Hermitage museum tour watch online. State Hermitage Museum
Prices for excursions to the Hermitage start from 600 rubles. The entrance ticket to the museum is not always included in the price; see the description of the specific excursion for details. Note, that every third Thursday of the month admission to the Hermitage is free for all individual visitors.
The Hermitage is the custodian of masterpieces of world art
If you are visiting St. Petersburg for the first time, we recommend starting your acquaintance with the city with a walk through the Hermitage. The state museum displays more than 3 million exhibits. On the excursion you will see an exhibition of Scythian gold, treasures of the Pazyryk burial mounds, ancient bronze and ceramic objects, centuries-old stone slabs with ancient inscriptions, numerous examples of decorative and applied art.
The main asset of the exhibition- a collection of paintings by domestic and foreign masters of different centuries, schools and movements. On “scenic” walks you will get acquainted with such masterpieces of art as “Madonna Litta” by Leonardo da Vinci, “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Rembrandt, “Judith” by Giorgione.
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If you purchase tickets on site, you may encounter a long queue. In order not to waste extra time, we recommend booking an excursion to the Hermitage on our website. You can choose from individual, group, thematic and walking tours, as well as sightseeing trips around St. Petersburg with a visit to the Hermitage.
The majestic halls of the museum:
- Georgievsky (Throne). This is the main hall of the Winter Palace. It was built by the famous architect Quarenghi and was intended for official ceremonies of the imperial house. The room is decorated with gilded decorative elements, chandeliers and columns. And the central link of the composition is the throne of Catherine II, which the empress occupied during various events. The style of the royal chamber resembles an ancient temple. Be sure to take a closer look at the parquet, it is made of 16 types of wood.
- Pavilion. The creation of the architect Stackenschneider is located in the building of the Small Hermitage. This is one of the most exquisite rooms of the museum. Light arches, slender columns, stucco decoration and large windows create a unique feeling of romance and grace. The garden is also part of the hall. In the 19th century, receptions and balls were held there. Today there is a collection of Byzantine and Roman mosaics.
- Alexandrovsky. Built in the Winter Palace by Bryullov in memory of Emperor Alexander I. Its sky-blue walls are decorated with exquisite stucco molding and columns. And massive gilded chandeliers illuminate the strict dark blue stands with silver exhibits. The guide will show you a collection of ancient medallions. Each trophy tells about a significant event in the life of Russia at the beginning of the 19th century. In addition, in the Alexander Hall you will see an exhibition of artistic silver from Poland, Germany, France, Portugal and Lithuania.
- White. Created in honor of the wedding of Alexander II by master Bryullov. The center of the room attracts attention with statues of ancient Roman gods, columns and busts. Here is a collection of paintings by French artists of the 18th century, as well as a unique porcelain vase, decorated with molding in the form of a grape branch and the figure of an angel.
To experience the culture of St. Petersburg even more, we also recommend visiting Hermitage Theater, located in a separate building next to the palace complex.
Informative and colorful stories from the guides will complement the impressions of what you see, so purchase excursions to the Hermitage on our website.
The travel agency Nevskie Prostory offers excursion to the Hermitage- one of the largest museums in the world. The Hermitage collection includes more than 3 million exhibits.
During a sightseeing tour of the Hermitage you will visit the state rooms of the museum, to which you will climb the luxurious Jordan Stairs. The route passes through the Small and Large Thrones, Field Marshals and Armorial Halls. You will admire paintings by great artists: Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt; Appreciate with your own eyes the skill of the great sculptors Michelangelo, Edgar Degas, Rodin. You will also see the famous exhibits of the museum: the 19-ton Kolyvan vase, called the “Queen of Vases,” and the “Peacock” clock.
You can continue your tour of the Hermitage with a visit to one of the jewelry galleries: the “Golden Pantry” or the “Diamond Pantry.”
Options for excursions to the Hermitage:
- Sightseeing tour of the Hermitage (2 hours);
- Tour of the “Golden Pantry” (1 hour);
- Excursion to the “Diamond Storeroom” (1.5 hours);
- Sightseeing tour of the Hermitage + excursion to one of the jewelry galleries: “Golden Pantry” or “Diamond Pantry”. (3-3.5 hours).
- An excursion to the Hermitage is conducted for groups or individual tourists,
- The excursion is conducted by a guide of the highest category,
- The tour can be conducted in Russian or a foreign language,
- Transfer can be arranged.
The cost of the excursion depends on:
- excursion program options,
- number of people in the group,
- language of the excursion.
Check the cost with the managers of the travel agency "Nevskie Prostori" or through the Order Form at the bottom of the page.
State Hermitage Museum occupies five buildings: the Winter Palace, the Small, Old and New Hermitages, the Hermitage Theater. Russian emperors and empresses lived here.
The Hermitage was founded in 1764, when the owner of the Winter Palace, Empress Catherine II, purchased 225 paintings by Western European artists abroad and placed the collection in her personal chambers. She called them “her Hermitage” - a secluded place where only those close to the empress were allowed. Catherine II was so carried away by collecting that the newly acquired paintings, sculptures, and objects of decorative and applied art no longer fit in her chambers. To house them, new buildings were built next to the Winter Palace.
The tour of the Hermitage takes place through the richly decorated state rooms of the museum. You will climb the beautiful Jordanian grand staircase; Previously, it was called the Ambassador's Square, as it was used by ambassadors of foreign states to ascend to the state halls for audiences. You will visit the Small and Large Throne Halls, the Field Marshal and Armorial Halls; You will see the preserved rooms of Russian emperors: the Blue Bedroom, the Crimson Study, the Golden Living Room and the White Dining Room.
During the excursion to the Hermitage you will admire the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh, El Greco, Pablo Picasso; You will see many masterpieces of painting, including paintings by Leonardo da Vinci “Madonna Litta” and “Madonna Benois”, paintings by Rembrandt “Danae” and “Return of the Prodigal Son”. The museum's sculpture collection includes works by the great sculptors Michelangelo, Edgar Degas, and Rodin, which you will also see during the tour.
In the Pavilion Hall of the Small Hermitage, the guide will introduce tourists to one of the most famous exhibits of the museum - the Peacock clock with a unique device by master James Cox, which belonged to Empress Catherine II. The figures of a peacock, a rooster and an owl are equipped with mechanisms that set these birds in motion: the owl turns its head and blinks its eyes, the peacock spreads its magnificent tail, and the rooster crows hoarsely.
During an excursion to the Hermitage, on the first floor of the New Hermitage, you will see a 19-ton Kolyvan vase, hewn from a single piece of green-wavy jasper. This is the largest vase in the world (height 2.57 m) and is called the “Queen of Vases”. The Kolyvan vase is one of the state symbols of the Altai Territory and is depicted on the coat of arms and flag of the region, as well as on the Order of Merit for the Altai Territory.
You can continue your sightseeing tour of the Hermitage with a visit to one of the jewelry galleries: the “Golden Pantry” or the “Diamond Pantry.”
The “Golden Pantry” displays almost one and a half thousand gold items from the 7th century. BC. to this day: hryvnias, combs, bracelets, decorations for clothing and hats. Here is the gold from the Siberian collection of Peter I, found in Western Siberia at the beginning of the 18th century; Scythian gold; gold of the Eastern Slavs.
In the “Diamond Pantry” you will see church utensils for the royal family; porcelain and rock crystal dishes; a set of gold dishes and toiletries of Empress Anna Ioannovna; watches and jewelry with diamonds; boxes donated to the imperial families; works of art from the Imperial Faberge Factory; snuffbox of Empress Catherine II.
You will see famous symbols of the city: St. Isaac's and Kazan Cathedrals, Peter and Paul Fortress, Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Palace Square, Hermitage (Winter Palace), Bronze Horseman, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Summer Garden, cruiser "Aurora" and much more.
During the bus excursion (1.5 hours) there is a 10-minute exit for sightseeing: the cruiser "Aurora", St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island (there is WC at this stop).
After the bus tour you visit the Hermitage(2 hours) – one of the largest museums in the world, with a collection of about three million works of art. Accompanied by an experienced Hermitage tour guide, you will take a walk through main halls of the Winter Palace: Alexander, Armorial, White Marble, Large and Small Throne Halls, Gallery of the War of 1812, Malachite Living Room; see world famous Peacock watch and wonderful Hanging Garden! The guide will take you to the main masterpieces of the Hermitage - works Leonardo Da Vinci("Madonna Litta", "Madonna Benois"), Rembrandt(“Danae”, “Return of the Prodigal Son”) and other collections of painting and sculpture.
- Ticket to the Hermitage included included in the cost of the excursion.
- Entrance to the museum is provided without a queue.
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Why choose this excursion:
Our modern tourist buses They will delight you with their comfort, and large panoramic windows will allow you to see all the beauty of the city.
- A professional guide will give you maximum interesting information. Our requirements for a guide include not only a license, but also a great love for St. Petersburg. The museum tour is accompanied by experienced Hermitage tour guide.
The optimal route that will allow you to see the main attractions of the city and visit one of the largest museums in the world!
- Three stops with access for a more detailed examination of architectural ensembles and monuments. A great opportunity to take unforgettable photos.
Ticket to the Hermitage included included in the cost of the excursion. You won't waste time in line! IN you can see even more on your own, as uhThe tour ends at the Hermitage! *For example, we recommend that you visit the halls of the Ancient World and Ancient Egypt, admire paintings by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro at the Impressionist exhibition, as well as sculpturesthe inimitable Rodin.
