Excursions to the Hermitage. State Hermitage Hermitage virtual tour watch online

Going to St. Petersburg, every self-respecting citizen strives to get acquainted with the masterpieces that the northern capital stores. St. Petersburg is the most visited city in Russia by foreign tourists, along with Moscow. There really is something to admire here, it’s so easy to get into the spirit of imperial Russia, and after visiting all the museums and estates, gardens and palaces of the city, pride and patriotism will overwhelm you. Today we will talk about one of the most famous attractions of the city, for which it is worth visiting St. Petersburg - the main museum complex Hermitage. 350 halls containing thousands of relics and valuables, most of the history of our rich country. In our article we will tell you how and where to book excursions to the Hermitage and how much they cost, as well as what advantageous offers there are for booking online guided Hermitage excursions.

Where to buy excursions to the Hermitage

In the age of new technologies, when you can book and purchase any product or service online, it has become just as easy and simple to buy air tickets, tours and vouchers and, to our delight, book an excursion to the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Today we will talk about two resources that offer such services, have qualified private guides around the Hermitage, plus conduct educational, interactive, dynamic and exciting excursions around the main museum of St. Petersburg, not overloaded with dry facts. These are portals and .

These services are convenient, easy to use, and most importantly, reliable. They have been tested by thousands of tourists who use them every day, booking excursions around the world. When choosing an individual guide to the Hermitage, you can communicate directly with the guide who will accompany you, adjust the program at your discretion, select the most interesting locations and focus on what is interesting to you. You can also familiarize yourself with the schedule of excursions around the Hermitage and prices for different types programs. Having chosen your option, you can book a tour yourself and not worry about queues, tickets and transfers.

Prices for excursions to the Hermitage for 2019

Excursions to the Hermitage are not the cheapest pleasure, but our resources offer unique and, most importantly, not boring programs. Whether you choose a private Hermitage guide or want to join a group, the choice of programs will allow you to choose the most cost-effective excursion to the Hermitage. Let's figure out how much excursions to the Hermitage cost?

Price for individual excursion per person starts from 2000 rub.. For example, excursion "" - a journey to the enchanting and amazing world interiors of the Hermitage.

There are also individual excursions to the Hermitage for small groups, then you pay a single amount regardless of the number of people. Prices for such tours start from 3-4 thousand rubles per company. Example - designed for a company of up to 10 people.

The average cost of excursions to the Hermitage varies from 3000 to 7000 rubles for a group of 1-7 people. The price varies depending on the content of the program, whether a transfer is included in your order, the number of halls and the theme of the excursion, whether the entrance fee is included and such additions to the program as visiting other attractions of St. Petersburg, lunch and other extra opportunities.

In this chapter, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the portal where the best offers are posted if you are looking for an individual guide to the Hermitage. It was he who collected on his pages only the best, erudite and gifted guides of St. Petersburg. All guides are local residents, are well acquainted with the history of the city, its classic and unpopular, but worthwhile locations. Licensed personal guides to the Hermitage, who have published their offers and original excursions on the portal, have undergone careful testing and selection not only by service owners interested in providing quality services to tourists, but are also supported a huge amount reviews from satisfied customers. Feel free to familiarize yourself with the guides’ dossiers and choose the excursion that suits you.

The journey will begin with a visit to the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, contemplation of its bridges, then a walk to To the Bronze Horseman and St. Isaac's Cathedral. A professional guide will lead a fascinating tour of the famous places of Northern Venice, enrich your knowledge and share unique facts. And at the end of the walk, you will have an excursion to the famous Hermitage. Excursion cost 2000 rub. per person.

• - a journey into the world of beauty

  In order to understand the history of the creation of the museum and each pavilion, this excursion was created. You will find the Malachite and Pavilion Halls, the decoration of the St. George and Throne Halls, the Gallery of Heroes of 1812, Raphael's loggias and much more. Each room is a masterpiece of architecture, and the rich decoration of the room serves as an excellent frame for the valuable artifacts that are kept on the walls of the museum. Excursion cost 2000 rubles per person.

