Tour of the Imperial Residences (2 days / 1 night)

From 14725 ₽

Description

This tour is dedicated to the heyday of the Russian Empire and its most luxurious country residences. You will see the ceremonial Peterhof with its grand fountains and magnificent palace halls, as well as the brilliant Tsarskoye Selo with the Catherine Palace and the famous Amber Room. Two days will let you feel the scale, taste, and ambitions of the imperial era, while keeping a comfortable pace and time for independent walks.

Important information

  • Group meeting: in the center of Saint Petersburg (37 Sadovaya St.) by 09:30 (day 1).
  • Comfortable tour: air-conditioned transport, tours with licensed guides.
  • We recommend: comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a camera.
  • Not included in the tour price: personal expenses, souvenirs, meals outside the program.
Day 1

Peterhof — the capital of fountains

09:30

Group meeting and departure

Meeting in the city center, comfortable bus. Travel to Peterhof ~45 minutes.

10:30

Lower Park. Fountains and cascades

Tour of the famous park: the Grand Cascade, the Samson Fountain, the Roman Fountains, Monplaisir.

12:30

The Grand Peterhof Palace

Visit to the state rooms, the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room, the Chinese studies.

14:30

Free time and lunch

A walk in the Upper Garden, opportunity to purchase lunch at a cafe on the grounds.

16:30

Return to the hotel / city center

Transfer to the meeting point. End of the first day.

The Grand Cascade and Samson in Peterhof
The Grand Cascade and the Samson Fountain — a symbol of Russia's victory in the Great Northern War
Day 2

Tsarskoye Selo: the Amber Room and the parks

10:00

Departure to the town of Pushkin

Transfer to the Catherine Palace, guide accompaniment.

11:00

Catherine Palace

Tour of the state rooms, the Amber Room, the Grand Throne Room, the Picture Hall.

13:30

Lunch

A meal at a cafe in the town of Pushkin (Russian and European cuisine).

14:30

A walk in the Catherine Park

English landscape park, pavilions: the Grotto, the Hermitage, the Cameron Gallery.

17:00

Return to Saint Petersburg

End of the program. Estimated arrival by 18:00.

Catherine Palace in Pushkin
The Catherine Palace — a pearl of Russian Baroque, the famous Amber Room

I want this tour

To book the tour “Imperial Suburbs: Peterhof and Tsarskoye Selo” contact our manager or leave a request on the website. The number of places is limited.

What is included in the tour 'Tour of the Imperial Residences'

  • transportation on both days;
  • licensed guide;
  • excursion through the Lower Park of Peterhof;
  • visit to the Grand Peterhof Palace;
  • excursion through the Catherine Palace;
  • visit to the Amber Room;
  • excursion in the Catherine Park;
  • entrance tickets to museums and palace complexes as per the program.

Why choose Leningrad-Tour

Office in the city center

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.

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

Экскурсовод Санкт-Петербург Елена Гончарук
Goncharuk Elena

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Экскурсовод Ленинград-тур - Ольга Великая
Olga Velikaya

Guide Velikaya Olga Viktorovna — historian and accredited guide to Peterhof and…

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Экскурсовод Ленинград-тур - Анна Викторова
Anna Viktorova

Certified guide to Saint Petersburg and suburbs with over 5 years of experience…

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Экскурсовод Ленинград-тур - Рената Богданова
Renata Bogdanova

theater artist and licensed guide to the largest museums of St. Petersburg. Co…

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Tour price

From 14725 ₽ per person

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