3-Hour Hermitage Museum Art Tour in Saint Petersburg

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest art and culture museums
• 02 Walk through the Winter Palace and see the Grand Staircase, Throne Hall, and Ballroom
• 03 View celebrated Old Masters, including works by Da Vinci, Rafael, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt
• 04 Choose to visit the General Staff Building for Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Matisse

During this 3-hour tour, visit one of the world's largest art and culture museums, the Hermitage Museum. Explore beautiful sculptures and paintings housed in this well-maintained landmark, beginning in the former royal residence of the Russian imperial family, the Winter Palace. See highlights of European, Italian, and Russian painting, along with renowned Old Masters and, if you choose, the French Impressionist collection in the General Staff Building.

Start at the former residence of the Russian royal family, the Winter Palace, where you will see the Grand Staircase, Throne Hall, and Ballroom.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Saint Petersburg

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace Masterpieces

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel or any preferred location between 10:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m., near the Hermitage, and walk to the Hermitage Museum.
• Start at the former residence of the Russian royal family, the Winter Palace, where you will see the Grand Staircase, Throne Hall, and Ballroom.
• Continue to see Renaissance art by Da Vinci, Rafael, and Michelangelo, along with the great collection of Rembrandt's paintings.
• Then continue to the General Staff Building to get acquainted with the collection of Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Matisse, as per your choice.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Russian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Admission tickets worth $15 per person must be paid on arrival.

• Tips and gratuity

Know before you go

• A visit to the General Staff Building to see the Impressionists, Golden Room, or Diamond Room can be added if you inform us in advance.

• On Wednesday and Friday, the tour can start later at 5 p.m., as the museum is open until 9 p.m. The Hermitage is closed on Monday.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Palace Square, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190000

Tour start

Palace Square, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190000

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.