Tours of St. Petersburg palaces and mansions

Sightseeing bus tour of Saint Petersburg with Hermitage visit

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Sightseeing bus tour of Saint Petersburg with Hermitage visit

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

3 - 5 h.

From 3800 ₽

Ligovsky Prospekt 10

Sightseeing tour of the historic center of Petersburg with a ticket to the Hermitage! You will see the grand Nevsky Prospekt and admire the majestic architecture of palaces and apartment buildings.

18 Oct 2026 Sun

11:00 12:30

From 3800 ₽ per person

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Pushkin, Catherine Palace (Amber Room)

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Pushkin, Catherine Palace (Amber Room)

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

5 - 6 h.

From 5900 ₽

Ligovsky Prospekt 10

We invite you on a bus tour to the famous suburb of St. Petersburg – the city of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo)

18 Oct 2026 Sun

10:00 12:30

From 5900 ₽ per person

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Tour to Pavlovsk

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Tour to Pavlovsk

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

5 - 6 h.

From 4500 ₽

Vosstaniya St. 1

Pavlovsk is the most romantic suburb of St. Petersburg. The main attraction of the city is undoubtedly Pavlovsk Park – a recognized masterpiece of world landscape art

18 Oct 2026 Sun

12:30

From 4500 ₽ per person

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Tour to Oranienbaum (Menshikov Palace)

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Tour to Oranienbaum (Menshikov Palace)

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

6 - 7 h.

From 4800 ₽

Vosstaniya St. 1

Oranienbaum is a unique palace and park ensemble on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the Grand Menshikov Palace in the early Baroque style, the Chinese Palace, and the Rolling Hill Pavilion with authentic 18th-century interiors.

19 Oct 2026 Mon

12:00 12:30

From 4800 ₽ per person

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Excursion to Gatchina with a visit to the Gatchina Palace and Park

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Excursion to Gatchina with a visit to the Gatchina Palace and Park

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

6.5 - 7 h.

From 5300 ₽

Ligovsky Prospekt 10

The history of the Gatchina Palace begins in 1766. Catherine the Great gifted Gatchina with all its buildings to her favorite, Grigory Orlov. The palace is surrounded by Gatchina Park, one of the largest and most beautiful in the world.

20 Oct 2026 Tue

12:30

From 5300 ₽ per person

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PUSHKIN: Catherine Palace with the Amber Room and the Lyceum (DOUBLE / HIDDEN)

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

6 h.

From 6500 ₽

Vosstaniya St. 1

We offer you a bus tour to the famous suburb of St. Petersburg — the city of Pushkin, the residence of the Imperial family.

18 Oct 2026 Sun

10:30

From 6500 ₽ per person

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Excursion to Peterhof to the Grand Palace from St. Petersburg

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Excursion to Peterhof to the Grand Palace from St. Petersburg

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

5 - 6 h.

From 4500 ₽

Excursion to the Grand Peterhof Palace from St. Petersburg — visit to the state rooms, Lower Park and fountains. Price, tickets, transfer and guide from Leningrad Tour

From 4500 ₽ per person

This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.
Bus sightseeing tour + Hermitage Main Staff Building

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Bus sightseeing tour + Hermitage Main Staff Building

5 h.

From 6000 ₽

St. Petersburg in 5 hours: a bus sightseeing tour of the historic center + a tour of the Impressionist collection at the General Staff Building of the Hermitage. Perfect for a first introduction to the city and art.

From 6000 ₽ per person

This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Stroganov Palace

3 - 3.5 h.

From 4000 ₽

Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Stroganov Palace. You will see the main symbols of the city and enter one of the most beautiful palace-museums - the former residence of the legendary Stroganov dynasty. Immerse yourself in the world of aristocratic luxury of the 18th century

From 4000 ₽ per person

This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Marble Palace

3 - 3.5 h.

From 4000 ₽

Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Marble Palace. You will see the main symbols of the city and enter a unique palace entirely clad in natural marble - a gift from Catherine II to Count Orlov.

From 4000 ₽ per person

This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Benois Wing of the Russian Museum

3 - 3.5 h.

From 4000 ₽

Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Benois Wing of the Russian Museum. You will see the main symbols of the city and immerse yourself in the world of Russian art of the 19th-21st centuries. A tour of a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture with masterpieces by Repin, Vrubel, and Malevich.

