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Our office is in the center of Saint Petersburg, and bus pickup points are nearby. You do not need to search for the departure point or walk several blocks.
Bus excursion to Gatchina from St. Petersburg
From 5300 ₽
🔥 Discount:
-200 rub. per ticket
Excursion to Gatchina
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 18th century as you walk through the state rooms of the Gatchina Palace. Then, stepping out into the Gatchina Park, you can stroll through the formal gardens and discover the corners of Russia's first landscape park.
The Karpin Pond, the Island of Love, and the Grotto-Echo hold a special place. Gatchina Park is a true open-air museum, where every bridge, every pavilion, and every tree preserves the memory of romantic walks, hunting amusements, and family secrets of the Russian emperors.
Today, the Gatchina Palace is a living museum where history comes alive in every detail, where you can touch the past and feel the breath of bygone eras.
Anna Kholshevnikova — a professional guide with state accreditation
Excursion route to Gatchina
- Departure — Ligovsky Prospekt 10
- Sightseeing tour along the way
- Tour of the Gatchina Palace
- Walk and tour of Gatchina Park
- Tour ends — Ligovsky Prospekt 10
Gatchina Palace
Gatchina Palace
History of Gatchina and the Gatchina Palace
The history of the Gatchina Palace begins in 1766. Catherine the Great gifted Gatchina with all its buildings to her favorite, Grigory Orlov. The palace is surrounded by Gatchina Park, one of the largest and most beautiful in the world.
Imperial residence
The Russian imperial court was one of the most brilliant courts in Europe throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Foreign guests, walking through the enfilades of state rooms, were struck by the luxury of the interiors and the complexity of palace ceremonies. The best European architects, sculptors, and artists worked for the Russian imperial court, and their creations still adorn the halls of the Gatchina Palace.
Here you can see works by Antonio Rinaldi, Vincenzo Brenna, Andrei Stackenschneider, as well as a unique collection of paintings, furniture, and decorative and applied art. Special attention deserves the underground passage 135 meters long, which leads from the palace to the shore of the Silver Lake. This passage was used for access to the water and romantic walks of the imperial family.
Why choose Leningrad-Tour
Tours for groups
You can book a trip for a large group, family, school class, corporate event or celebration. We will match the format and the number of seats you need.
Discounted tickets
Seniors, students, schoolchildren and preschoolers get discounted rates on a number of tours.
Tours across Russia
Besides Saint Petersburg and its suburbs, we offer multi-day tours to cities and regions across Russia.
A wide choice of routes
Sightseeing, bus, boat, evening, walking and school tours, plus suburban trips — we will find a program for any kind of visit.
Comfortable transport
We operate clean, comfortable tourist coaches. A spacious cabin matters most on longer routes.
Our guides
Tour guide Leningrad-Tour: Kholshevnikova Anna
Accredited historian and top-category guide for Saint Petersburg and its suburb…
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Leningrad-Tour guide: Ksenia Babich
Historian and top-category guide to Saint Petersburg and suburbs. Leads emotio…
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Guide Taisiya Shakel — tour guide for St. Petersburg and suburbs
Creates large-scale and dynamic routes covering key eras and ensembles of the c…
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Leningrad-Tour guide: Angelika Bulgakova
Creates multifaceted tours covering different eras of St. Petersburg — from imp…
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Leningrad-Tour guide: Victoria Evseeva — tour guide for St. Petersburg and suburbs
Creates poetic tours combining imperial residences with the literary heritage o…
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