Explore one of the greatest museums in the world - the Hermitage museum - with a local art historian.
Embark on the exciting journey through 200 years of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great to Nicolas II.
Admire endless enfilades of magnificent state halls and private rooms learning about the Russian Royal family, twists and turns of Russian politics, intrigues and coup d'etats.
On the tour you will visit the Winter palace (the main residence of Russian tsars) and three adjoining palaces housing the art collection significant part of which was assembled by Catherine the Great.
You will see numerous works by old masters including Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Velasquez and the likes. Your guide will give you sufficient and lighthearted explanations and fascinating stories behind masterpieces.
The group is small and your guide - art historian specialist - eager to answer any questions to make the tour truly memorable, personal and unique.
