New Year and Christmas Tale of St. Petersburg

Christmas and New Year are one of the most magical and kind holidays of the year, which are usually held in the circle of family and relatives. I invite you to 2.5. One hour to be my friends, whom I will gladly show the transformed By the end of the year, my beloved Petersburg. It is not gray, not gloomy, not wet, but fabulous. Beautiful, magical, sparkling.

We will walk along Nevsky Prospect, as soon as we ascend to the Which already smells like a holiday, yards-wells We will reach the magnificent Palace Square, we will look at Vasilievsky Island.

During the walk you will learn all about Christmas and New Year from the time of Peter I to the present day (historical facts and legends). And we Make a wish in a place that fulfills the most intimate.

Excursion programme

• We will make a promenade along the main highway of the city and Let's enjoy its festive lighting.
• Walk to Anichkov Palace, where for the first time in Russia They installed a Christmas tree.
• We will see a store that honors Hoffman's fairy tale "The Nutcracker" And he put his characters in the window.
• Let's look at the Kazan Cathedral, churches of others Confessions in festive decoration and learn how to celebrate the New Year and Christmas in different countries.
• We will get to the main tree of the city, which is on the Palace. And remember the New Year songs from childhood.
• And in conclusion, we will visit the arrow Vasilievsky Islands where foreign merchants delivered overseas gifts, and walk around One of the most romantically decorated boulevards.

I'll show.

• At least 5 Christmas trees out of 66 established in the city.
• The places where the largest St. Petersburg ice slide and the ice town of Anna Ioannovna.
• Building of the Noble Assembly and the First City The town where Christmas charity events were held.
• Places where New Year's bazaars are held today.
• Some of the most beautifully decorated bridges Petersburg.
• Where, in addition to the Mariinsky Theatre, you can see fabulous ballets "Nutcracker" and "Cinderella".
• Much more.

I will.

• Who introduced the custom of celebrating the New Year, and What gifts were given in the 18th and 20th centuries.
• The story of the appearance of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden.
• Why the Russians were in no hurry to install Christmas trees In houses.
• What does the expression “go to/under” really mean? Christmas tree.
• How to see off the old year and meet the new Russia, in tsarist Russia, the Soviet Union.
• What dishes were prepared for the New Year's table and Do we follow the culinary traditions today?
• What is the best champagne and when is it? appeared on our desks.
• Where did the expression Old New Year come from?
• Much more.

For whom?

• The tour will appeal to children from 5 years and adults who want to remember their childhood and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere In a special way.
• People who like to explore the city during leisurely walking.
• Lovers of historical photos, as well as puzzles and puzzles.

What experience will you get?

• A surprise Christmas present awaits you.
• You will learn the history of New Year and Christmas.
• Enjoy the atmosphere of magical holidays, good mood and good emotions from a licensed cheerful tour guide.

Schedule

• Days: PN-VS (from December 22 to 15) January
• Time: 17, 20

What's included?

• Professional and cheerful services tour guide.
• Improving your mood.

What's not included?

• Food, drinks.

Exact gathering place:

Ground lobby of the Rebellion (Nevsky Prospect, 118)

• Professional and cheerful services tour guide.
• Improving your mood.