available on site, if desired) .
Visit the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral
. Program end point: Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Moskovsky Railway Station, Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station. Program duration: ~7.5 hours (ends at ~5:00 PM).
Breakfast at the hotel
is 10:00. Departure from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel.
Bus tour "Another Hermitage."
The State Hermitage Museum's collection contains approximately 3 million exhibits. Traditionally, the Hermitage's main building is a must-see on any tour. However, not all of the most interesting masterpieces are on display in the museum's main building; the Hermitage has branch museums that "own" genuine treasures! It's here you'll visit today.
Watch the VR film "Hermitage: Immersion in History."
A VR film is not just entertainment, it's art. This is the first VR museum tour in Russia, led by actor Konstantin Khabensky. Along with the guide, viewers will not only explore the museum's secret spaces but also become participants in the most important historical events in the Hermitage's history. Currently, our company is the only company in the city licensed to show this film.
A tour of the Hermitage's storage facility, the Staraya Derevnya RHC,
offers a truly unique opportunity to peer into the "holy of holies" of the Hermitage collection: you'll see items that were kept in storerooms for many years and only recently became accessible to the public. During the tour, you'll admire the most spectacular open storage areas, including the sumptuous Costume Gallery, the Carriage House with examples of ceremonial imperial carriages, a collection of Western European and Russian furniture, oriental textiles with a grand 18th-century Turkish tent, sculpture, paintings, icons, and much more.
Lunch at a city café (optional, for an additional fee) .
Art Mediation at the Hermitage's General Staff Building
. Art Mediation is a new concept in the life of Russian museums. These tours engage visitors in dialogue with the museum curator and the works of art, offering active exploration rather than passive perception. You'll discover one of the world's finest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Fauvist, and Cubist artists—from Renoir to Matisse, and from Monet to Picasso—housed in the General Staff Building. A new interactive program, "Art Mediation," will explore the exhibition of French modernist art. Together with a mediator, you'll try to understand why the works of Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Matisse caused scandal and were perceived as revolutionizing the world of painting and art in the early 20th century. Program end point: General Staff Building, Palace Square (nearest metro station: Admiralteyskaya). Program duration: ~6 hours (ends at ~4:30 PM).
Breakfast at the hotel.
Walking day. (for your convenience, you will be provided with radio guides)
09:30. Departing from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel,
the "Yards and Front Doors of St. Petersburg" walking tour will
introduce you to the inner side of St. Petersburg, a popular destination for thousands of visitors. If you look closely, you'll discover the Petersburg of Dostoevsky, Kuprin, Akhmatova, Dovlatov, and Brodsky behind the facades of ancient buildings. This city remembers hundreds of stories and tells them through the signs of everyday life, and we'll learn to "read" them.
A visit to the observation deck in the city center
. From the equipped observation deck, you can enjoy the iconic view of St. Petersburg's rooftops, Nevsky Prospekt below, and absolutely all the city's main architectural landmarks: from the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral to the Lakhta Center. The observation deck is equipped in accordance with all safety regulations. To enhance your experience, guests are provided with binoculars.
A visit to the "Subscription Editions" bookstore.
Experience a new trend in St. Petersburg leisure time with a visit to a bookstore that everyone in modern St. Petersburg is eager to visit: one of the city's oldest bookstores, "Subscription Editions." You'll hear its history, see its preserved and updated design, and experience the elegant beauty and appeal of this trendy place where you'll want to linger, choose a book, cozy up at a table by the display window, and forget about time. Here you can also buy the most authentic St. Petersburg souvenirs: postcards with views of St. Petersburg, pins, accessories, and even a piece of St. Petersburg curbstone!
The walking tour
continues through the neighborhoods of old St. Petersburg. You'll see famous St. Petersburg courtyards and unusual entrances with antique windows, wrought-iron staircases, and luxurious stucco moldings. You'll learn what kind of tenement houses in St. Petersburg were called, when they appeared, who inhabited them, and how ordinary citizens and famous writers of old St. Petersburg, Petrograd, and Leningrad lived. You'll explore hidden alleys, see St. Petersburg through the eyes of its residents, and peer into the city's famous entrance hall, unofficially known as "Romashka."
Program ends at Vladimirskaya metro station. Program duration: ~3.5 hours (ends at ~1:00 PM).
