State Russian Museum Tours and Tickets

Follow your in-the-know guide down some of St. Petersburg's lesser-known side streets to discover the hidden history that many visitors miss. During this 2-hour walking tour, visit some of the city's highlights, such as Stroganov Palace, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and Gostiny Dvor. Pickup and drop-off at St. Petersburg hotels included (on foot). If you have time, upgrade to the 3-hour tour and see even more of St. Petersburg.

The St. Petersburg CityPass is the ultimate in flexibility for your sightseeing in the city. Choose which museums and attractions to visit when you want. The CityPass includes admission to more than 20 different museums. Use the pass for complimentary bus tours, walking tours, or sightseeing excursions on the water. You also receive deals and discounts at participating restaurants. An included guidebook and city map help plan your days. Choose from 2-, 3- or 5-day passes.

Enjoy a private sightseeing tour of St Petersburg, then spend some time shopping for souvenirs. This specialized excursion brings both popular activities together into one overall itinerary. First, see some of the city's top attractions via private vehicle including the onion-domed Church on the Spilled Blood, the Bronze Horseman and magnificent Palace Square. Then embark on a separate shopping outing complete with an English-speaking guide will can point out the best places for purchasing everything from locally manufactured porcelain to caviar and chocolate.

See and enjoy St Petersburg your own way on a private, fully customizable 3-hour trip with an expert local guide and all logistics pre-planned. Choose a pre-determined itinerary or your own personalized sightseeing program that reflects your personal interests in history, art, food or culture. See top St Petersburg attractions such as St Isaac's Cathedral, Church on the Spilled Blood, Palace Square and more, or leave the beaten track with insider recommendations from your knowledgeable guide - it's completely down to you. Entrance fees, food and drinks at your own expense.

See St Petersburg your own way on a flexible, private full-day tour. Decide your own itinerary beforehand with pointers from your local guide, and enjoy skip-the-line access on tickets booked in advance. Then, relax as you’re chauffeured around the sights by private vehicle. Choose to visit sights such as the Peter and Paul Fortress or Yusupov Palace; tour the Catherine Palace or fountain-dotted Peterhof; admire the priceless art at the Hermitage or simply sightsee, lunch and shop as the urge takes you — it’s entirely up to you.

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.

Delve into the world of Russian fine art with a guided tour of the State Russian Museum. Enjoy convenient, skip-the-line access to this superb collection of Russian art that spans over 1,000 years. See some of the museum's most renowned paintings, sculptures and more including the 12th-century painting, Angel with Golden Hair, and Karl Brullov's The Last Day of Pompeii, learning about these incredible works of art from your guide as you go.

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.

Immerse yourself in Russian art on a 4-hour private tour of the State Russian Museum in St Petersburg. With a private, art-expert guide to bring the works to life, head inside this acclaimed national gallery, housed in the Mikhailovsky Palace, one of St Petersburg's most beautiful residences. Let your guide show you the best of the 400,000 artworks, from early Kievian Rus works and Byzantine church icons to sculptures and 20th-century treasures. As you explore, gain illuminating insight from your guide, making your visit truly revealing and educational.

Choose this private tour if you have already been to St Petersburg or want to escape crowded places and do something special. During this excursion you will see the museums and palaces of the city that are not usually included in standard touristic routes. Enjoy the collection of impressionists in the General Staff Building, discover local culture during a guided tour of the State Russian Museum and marvel a unique collection of Faberge Eggs in the Faberge Museum. On the second day, head out of the city to visit the summer residence of Pavlovsk, a family nest of Paul I. You will have a guided excursion to the Pavlovsk Palace as well as a walk in the park, which is the largest landscape park in Europe. Once back to St Petersburg, visit Dostoyevsky Memorial Museum or take a sightseeing boat tour (your choice).

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.

Delve into the heritage of St. Petersburg's Jewish community on this private tour. After a panoramic sightseeing drive, visit the 19th-century Grand Choral Synagogue, Europe's second-biggest, and St. Petersburg's main Jewish worship house. Plus, discover the arts heritage of Russia's Jewish peoples at the Museum of Ethnography and visit the YESOD Center, a Jewish community hub that hosts music and cultural events. Private transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience the best of St Petersburg, dubbed the 'Paris of the East,' on a private 4-hour city tour. Traveling by private vehicle with an informed guide, pause for photos of landmarks including the spectacular Winter Palace and St Isaac's Cathedral. Chart the city's tsarist past as you see highlights such as the Bronze Horseman and Peter and Paul Fortress, and stroll along Nevsky Prospekt, the monument-lined main street, planned by Peter the Great. Your itinerary is flexible, so feel free to ask your guide to tailor it around your interests.

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.

Enjoy your perfect sightseeing itinerary in St Petersburg with a full-day, private custom tour. Inform your personal guide in advance what you want to see, and enjoy the priority access that comes with pre-booked tickets. Perhaps visit the Hermitage and tsarist retreats of the Peterhof or Catherine Palace. Or, enjoy a mix of smaller gems such as the Yusupov Palace and Faberg e Museum, leaving time to discover St Petersburg's food or shopping scene in between.

Explore two of St Petersburg's artistic and architectural highlights on this 3-hour walking tour, with a knowledgeable guide. Ogle the eye-popping, multi-domed Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, and head inside with your guide to appreciate its opulent interior. Then, enjoy a guided tour of St Petersburg's Russian Museum, the world's largest repository of Russian art. Admire some of the wonderful 400,000 art treasures dating from the 10th century as your guide shares their stories and secrets.  Enjoy a personalized atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to six people.

Peruse a vast treasury of Russian fine art with on a private tour of St Petersburg's Russian State Museum, established by Tsar Nicholas II in 1895 to honor his father, Alexander III. Enjoy complimentary hotel pick-up before being whisked away to Mikhailovsky Palace, the former Imperial mansion that houses this superb collection. See and learn about works by such Russian masters as Levitan, Borovikovsky, Bruni and Petrov-Vodkin and trace the history of Russian art from the High Middle Ages to the 20th-century.

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.

Visit the magnificent Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and the State Russian Museum on a half-day, private tour in St. Petersburg, then enjoy three courses of traditional Russian cuisine at the museum restaurant. With a private guide to lead the way, you'll learn about Russian history and culture, from the death of Emperor Alexander II to iconic artwork and Soviet imagery. This 5-hour, private St. Petersburg tour includes pickup at your accommodations, entrance fees, and lunch with a shot of real Russian vodka.

Immerse yourself in local culture with a walking tour of St Petersburg and a guided tour of the city's vast Hermitage museum. Explore this 'Venice of the North's' top attractions: marvel at the impressive dome atop St Isaac's Cathedral, stroll along the great people-watching corridor of Nevsky Prospect and learn how St Petersburg came to be at Peter and Paul Fortress, the city's birthplace. Once inside the Hermitage enjoy access to hundreds of thousands of incredible artworks, including some by Monet, da Vinci, Goya, Van Gogh and Rembrandt.