Private Sightseeing Tours in St Petersburg

Explore St Petersburg's imperial heritage and learn about Russia's emperors and their fates on a private 4-hour walking tour. Your tour starts with a visit to the Peter and Paul Cathedral inside the Peter and Paul Fortress, commissioned by Peter the Great in 1703, and burial place to many tsars. View the ornate interiors and royal tombs, including those of Peter and Nicholas II and his family, murdered in 1917. Later, tour the Cabin of Peter the Great, the well-preserved wooden cottage where Peter lived during the city's founding.

Skip the lines at the glorious imperial residences of the Peterhof and Catherine Palaces on a private day trip from St Petersburg. Avoid the crowds with early access (May to October only) to the Peterhof; and admire the interiors and Lower Garden fountains, all brainchilds of Peter the Great. After time for lunch (own expense), continue to Tsarskoye Selo and tour the baroque Catherine Palace. See the world-famous Amber Room among others, hear the mystery of the original amber panels, and enjoy the ornamental gardens before returning to St Petersburg.

Enjoy fast-track entry and beat the crowds on this 5-hour private tour of the Peterhof in St Petersburg, including a visit to the Petrodvorets watch factory. Enjoy early admission to the Peterhof (May to October only), and see highlights including the Throne Room and White Dining Room. Learn about the palace’s history, and explore the fountain-adorned Lower Gardens. Admire the Grand Cascade and other fountains, and perhaps catch the switching-on ceremony. Later, tour the Petrodvorets watch factory, the oldest in Russia, to see famous, Raketa-branded watches being made from scratch.

Rewind to imperial Russia on a private 6-hour trip to Pushkin from St Petersburg. With a private guide, travel to Pushkin, formerly called Tsarskoye Selo and famous for its tsarist-era palaces. Stroll around Tsarkoye Selo Park, and after lunch, visit the Catherine Palace, first built in the 1700s for Catherine I and later embellished by the Empress Elizabeth. Behold the spectacular Amber Room and lavish rococo interiors, and then visit the Zubov Wing. The itinerary is flexible, so you can see more or less of any sights as you wish.

With this private, 5-hour tour of Romanoff's Treasures, the Gold Room, and the Faberge Halls at the Hermitage Museum, you can avoid the large crowds by skipping the lines and getting the unique opportunity to see most of the museum all in one day. You'll get more time in each exhibit room to admire rare jewelry pieces from Russian royalty, India, Iran, and China. Plus, your guide has a Ph.D. in art history to keep you highly entertained every step of the way.

See the Hermitage's most precious jewels and spend the rest of the day exploring St Petersburg's vast art and culture museum with a private tour of the Diamond Room and all-day admission. Get an exclusive look at priceless gems that once belonged to the Imperial family. See Faberg e riches and diamond-studded swords, all in the company of a knowledgable Hermitage curator. Afterward, spend time discovering this incredible museum complex - wandering between buildings and throughout ornate exhibition halls showcasing works by Van Gogh, Goya, Monet and more.

Step inside Catherine Palace for a private tour of this impressive summer residence. Located in the town of Pushkin outside St Petersburg center, the Rococo palace and former home of the Russian tsars is now a museum highlighting 300 years of local history. Learn the story of its origins, wander among its grand halls and marvel at the world-famous Amber Room, a perfect recreation of the gold-leaf and amber paneled chamber that Nazis stole crate by crate during World War II.

Immerse yourself in Russian art on a 4-hour private tour of the State Russian Museum in St Petersburg. With a private, art-expert guide to bring the works to life, head inside this acclaimed national gallery, housed in the Mikhailovsky Palace, one of St Petersburg's most beautiful residences. Let your guide show you the best of the 400,000 artworks, from early Kievian Rus works and Byzantine church icons to sculptures and 20th-century treasures. As you explore, gain illuminating insight from your guide, making your visit truly revealing and educational.

Enjoy an exclusive look at the Hermitage's most precious treasures with a private tour of the Gold Room, as well as all-day museum admission. Admire the world's largest collection of Scythian gold, see ancient artifacts from across Eurasia and marvel at ceremonial weapons from the Orient, all in the company of an expert Hermitage curator. Later embark on your own tour of the vast museum, wandering between buildings and taking in the incredible array of artworks, including the most extensive collection of Renaissance paintings on the planet.

