Yusupov Palace Tour

The Yusupov Palace was the St. Petersburg home of one of Russia’s richest aristocratic families — by some accounts wealthier even than the ruling Romanovs.

Several generations of the Yusupovs lived here from the 19th century until the 1917 revolution scattered much of their fortune. Yet, unlike most aristocratic residences, the palace’s interiors survived almost intact, making it a rare and fascinating place to visit.

On the tour you’ll move through the family’s opulent rooms — each richly detailed and with its own character — and hear the story of the mysterious death of Grigori Rasputin, the Russian mystic murdered in the palace basement in 1916.

What’s included

• Professional licensed guide
• Yusupov Palace admission tickets

What’s not included

• Transfer (available for an additional fee)
• Lunch
• Gratuities

Good to know

• Start time is approximately 11:30.
• Available every day, with occasional days off in the autumn–winter period.
• Offered in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
• Meet your guide at 94 Moika River Embankment, 10–15 minutes before the start time (see the address on Google Maps).

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