1 DAY
Hermitage & Faberge Museum
+ Russian Museum
+ Russian Museum
Visa-Free Private Tour
Tour Summary
See some of the most impressive pieces of imperial architecture in just one day!
Availability
Everyday except Monday
& Friday
& Friday
Duration
9 hours of guided tour time
Price
from 125 USD p/p
On this tour you will:
• Take stunning panoramic photos at the best spots in the city center
• Wander through some of the most elaborate state rooms of the Winter Palace (Hermitage)
• Be impressed by the breadth of the Tzars's personal art collections
• Appreciate collections of Western European paintings
• Admire Russian museum's variety of architectural styles & artifacts
• Enjoy the beauty while uncovering events that took place in the palace
• Enjoy the exclusive Faberge collection and unforgettable interiors of the Shuvalov Palace
• Wander through some of the most elaborate state rooms of the Winter Palace (Hermitage)
• Be impressed by the breadth of the Tzars's personal art collections
• Appreciate collections of Western European paintings
• Admire Russian museum's variety of architectural styles & artifacts
• Enjoy the beauty while uncovering events that took place in the palace
• Enjoy the exclusive Faberge collection and unforgettable interiors of the Shuvalov Palace
ITINERARY
8:40-9:00 Meet your guide and driver in cruise ship terminal (direct pier pick-up) 9:00-10:30 City Highlights drive tour with fotostops in the most beautiful places & short walk inside Peter & Paul Fortress
10:50-12:50 Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum
13:00-13:50 Lunch Break in a local cafe
14:00-15:20 Self-guided tour of Faberge Museum with audio-guide
15:30-17:00 Guided tour of Russian Museum
17:20-17:50 Drive to cruise ship port
18:00 On board the ship
10:50-12:50 Guided tour of the Hermitage Museum
13:00-13:50 Lunch Break in a local cafe
14:00-15:20 Self-guided tour of Faberge Museum with audio-guide
15:30-17:00 Guided tour of Russian Museum
17:20-17:50 Drive to cruise ship port
18:00 On board the ship
Pricing (USD, p/p)
2 – $210
3 – $170
4 – $140
5 – $125
6 – $115
7 – $112
8 – $107
9 – $102
10 – $100
11 – $99
12 – $95
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3 – $170
4 – $140
5 – $125
6 – $115
7 – $112
8 – $107
9 – $102
10 – $100
11 – $99
12 – $95
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Inclusions
- Blanket Visas (Tour Tickets) - Russian visa not required!
- Pick-up / drop-off in the port
- Entrance fees to the museums
- Professional private guide service
- Private service of courteous driver
- Modern business class vehicle
- Wi-Fi in vehicle (upon request)
- 1 bottle of water p/p per day
- Rain ponchos
- All port fees & local taxes
- Farewell souvenirs
- Activity kit for kid
- Audio-guides in Faberge Museum
Discounts
SEE ADDITIONAL NOTICES
- Exclusions: visit inside Peter & Paul Cathedral, meals, gratuity only if you wish (recommended amount is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver of the total cost of the tour given separately), radio-guides devices (available only for groups of 7 people & more)
- The visit to the Hermitage does not include the collection of impressionists and post-impressionists which is located in the new General Staff building. Request visit there additionally when booking a private tour. The extra fee of $20 USD per person will apply. The visit takes 1,5 hour including standing in line to get into this museum.
- Whenever possible, special "early admission" entrance tickets to the Hermitage will be ordered to avoid crowds. Although it may happen that there will be many other people entering the museum at the same time with you.
- Lunches for groups of 7 guests & more may be provided at additional request. Please let us know in advance. Inform us about food restrictions in advance, so we may choose the best place to eat.
- We always start at 8:40-9 am because majority of people will be standing in the line to pass passport control during 1,5-2 hours after ship's arrival. Actual end time of the tour is coordinated with your ship's departure time and day of the week.
- This is a sample itinerary. The order of museum visits may change depending on availability of entrance tickets, museums days-off, traffic situation in the city. Museums also reserve the right to shift an entrance time on a very short notice. We will rearrange the itinerary accordingly so that all venues can be visited.
- 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. It is possible that there will be a line of people entering the museum at the same time.
- 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 in boarding/disembarking the vehicle, and entering the restrooms and restaurant, and all sites. At certain locations a wheelchair person may not be able to exit the bus, and may have to stay inside the bus.
- Upon request and if time permits, it is possible to do the following: shopping at an authentic Russian supermarket, visit to Kuznechniy market, visit to Grand Choral Synagogue.
- Final payment for the tour should be done in the beginning of the tour day
- Every extra hour for vehicle costs $20, for guide - 20$ US
- Visit to "Rasputin Exhibition" is not included and always upon availability. Please ask for visit there in advance.
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