Explore one of St Petersburg's greatest treasures on this 3-hour private walking tour of Peter and Paul Fortress. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private guide, head inside the imposing fortress, the city's oldest building, constructed by Peter the Great in 1703. Walk around the key sites as you hear about their history; explore the Trubetskoy Bastion prison cells and museum; and visit the extraordinary Peter and Paul Cathedral, whose gilded interior holds the tombs of Peter the Great and Nicholas II and his family, killed by the Bolsheviks in 1917.

Embark on a private tour of St Petersburg's Yusupov Palace, where Russian conspirators poisoned and shot the mystical faith healer, Grigory Rasputin. Explore the 19th-century palace - the city center's last remaining resident mansion - and learn about the wealthy family who lived here, including Prince Felix Yusupov, who led the Rasputin assassination plot. Marvel at unique interiors like the Moorish Drawing Room and the tapestry drawing-room, then descend into the cellar to hear the story of Rasputin's final hours and how this close confidant of Tsar Nicholas II simply refused to die.

See the site of one of Russia's most infamous events on a 3-hour private tour of St. Petersburg's Yusupov Palace. Skip the main entrance lines to explore this 19th-century palace, once home to Felix Yusopov who murdered the mysterious monk and royal advisor, Grigory Rasputin, here in 1916. Admire the original interiors, and see where the grisly deed took place. Private transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get acquainted with St Petersburg accompanied by your own private guide on a customizable 4-hour city walking tour. Journey through the handsome streets by private minivan, and stop to stroll around top St Petersburg attractions such as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Winter Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the bustling Nevsky Prospekt. Enjoy the full attention of your guide, who shares stories of the city's history on route, and enjoy a flexible itinerary, with the opportunity to tailor your sightseeing around your interests.

Maximise your time in St. Petersburg and see the sights on a tour that covers two full days. The in-depth sightseeing experience takes in all the must-see St. Petersburg landmarks including Catherine Palace and Park, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Peterhof Grand Palace, and more. You'll have commentary on each sight you visit, plus ample free time to explore on your own.

Get a rare look at the Hermitage's most prized possessions with a private tour of the museum's Diamond and Gold rooms. Join an expert curator in exploring these exclusive galleries filled with gold, jewels, icons and antiques, and marvel at intricate artworks commissioned by Catherine the Great, a toilet set made of gold and Faberg e items that go beyond Easter eggs. Then continue your day with a guided tour of the greater museum, admiring paintings by Rembrandt and Goya and learning the history of this vast complex as you go.

Discover some of the Hermitage's hidden treasures with a private tour of St Petersburg's beloved state museum. Join an expert guide on a journey through the museum's vast collection, seeing masterpieces by Rembrandt and Goya along with some lesser-known but as visually stunning works. Then visit one or two of the museum's heavily guarded treasure galleries to marvel at some of the Hermitage's most priceless items, including Faberg e jewelry, ceremonial Oriental weapons and Greek goldwork.

Immerse yourself in the imperial majesty of Peterhof Palace on a private half-day tour from St Petersburg. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the opulent chambers and resplendent gardens of the landmark regularly likened to the Palace of Versailles. Marvel at architectural highlights like the Grand Palace, the Monplaisir Villa and the Grand Cascade in the Lower Park as you delve into the fascinating history of the treasured monument. Receive the undivided attention of your guide and adapt the itinerary of this private tour to suit your interests.

See the spectacular sights of St Petersburg from the water on a private 60-minute canal cruise. Sail at a leisurely pace past arresting landmarks like the Church on Spilled Blood, the Hermitage and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Receive an insightful overview of the resplendent Russian city from your knowledgeable private guide and absorb the tranquility of the waterways as you cruise. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your St Petersburg hotel.

Combine St Petersburg's two great art museums into one tour on this private half-day walking tour. Visit the Russian Museum, including the Mikhailovsky Palace, and enjoy the highlights of the world's largest collection of Russian art. Then, immerse yourself in Impressionist masterpieces at the General Staff Building, part of the Hermitage complex.

Rewind to Russia's imperial days on a private, full-day tour of the Catherine and Pavlovsk Palaces from St Petersburg. Pass city landmarks on route to Tsarkoye Selo, and skip the lines at the Catherine Palace, built by the 18th-century Elizabeth I. See the Golden Enfilade rooms and Amber Room, and stroll in the gardens. After time for lunch (own expense), enjoy priority entrance at Pavlovsk, once home to Paul I. Learn about the much-maligned tsar and end with a walk or carriage ride (additional cost) in the grounds.