Skip The Line: Legendary Faberge Eggs on Private Tour of Faberge Museum
3 hours
From 10:00
Group 1+
English
3 hours
10:00
What you'll do
This is an ideal tour for those looking for classy sightseeing in St Petersburg with a private guide. Welcome to the world's largest collection of works by Faberge in one of the most beautiful palaces of St. Petersburg which once belonged to the famous noble families Naryshkin and Shuvalov. Start your morning enjoying a private walking tour around the town’s historic center. On this hassle-free tour you will explore the Nevsky Prospect, Anichkov garden and Anichkov bridge, and drop in one of the trendy coffee bars on Nevsky Prospect, if you like. Then skip the line at the Shuvalov Palace. Shuvalov Palace covers an area of about 4700 square meters, and is a historical monument in Russia. See fancy goods of all varieties, jewelry, silverware, interior and ritual objects – total more than 4000 items many of which belonged to the royal family and other members of the royal courts of Europe.
Itinerary
- 1You can’t do St Petersburg without a lavishly decorated palace and Imperial secrets. Go Faberge Eggs hunting in the most beautiful palace in St Petersburg. Find out where Faberge Eggs come from, how it all started and what is so special about them. Check out the great interiors of the Imperial Palace, fancy jewelry and decorative elements, and take in the elegance of the rooms and the environment. Enjoy the imperial past of Russia with an expert guide. Timing is flexible.
- 2
Grand Staircase The main staircase was built in the 1840s and is decorated with gorgeous stucco dome and bordered by a gallery to showcase sculpture. Knights’ Hall The military theme in the works of fine and decorative arts. The Knights' Hall was named after the frieze depicting medieval knights tournament. Red Room Russian silver. Red living room is reserved for the collection of Russian silver art of 18th - early 20th centuries. Blue Room Easter Faberge masterpieces. The central living room of the palace represents the imperial Easter eggs, belonging to the last Romanovs. These outstanding works, each of which has its own unique history, made Faberge famous around the world. Golden Room Royal gifts and objets de fantaisie. Particularly noteworthy are the fantasy works made by Faberge craftsmen, and gold boxes with portraits of Russian emperors. Anteroom Jewellery, precious haberdashery, accessories and watches. The Anteroom is a collection of objects of everyday life of wealthy people, showing rich color palette of enamel guilloche, and precious jewels - the least-preserved part of the heritage of Faberge. White and Blue Room - Russian porcelain of the XIX century. Exhibition Room - Russian art of the 19th century. Gothic Hall Russian icons. The Gothic hall, once the former cabinet of Count Peter Shuvalov, a collection of Russian icons of 16th-20th centuries. Upper Dining Room Russian and European painting of the 19th-20th centuries, mostly Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism. The hall also showcases outstanding examples of Russian porcelain. Beige Room Russian enamel. Get an idea of the styles of silverware, which circulated in the homes of the Imperial Russia. See different techniques of processing of silver and enamel decoration. Terracotta Room - Precious utensils and memorabilia. Sky Blue Room Enamel Works of leading Russian companies. White Column Hall - The former largest ballroom in St. Petersburg. Finish your tour at the Fontanka river embankment for beautiful water views, Anichkov Palace and Catherine Garden.
What's Included
All taxes
Unique historic and cultural tour
Multiple start times available
Friendly local guide on a private tour
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Iconic places for photo shoot
Flexible customizable itinerary
Meeting in the hotel
Entrance ticket
What's not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
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
Some halls may be closed for the reasons that do not depend on us
Your country of origin is required to get the voucher to Faberge Museum
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
First Wednesday of each month is a day off at the museum
Advance tickets are not guaranteed if you book less than a week before 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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