Cultural Tours in St Petersburg

Embark on a private skip-the-line exploration of St Petersburg's Hermitage, one of the largest museums on earth. Set out to explore the museum's four main buildings"•including the mint-colored Winter Palace"•alongside a knowledgable guide, one who will introduce you to both iconic and lesser-known-though-just-as-impressive artworks during your allotted 4 hours. Roam through opulent halls and marvel at bonafide masterpieces by artists like da Vinci, Monet, and van Gogh. Admire magnificent works that miraculously survived WWII while learning about the museum's vast collections, including galleries devoted to Dutch, French and Italian art.

See one of the wonderful churches, the icons of golden mosaics and the columns of malachite and lapis lazuli in the grand St Isaac's Cathedral also known as the museum of four cathedrals with this tour in St. Petersburg. We will make every effort possible to make your visit to the cathedrals a memorable experience, convenient and comfortable for you.

Yusupov Palace in St Petersburg is the former residence of Prince Felix Yusupov and the site of Grigory Rasputin's notorious murder. On this guided tour, explore the magnificent 18th-century palace, admire its stunning position along the Moika River, and learn all about its fascinating history, including the assassination of Rasputin.

Discover one of St Petersburg's spectacular summer palaces on a 4-hour small-group excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of Catherine Palace, former residence of Catherine the Great, with a walk through its many rooms and gardens. See the iconic Amber Room, completely reconstructed from new materials after Nazi soldiers looted the original during WWII, marvel at the palace's Grand Ballroom and meander  ornate halls that evoke Baroque times. You can arrange for hotel pick-up and airport drop-off with your visit, making this an ideal tour to complete any St Petersburg trip.

Visit two of St Petersburg's imperial showpieces - the Catherine Palace and Peterhoff Gardens - on a 7-hour, expertly guided tour. Uncover Russia's imperial history on route to Tsarkoe Selo's Catherine Palace. Explore the lavish palace, named by Elizabeth I after her mother, Catherine I, and behold the world-famous Amber Room and Golden Suite rooms. Later, explore the exquisite Lower Gardens of the Peterhoff Palace. Admire the stunning Grand Cascade fountains and other highlights including the Monplaisir Palace, Peter the Great's favored retreat. Avoid the main lines with priority access at both sights.

Get a comprehensive tour of the Hermitage on this guided tour. Meet your guide at your cruise ship or hotel and travel by private van to the Hermitage. Explore all of the Hermitage's buildings, including  the Winter Palace, Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage, New Hermitage. In the company of your guide and a small group, see artwork by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Veronese, Tintoretto, and Tiepolo.