In the company of a qualified guide who understands art, painting and architecture, you will walk through more than 30 halls of the Hermitage. Traveling through the luxurious rooms of the museum, you will see how eras and architectural styles, how the tastes of the Russian nobility change, how the Russian culture of that time is reflected in their interiors. You will get acquainted with the works of great Dutch artists, learn the stories behind the creation of masterpieces, creative path each author. A tour of the Hermitage will smoothly flow into the Renaissance, where the great Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian and Leonardo will become your friends. Cost of this excursion from 2260 to 3130 rubles per 1 person.

A separate area, which is presented on Tripster with three excursion options, is excursions around the Hermitage for children. Naturally, in order to introduce children to art, a special approach is needed. Hermitage guides who develop programs for children try to make them as exciting as possible, not boring with elements of a game or even a quest. Involved in the process, children, while having fun, gain invaluable knowledge about art, culture, eras, famous artists and history. Choose one of the options and feel free to go with your children to comprehend the beautiful:

The excursion is in the form of a dialogue with children, relaxed, filled interesting stories and facts, legends and fairy tales. With the help of a guide, children, traveling through the halls of the Hermitage, will be able to imagine themselves either as foreign ambassadors or suddenly transform into the heroes of the film “The Night Before Christmas”. In the gilded Hall of Arms, the guys will try to find 52 provincial coats of arms Russian Empire, and after that, riddles await the children, one of which is a portrait of Ermolov, who is the only one of the 332 generals depicted in the portraits who turned his back to the viewer. Excursion cost for children 3000 rubles for a company from 1 to 6 people.

On this excursion you will get acquainted with the history of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Scythia, learn how the ancient Egyptians lived and what they believed, discover the secrets of the art of mummification and the secrets of preserving the body for thousands of years. A fun and scary excursion for children interested in ancient civilizations, adventure lovers, those who love quests and treasure hunting. The excursion will be useful for schoolchildren and interesting for all fans of Indiana Jones. Excursion cost 4000 rub. for 1-4 people.

A walk through the Hermitage, tailored to your preferences, you can go with your children and then the program will be designed in such a way that it will be interesting for both adults and children. Separately for children, during the exciting excursion there are tasks and charades, riddles and discoveries. The excursion is distinguished by the presence of a lively dialogue with children, answers and questions, discussions and a whole adventure within the walls of a huge museum. Remember the movie Night at the Museum and you will imagine the delight and atmosphere that this walk will give you. Excursion cost 2400 RUR for a group of up to 6 people.

Tours of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg on the official website

In this chapter, we would like to note that for information and tickets you can also go to the official website of the museum: https://www.hermitagemuseum.org

Unfortunately, it is impossible to book and pay for excursions in advance through the official website of the Hermitage, but you can look at the opening hours of the halls or simply buy an entrance ticket. So if you just need excursions, then welcome to and.

Since the price of an excursion does not always include the price of an entrance ticket, the website details the cost of visiting different halls, sections and rooms of the Hermitage. You can find out more about the price list by following the link.

On the official website you can also find information and book a visit Restoration and storage center "Staraya Derevnya". This is a special storage facility where you can get acquainted with the technical component of the museum, see structures and mechanisms that allow you to deftly move fragile exhibits to prepare thematic exhibitions. All this allows visitors to see the principle of placement and storage features of paintings and sculptures.

Also don't miss The Gold and Diamond Storerooms of the Hermitage, to these luxurious halls, you can also request a separate excursion. Here are especially valuable masterpieces from precious stones, Scythian gold and the Siberian collection of Peter I. In addition to Scythian and Greek gold, the Golden Pantry of the Hermitage also contains items that are gifts to the imperial family of Russia from Iran, China and Japan. The Diamond Storeroom is also stunning in its luxury, and since photography of most of the exhibits is prohibited, you will not find images on the Internet of many of the valuable relics and jewelry housed in the storeroom. When booking excursions, be sure to ask your guide to visit these rooms.

I'm a tourist in St. Petersburg. Although the number of visits to the Northern capital has already exceeded the number of fingers on my hands, but here’s an excursion to Main Museum I always put off St. Petersburg for later. They say that you can’t get around the Hermitage in your entire life! It's scary, isn't it? So is it worth starting? Of course it's worth it!

I'll start with impressions! The most important indicator for me is that I want to visit the Hermitage again. My “test” visit to the museum lasted about 5 hours, and I didn’t want to leave (the only thing was that my legs already refused to walk, but I could sit and enjoy the paintings). I even regretted a little that I went on Tuesday, when the Hermitage is open until 18:00.

In 5 hours I managed to examine only part of the second floor and visited about 40 rooms. I was lucky that the excursion with my audio guide coincided with my inner need to enjoy paintings by European artists of the 15-17 centuries; most of all I spent the most time in front of Madonna Benoit by Leonardo da Vinci and Danae by Rembrandt. Seeing in person the works of Rubens, Titian, Raphael, Rembrandt and Leonardo do Vinci is priceless. I was also struck by its beauty in the Pavilion Hall, where everyone’s special attention was focused on the Peacock clock. I also managed to break through the crowd and try to see small details this extraordinary work of art.

I was disappointed that I was not able to see the works of Van Gogh, Monet and other impressionists and post-impressionists, but this was due to my poor preparation, while I was wondering where this exhibition was and how to get to the General Staff - time was up. But this is a great reason to visit the Hermitage again, I have something else to see.

TOURS IN THE HERMITAGE: WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE?

Someone may disagree with me, but my first trip to the Hermitage showed that it is better to spend a little more money, but take at least some type of excursion. This will allow you to travel less and see more.

So, if you are a tourist who intended to conquer the Hermitage on your own, but changed your mind, then at your service:

• sightseeing tour conducted by Hermitage workers- costs 200 rubles, is carried out according to a schedule, which can be found out when purchasing a ticket or on electronic displays (I saw them before entering the Hermitage), the group consists of 25 people, there are no microphones, so you will have to stay close to the guide, but the stories are very fascinating (I was lucky enough to encounter with such groups during my examination); entrance to the Golden Pantry and Diamond Pantry only with a guide, price 300 rubles for each pantry (prices as of the date of review)

• audio guide of the Hermitage- costs 350 rubles, you are given a device similar to a remote control, there is a choice of language, there is a headphone jack (but they are not given out, so many people just go with the audio guide to their ear)

• audio guide on your smartphone- before going to the museum, I downloaded the Hermitage and Audio Guide applications (mine is for iPhone), at first I didn’t even imagine that I would use this audio guide, but while I was standing in line, I decided that it was impossible without information support at all. Therefore, I purchased the Big Review directly from the Hermitage app for 379 rubles and downloaded it immediately (about 40 MB, but I now have great internet on my iPhone, which is valid throughout Russia; downloading this audio guide took less than a minute). The main advantage: that I can re-listen if I want, they write where to go, where to turn, what to pay attention to.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS TO THE HERMITAGE?

I usually buy electronic tickets in advance, but here I was a “real” tourist, I came unprepared. By the way, you can buy tickets via the Internet on the official website of the Hermitage, the price is 580 rubles(This full ticket, it needs to be printed, as it will need to be applied to the turnstile, I can’t say whether it can be applied electronic device to scan the barcode).

In the large courtyard of the Hermitage there are terminals where you can buy a full ticket without queuing. Price 600 rubles, but you won’t have to stand in line. I stood in line for a bit because I decided to save 200 rubles by presenting my passport citizens of Russia and the Republic of Belarus can buy a ticket for 400 rubles. Payment is also possible via terminal.

The first Thursday of every month, visiting the museum for all categories of individual visitors is FREE.

OPENING HOURS OF THE HERMITAGE:

The museum is closed on Mondays.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday - from 10:30 to 18:00

IN Wednesday and Friday the museum is open from 10:30 to 21:00.

I was there on Tuesday and regretted it a little, because I also wanted to go to the General Headquarters (there is an exhibition of impressionists, but at 17:30 they didn’t let me in, accompanied by a strict “Closed entry”).

I wish you an inexhaustible desire for beauty! And don't forget about comfortable shoes and portable charger for your gadgets, time will fly by!

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 through narrow doorways sideways to allow the crinoline to pass, will also be interested in the Hermitage.

Who won't like it: small children. There are no miracles. And interest art museum a five-year-old child is usually impossible. 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 Alexandrian 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 intricately 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 connected with the attempt on her life (in 1985, a visitor poured acid on the painting), but also fascinating story research of the painting carried out after this assassination 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 huge collection Roman sculpture, as well as a small selection of Egyptian exhibits. 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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No wonder St. Petersburg is called the cultural capital Russian Federation. After all, there are so many museums and galleries in the city. One of the attractions is the Hermitage. He is famous all over the world. By the way, it is located on the territory of another outstanding place - a palace complex called the Winter Palace. For last year Over 5 million people visited the Hermitage.

History of the Hermitage

Interesting fact! The Hermitage was founded in 1764 during the reign of Catherine II. Initially, the museum's collection was based on masterpieces of art that the empress acquired. Over time, the number of exhibits rapidly increased and it was decided to place them in a separate wing. This is how the museum-gallery appeared. Initially, the gallery was based on paintings by Dutch artists that date back to the beginning of the 17th century.

The Hermitage became a public museum, open to the public, under Emperor Nicholas I. Nowadays, the collection is so large that it is housed in 5 buildings. All of them are located along the Neva River. Generally history of this museum very complicated, because it has been around for quite a long time. During the Great Patriotic War exhibits were evacuated beyond the Urals. And although the museum itself was not open to visitors, workers continued to conduct scientific works and lectures. After the end of World War II, all masterpieces of art returned to their native Hermitage. All of them were safe and sound, only some required restoration.

Winter Palace

Interesting fact! The Hermitage exhibits include objects of history and culture, from the Stone Age to contemporary art. By the way, there are about three million works of art.

What to see in the Hermitage

The exhibition halls display artistic paintings, sculptures, numismatics, and archaeological excavation objects. The museum's collections come from England, Germany, Italy, France, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Holland. Many tourists come to St. Petersburg precisely to visit the Hermitage. What to see first here, everyone decides for himself, but the most famous exhibits are “Madonna Lita”, “Madonna Benois”, “Return prodigal son", "Bacchus". It will also be interesting to admire the Gold and Diamond storerooms. It is worth noting that photography and video shooting are prohibited in the Hermitage.

Interesting and educational facts about the Hermitage:

• the word “Hermitage” is translated from French as a cell, a place for solitude;
• The museum displays the largest collection of paintings Dutch artist Rembrandt outside the territory of the Dutch state;
• Several dozen cats live on the territory of the museum complex. A few hundred years ago they were brought to the palace to catch mice and rats;
• The museum buildings are interesting not only for their exhibits and paintings. After all, the Winter Palace a hundred years ago was the residence of the royal family;
• canvases were often found in gallery closets famous artists. To this day, art lovers dream of finding something most interesting in the Hermitage here;
• in the Hermitage you can see ancient fragments of carpets, real Chinese silk, tattoos on human skin.

Hermitage museum tour

The most popular sightseeing tour of the Hermitage among tourists. It allows you to view the main masterpieces of the museum. In addition, you can choose a group or individual excursion. Thematic museum tours are also often organized. Various types of excursions can be booked on the official website of the museum complex or at the Hermitage tour desk. Tourists have the opportunity to download the official gallery app to make it easier to move around the halls and decide for themselves what to see in the Hermitage. You can also book a tour with a guide.

Doesn't stand still and technical progress. Now you can watch a virtual tour of the Hermitage on the Internet, sitting right on your sofa. It is worth noting that the overview of each exhibition hall is available from only one point, but this is not a minus. After all, the picture high quality. You just need to select a specific hall that you want to see.

Using a virtual tour you can see:

• Main museum complex;
• Winter Palace;
• Menshikov Palace;
• Main Headquarters;
• Hermitage Theater;
• Museum porcelain factory.

If a person has never been to this gallery, then he should start with a sightseeing tour. Thanks to her, he will be able to find out the main points in the history of the Hermitage, its most famous masterpieces art. The Hermitage offers for children interesting option acquaintance with the secrets of the museum. To do this, you can complete the quest in a game form. Children, unaccompanied by a guide, will look for answers to questions throughout the halls of the state museum.

Exhibits of the Hermitage

The main mistakes of tourists

The main mistake of many visitors to the Hermitage is the desire to view the entire exhibition in one day. There are a lot of exhibits and each of them is worthy of attention. Therefore, a quick run through the exhibition halls does not make any sense.

Another peculiarity of visiting the Hermitage is standing in long queues. Therefore, it is recommended to arrive at the opening itself, or even half an hour before it. This applies to spring and summer, when there are a lot of visitors to the gallery. It is best to visit the Hermitage St. Petersburg excursions in winter or late autumn. At this time there are very few people here and you can enjoy works of art in comfortable conditions.

Important! Useful advice for those who have never been to the Hermitage, but are planning to visit it. You should look at the layout of all paintings, sculptures, exhibitions, and periods of interest in advance to reduce the search time. It will not be possible to see all the exhibits in one day.

Opening hours, ticket prices

The Hermitage is closed on Mondays.

On other days his work schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday and Friday from 10-30 am to 21 pm;
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-30 am to 6 pm.

The ticket offices where you can purchase an entrance ticket and book a tour operate as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-30 to 17;
• on Wednesday and Friday from 10-30 am to 20 pm.

Pay attention! Ticket offices close one hour before the museum complex closes.

Entrance ticket prices for different categories of citizens:

• December 7 and the first Thursday of any month – admission is free for everyone;
• for citizens of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, the cost of the entrance ticket is 400 rubles;
• students, schoolchildren and pensioners - free;
• for tourists from other countries, the ticket costs 700 rubles.*

Amateur photography and video shooting is allowed free of charge. However, it is prohibited to use a tripod or flash for photography.

You can also order an entrance ticket to the Hermitage on the Internet. Namely, on the official website of the museum complex. When going through control, you must have your student ID or ID card with you. pension certificate. If you do not have a document, you will have to pay the full cost of the entrance ticket. Anyone can book an individual guided museum tour.

Exhibition halls

Address, how to get there

All interesting and necessary information can be found on the official website of the museum complex https://www.hermitagemuseum.org. On it you can book and purchase tickets, order an excursion and see its description, read the history of the museum complex, enjoy a virtual tour, find out how to get there, opening hours, admire photographs and find out latest news. All the necessary information can be found online. Price virtual tour can also be seen on the website.

The Hermitage is located in the very heart of St. Petersburg, on Palace Square. The closest metro station is Admiralteyskaya. From this stop you need to go through Malaya Morskaya Street and Nevsky Prospekt to Palace Square. Exact address: Palace Embankment, 34.

Important! The museum does not have private parking for cars. You can park your car near Palace Square on nearby streets and parking lots.

Souvenir shops, cafes, storage rooms

A pleasant bonus for visitors is the souvenir shops, where you can buy books, art magazines, postcards, and calendars with reproductions. A hungry museum visitor can have a snack or drink coffee at the cafe-buffet. However, the prices here are clearly inflated. In general, we can say that the Hermitage is not entirely convenient for tourists. Especially for those who came by personal car, because they will have to park far away. And the buffet has a limited selection of drinks and food.

Palace Square

We can definitely recommend the Hermitage State Museum Complex to all tourists. Here you can spend educational time with the whole family or alone. The children for whom quests are held here will not be bored either. It is better to divide your visit to the museum over several days in order to explore the cultural wealth of the Hermitage in as much detail as possible. Before the excursion, it is better to make a list of exhibits that you want to see and study according to the diagram of where exactly they are located.

*Prices are for 2018.