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Things to do in St. Petersburg, Northwestern District: The Best Literary, Art & Music Tours
The second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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1. Hermitage Museum Skip-the-Line Private Tour in Saint-Petersburg
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Hermitage museum is one of the highlights of St. Petersburg that you should not miss! Avoid long lines and get a fast-track entry to one of the most notable Art Museums in the world. Wonder the halls of the Hermitage with a professional guide and art lover who will show the most notable paintings and exhibits and tailor the tour to your preferences.
Inclusions: Skip-the-line Entrance tickets, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private Tour, Private Guide, Flexible Customizable Itinarary, Transportation if needed (metro pass)
Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Armageddonaway
Learning more about the similarities of Putin to Stalin and Hitler. Ask about "Holodomor". Interesting response from Russians. They laugh at Putin riding the bear.
2. Extended tour of the Hermitage
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour is good for you if you enjoy art and want to explore museum at your own pace. It is a detailed visit, covering main masterpieces and places where not many groups come,but it is also oriented on your interests in art. The tour covers art collection, state rooms and living quarters of the Winter palace. You'll walk through the buildings of the Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage, New Hermitage, will se a lobby of the Hermitage theatre. After a break the second part is in the General Staff Building across the Palace Square. You'll definitely appreciate expert comments of your guide and skip the line entrance to the museum.
Inclusions: headsets (when 7 or more people in the group), skip the line entrance, expert comments
Exclusions: In the main complex and in the General Staff buildings there are cafes, where it's possible to make a break for lunch or coffee break.
Reviewed By laniy2017
We were with our amazing tour guide Irina for 4 days during which she took us around St P visiting all the highlights of the city. What a difference having a good guide makes!!! The Hermitage the churches, the palaces, the Faberge museum Irina provided such great information and we were never bored or overwhelmed. We did not have to queue and Irina knew exactly what to do to avoid the crowds and make the tour special. Irina made our visit thoroughly memorable and enjoyable. The ONLY way to visit St Petersburg is with a private guide like Irina. Very highly recommended!!!
3. State Russian Museum - Private Tour with Skip-The-Line Tickets
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Peter F
Lovely way to view the city. Lighting by night extremely beautiful. Irina was kind,professional, and very accommodating particularly considering she picked us up at our hotel and walked us to the boat launch. Irina’s English language skills were quite good and we learned a lot from her. Irina, thank you for a great excursion.
4. Peterhof Park and Gardens
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By ValuableComments
Amazing building, rich, enormous, hige ....words cannot describe. Sculpures and paintings and pieces of art everywhere (floor, walls, ceilings, stairs, columns). You need 3 hours minimum. Take a guide to help you through and learn quickly as much as possible.
5. Skip-the-line 3-hour tour of the State Hermitage Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Reviewed By alexgelfman
We should have done this fantastic tour at the beginning of our stay in Saint Petersburg. The fortress is the oldest architectural ensemble of the city and it was really exciting to see these authentic fortifications. We also learned a great deal about the Romanovs, the city history and life in imperial Russia.
6. Hermitage skip-the-line tour
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
1. skip-the-line tickets 2. Guided tour with the experienced guide 3. Meeting point 30 m from the palace square 4. 2-times a day: 12.00/15.00
Inclusions: Skip-the-line admission ticket , tour with the English speaking guide
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By 742katrinka
Traveled as a family) We were delighted with the city and the hospitality of people)) I especially liked the work of SpbTicket company. We are glad that we chose their services. Professionals))
7. St.Petersburg Private Tour of The Hermitage Museum
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4.9 based on 101 reviews
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
Reviewed By MalcolmBF
Andrey was a great tour guide we had a private tour for four people for two full days in St. Petersburg. Andrey took us to all the highlights of the city that you would ever want to see. Our time spent was very efficient as his driver could get us dropped off Right at the entrance to various places. Andrey was very knowledgable in the history and culture of the various sites in St. Petersburg. He had in-depth knowledge of the artwork that we saw as well as the architecture. I would highly recommend taking this tour with Andrey.