From 4000 ₽ per person

This tour is temporarily unavailable — the season is over or tickets are sold out.
Bus tour to the Konstantinovsky Palace (Palace of Congresses) in Strelna

Discount: -200 rub. per ticket

5 h.

From 3400 ₽

If you want to feel the luxury and grandeur of the times of Peter the Great, a tour from St. Petersburg to Strelna is perfect for you

From 3400 ₽ per person

Why choose Leningrad-Tour

Office in the city center

Our office is in the center of Saint Petersburg, and bus pickup points are nearby. You do not need to search for the departure point or walk several blocks.

Tours for groups

You can book a trip for a large group, family, school class, corporate event or celebration. We will match the format and the number of seats you need.

Discounted tickets

Seniors, students, schoolchildren and preschoolers get discounted rates on a number of tours.

Tours across Russia

Besides Saint Petersburg and its suburbs, we offer multi-day tours to cities and regions across Russia.

A wide choice of routes

Sightseeing, bus, boat, evening, walking and school tours, plus suburban trips — we will find a program for any kind of visit.

Comfortable transport

We operate clean, comfortable tourist coaches. A spacious cabin matters most on longer routes.

Palaces and mansions of St. Petersburg

Tours of St. Petersburg's palaces and mansions

The palaces and mansions of St. Petersburg reveal the inner world of an aristocratic city: grand staircases, marble halls, private chambers, museum collections, and stories of the owners who influenced the life of the imperial capital. Such tours help you see not only the facades but also the interiors, where the atmosphere of different eras is preserved.

This category brings together routes through city palaces, mansions, museums, and country residences. They are easy to choose by format: a short tour in the center, a museum program for bad weather, or a trip out of town to a palace, park, and historic estate.

How to choose a palace or mansion for a tour

The main choice is whether to stay in the center of St. Petersburg or go to the suburbs. City palaces and mansions are convenient if you want to see interiors without a long journey. Country residences are suitable for those who want to spend more time in a single historic location, see a park, and feel the calmer atmosphere of the imperial suburbs.

Center of St. Petersburg

Palaces and mansions in the city

Suitable for those who want to see how the aristocracy lived in St. Petersburg, the shining interiors, and the splendor and chic of museum halls without leaving the city center.

  • convenient for your first day in St. Petersburg;
  • can be combined with a sightseeing tour, Nevsky Prospect, and museums;
  • suitable if you have little time but want to see palace interiors.
Suburbs

Country residences

Suitable for those who want to learn the full history of a country residence, see the interior decoration of palaces, and stroll through quiet parks.

  • the best choice for a leisurely half-day or full-day trip;
  • interesting for those who want to see parks, palaces, and the suburban atmosphere;
  • a good format for those who have already seen the center of St. Petersburg.
The main difference is the time and format of the route

Palaces and mansions in the center are convenient for a short museum program and getting acquainted with the interiors of St. Petersburg. Country residences usually require more time, but they let you see not only the palace but also the park, suburban architecture, and the history of a specific imperial residence.

City palaces and country residences

To make choosing a tour easier, palace routes can be divided into two groups: sites in the historic center and suburban residences. The former are convenient for a short museum program, the latter for a full trip with a palace, park, and bus portion.

Palaces and mansions in the center

Suitable for those who want to see St. Petersburg's interiors without leaving the city.

  • The Hermitage and the Winter Palace
  • The General Staff Building of the Hermitage
  • Stroganov Palace
  • Marble Palace
  • Yusupov Palace
  • Mikhailovsky Castle

Country residences

A good choice for a trip of a few hours or a full day.

  • Catherine Palace in Pushkin
  • Pavlovsk Palace
  • Gatchina Palace
  • Menshikov Palace in Oranienbaum
  • Peterhof Palaces
  • Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna

Palaces, castles, and mansions: what you can visit

We've collected our articles about city palaces, castles, Hermitage buildings, and St. Petersburg's suburban imperial residences.

The Great Gatchina Palace

The Great Gatchina Palace

A palace-castle in Gatchina associated with Paul I, state rooms, a park, and palace secrets.

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Tauride Palace

Tauride Palace

The residence of Prince Potemkin, associated with Catherine II, political history, and the events of 1917.

