Pass By: St. Petersburg Metro
Timing and itinerary can be adjust to meet your personal preferences
Stop At: Nevsky Prospekt
4pm Meet your expert private guide in your hotel lobby and head over to Nevsky Prospekt, the city’s main artery gorgeously embellished with awe-inspiring Christmas lights and breathtaking light installations.
Pass By: Kazan Cathedral
See Kazan Cathedral with its colonnade
Stop At: Anichkov Bridge
Soak up New Year cheer and catch a glimpse of such St Petersburg’s iconic landmarks like striking Anichkov Bridge with monuments of rearing horses and attendants at all four corners, imposing Kazan Cathedral with its colonnade and the ornate rose-colored Stroganov Palace with its majestic baroque exteriors.
Pass By: The Building Of The Admiralty
5pm Tick off from your bucket-list such top-attractions like Admiralty with its impressive gilded spire
Pass By: The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Take in the views of magnificent St Isaac’s Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in Russia while your friendly local guide will shed the light on various events of St. Petersburg’s fascinating and conflicted history.
Stop At: New Holland Island
5pm Continue to New Holland Island, vibrant cultural hub in the city and popular gathering spot for locals where anyone can find something to their taste. Pop in at a cozy coffee shop, enjoy people-watching and refuel with a drink of your choice: delicious mulled wine, eggnog, delicious hot chocolate, artisan coffee or herbal tea before we move on.
Stop At: New Holland Island
5.30-6.30pm For festive ambiance and lifetime memories enjoy one hour ice-skating session at the New Holland Island in St Petersburg. The ice-rink covers 2000 sq m and it is the most popular in the whole city. Immerse yourself in magical winter wonderland, snap astonishing selfies and take in beautiful illumination and cheerful music.
Stop At: New Holland Island
6.30-7pm After fun at the skating rink, head over to the Christmas market located nearby. Stock up on the handmade crafts and world-known Russian souvenirs, indulge in street food from the most fashionable restaurants of the city and learn interesting facts about Russian Christmas and New Year traditions from your expert guide.
The New Year Market operates from 25 December to 8 January in the courtyard of the Bottle on New Holland Island and features 14 stalls selling festive food, treats and gifts places around a gorgeous 8-metre high Christmas Tree. The courtyard will be decked out with patio-heaters and chairs, and from 15 to 31 December there will be a Christmas Tree market open next to the Bottle’s main entrance.
Children aged 6 and above can have fun at Father Frost workshops and learn how to make calendars, toys, gifts, garlands and board-games under the supervision of Father Frost’s highly experienced helpers. Participation is free of charge.
7pm Finish the tour at Christmas market where you can have more fun and get local souvenirs or dinner.
Pass By: Stroganov Palace
See the ornate rose-colored Stroganov Palace with its majestic baroque exteriors.