8. Private Tour of State Russian Museum in St Petersburg
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
The Russian State Museum is the largest national museum in the world. It houses almost 400,000 works of art and covers the periods of ancient icons all the way up to the avant-garde. Visit the biggest museum of Russian art in Russia with a private guide! The oldest painting of its collection dates back to the 11th century.
Inclusions: Professional private guide service, Transfer to the museum by car (taxi), Hotel pick-up, Entrance tickets to the museums
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By Valeriya M
It was PERFECT! We were a bit skeptical at the beginning, because visiting two palaces in the same day can be a bit too much, but our guide Daria made this trip unforgettable and it became a highlight of our entire trip to St. Petersburg! Very interesting and informative! Palaces are just gorgeous! This tour is definitely a MUST!
9. Private Tour: Hermitage Museum Gold Room Tour with a Curator including All-Day Admission to the Museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a private tour of the Hermitage Gold Room with a Hermitage Museum Curator. The Gold Room has a spectacular collection of gold, silver, and royal jewels that belonged to the Russian tsars. It has the best and biggest collection of Scynthian Gold in the world. Famous ancient Grecian gold, oriental jewelry from India, Iran and China, as well as some superb examples of ceremonial oriental weapons. The collection consists of around 1,500 works made from gold and dating from the 7th century B.C. to the 19th century A.D.The stunning collection of the Hermitage Gold Room will be the gem of your travel. Afterwards continue exploring the other exhibitions in the museum independently, as your ticket includes all-day admission. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional art historian guide, Local guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Entrance fees, Hotel pickup (fully private car)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By john m
We booked for the Swan Lake ballet on 25 December 2019, with travel date on 24 May 2020, through U Visit Russia. . Due to the Covit19 pandemic we were unable to visit Russia nor attend the ballet. Two tickets were purchased for US$465.50. U Visit Russia was advised of not being able to attend and agreed to pay a full refund but there would be a delay due to the number of cancellations. After some time no refund was forthcoming and U Visit Russia was again contacted by email and we were advised that due to the volume of cancellations the refund would be credited to our credit card within 9 weeks. Nothing and again they were contacted by email but no response was ever received. No refund was ever received. Nothing!! The lesson is to beware of ever dealing with this company.
10. River Boat Tour in St. Petersburg with Private Guide - Drawbridge and Jazz Boats
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3.9 based on 16 reviews
Get a scent of the Venice of the North with your local private guide enjoying the romantic and scenic cruise along the Neva river. The private 3-hour tour combines history, architecture, iconic views, cultural insight and fun facts, thus immersing you in the historical and artistic atmosphere and revealing the charms of the St Petersburg's history and architecture. You will be able to take a different perspective on St Petersburg, relax and enjoy different stories your knowledgeable guide will share with you along the way. This tour will make you understand why so many world-renowned poets, artists, painters, musicians have found their inspiration in this city. Relax over a cup of tea or coffee and traditional Russian cakes or bliny (optional, not included in tour) while enjoying the views of scenic Neva River and its photogenic canals and bridges.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Friendly local guide, Meeting in the hotel, Private tour (Note: the boat itself is not private, it is a public boat experience), Multiple start times available, Taxi back (on Drawbridge night tours only), Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Iconic places for photoshoot
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By GeorgeK2342
Thanks to Red Sun Tours, my wife and I so enjoyed our visit to St. Petersburg last year we returned this year, adding a side-trip Elena arranged from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Elena is an extraordinary tour operator. Her knowledge, experience, and abilities made both our trips remarkable experiences. When we left St. Petersburg we weren't taking leave of a tour guide; we were instead saying farewell to a friend. We enthusiastically recommend Red Sun Tours to anyone visiting St. Petersburg.
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