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Stroganov Palace

Stroganov Palace

A Baroque palace on Nevsky Prospekt, built for one of Russia's most famous aristocratic families.

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Marble Palace

Marble Palace

A palace near the Field of Mars, famous for its decoration made of various types of natural stone and marble.

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Small Hermitage

Small Hermitage

The secluded palace of Catherine II with the Pavilion Hall, the Hanging Garden and the famous Peacock Clock.

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Large Hermitage

Large Hermitage

The historic building of the Hermitage, created to expand Catherine II's imperial collection.

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New Hermitage

New Hermitage

The first building in Russia specially constructed for a public art museum.

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Mikhailovsky Palace

Mikhailovsky Palace

The imperial residence on Arts Square, which became the main building of the State Russian Museum.

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Hermitage Theatre

Hermitage Theatre

The historic court theatre of the Hermitage complex, built on the site of the former palace of Peter I.

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Mikhailovsky Castle

Mikhailovsky Castle

The only true palace-castle in St. Petersburg, built as a fortified residence for Paul I.

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Catherine Palace

Catherine Palace

The ceremonial residence of Tsarskoye Selo with the Golden Enfilade, the Amber Room and lavish interiors.

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The Winter Palace

The Winter Palace

The main imperial residence of St. Petersburg and the central building of the Hermitage museum complex.

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The Amber Room

The Amber Room

The history of the famous interior of the Catherine Palace, its losses and large-scale restoration.

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Tsarskoye Selo

Tsarskoye Selo

An imperial residence with the Catherine Palace, parks, pavilions and the Alexander Palace.

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The State Hermitage Museum

The State Hermitage Museum

A comprehensive guide to the Winter Palace and the related buildings of the main museum complex.

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The Grand Peterhof Palace

The Grand Peterhof Palace

The main palace residence of Peterhof above the Grand Cascade and the Lower Park.

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Peterhof and Petrodvorets

Peterhof and Petrodvorets

The history of the Peterhof palace and park ensemble, its residences, fountains and architecture.

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The Hermitage Pavilion in Pushkin

The Hermitage Pavilion in Pushkin

A palace pavilion in the Catherine Park, created for private receptions and dinners of the imperial court.

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Alexander Palace

Alexander Palace

An imperial residence in Tsarskoye Selo, closely associated with the last Russian imperial family.

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Prices, tickets and booking

The cost of a tour of palaces and mansions depends on the route, the duration of the program and the price of specific entrance tickets.

Current prices, dates, start times, duration and availability are listed in the cards of specific tours. For popular palace routes, especially in high season, on holidays and during school vacations, it is better to book places in advance.

Questions about tours of palaces and mansions

Which palaces in St. Petersburg should you visit first?
For a first introduction, people most often choose the Hermitage, the Catherine Palace in Pushkin, the Grand Palace in Peterhof and the Mikhailovsky Palace.
How do city palaces differ from country residences?
City palaces are located in the center of St. Petersburg and are convenient for a short tour without a long journey. Country residences — Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Gatchina, Oranienbaum, Peterhof and Strelna — usually require more time, but allow you to study the history of a particular residence in more detail.
Can you see the palaces from the inside on tours?
Of course yes, the tour program includes visits to the palaces. You will also have the opportunity to learn how the nobility or the imperial family used to live there and take photos against the backdrop of the state interiors.
What to choose in bad weather?
In rain, wind or cold weather, it is more convenient to choose routes with a museum or palace part: the Hermitage, the General Staff Building, city palaces, mansions and bus tours with visits to interiors.
Can you go on these tours with children?
Yes, but you need to carefully watch them, as many exhibits inside cannot be touched by hand. For visiting with children, it is better to choose a tour to Peterhof. with a visit to the Lower Park. Children will especially enjoy frolicking under the jets of the trick fountains and feeding the ducks by the Gulf of Finland.
Where can you see prices and buy a ticket?
Prices, schedule and availability are listed in the tour cards. To compare palace routes by format, duration and cost, go to catalog of all tours.

What to choose after palaces and mansions

Palace routes are conveniently combined with a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg, a trip to the suburbs, the Hermitage or a multi-day tour. Ready-made programs can be viewed in the section tours to St. Petersburg.

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