The European Biennial of Contemporary Art

28 June 31 October 2014

St. Petersburg, Russia The State Hermitage Museum

Tour packages

We have devised a range of tour packages for your group, including a jam-packed four-day visit that combines a visit to the various sites of Manifesta 10 along with guided tours of the State Hermitage Museum’s extraordinary collection. Consider supplementing your visit with a “Classical” St. Petersburg tour of significant historical sites in the city, or an alternative itinerary providing an insight into contemporary St. Petersburg.

Book your MANIFESTA 10 tour package

DAY 1

A day-long focus on MANIFESTA 10 in the General Staff Building and the Winter Palace.

Program includes:
Morning: Visiting MANIFESTA 10 at the General Staff Building with MANIFESTA 10 Mediator.
Afternoon: Excursion in the Winter Palace with licensed guide.

Inclusive in price:

  • Transfer: hotel – The State Hermitage Museum – hotel;
  • Lunch;
  • Entrance tickets MANIFESTA 10 and State Hermitage Museum;
  • Guided tours in the General Staff Building and Winter Palace;
  • English-speaking interpreter for the group throughout the day.

DAY 2

A bus tour to Peterhof with visit to one of the Small Pavilion of the Lower Park and a walk in the Park.

Program includes:
Morning: Bus excursions to Peterhof. On the way to to Peterhof, following an 18-century road to the Royal residence, the information about the history of the country estates of the members of the Royal families, courtiers and nobility - Znamenka, Michailovka and Constantine Palace - will be provided;
Visiting The Lower Parks and one of the small Palaces.
Afternoon: Boat trip from Peterhof to St. Petersburg.
The end of the program is in the city center. Arrival place: Admiralteyskya Emb. 2.

Inclusive in price:

  • Transfer from the hotel to Peterhof;
  • Lunch;
  • Excursions with licensed guide;
  • Entrance tickets to the park and museum;
  • Hydrofoil tickets from Peterhof to St. Petersburg.

DAY 3 (See below for options)

«Classical St. Petersburg»
This tour introduces you to the architectural highlights of the city. Throughout the day you will be able to see the most spectacular historical landmarks.

Program includes:
Morning: City tour with visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul’s Fortress.
Afternoon: River and canal boat trip.
The end of the program is in the city center.

Inclusive in price:

  • A guided city tour;
  • Entrance tickets to visiting locations venues;
  • Lunch;
  • A guided boat trip along the rivers and canals;
  • Transfer hotel – city. Transfer to the hotel after the tour is available at an extra cost (should be specified while booking)

«Classical and Contemporary St. Petersburg»

Traditional culture and contemporary art Ceremonial St. Petersburg and the Programme of the Biennial: all the best hits in one day.

Program includes:
Morning: City tour with visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and the colonnade of Saint Isaak Cathedral.
Afternoon: Tour of MANIFESTA 10 Parallel Events.
The end of program is in the city center near Alexandrinsky theatre (Ostrovsky square, 6).

Inclusions:

  • A guided city tour;
  • Entrance tickets to the museums;
  • Lunch;
  • Transfer from the hotel to the city. The tour finishes in the city centre or at the hotel on demand. Please specify where you would like to finish the tour while booking.

«Contemporary St. Peterburg»
A tour of the best projects of the MANIFESTA 10 Parallel events.

Program includes:
Morning: City tour of MANIFESTA 10 Parallel Events (without a guide).
Afternoon: Visit to creative spaces Taiga and Etagi (without a guide).
The end of program is in the city center near Alexandrinsky theatre (Ostrovsky square, 6).

Inclusions:

  • English-speaking interpreter during the day;
  • Lunch;
  • Transfer from the hotel to the city. The tour finishes in the city centre or at the hotel on demand. Please specify where you would like to finish the tour while booking.

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Download full program in PDF here.