Imperial luxury of St. Petersburg: from Smolny to the Mikhailovsky Palace

Petersburg captivates at first sight.

In daylight, its imperial grandeur, clarity of lines, and architectural majesty unfold in full. The sun plays on gilded domes, reflects in the granite embankments, and reveals every detail of the magnificent facades. Streets, avenues, and squares literally breathe history and invite you to discover their remarkable past.

On this tour, you will see the main architectural landmarks of the historic center: the austere Kazan Cathedral, the monumental St. Isaac's, and the elegant Smolny, admire palaces, bridges, and monuments, learn how Petersburg was formed, and about the great figures whose destinies are inextricably linked to the Northern capital. Together, we will dive into the events that unfolded here and changed the course of Russian history.

The culmination of the program will be a tour of the majestic Mikhailovsky Palace - a masterpiece of Russian Empire style. You will see its harmonious facade surrounded by a picturesque garden, step inside to immerse yourself in a world of imperial luxury and artistic treasures. Today, it houses the famous Russian Museum, and you will walk through the grand halls where the atmosphere of the era of Alexander I is preserved, admire the interiors by Karl Rossi, and feel the spirit of aristocratic Petersburg.