Today is World Photo Day, and we'd like to tell you that on Must See's Tour you can know the "father of Russian photo-reporting", see his works (among them are the portraits of the Romanov family, Leo Tolstoy, Rasputin, life at the edge of the 19-20 centuries) and vintage cameras!   Also, there's an option to invite a professional photographer on most of the tours. And if you're an experience...

What should you do to be allowed to touch objects in a Russian museum? Go to the moon, probably. As Neil Armstrong did.   On the photo, you can see him sitting on the original (!) seat and holding a pen in the Oak study of Peter I in the Grand Peterhof Palace . This event took place in May 1970, during Armstrong's visit to the USSR.   We can't promise you the same experience, but if you ...

This year marks the 500th anniversary since Leonardo da Vinci's death. For this reason, one of his Madonnas has been transported from the Hermitage to Italy. But don't worry, we have another one for you! And if you include a visit to the Hermitage in your walking tour , you will see freshly restored Caravaggio, Canaletto, and many other Italian masters!   Moreover, if you take a Full Hermitag...

How about having a tour with a company that's got the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the fourth year in a row?   Our administrator will provide you with a tour program, that will be the most convenient for you and adapt it to your requirements.   Our guides won't let you get bored: they'll tell you a lot of curious facts about the city while showing you its best places. They'r...

In the night of June 24 the Scarlett Sails festival collected over 1 mln people on the streets and embankments of St. Petersburg! An annual enchanting sight has become a must-see not only for Russian school graduate for foreign guests as well. But don't worry if you've missed it. The main protagonist of the plot is the Neva river that's spectacular at any time of year! You can make sur...

It was 15 years ago that Sir Paul McCartney gave his 3000th concert in St. Petersburg, on the Palace Square! This square has seen many things: the zars, the Revolution and its fall, live chess games and the Victory parades... On 2004, a concert, that had been a dream for millions of Russians, took its place there! Are you ready for such a significant place? Or, is it ready for you? https://www.stp...

Last week, Steven Seagal has visited Buddhist temple in St. Petersburg, known as Datsan. American actor and a Buddhist follower, he came to take part in SPIEF, but he couldn't help but attend the temple.   Unfortunately, the Datsan isn't included in any of our tours. But if you dream to see this or any other place that's important for you, you're welcome! Just let us know when booking a tour ...

Hundreds of people under umbrellas stood under the rain at +11°C and listened to opera classics at the main city square. What's wrong? It was the 316th anniversary of St. Petersburg and they came to see the show dedicated to the city, with music and bridges opening! Don't be afraid of rain! Enjoy the city's beauty, no matter what weather it is,              -            on feet https://www.stpetep...

An iconic painting Black Square is finally back from an exhibition in Australia! If you're in St. Petersburg, you can see this symbol of the 20th century on our Full Hermitage tour: https://www.stpeteprivatetours.com/tours/hermitage/

Scarlet Sails — the annual holiday of school graduates in SPb — will be held on June, 23!   What's special about it and why adults and foreigners also want to get there? First, the celebration takes place on the whitest summer night in SPb. Second, while access to the stages with Russian singers is open for the graduates only, the fest's culmination welcomes everybody: accompanied by lights a...

On May 9 Victory Day is celebrated in Russia. So many things happen on this day: the Victory parade with soldiers, military equipment and music on the Palace Square, laying of flowers to the graves and monuments, concerts, the Immortal Regiment march and fireworks at the end of the day! From one hand, it's a great experience for travelers. From another, all this makes a walk in the city center pre...

The Nabokov Museum has reopened after continuous renovation works - a real festivity to fans of Russo-American author and his novels such as "Lolita" and others! You can easily get the place after Must-See's Tour (if you're still full of energy): https://www.stpeteprivatetours.com/tours/mustsees/ The museum's address is 47, Bolshaya Morskaya St.

Peterhof fountains are officially open! Now you can see them in all their beauty! Take our Peterhof tour: in 5 hours your private guide will show you a wonderful park of Peterhof with the most interesting fountains and Grand Palace. A visit to Catherine Palace and park may be added to the route https://www.stpeteprivatetours.com/tours/peterhoftour/

It's springtime in Saint-Petersburg, the sun is shining and it smells of fresh cucumbers in markets - these are the right signs that korushka (Russian for "smelt") has come to the city!   Korushka is a small (about 9 cm) fish, usually served pan-fried. Over time, it became one of many symbols of St. Petersburg. So, if you come here in April or May, trying smelt should be on your "must-do" lis...