Art Nouveau in St. Petersburg". During the tour we will explore the different directions of Art Nouveau, from its mixture with neoclassicism to “northern” Art Nouveau, appreciate the elegant facades of revenue houses and, of course, find ourselves inside St. Petersburg's ceremonial houses.
“Love Stories of St. Petersburg”. The thematic tour of romantic St. Petersburg will allow us to visit famous places of walks and dates, visit the iconic corners of lovers and newlyweds. We will learn the love stories of famous residents of St. Petersburg: persons of the imperial family and aristocrats, poets and writers, musicians and artists.
“Kolomna - the soul of St. Petersburg!”. In Kolomna, the old district of St. Petersburg, you will not meet trendy boutiques, cafes and fashionable hotels, but you will see the real look of St. Petersburg. We will acquaint you with the mysteries of local names, the life of different estates in old times and the atmosphere of the most unusual and non-parade neighborhoods of the city. Here you will see different facets of the Northern Capital: majestic princely mansions and working Admiralty shipyards, port warehouses, factories and elegant cathedrals surrounded by quiet gardens.
“Palace Petersburg”. St. Petersburg is the city of palaces! Their number, beauty and luxury, magnificent appearance amazes the imagination.From the very foundation of St. Petersburg here lived the royal family, rich aristocratic families.For them built magnificent summer and winter palaces and residences. Summer and Winter, Menshikov Palace, Beloselski-Belozersky Palace, Anichkov Palace, Marble Palace, Stroganov Palace, Yusupov Palace, Mikhailovsky Palace, Mariinsky Palace, all of them are real architectural gems of the city. Built by famous architects at different times, these palaces create a unique image of the city.
“Mystical Petersburg”. On this excursion you will join the mystical underside of the city - its most famous legends and secrets. You will learn, what terrible stories conceal in itself Marsovo field. You will see the place where in the evening you can observe the ghost of Emperor Paul, and the inscription that keeps the secret of his life. You will learn the secret of the 1000th cell of the famous prison “Kresty” and see the sphinxes - skeletons of the famous sculptor Mikhail Shemyakin. And also get to the places where the ghosts of the White Lady, Rasputin and Sophia Perovskaya dwell.
“St. Petersburg makes wishes come true!”. St. Petersburg is the city where your dreams come true! And it is not just a winged phrase, the city legends will tell us about many places where the made wishes will definitely come true! During the excursion we will make a wish to giant Atlanteans, throw a coin to Chizhik-Pyzhik, learn the secret of family happiness from granite lions and see golden-haired griffins!
"Vitebsk railway station and the history of Semyonovskaya Sloboda". The oldest district of the city - Admiralteysky, it was here that the Semyonovsky Guards Regiment, one of the 2 amusing regiments of Peter the Great, was stationed since the 18th century. And for almost 300 years this territory has seen the rise and fall of great people, the death of architectural creations, medical discoveries. The first soccer match in Russia was held here, the first railroad and here is the most beautiful and cinemagenic station in the city. At the end of the excursion we will go into the building of Vitebsk station, made in the style of Viennese Art Nouveau. You will be able to make bright and memorable photos in the ancient interiors of the station!
"Leningrad. The city in the ring of the Blockade". The Siege of Leningrad lasted 872 days. 300,000 bombs and shells fell on the city during this time. About 3,000 buildings were destroyed. More than one million people died of hunger and cold. Behind all these figures are the people who in these dire conditions continued to live to the detriment of everything and everyone. And not only to live - that was already a real feat. Factories worked, new lives were born in maternity hospitals, schoolchildren studied in schools, soccer players played soccer and musicians performed symphonies...You will learn about this hard time and the resilient people during the excursion.
Excursions to the courtyards-wells of St. Petersburg. Courtyards-wells - a world-famous attraction of St. Petersburg. During the excursion you will see the Northern capital as the locals see it, because St. Petersburg is not only a majestic city with imperial architecture, but also gray-yellow back alleys, ivy overgrown facades, quiet courtyards with their neglect and special charm
St. Petersburg's front yards. Do you want to know why Petersburg entrances are called “parade”? Make stunning photos in luxurious interiors? Then we are waiting for you on our excursion “Parade Houses of St. Petersburg”!
Communal apartments of St. Petersburg. Leningrad communal apartments - a separate cultural phenomenon, which is definitely worth getting acquainted with for guests of St. Petersburg. You will get into a communal apartment with pre-revolutionary layout, preserved interior details and stucco, learn about the peculiarities of the era of compaction and, of course, hear the stories of local old-timers.
Gazprom Arena tours. Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg is a grandiose stadium for soccer matches and championships. The stadium is 75 meters high and covers an area of almost 288,000 square meters. Zenit Arena opened in 2016 on Krestovsky Island, the famous Zenit soccer club trains here.
