Things to do in

St. Petersburg

Use your self-guided audio tour to discover the main chambers and the most famous works of art at the Hermitage Museum. See the living quarters of the imperial family, the Pavilion Hall with the Peacock Clock, and the Malachite drawing-room. Climb the Grand Staircase made of white marble and explore a vast collection of artwork from across Europe. Ranging from prehistoric crafts to works of modern art, use your audio-guide to learn more about the extensive collections on display. The self-guided tour is designed for 1.5-2 hours, but you can stay in the Hermitage Museum for as long as you wish to discover even more beautiful interiors and unique exhibits.

Visit the Hermitage Museum on your own with an easy-to-use skip-the-line entry ticket. This service will make your visit to one of the most popular art galleries in the world completely efficient and stress-free. Even better, your pre-booked ticket with a timed entry will be delivered to you by a company representative, who will also assist you to enter the museum. They will then explain the rules of the museum, give you directions, and will assist you to get audio guides and museum maps, if requested. Once inside the museum, you are free to stay as long as it is open. Explore the fabulous, world-class collections of the Hermitage at your own pace, taking all the time you need to see each fantastic display. Only certain areas will require additional tickets, like the General Staff Building, and the Impressionists collection. But don't worry, you can add them on to your regular ticket upon entry. Your host will show you how this works when you arrive at the museum.

Enjoy an illuminating visit to the National Show Museum 'Grand Maket Russia' and its single exhibit – the unique miniature model of Russia! Marvel at a colossal working layout, that artistically represents the incredible country. At 800 square meters, this 'man-made miracle' is the second largest model in the world. Witness the spectacular finished product, which took dozens of professions five years to create. Spot the various cities and regions presented in the model, as well as scenes reflecting all kinds of human activity . Have fun watching the model come alive through its dynamic rail and road traffic. More than 200 trains passing along its tracks, which stretch for almost 2500 meters. Be amazed by the cars, which use electromagnetic induction as their power supply and are complete with working headlights brake lights and turn signals that illuminate the roads at 'night'. Get the chance to control moving objects and figures yourself.  Gaze at the flood of light as the LED sun rises and sets over the model every fifteen minutes. Rent an audio guide and binoculars to broaden your mind. Enjoy a fascinating experience, irrespective of your age. 

Meet your guide at the Alexander Column in Palace Square. Skip the long lines and enter the museum right away. Once inside, learn about the development of art and culture in the west and east from pre-historic times to the present day. Admire remarkable collections of paintings, prints, and sculptures as well as tapestries, carpets, ornaments, furniture, and jewelry. Gain fascinating insight into these artworks from your knowledgable guide. Starting with 225 paintings purchased in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the museum collection now comprises more than 3 million objects and works of art. Treasures and artifacts from almost every culture known to man are housed in the museum, including the unique collection of Greek jewelry from the Black Sea region, Scythian gold, ancient Egyptian sculptures, Iranian silverware, Chinese manuscripts, Russian icons, and Byzantine applied art. Choose the “Hermitage and Staff Building” option and visit the restored halls of the General Staff Building located in front of the Hermitage. See famous masterpieces of Western European art, 19th-century painting, Impressionism, and Postmodernism. Continue to explore the museum after your tour ends to your heart’s content.

Explore the State Russian Museum at Mikhailovsky Palace with an in-app self-guided audio tour. Visit the museum at your own pace and admire the largest collection of Russian fine art in the world, with works dating from the 10th century to the present day. Learn more about the 45 main masterpieces of the Museum's collection. Learn more about the artists behind the works on display, including their methods and unique styles. See notable paintings including "Barge Haulers on the Volga" by Ilya Repin, the portrait of Catherine II by Levitsky, and "The Ninth Wave" by Ivan Aivazovsky.

Russian Ballet is a dancing art phenomenon famous all over the world. It’s a relatively new dance, but the popularity it has gained is difficult to overestimate. Swan Lake is ballet in its best manifestation.   Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky created this masterpiece in one of the most dramatic moments of his life and you definitely feel it in the music. The ballet libretto is very simple, but this is what makes music and dancing stand out. Millions of people see the Swan Lake ballet every year. You, too, can enjoy it on the Russian stage! The show starts at 8 PM and lasts for about 2.5 hours with 1 intermission. You can get to the meeting point on your own or add the round transfer option. After the booking has been made, the Customer Service Manager will be in touch to advise on a theatre where the performance takes place and also to agree on the ticket delivery. Normally tickets are delivered to your hotel reception. Please be aware that tickets will not be delivered to apartments and mailboxes. You can get to the meeting point on your own or choose the option which includes round-trip transfers. The Swan Lake takes place in several venues and the show venue will be provided according to the available dates and seats.

