Private Tour of Russian Museum and General Staff Building in St Petersburg

Meet your guide at your central St. Petersburg hotel and relax on your private transfer to the Russian Museum. With your pre-paid tickets, head straight inside and set out to explore some of the 400,000 works of art on display.

Hear how the museum complex once belonged to Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich and was transformed into a museum by Alexander III at the end of the 19th century, as you admire the magnificent buildings. Along the way, admire the main collection on display in Mikhailovsky Palace and marvel at the Russian avant-garde collection in the Benois Wing.

After exploring Russia’s largest art collection, follow your guide to the spectacular Hermitage complex, where you’ll enjoy entrance to the beautifully restored General Staff Building. Inside, browse the show-stopping collection of 19th century art and learn more about Russia’s Impressionist and Postmodernist movements. Listen as your guide points out works by artists like Matisse and Picasso; admire exhibitions like the ‘Age of Art Nouveau’ and admire the gala halls of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire.

After a morning of unforgettable art, bid your guide farewell and end your tour by the Hermitage in Palace Square.

On this tour you will discover the largest collection of Russian artwork in the world on this private walking tour through St. Petersburg's remarkable Russian Museum. Admire the museum's nearly 400,000 works of art, ranging from ancient artifacts to avant-garde masterpieces. After that you will visit the restored halls of the General Staff Building which is a part of the Hermitage Complex and now holds a new museum complex featuring  19th century paintings, Impressionism and Postmodernism art works from famous collections of S.I. Shchukin and I.A. Morozov, as well as collections of Russian and European decorative and applied arts.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
2 starting times available: 10am, 2pm
If you want to start this tour at a preferable time, please mention this info when making your reservation
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
This is a sample itinerary. The order of museum visits (park and palace) may change depending on availability of entrance tickets, museum's days-off, traffic situation in the city.
The exact entrance times can vary. Pre-booked time periods to enter the museums are assigned only by the management of the museums and is a subject to changes.
This tour is not recommended for wheelchair passengers, and if a person with a wheelchair decides to participate he/she must have a personal helper to assist
If you want to take this tour at your preferable time, please leave a note upon making booking or call to confirm your preferred time at least 2 days before the tour
After experiencing the sights, your tour will conclude inside one of the museums when your guide departs. Transportation back to your hotel is not included.
Most travelers can participate
This tour is not suitable for cruise passengers as it does not offer port pickup and drop-off or the required blanket visas
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate