10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Russia That You Shouldn't Miss

All roads in St Petersburg lead to the fine art, and on this tour you will unleash your inner art aficionado in the State Russian Museum with a private local guide. Soak into Russian history and art as it covers all historical periods and trends in the development of Russian art for more than 1,000 years: from 10th to 21st cc.   Founded in 1895, the State Russian Museum is the largest museum of Russian art in the world. The museum complex consists of 5 buildings: the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Benois Wing, St Michael’s Castle, the Marble Palace, the Stroganov Palace. The collection of over 400.000 units includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, coins, crafts and folk art. After the tour take your time to enjoy the Mikhailovsky Garden and Summer Garden before getting back to the real world. Check out the Peter I Summer Palace, the Cabin of Peter the Great, the Tea House and the Coffee House for a complete experience in St Petersburg’s heartland.

Inclusions: All taxes, Friendly local guide, Private tour, Multiple start times available, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Flexible customizable itinerary, Must-see local experience, Meeting in the hotel, Entrance fee is included to one museum of your choice

Exclusions: Gratuities

Our tour offers an amazing walk with professional and licensed guides to Peterhof Park. Fonts, parks and gardens will make an indelible impression on any tourist. Comfort transport will take you from anywhere in the city. And you can finish the tour with a stunning dinner in a traditional Russian restaurant and elegant interior, right in Peterhof It's individual customization: feel free to comment all your wishes. Lower park suites for a quiet walk and relaxing

Inclusions: Petergof Lower Park entry-ticket, Personal Guide, Recievers with headphones if needed, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food&Drinks, Petergof Grand Palace entry-ticket

It's individual customization: feel free to comment all your wishes. Lower park suites for a quiet walk and relaxing

Inclusions: Petergof Lower Park entry-ticket, Personal Guide, Recievers with headphones if needed, Grand-Palace Entry Ticket, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food&Drinks

Meet your guide at the General Staff Arch, skip the long lines of ticket cashiers and go directly to the entrance. Once inside, learn about the development of art and culture in the west and east from pre-historic times to nowadays. Admire remarkable collections of paintings, prints, jewelry and sculptures. Gain fascinating insight into these artworks from a knowledgable guide. Starting with 225 paintings purchased in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the museum collection now possesses more than 3 million works of art. Treasures and artifacts from almost every culture are kept in the museum, including the unique collection of Greek jewelry, Scythian gold, ancient Egyptian sculptures, Iranian silverware, Chinese manuscripts and Russian icons. Choose the “Hermitage and Staff Building” option and visit the restored halls of the General Staff Building located in front of the Hermitage. See famous masterpieces of Western European art, 19th-century painting, Impressionism, and Postmodernism.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets to the Hermitage, Service of the professional licensed guide

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Most of the tourists who come to Moscow start from Red Square and the Kremlin, but one should know that our city is much bigger and more interesting that you might think. So let's spend some time walking around non-touristic places where only locals love to go. You will see unusual architecture, hidden landmarks, graffiti and local places with delicious food. Skip all the ways that you can easily find yourself, I am here to show you real Moscow - local, true and fun:) The highlights of the tour: * visit Design and Architecture Center; * see the oldest street of Moscow full of bars and small shops; *graffiti places; *enjoy Russian siberian tea degustation; *discover flea market; *find hidden book shops; *fun, stories, photos;)

Inclusions: Flexible itinerary , Private guide , Metro ride, Coffee and/or Tea, Sweets

Exclusions: Lunch, Any personal expenses

The State Hermitage is the largest museum in Russia, therefore it is sometimes faily hard to enter the central complex on your own without staying in a line for several hours. If you wish to jump the line, to maximize the efficiency and pleasure of your visit, it is worth being guided by a professional who will meet and show you the gems of the collection.

Inclusions: We have a quiz for kids which is available upon your request in advance., Personal audio equipment (a personal receiver and headpiece) for groups over 5 pax, Jump-the-line ticket, A friendly professional tour guide, Free map of the museum

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tip

This is a tour for those who would like to see the city through the eyes of locals. Stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat street. Pass on the Gogol Boulevard and the next to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. See the famous Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and explore one of the most popular places among the locals - Gorkiy Park.

Inclusions: Transportation if needed (metro pass), Private Guide, Private Tour, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Flexible Customizable Itinarary, All Entrance Tickets

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Gratuities

Mini-group (max 8 people) 3-hour overview tour of the State Hermitage Museum with an art- expert guide. Priority access to the Hermitage museum main complex.   During the Hermitage tour you will see the most magnificent interiors and the most famous art masterpieces:   * The Imperial Reception halls * The Hanging Garden of Catherine the Great * Italian collection (Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian) * Flemish collection (Rubens, Van Dyck) * Dutch collection (Rembrandt) * Knight hall * Living quarters of the Romanov Family at the Winter Palace   Enjoy detailed explanations and exciting stories from our art-expert guide. Small-group format ensures a personal experience.   Why do travelers choose this Hermitage tour?   The Hermitage tour is given by experienced art experts. They not only know art in depth but all of them are great guides who speak perfect English and are very much enthusiastic and passionate about showing the Hermitage to their guests.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets to the Hermitage museum, Professional English, German, French or Spanish speaking art-expert guide

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended)

Entering one of the biggest art museums in the world ahead of line you are to see both premises of the former winter imperial residence and highlights of the art collection (paintings, sculptures, jewellery, furniture, tapestries)

Inclusions: Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Pick up by a guide at the hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities

Use a hassle-free VIP entrance at the St. Petersburg Hermitage and bypass the long lines on this private, skip-the-line tour. Your personal professional licensed guide will walk you through all major sights of these 5 incredible palaces.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks