Russia - Special Interest Tours

Our special interest tours, combine some unique Russian events, with guided touring around the country's most legendary sights. Join us for a truly cultural experience on our Night at the Museum tours  where you can take in St Petersburg's best museums, galleries and exhibitions during the 'white nights' of St Petersburg.

Night At The Museum

Night at the Museum (aka Long Night of Museums) began in Berlin in 1997, in an aim to attract a larger and also younger audience to its museums and cultural institutions. Over 120 cities in Europe, including St Petersburg and Moscow, have now jumped onboard, showcasing their unique museums, galleries and heritage sites. Over thirty of St Petersburg’s most respected museums and art galleries will stay open until the early hours for this wonderful annual event, which is accompanied by unique exhibitions, street art and performances around the city. The date of the Night at the Museums in 2012 in yet to be released but we believe that it will be held on 19th May 2012.

The city of the tsars becomes a hive of late night activity as people flock to see some of the St Pete’s finest cultural offerings and take advantage of the wonderful Russian ‘White Nights’ when the sun barely sets! There are museums, galleries and exhibitions to suit all interests; from fine arts and sculptures to warfare, history, politics and even Soviet polar exploration! You can take in the incredible twilight views over the city from the dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral and even enjoy a late night visit to the city zoo!

Join us for this wonderful event on a special departure of our Russian Revolution and Simply St Pete’s tour. Accompanied by our expert guide explore a selection of the cities best late night galleries and museums on day 1 of your tour.