This tour will begin in the lobby of your hotel, from where your private guide will take you to Russian Museum by taxi where you will start the journey through Russia's artistic history. Your private guide will be accompanying you throughout the duration of this tour. Enjoy complimentary city maps, bottles of water, rain coats (in case of rain) and farewell gifts.
The Russian Museum is the hugest national museum in the world and now it is home to more than 400,000 works of art, including ancient icons and examples of the Russian avant-garde movement. The museum complex itself once belonged to Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich, son of Paul I, and was purchased by Alexander III at the end of the 19th century to be made into a museum. Today the museum consists of several famous and gorgeous buildings. On this tour you will visit Mikhailovsky Palace, which contains art collections from ancient times to the 19th century, and the Benois Wing, where the famous Russian avant-garde collection is on display.
Later your guide will take you to The general staff building, belonging to St. Petersburgs most famous architectural monuments, which was constructed according to architect K.I. Rossis design in 1820-1828.Before the February Revolution in 1917, it housed supreme state authorities of the Russian Empire. Now it is a part of the Hermitage museum and there you may find dedicated areas demonstrating contemporary art works, the Museum of Guards, as well as halls devoted to Carl Faberg. The exhibition space also includes the restored historical interiors gala halls of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire, private apartments that belonged to Chancellor K.V. Nesselrode and rooms of the Ministry of Finance. And of course in The general staff building you may see 19th century paintings, Impressionism and Postmodernism art works from famous collections of S.I. Shchukin and I.A. Morozov.
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
AM departure: 10 am PM departure: 2 pm Everyday, except Monday & Tuesday Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup.. read more
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
Guests may be picked up from ANY HOTEL/APARTMENT located in the city center or 5km/miles away from it. Guide will be waiting in your hotel lobby or near the building wher.. read more -
Return Details :
The tour ends inside one of the museums
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
On this tour you will discover the largest collection of Russian artwork in the world on this private walking tour through St. Petersburg's remarkable Russian Museum. Admire the museum's nearly 400,000 works of art, ranging from ancient artifacts to avant-garde masterpieces. After that you will visit the restored halls of The general staff building which is a part of the Hermitage Complex and now holds a new museum complex featuring 19th century paintings, Impressionism and Postmodernism art works from famous collections of S.I. Shchukin and I.A. Morozov, as well as collections of Russian and European decorative and applied arts.
Highlights
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Inclusions
Professional private guide service
Transportation to one museum by taxi
Escort from one museum to another on foot by a private guide
Hotel pick-up
Rain coats
City maps
Farewell gift
Entry/Admission - State Russian Museum
Entry/Admission - The General Staff Building
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Transportation (car) during the tour
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
2 starting times available: 10am, 2pm
If you want to start this tour at a preferable time, please mention this info when making your reservation
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
This is a sample itinerary. The order of museum visits (park and palace) may change depending on availability of entrance tickets, museum's days-off, traffic situation in the city.
The exact entrance times can vary. Pre-booked time periods to enter the museums are assigned only by the management of the museums and is a subject to changes.
This tour is not recommended for wheelchair passengers, and if a person with a wheelchair decides to participate he/she must have a personal helper to assist
If you want to take this tour at your preferable time, please leave a note upon making booking or call to confirm your preferred time at least 2 days before the tour
After experiencing the sights, your tour will conclude inside one of the museums when your guide departs. Transportation back to your hotel is not included.
Most travelers can participate
This tour is not suitable for cruise passengers as it does not offer port pickup and drop-off or the required blanket visas
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate