Utopian Tours

Hidden Petersburg · by private car

The City Behind the Façade

Apartment houses, courtyards and grand stairwells across three districts

Priceon request
Plan this private journey
03
Duration4 hours
Groupup to 4 guests
Seasonyear-round
CharacterHidden city

About the journey

The experience, clearly told

The city from within — where the street never lets you look. One route connects three different Petersburgs.

What awaits you

Highlights of the journey

01

Grand stairwells behind closed doors

Stained glass, stucco, glazed tiles and wrought-iron railings inside historic apartment houses.

02

Courtyards hidden from the street

Well-courtyards, through-arches and the architecture of everyday St Petersburg.

03

Three districts, three characters

Vasilyevsky Island, the Petrograd Side and the Central District without long walks between stops.

The day’s journey

How the journey unfolds

01

Vasilyevsky Island

Northern Art Nouveau, lines and hidden courtyards.

02

The Petrograd Side

Some of the city’s most expressive apartment houses.

03

The Central District

Grand staircases, details and urban stories.

Pricing

On request

Each journey is quoted as a complete private arrangement. After a brief conversation, you receive a confirmed itinerary and one complete price.

  • Dates and access arrangements
  • Number of guests
  • Transport and optional additions
Plan a private journey

The final programme depends on the date, weather and confirmation of special access.

Included

  • Private car
  • Private guide
  • Access to pre-arranged stairwells and courtyards
  • Flexible route

Available on request

  • Personal photographer
  • Architecture specialist
  • Coffee or aperitif along the route

Private enquiry

Tell us what your St Petersburg should feel like

Share your dates, guests and priorities. Your concierge will check availability and contact you personally.

Private enquiry

The City Behind the Façade

Your contact details are used only to reply to this enquiry.

Or speak to us personally+7 995 885 64 44

Good to know

Practical details

What is included?

The principal inclusions are listed above. Once the date is agreed, you receive a confirmed itinerary and one complete price.

What happens if the weather changes?

We check conditions in advance and suggest another time, a reserve plan or a different date, depending on the experience.

How do I confirm a date?

Send an enquiry or call +7 995 885 64 44. Your concierge will check availability and agree the details personally.

Can the journey be adjusted?

Yes. Timing, transport and emphasis can be refined after a conversation with your concierge.

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