State Russian Museum - Private Tour with Skip-The-Line Tickets
3 hours
From 10:00
Group 1+
English
3 hours
10:00
What you'll do
All roads in St Petersburg lead to the fine art, and on this tour you will unleash your inner art aficionado in the State Russian Museum with a private local guide. Soak into Russian history and art as it covers all historical periods and trends in the development of Russian art for more than 1,000 years: from 10th to 21st cc. Founded in 1895, the State Russian Museum is the largest museum of Russian art in the world. The museum complex consists of 5 buildings: the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Benois Wing, St Michael’s Castle, the Marble Palace, the Stroganov Palace. The collection of over 400.000 units includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, coins, crafts and folk art. After the tour take your time to enjoy the Mikhailovsky Garden and Summer Garden before getting back to the real world. Check out the Peter I Summer Palace, the Cabin of Peter the Great, the Tea House and the Coffee House for a complete experience in St Petersburg’s heartland.
Itinerary
- 1Your private tour will be customized to your preference, and you will see the Palace of your choice: the Mikhailovsky Palace (the main building of the museum complex), the Stroganov Palace, St Michael’s Castle, or the Marble Palace. In Europe’s classiest capital you can’t make a wrong choice.
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10am – Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour. Timing is flexible and you can start the tour any time you prefer. This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. 10:30am-12.30pm - Explore one of the palaces to explore at the State Russian Museum, a unique historic and architectural complex. Entrance fee is included to one museum of your choice. If you wish to see more - please let us know in Comments section when booking. You can pay extra for additional museums at the beginning of the tour.
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Enjoy the scenic views of the Art Square.
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• Sign up for baroque at the Stroganov Palace, which was built in 1750s in a distinct baroque style. The interiors were constantly reconstructed following changing fashion and the owners’ demands. You will see: New Anteroon, Rastrelli Room, Small Drawing Room, Large Drawing Room, Greek Room, Countess Sophia Stroganova’s Large Study, Countess Sophia Stroganova’s Small Study, Oak Fireplace Study, Main Dining Room, Old Anteroon, Hubert Robert Room, Arabesque Drawing Room, Mineral Study, Count Sergey Stroganov’s Large Study, Count Sergey Stroganov’s Small Study, and Picture Gallery.
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• The Mikhailovsky Palace was built in Neoclassical style in 1820s and is located in one of the finest buildings in downtown of St. Petersburg which used to be the palace of Grand Duke Michail.
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• Go for Russian Classicism at St. Michael’s Palace (1790s), and explore conflicting architectural trends and features, which makes it stand out in the history of Russian Classicism. See Life-Guard Room, Quarters of Grand Duke Konstantin, Hall of Antiques, Rafael Gallery, Throne and Avant Throne Rooms of the Empress of Maria Fedorovna, Dining Room, The Gala Portrait, the rooms devoted to St Petersburg Society during the Romanov Era, Hall of Antiques, and the Sculpture of the Summer Garden.
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• The Marble Palace is not only a rare example of early classical style, but also an amazing illustration of natural stone design. The palace exhibits the collection of Russian and foreign art pieces coming from the 20th century.
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1pm – Back at the hotel or finishing the tour at Mikhailovsky Garden / Summer Garden.
What's Included
All taxes
Friendly local guide
Private tour
Multiple start times available
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Flexible customizable itinerary
Must-see local experience
Meeting in the hotel
Entrance fee is included to one museum of your choice
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible
Private walking tour with the use of metro
Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking
The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Entrance fee is included to one museum of your choice. If you wish to see more - please let us know in Comments section when booking. You can pay extra for additional museums at the beginning of the tour.
Start time is subject to tickets availability. You will get an email confirmation with exact start time in advance before the tour
Advance tickets are not guaranteed if you book less than 3 days before the tour
Entrance fee is included to one museum of your choice. If you wish to see more - please let us know in Comments section when booking. You can pay extra for additional museums at the beginning of the tour.
Your guide can meet you at your hotel, hostel, vacation rental or train station. You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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