Private Tour of Yusupov Palace in St. Petersburg

3 h
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Pass By: Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg Russia

On this tour you will be greeted and picked up from your hotel and head over to Yusopov Palace for your tour. You will be provided with complimentary city maps, bottled water, rain coats (in case of rain) and farewell gifts. Your private tour guide will accompany you to explain the stories and history of the palace along the way. 

Stop At: Yusupov Palace on Moika River, Emb. Reki Moiki, 94 Entrance for individual visitors and small groups from Dekabristov Street, 21, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia

Designed in the 1800's by Russian architects and famous Russian artists, the Yusopov Palace is the only standing resident mansion in St. Petersburg. This popular and yet mysterious palace in St. Petersburg, embellished with enchanting designs, is believed to be the location where Prince Yusupov murdered Grigori Rasputin in 1916.

You will explore the reception halls and living quarters on the ground floor of the palace. The palace additionally works as a social centre, facilitating established shows and theater exhibitions in the excellent extravagant Palace Theater and the just as amazing White-Columns Hall. During the visit your guide will uncover the secrets over the life and passing of Gregory Rasputin.

Your guide will let you know a lot about the ordinary life of the Yusupov family and the conventions of the Russian society of the nineteenth century.

Please note: Visit to Rasputin death scene display may be organized upon availability (not guaranteed). because it should be confirmed by museum administration.

Duration: 3 hours

Included
  • Professional & licensed private guide
  • Hotel pickup by a car (taxi)
  • Rain coats
  • City maps
  • Farewell gift
  • Entry/Admission - Yusupov Palace on Moika River
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Photo & Video pass
  • Hotel drop off
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children 16 and under visit exhibition with Rasputin due to museum's rules.
  • A minimum of 3 people per booking is required. A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • 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.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 2 starting times available: 10am, 2pm
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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