Mariinsky Theatre Tours and Tickets

Experience the best of St Petersburg and learn about the city's incredible history on this 3-hour sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, admire the historical highlights of Russia's most beautiful city, from the glorious Winter Palace and stately Nevsky Prospect to its graceful canals and bridges, all from the comfort of a minivan or car. Upgrade to add a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage or all three, along with lunch, after your tour.Numbers are limited to six for a more personalized experience.

Experience the majesty of the Russian ballet with this Viator Exclusive 4-hour experience, not available to book anywhere else. Following a ballet performance at Mariinsky Theater, St. Petersburg's preeminent performance venue, you'll enjoy a 2-course dinner and have the chance to chat to a ballet dancer, via a private translator, for 30 minutes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in St.Petersburg are included.

When you're in port in St Petersburg, enjoy this sightseeing shore excursion that introduces you to the former Russian capital's top attractions. Visit the Hermitage, see Catherine Palace, be wowed by the Church on Spilled Blood and more. With a knowledgeable local guide, you'll learn about the city's long history and present-day culture, including information about revolutionary times and the Soviet era. Packed lunch is included. Note: many attractions are closed on certain days of the week, so the itinerary is subject to change.

Witness a performance by the Russian classical ballet at one of St Petersburg's renowned theatres.  Set out from your hotel to catch one of the great ballet classics like Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet or Sleeping Beauty at either the 19th-century Mariinsky Theatre - one of the world's top 10 ballet stages - the recently restored Alexandrinsky Theatre, the architecturally exquisite Mikhailovsky Theatre or the Hermitage Ballet Theatre, frequented by Catherine the Great. Enjoy a truly immersive cultural experience at one of Russia's most historic theatres.

Experience all St. Petersburg's highlights on this 2-day visa-free private shore excursion. Gather a private group and tour the Peterhof's fountains, the baroque Catherine Palace with its Amber Room, and many other must-sees, including the Yusupov Palace, Hermitage, and Church on Spilled Blood. Plus, enjoy a canal cruise and an optional evening activity such as a ballet, Faberge Museum, or shopping expedition. Includes private transport, skip-the-line admission to the sights, plus port pickups and drop-offs.

Large group tours can feel rushed and impersonal. Enjoy a personalized experience of St. Petersburg on this small-group tour limited to 10 people. See the city's top sights, including the Mariinsky Theatre, Hermitage Museum, and Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, and enjoy an included canal cruise and traditional Russian lunch.

Get glammed up for an unforgettable night at the ballet in St Petersburg and witness the work of some of the world's most renowned dancers, composers and musicians. Start your evening with a delicious 4-course meal of traditional Russian cuisine, accompanied by a shot of vodka, then prepare to be swept up in the magic of the ballet. Choose from a range of performances including classics like 'The Nutcracker', 'Swan Lake' or 'Romeo and Juliet' at locations like the Mariinsky, Alexandrinsky, Mussorgsky or The Hermitage theatres.

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.

Get to know the 'Venice of the North' on a private full-day tour of St Petersburg, complete with skip-the-line Hermitage entry. Start with a sightseeing overview of the city, stopping at such landmarks as Peter and Paul Fortress"•the birthplace of St Petersburg"•St Isaac's Cathedral, Palace Square and the onion-domed Church on the Spilled Blood. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Russian restaurant (optional), then set out for a visit to the Hermitage Museum"•home to the planet's largest collections of paintings, including works by iconic artists like Monet, Rembrandt and van Gogh.

There's so much to see and do in St. Petersburg, it's wise to get your bearings with the help of a local guide. Explore this magnificent city on foot during this completely customizable half-day walking tour. Save the touristy spots for when you're on your own, and take advantage of having an insider to take you off the beaten track to discover the real St. Petersburg.

Check out St Petersburg’s must-see sights on a 4-hour private tour by air-conditioned car or minivan. Enjoy the famous city views from the Spit on Basil Island, and admire landmarks such as Kazan Cathedral and Yusupov Palace. Gain insight into St Petersburg’s place in Russia’s royal and revolutionary history from an expert driver-guide; and stop for photos at Palace Square, St Isaac's Square and other hotspots. Along the way, stop to visit one of the city’s churches and stroll on part of the Nevsky Prospekt, the city’s main avenue.

See what makes the 'Venice of the North' so grand with a half-day sightseeing tour through the city. Enjoy a walk along St Petersburg streets, taking in top attractions such as Palace Square, the domed St Isaac's Cathedral, and the Hermitage - one of the largest museums on the planet. Stroll along Nevsky Prospect, a main thoroughfare known for its people-watching, and pay a visit to the State Russian Museum to marvel at some of the city's top examples of Russian fine art.