3-Hour Hermitage Museum Tour in Saint Petersburg with Palace Square

3 Hours Round trip from Hotel lobby Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the Gala Staircase of the Winter Palace
02 Wander through the Throne Room and the Pavilion Hall
03 Admire the Raphael Loggias and the Peacock Clock
04 Marvel at the "Madonna Litta" and "The Return of the Prodigal Son"
05 Cover several kilometres of the Hermitage's incredible halls

Discover the Hermitage without feeling overwhelmed on this essential tour covering the museum's must-see highlights in one unforgettable visit. See great masterpieces such as the legendary Peacock Clock, paintings by Da Vinci and Rembrandt, and works by Russian and European jewellers, while hearing the stories behind the art and the Winter Palace. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors or if you're short on time, so you won't miss the essentials and will truly experience the Hermitage. Traveling with kids? The tour can be adapted for children - just let me know.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Saint Petersburg

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hermitage Museum and Palace Square Highlights Tour

10:30 - Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Walk or drive to Palace Square for a tour of the square.
11:00 - 13:30 - Visit the Hermitage Museum's central complex. See four Hermitage buildings, including the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian Tsars. Explore the museum's great masterpieces and its most famous rooms.
13:30 - 14:00 - End of the tour. The guide can drive you back to the hotel.

The route