Skip-the-Line Tour of Winter Palace (Hermitage) & Catherine's Palace

1 day
Skip The Line
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Itinerary
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Stop At: City Break Tours St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Russia

Meet your guide in the lobby hotel.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The State Hermitage Museum, Palace Square, 2, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia

Visit the Hermitage, the largest museum of Saint Petersburg and whole Russia, also one of the richest in the world. It is definitely worth visiting with a professional guide who will not let you get lost in more than 1050 rooms. During this private tour of the Hermitage Museum, you are going to see works of such great masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, El Greco, Velasquez, Rubens, and Rembrandt.

Take a break for lunch if needed.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Catherine Palace and Park, Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia

Continue with an excursion to Pushkin (the Tsars’ Village), a magnificent summer residence of the Russian tsars and tsarinas, the favorite palace of Catherine the Great. You will dive into the atmosphere of the 18th century walking the strict lines of the French garden and wondering through the golden enfilade of the palace. The gem of Catherine Palace's is the legendary Amber Room also recognized as the 8th wonder of the world.

Drop off at the hotel.

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water and juice
  • Professional, friendly guide
  • Pickup and drop-off at any hotel in St Petersburg
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
  • Welcome gifts
  • Ponchos in case of rain
  • All admission fees as per program
  • Entry/Admission - The State Hermitage Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
  • Meals
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by adults
  • Please, advise if you need a booster seat in the car/minivan
  • Due to high demand booking beforehand is highly recommended
  • The exact starting time may vary and will be confirmed after the booking is made
  • Please, note that picture taking is not allowed in the Amber Room
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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