There are many pitfalls here. Come on the first Thursday of the month (free day) and stand in a three-hour queue. If you forget your passport, you’ll spend a long time tearing your vest at the cash register and asking to look into your honest Slavic eyes, but to no avail. And a ticket for those who do not have a document confirming their citizenship is as much as 200 rubles more expensive. I also had the opportunity to see people lost in the halls of the Hermitage. In a word, a dangerous place. But it's worth it!
Who will like it: First of all, for art lovers. If you know how and love to look at painting and sculpture, then a visit to the Hermitage is strictly necessary for you.
In addition, those who love to admire the luxurious interiors of ancient palaces and imagine how they walked through these halls, slipping into narrow doorways sideways to allow the crinoline to pass, will also find it interesting in the Hermitage.
Who won't like it: small children. There are no miracles. And, as a rule, it is impossible to interest a five-year-old child in an art museum. Although if your baby is disciplined enough and is used to going to museums, then he will be able to handle it for an hour and a half.
In addition, according to my observations, you get tired faster from walking through museums than, for example, from a walk in the park. I don’t know how this is explained from a physiological point of view, but it has been tested many times both on myself and on clients. Therefore, if you doubt your ability to stay on your feet for three hours, then there is no need to refuse a tour of the Hermitage, just warn me that from time to time you would like to sit on the benches, which are also available in the museum.
Tour of the halls of the Hermitage
How the excursion goes: I usually meet my guests right on Palace Square, near the Alexandria Column. From there, like sailors in an old black-and-white film, we rush through the central gate of the museum and find ourselves inside. Don't worry about queues and tickets: I will take care of everything and buy everything for you in advance.
I usually start my tour of the museum itself from the state rooms. They are magnificent in the Winter Palace (by the way, the Winter Palace is part of the Hermitage. The museum itself consists of five buildings: the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Large Hermitage, the Hermitage Theater and the New Hermitage. But in common parlance we often use these words - Winter Palace and Hermitage - as synonyms). As we walk up the grand staircase, we can imagine ourselves both as foreign ambassadors and as heroes of the Soviet film “The Night Before Christmas.” After all, the scene when the blacksmith Vakula meets Catherine II was filmed on the main staircase.
In the large Field Marshal's Hall, we will talk about the terrible fire that almost completely destroyed the Winter Palace in 1837, after which the current interiors were created.
In the small Throne Room, I will explain what kind of cleverly twisted symbol adorns the walls and the throne.
And in the gilded Hall of Arms we will try to find the 52 coats of arms of the provinces of the Russian Empire located there. And most likely, we won’t be able to do this without my advice.
In the gallery of eight hundred and twelve, we have to solve the mystery of the portrait of Ermolov, who was the only one of the three hundred and thirty-two generals depicted there who turned his back to the viewer.
Finally, the final chord will be the Great St. George's Hall, also known as the Great Throne Hall.
After this, we will move to the Small Hermitage, where we will meet the famous peacock clock. You are very familiar with this watch; everyone saw it on the “Culture” channel. Well, now you have to look at them live.
Next, our path will run through the halls of the large Hermitage, which houses a collection of Italian Renaissance art. There are two paintings by Leonardo da Vinci waiting for us here – two! That's a lot. After all, they usually say that from 12 to 18 paintings remain from Leonardo (there are doubts about the authenticity of some of them).
Then - two paintings by Raphael. One of them, the Conestabile Madonna, is famous for being transferred from wood to canvas in the 19th century. I will tell you how this extremely technologically complex operation was performed.
Michelangelo's sculpture "Crouching Boy" is the only work of the sculptor outside Italy.
After this, I will show you the Knights' Hall (the main attraction that lures St. Petersburg boys to the Hermitage). Thirty-year-old boys will also find it interesting there.
After this, the halls of Rubens await us, with his ladies of pleasant appearance and large circumference.
And then - the Rembrandt rooms. The Hermitage has a magnificent Rembrandt collection - the second largest in Europe. By the way, about the notorious Danae, I will tell not only the story associated with the attempt on her life (in 1985, a visitor doused the painting with acid), but also the fascinating story of the study of the painting carried out after this attempt. We will try to figure out whether Danaya is really depicted on the canvas, or whether she is a completely, completely different woman.
At the end, at the request of my guests, I show either the living quarters of the royal family, of which few have survived, but some remain, or the Antique halls on the first floor. On the ground floor there is a huge collection of Roman sculpture, as well as a small selection of Egyptian artifacts. Of course, the hit of the program is a real Egyptian mummy, which especially in children arouses genuine interest, and sometimes no less genuine horror.
The cost of a tour of the Hermitage is 5500 + tickets.
It takes approximately three hours.
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