State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace Tours and Tickets

Be introduced to St Petersburg's sights by your own private guide on this 3-hour tour. Exploring by foot, see top St Petersburg attractions such as Palace Square, the Winter Palace and the Bronze Horseman statue of Peter Great, the city's founder. Stroll along the Nevsky Prospekt and visit three must-see cathedrals, including St Isaac's and the extravagant Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. Tailor your itinerary to your interests, and, as you explore, hear tales of Peter the Great, the Romanovs and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution from your guide.

Immerse yourself in the many wonders of the Hermitage with a 3-hour private tour. The six-building St Petersburg complex is both one of the world's largest museums and houses the largest collection of paintings on the planet. Visit the works that most appeal to your preference. See paintings by Goya, Rembrandt and Monet, marvel at da Vinci's 15th-century Madonna and marvel at ornate rooms decorated in symbols of Russian Imperialism. Also, learned how this vast collection survived the atrocities of WWII.

If you're stopping in the St. Petersburg port during your cruise and want to explore the city with a guide, this visa-free shore excursion takes you to some of the city's must-see attractions. Plus save time with the included port pickup and drop-off, as well as skip-the-line access at most of the attractions. Explore the Hermitage and Peter and Paul Fortress before taking a boat ride to cruise down the nearby canals.

The Hermitage Museum os one of St. Petersburg's most-visited attractions and so draws large crowds daily. This private guided tour, exclusively for your party, ensures a more personal experience. As well as visiting the Hermitage, you will travel just outside the city to Peterhof to explore its park, palace, and fountains.

See the Hermitage's most precious jewels and spend the rest of the day exploring St Petersburg's vast art and culture museum with a private tour of the Diamond Room and all-day admission. Get an exclusive look at priceless gems that once belonged to the Imperial family. See Faberg e riches and diamond-studded swords, all in the company of a knowledgable Hermitage curator. Afterward, spend time discovering this incredible museum complex - wandering between buildings and throughout ornate exhibition halls showcasing works by Van Gogh, Goya, Monet and more.

Give St. Petersburg's architectural treasures the attention they deserve on a full-day walking tour, with a private guide all to yourself. Traveling by foot and metro (own expense), experience all the must-sees and some lesser-known landmarks of the city center. Take in Palace Square and the Hermitage and Winter Palace; see the Church of the Spilled Blood, and stroll down Nevsky Prospekt and river banks to see palaces, cathedrals, bridges, and more.

There's no need to wait in line to purchase a ticket at the popular State Hermitage Museum when you buy this admission ticket ahead of time. Simply show your voucher at the entrance to skip the line of other visitors. Choose from one- or two-day passes, and browse the vast collection of art, antiquities, and archaeological artifacts at your own pace.

St. Petersburg is nicknamed the 'Venice of the North,' making a cruise along its waterways a must-do. Soak in the city's riverside splendors on a 3-hour cruise, passing sights like the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Mariinsky Theatre, plus cathedrals, palaces, and more. Choose a daytime cruise on the River Neva and main canals, a midnight cruise to see St. Petersburg's illuminated drawbridges open, or a jazz dinner cruise on the Neva. Hotel pickup included.

Enjoy an exclusive look at the Hermitage's most precious treasures with a private tour of the Gold Room, as well as all-day museum admission. Admire the world's largest collection of Scythian gold, see ancient artifacts from across Eurasia and marvel at ceremonial weapons from the Orient, all in the company of an expert Hermitage curator. Later embark on your own tour of the vast museum, wandering between buildings and taking in the incredible array of artworks, including the most extensive collection of Renaissance paintings on the planet.

Receive a guided tour of one of the world's largest art museums and enjoy the personalized attention that comes with a small-group. Spend 4 hours seeing some of the Hermitage's most iconic and lesser-known-but-equally-significant artworks. Admire pieces by da Vinci, van Gogh, Monet and Goya and explore each of the museum's main buildings, including the marvelously mint-colored Winter Palace. Your knowledgable guide will provide the perfect overview of the Hermitage's vast collection and its many halls. 

Discover some of the Hermitage's hidden treasures with a private tour of St Petersburg's beloved state museum. Join an expert guide on a journey through the museum's vast collection, seeing masterpieces by Rembrandt and Goya along with some lesser-known but as visually stunning works. Then visit one or two of the museum's heavily guarded treasure galleries to marvel at some of the Hermitage's most priceless items, including Faberg e jewelry, ceremonial Oriental weapons and Greek goldwork.

Get a rare look at the Hermitage's most prized possessions with a private tour of the museum's Diamond and Gold rooms. Join an expert curator in exploring these exclusive galleries filled with gold, jewels, icons and antiques, and marvel at intricate artworks commissioned by Catherine the Great, a toilet set made of gold and Faberg e items that go beyond Easter eggs. Then continue your day with a guided tour of the greater museum, admiring paintings by Rembrandt and Goya and learning the history of this vast complex as you go.

With this private, 5-hour tour of Romanoff's Treasures, the Gold Room, and the Faberge Halls at the Hermitage Museum, you can avoid the large crowds by skipping the lines and getting the unique opportunity to see most of the museum all in one day. You'll get more time in each exhibit room to admire rare jewelry pieces from Russian royalty, India, Iran, and China. Plus, your guide has a Ph.D. in art history to keep you highly entertained every step of the way.

See the spectacular sights of St Petersburg from the water on a private 60-minute canal cruise. Sail at a leisurely pace past arresting landmarks like the Church on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Receive an insightful overview of the resplendent Russian city from your knowledgeable private guide and absorb the tranquility of the waterways as you cruise. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your St Petersburg hotel.

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.

Combine St Petersburg's two great art museums into one tour on this private half-day walking tour. Visit the Russian Museum, including the Mikhailovsky Palace, and enjoy the highlights of the world's largest collection of Russian art. Then, immerse yourself in Impressionist masterpieces at the General Staff Building, part of the Hermitage complex.

Get acquainted with St Petersburg accompanied by your own private guide on a customizable 4-hour city walking tour. Journey through the handsome streets by private minivan, and stop to stroll around top St Petersburg attractions such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Winter Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the bustling Nevsky Prospekt. Enjoy the full attention of your guide, who shares stories of the city's history on route, and enjoy a flexible itinerary, with the opportunity to tailor your sightseeing around your interests.

Enjoy a private tour of St Petersburg's Hermitage - one of the largest museum's on the planet - then follow it up with a traditional 3-course Russian meal. Use your admission ticket to peruse the world's largest collection of paintings and explore the Hermitage's vast exhibition halls, taking in works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Goya and Van Gogh as you go. See sculptures by da Vinci and wander among extravagant state rooms offering insight into Russian history. Afterward, savor a lunch of national cuisine (think beet borsht and fish) accompanied by a complimentary vodka shot.

Enjoy a private tour of Russia's 'Venice of the North,' including a visit to the Hermitage Museum. Embark on a family-geared 6-hour journey through St Petersburg, learning its fascinating history as you go. Start with a city sightseeing tour with stops at St Isaac Cathedral and the onion-domed Church of the Spilled Blood. Walk along Sadovaya Street, home to several local markets and historical monuments, and explore the vast Hermitage"•one of the largest museums on the planet"•to view works by iconic artists such as Rembrandt, van Gogh, Picasso and more.

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.