Day 01
Skip-the-Line Tour of the Hermitage Museum
- Meet your tour guide and begin in front of the famous Alexander Column. Hear a brief introduction to the history of this magnificent architectural ensemble, which consists of five buildings connected from the inside. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the museum as you see some of the most important masterpieces by renowned painters, sculptors, and masters of applied arts. This program includes the Petrovsky Hall and the Throne Hall, where you can appreciate Russia's power, strength, and greatness of that time. It is also worth paying attention to the Pavilion Hall, where the Peacock Clock, a unique and entertaining gold composition, is located.
- During the tour, also see masterpieces by the great Italian masters, including Leonardo da Vinci with his Madonna Benois and Madonna Litta, as well as works by Titian, Raphael, a sculpture by Antonio Canova, and the famous work by Michelangelo. You will then discover Spanish art by admiring works by El Greco, Murillo, Zurbarán, Goya, and Jose Ribera. The Hermitage holds one of the best collections of Spanish art. You will also see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Van Dyck. Your Saint Petersburg guide will help create a clear impression of the museum, and this impressive route will reveal something truly special preserved within the walls of the palace museum.
