Cultural Tours in St Petersburg

Witness the grandeur of Peterhof inside and out on a private 5-hour tour from St Petersburg. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the estate, enjoy priority access, and awe at the extravagant interiors and gardens with an art-historian guide. Admire showpieces such as the Throne Room and Ballroom as you hear how Peter the Great designed the palace in the early 1700s. Stroll through the Upper Garden and fountain-studded Lower Park; and view highlights such as Peter's original Monplaisir palace. Finish with a relaxing, scenic boat ride back to St Petersburg.

Take a drive through St. Petersburg and discover two of its biggest landmarks on a private tour to Peter and Paul Fortress and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. You'll learn about the history of the city - considered the cultural center of Russia - from its founding in 1703 to more modern times.

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. 

This is a group walking tour in St. Petersburg city center. You will see the Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Neva River, Kazan Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman and much more.

Visit Catherine Palace with ease from your cruise ship or hotel on this half-day tour. Depart from your ship or hotel in a private van. Stroll through the palace with a small group and learn about its history from your guide. Use headsets if necessary to hear the guide clearly. Take time to admire the ornate Amber Room.

Avoid the crowds at the Hermitage on this evening tour. Admire the Art Nouveau and Impressionist art and learn about art history and the collection from your guide. Stop by the ornate Faberge exhibition. Enjoy the time and space to explore the museum in a small group, without the daytime crowds.

The "Russian Versailles" Peterhof is located outside of St. Petersburg, and you can visit easily on your cruise ship stop on this half-day tour. Depart from the port or your hotel in a private van and travel to Peterhof with a guide. Admire the luxurious interiors and stroll through the fountains of the Lower Gardens. Make use of headsets to clearly hear your guide.

The top sights of St. Petersburg are waiting to be discovered on this private day tour that provides a convenient way to see the city's main landmarks. This is a great option is you're short on time in the city and want to maximize your stay. You'll visit Peterhof Grand Palace and Peterhof Fountain Park, which you'll reach by hydrofoil boat, plus check out the State Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the city's famous subway stations.

Discover the secrets and stories of Russia's 18th- and 19th-century imperial rulers on a private, 4-hour tour of the Peterhof Grand Palace and Park. With an early admission ticket to beat the main crowds and knowledgeable private guide beside you, explore the UNESCO-listed palace, designed by Peter the Great in the early 1700s. Ogle showpieces including the Throne Room, and stroll around the spectacular gardens. Admire the Lower Park's golden Grand Cascade fountains and treasures such as Peter's Dutch-style Monplaisir summer palace and other imperial flights of fancy.

Experience the vast cultural offerings of the 'Venice of the North' on a 3-hour walking tour. Delve into St Petersburg's unique 300+ year history as you explore its squares"•including Palace Square, the heart of the city"•visit the Bronze Horseman and marvel at the massive dome atop St Isaac's, once the largest cathedral in Russia. Then pay a visit to one of the local metro stations"•works of art within themselves"•for a ride to Peter and Paul Fortress, where the city itself was born.

Delight in the imperial majesty of Russia's architectural treasures on a half-day tour to Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk Palace from St Petersburg. With a knowledgeable guide, travel by luxury vehicle to Catherine Palace, a magnificent 18th-century summer residence of the extravagant Tsars. Delve into the Baroque beauty's opulent chambers and ornamented halls and then discover Pavlovsk Palace and its beautiful gardens. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only six people.

Enter a treasure trove of world-renowned art and cultural artifacts on this 3-hour tour of the Hermitage State Museum. Together with an art-loving guide, you'll see the highlights of the museum's vast collection, which at three million pieces is among the largest in the world. Admire original masterpieces by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Rodin, Monet, and Michelangelo, and hear little-known facts about the artists and their work.

Enjoy a special early entry into Peterhof's Grand Palace, part of a larger complex that's often referred to as the 'Russian Versailles.' Join a small group (maximum 6) on a skip-the-line guided tour of the former imperial residence, filled with ornate rooms  that were mostly destroyed"•and since reconstructed"•during WWII. Then embark on a guided stroll through the property's stunning lower gardens, dotted with gold sculptures and mesmerizing fountains throughout. There's also ample time to savor lunch (own expense) at one of the onsite cafes before returning to St Petersburg.

Escape the tourist crowds and delight in the imperial majesty of the Peterhof Grand Palace and Gardens on a 5-hour tour from St Petersburg. With a professional guide, explore the opulent chambers and ornamented halls of Peterhof, declared the 'Russian Versailles', and delve into the rich history of the regal residence. Stroll amid the botanical grandeur of the garden, roaming past more than 100 fountains and swathes of exotic flowers. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to six people.

Enjoy early admission to Catherine Palace and tour one of the area's most stunning former summer palaces without the crowds. Embark on a small-group (limited to 6) guided exploration of this former Imperial residence, a grand property that was left completely gutted"•but renovated extensively"•after WWII. Wander its opulent halls and visit rooms such as the Amber Room, painstakingly recreated with amber panels, gold leaf and mirrors in a process that took more than two-decades. Afterward, spend time strolling in Catherine Park and learning about its impressive landscaping.

See the sights and tap into St. Petersburg's cuisine and lifestyle on this bit-of-everything 4-hour private food and culture walking tour. Stroll the handsome streets to see attractions including the State Hermitage and Church on Spilled Blood, and visit traditional eateries to try popular local dishes. Sample specialities like 'borscht' soup, beer-like 'kvass,' and more as you hear about Russian culture and customs. Pre-set menus, and hotel pickup and drop-off on foot included.

Rewind to the last centuries of imperial Russia on a private 3-hour tour of St. Petersburg's Yusupov Palace. Owned by the aristocratic Yusupov family from the 1800s, the palace was a residence of the 19th- and early 20th-century Prince Felix Yusupov. Explore the private apartments and other chambers as you uncover the Yusupov's and palace's history, including how Rasputin was murdered here in 1916. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off on foot included.

Take a small-group tour with just seven people around the Grand Peterhof Palace, and enjoy a close-up look at St. Petersburg's most extravagant palace. Known by many as the Russian Versailles, the palace boasts elaborate sights around every corner, and you'll discover them all as you explore with a guide. Learn about Tsar Peter the Great as you go, visiting the fountains, the gardens, and the palace, of course.

Give St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum the attention it deserves on a 3-hour private tour. Skip the lines with your pre-booked ticket and professional guide, and see the highlights of the Winter Palace, once home to Russia's tsars; and principal Hermitage galleries, famously home to some three million treasures. Ogle the opulent palace staircase, Throne Hall and other rooms as your guide shares anecdotes of the rulers who used them. Then, explore the galleries to view artworks by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Rembrandt and more, as your guide recounts their artistic secrets.

Venture out of the bustling city of St. Petersburg and visit the opulent Catherine Palace during this half-day small-group tour. Head to the palace via public transport with your guide and jump right into exploring the grounds. Learn about the history of this 18th-century royal palace as you tour the complex and its grounds, including the famous Amber Room.