Private Tour: New Holland Ice Skating and Free Christmas Drink in St Petersburg
About This Tour
Experience St Petersburg in its festive winter glow on this private 3-hour walking tour through the city center. Stroll along illuminated Nevsky Prospekt and ad...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Saint Petersburg · Languages: English, Russian
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.; Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental; You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
About Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
The gilded, golden capital of Peter the Great, once the epicenter of Russia and the stomping ground of Dostoevsky and the tsars, Saint Petersburg is best explored with a local local guide.
What's Included
- refuel with a drink of your choice: delicious mulled wine, eggnog, delicious hot chocolate, artisan coffee or herbal tea before we move on.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Customizable itinerary
- Private walking tour
- Multiple start times available
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Ice skating at New Holland in St Petersburg
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
- Private Friendly Local Guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
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.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Saint Petersburg. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Saint Petersburg. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