Travel to the kingdom of fountains and see the most interesting things in the Lower Park of Peterhof. Your tour will begin with a dive into the history of Peterhof at the Orangery fountain. Then you will go on a journey through the Lower Park, see the Chess Mountain cascade, visit one of the most “dangerous” places in the park - “Water Road” and the “Dubok” and “Umbrella” fire fountains. Walk through the beautiful Monplaisir Garden and admire the beautiful panorama of the Gulf of Finland and St. Petersburg. You will learn the history of the fountains "Adam" and "Eve", passing between which you will have a breathtaking view of the Grand Cascade and the Peterhof Palace. You will walk in the garden of Venus, see the Marly Palace and the "Labyrinth" - the most secluded place in the park. You will find the most unusual monument to Peter I with a small child in her arms and learn its history. The walk will end at the most grandiose and large-scale construction of Peterhof - the Grand Cascade and the Samson Fountain, which will undoubtedly surprise you with their grandeur. During the walk, you will not only enjoy the incredible beauty of the park complex but also touch its difficult history, learn how the masterpieces were created and who was their main author!

The State Hermitage Museum ranks with the Louvre, Prado, and Metropolitan Museum of Art as one of the world's most important and richest art galleries. Explore the museum and learn more about its founding and collections during a 3-hour guided tour in St. Petersburg. Starting with 225 paintings purchased in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the museum collection now comprises more than 3 million objects and works of art. Raphael and Leonardo's "Madonna", Titian's "St. Sebastian", and Rembrandt's "Return of the Prodigal Son", as well as "The Golden Peacock" by James Cox and "Crouching Boy" by Michelangelo are just a few of the superb works of Western European art in the Hermitage. Treasures and artifacts from almost every culture known to man are housed in the museum, including the unique collection of Greek jewelry from the Black Sea region, Scythian gold, ancient Egyptian sculptures, Iranian silverware, Chinese manuscripts, Russian icons and Byzantine applied art. You can visit the Treasury of the Hermitage as a special add-on tour. Please note that the Treasury tour is by request and subject to the confirmation by the museum. After you have been given a comprehensive overview by your guide, you will be able to remain in the Hermitage, admiring the vast array of art, for the remainder of the day. The other popular add-on to the highlights tour is a tour of the Impressionists' collection located in the General Staff Building.

This night trip that travels under raised bridges will let you fully embrace the beautiful views of St. Petersburg by night.  Marvel at architectural ensembles, view the unique shape of the St. Petersburg skyline with a recognizable string of spires and domes and see a variety of bridges. During the cruise, see palaces and noble mansions, notable cathedrals in the city, the hand-made island of New Holland, the building of Mariinsky Theatre, the renovated Chinezelli circus, the granite walls of the Peter and Paul's Fortress and the gold-plated spire of the Peter and Paul's Cathedral. The views you see will take your breath away. Views that are particularly fabulous from the water are the ingenious ensemble of the spit of the Basils Island, the peculiar pattern of the Summer Garden fence, the mysterious St.Michaels Castle, and the square of the seven bridges. Join this tour and enjoy an unforgettable experience. 

Explore St. Petersburg independently and admire its many attractions from the comfort of a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Choose between a ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours to suit your schedule and then take stunning photos of the imperial monuments and picturesque squares. Double decker buses are available with a closed roof to protect you in bad weather, while an open-top bus with a sliding roof will make the most of sunny days. Contemplate the city from a different perspective, and jump off and on at any of the 14 stops en route. Marvel at attractions such as the Peter and Paul Fortress, the original citadel of St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Drive past Palace Square to see the Winter Palace, admire the golden dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral and much more. • Stop 1. Ostrovsky Square • Stop 2. Vladimirsky Prospekt (Nevsky Prospekt, 49) • Stop 3. Vosstaniya Square (Nevsky Prospekt, 110) • Stop 4. Mikhailovskaya Street (Nevsky Prospekt, 38) • Stop 5. Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street (Nevsky Prospekt, 20) • Stop 6. Dvortsovaya Square  • Stop 7. Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood  • Stop 8. Summer Garden  • Stop 9. Troitskaya Square  • Stop 10. Cruiser Aurora Museum  • Stop 11. Peter and Paul Fortress  • Stop 12. Spit of Vasilievskiy island • Stop 13. St. Isaac's Cathedral • Stop 14. Gostiny Dvor Take a full loop (without getting off) in 2 hours, or hop off at the sites that interest you the most. Get a free map to help you find your way around the city and plan an itinerary to suit you best.