Skip-the-Line Tours in Russia

Recall the days of Russia's tsars on an 8-hour private Tsarkoye Selo tour from St. Petersburg by public transport. Opt for bus, subway, train, or taxi travel (own expense) with a private guide, and visit Tsarkoye, the country estate of Russia's royals from the 1700s. Skip the line and tour the Catherine Palace, including its world-famous Amber Room, and view Catherine Park and Alexander Palace's exterior. Entrance fees and multiple departure times included.

Visit St. Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum in the morning, then see the gardens and fountains of Peterhof Grand Palace. The daytime tour kicks off with early admission to the renowned museum so you can see works by Leonardo da Vinci and other famous artists without the crowds that appear later in the day. You'll relax with transport between the two attractions by hydrofoil boat, then wander amid the grandiose cascades of Peter the Great's gardens.

Bypass the main lines to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg and enjoy a 2-hour tour with a private guide. With your skip-the-line VIP ticket, head inside the museum, once a winter home of Russia's Romanov tsars, and see the highlights of the five gala rooms as you discover their history. Learn about the Romanovs' cosseted lives, admire the best of the world-famous art collections, and behold the sumptuous d ecor. As your tour is private, ask your guide in advance if you wish to tailor the itinerary around your interests.

St. Petersburg is a veritable 'city-museum'! It's just like an embarrassment of riches! This half-day sightseeing city tour in a group by car provides you with a general overview of St. Petersburg - it's a memorable "calling card". You will admire the view of city's spacious photo spots and visit the most famous sights: Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral and Church on the Spilled Blood.

Avoid the main lines at the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg to see its best-known artworks on this 3-hour tour. With an art-loving guide, gain fast-track entry, and from May to September, get the privilege of early access, beginning your tour in a crowd-free environment.

Avoid the crazy lines at the entrance of the Hermitage, and go on a small-group, guided tour of this huge St. Petersburg museum with this skip-the-line tour. First, follow a guide through the Malachite and Pavilion Halls, St. George's and Throne Halls, and the Leonardo Hall. Then, after you've become familiar with your way around the exhibits, you can choose to explore the museum more on your own until closing.

Admire St. Petersburg's highlights on a 3-hour sightseeing tour, and choose to bolt on visits to its top museums and cathedrals. See landmarks including the Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage, and Senate Square on a 3-hour panoramic drive, and if you wish, upgrade to add skip-the-line interior visits to three cathedrals, the Hermitage, and the Faberge Museum. All options are ideal for first-time visitors, and include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover one of Russia's most popular attractions during this 4-hour private tour to the Moscow Kremlin. Avoid long lines with a skip-the-line admission ticket to the Kremlin and learn more about the center of the Russian government and its historic monuments. Explore the Cathedral of Archangel Michael, the Cathedral of Annunciation, and the Dormition Cathedral along with the famous Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral just outside the fortified walls.

Delve into the opulent depths of Moscow's Kremlin, the iconic former residence of Russian emperors, on a comprehensive 3-hour tour of three of its architectural highlights. Use your priority-access-pass to enter at the earliest admission time and immerse yourself in a glittering wonderland of diamonds and resplendent decor. Listen to illuminating commentary delivered by an expert guide as you marvel at the Armory, the Assumption Cathedral and the Diamond Fund Exhibition on this incredible tour.

Take a tour of the iconic Kremlin building in Moscow over the course of two hours. Avoid the crowds with a skip-the-line entrance ticket and head inside with your small group of eight travelers to being the tour. Discover the rich history of the fortified complex that is now home to the Russian government and visit the Cathedral of Archangel Michael, The Cathedral of Annunciation, and the Uspensky Cathedral.

Applying for a Russian visa is a notoriously arduous process. Avoid the hassle on this visa-free tour to the Hermitage Museum. Your guide meets you at the port upon arrival and takes you straight to the museum. Skip-the-line entrance means you can maximize your time exploring the art collection.

Travelers short on time in St Petersburg shouldn't waste time lining up to enter the most popular attractions. With this skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Peterhof Grand Palace you'll be able to head straight inside the palace and grounds, leaving more time for exploration. Once inside, choose to explore on your own or on a guided tour, to suit your own needs and interests.