There are more than 600 preserved palaces and mansions in the Northern Capital. And you can visit not only the Winter Palace (Hermitage), but also many others! You will see uniquely preserved interiors, dance halls, luxurious offices, home theaters and much more!
A.A. Polovtsev Mansion (House of the Architect). Behind the discreet classicist facade lurks a real gem of architectural art - authentic interiors that amaze with luxury and splendor. The unique decor made of the most valuable wood and marble, parquet and molding, as well as many other things that can amaze the imagination of the most demanding visitor of this wonderful place have been preserved to this day.
Eliseevsky Palace. In the historical center of St. Petersburg there is one of the most beautiful architectural constructions that amaze with the beauty of its interiors - it is the Talion Imperial Hotel. Earlier this house belonged to the famous merchant dynasty Eliseevs and therefore has a rich history, hiding the secrets of bygone times.
Palace of Grand Duke Vladimir (House of Scientists). The building is built in the eclectic style, the faithfully maintained architectural decor gives the building grandeur and monumentality. Housed in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, the House of Scientists carefully preserves the interiors of ceremonial halls and grand duke's offices, unique art collections, as well as carries out extensive work on repair and restoration of the building.
Beloselkikh-Belozersky Palace. If you come to the palace for a tour, you will see the magnificent interiors of the palace and learn all the details about its architect, owners and events related to this ancient mansion. The palace has preserved the original interiors, among which are the grand halls on the 2nd floor: the Oak Hall (former library), used as a small concert hall, the Picture Gallery, the Parade Dining Room, the Beige Drawing Room, the Mirror (Ballroom) Hall with excellent acoustics, as it was originally intended for concerts and is still used as such, the Golden Crimson Drawing Room.
Yelaginoostrovsky Palace. The palace was built by architect Carl Rossi in 1818-1822 by order of Emperor Alexander I for his mother Empress Maria Fyodorovna and remained in the possession of the Romanovs for a hundred years. The interiors of the palace combined parade and refinement of the imperial residence and during the XIX century were not subjected to alterations. To this day they are rightfully considered one of the best monuments of the Empire era in Russia.
Even if you have seen all the million sights of St. Petersburg, this is no reason to be upset! After all, St. Petersburg is a city of infinite possibilities! With us you will be able to see already known places from a new unusual angle!
Excursions on helicopters/planes. Helicopter tours - a unique opportunity to see the main streets, cathedrals, palaces, as well as picturesque suburbs of St. Petersburg from a bird's eye view.
Excursions on yachts/boats/floats. St. Petersburg is called the Venice of the North for a reason, as hundreds of rivers and canals intertwine in a unique pattern with the streets of the city. Whether you want to go on a romantic walk with your soul mate or a friendly group to meet the white night under the drawbridges - a diverse selection of ships and routes will help to realize any of your ideas!
Carriage rides. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Imperial Russia, see the magnificent palace parks and feel like a noblewoman during a measured walk on a carriage pulled by a Russian troika!
Balloon rides. A balloon flight over St. Petersburg will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the city and the nearest suburbs from a bird's eye view.
Some of St. Petersburg's palaces are still famous for their exquisite balls. Costumed balls are held in historical interiors, accompanied by live music. Guests are fully immersed in the atmosphere of the 19th century: they learn the basics of court etiquette, learn the most popular dances: polka, mazurka, waltz, play charades and fantasies and much more!
VIP services
The main tourist product of St. Petersburg is its special and unique atmosphere. “New Tourist Geography” promotes the involvement of creative spaces in modern sightseeing routes and the attraction of new categories of tourists.
Sevkabel“ public spaces, ‘Brusnitsyn’ cultural quarter, ”New Holland" Island,
Gastronomic points - places responsible for the city's gastronomy, its cuisine and hospitality sphere in the field of taste and impressions, creating a unique atmosphere and a bright palette of food.
VOKZAL 1853 is the largest food mall in Russia and in Europe, which opened in the historic building of Warsaw Station.
Vasileostrovsky and Moskovsky market.Art-spaces - publicly accessible territory designed for free self-expression, creative activity and interaction of people, acts as a platform for various cultural events: exhibitions, lectures, movie screenings, etc.
Annenkirche, Lendock, Muse Art Gallery, etc.
New museums
Railroad Museum, Erarta Museum of Modern Art, Fort Island Museum in Kronstadt, etc.
All of these locations can be visited by booking individual excursions or on your own.
St. Petersburg is the city that attracts thousands and thousands of people every year.
Writers, artists and simply restless and talented people have lived and continue to live here.
Why tourists are attracted to such a harsh and cold, at first glance, the city?
Premiere has the answer - it is simply impossible to know St. Petersburg completely from the first time. Mystical and atmospheric nooks of the city keep a lot of secrets and are in no hurry to reveal them to tourists. However, how to get acquainted with the most interesting details of the city on your own? It would be absolutely impossible without our help!
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Having fallen in love with St. Petersburg once, you will love it for life.
