Your private guide and driver will meet you in the lobby of your centrally located hotel and together you will depart to Tsarskoye selo in your private vehicle.
On your way to the Suburban Imperial residence you will hear live commentary of your tour guide about the sights you will be passing by, if necessary it is possible to make photo stops where traffic permits.
You will drive all along Moskovsky avenue - the longest street in the city, drive by the House of Soviets - an impressive Soviet-style architectural masterpiece with a statue of Lenin (one of the few left in the city) in front of it; pass by the Victory Square with the Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad, and proceed in the direction of the airport.
Upon your arrival to Pushkin, you will drive by the Egyptian Gate - which used to mark the main entrance into Tsarskoye selo Imperial residence, past Fyodorovsky citadel, along the narrow shadowed streets of the little town where Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian Poet, used to study and live.
On your tour of Catherine's palace you will enter the building from the spectacular courtyard (which offers great photo opportunities), will enter the Golden Enfilade and State Palatial Interiors through the main staircase, will see the Amber Room, private rooms of Alexander the 1st and Paul the 1st. (please note that the museum reserves the right to close these rooms without notice).
After the palace tour you will have a chance to enjoy a relaxing walk in the park and take numerous great photos.
Shorty after that, transfer to Pavlovsk Imperial Residence which is less than 15 minutes away. You will be given free time for lunch at a place of your choosing, and your guide will happily make recommendations.
While in Pavlovsk, you will be shown around the palace of Emperor Paul I, the only legitimate son of Empress Catherine the Great. You will learn the history of mother and son difficult relationship, see how different their tastes were, and will get a new point of view on Tsar Paul, who has always been pictured as a stupid imbecile, but in fact was a very educated and clever man with his own sorrows and passions.
Short tour of Pavlovsk park is offered at the end of the program with an option of taking a coach ride (at additional charge) to maximize the experience.
Transfer back to St Petersburg at the end of the tour.
Tour will end at a location of your choosing within the city centre limits.
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:30 AM
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from hotels located in St Petersburg. -
Return Details :
Your hotel in St.Petersburg
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Cancellation Policy :
- If you cancel at least 20 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 3 and 19 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Skip-The-Line and explore the most beautifulImperial Residences of Saint petersburg- Catherine's palace in Tsarskoye selo and Palace of Paul I in Pavlovsk.Enjoy the unconventional beauty of the newly-recreated Amber Room, which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Walk the peaceful grounds of Pavlovskresidence and relax. Learn heartbreaking stories of WWII and the amount of destruction in brought along.
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Inclusions
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan/minibus (depending on the group size)
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Radio head-sets for groups exceeding 6 passengers
A bottle of water
Welcome gift
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entry/Admission - Catherine Palace and Park
Entry/Admission - Pavlovsk State Museum
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Exclusions
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
The tour does NOT operate on LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 7 are free of charge. Seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Please notify the tour operator so that free tickets could be ordered
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour is available for booking for cruise passengers, however an Additional Flat fee applies in the amount of 100 USD PER GROUP (port fees and taxes, port parking, visa-free documents). The fee must be paid to the guide at start of tour
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate