See the gilded luxuries of the Russian royal family's summer residence with a private tour of Catherine's Palace. Travel from St. Petersburg to Tsarskoye Selo and explore the Golden Enfilade, the Amber Room, the gardens, and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, Russian, French, Spanish, German
- Pickup included
- Your private guide will meet you either in your hotel lobby, or on the street near to where your accommodation is located
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Get insider access to the world of Tsars as you explore their summer residence
- See a variety of architectural and historical wonders, including the famous Amber Room inside Catherine's Palace
- Walk through Catherine's Palace Park to enjoy avenues of flowers and artificial reservoirs
Full description
Set off on a private tour of Catherine's Palace, departing from St. Petersburg. This tour will introduce you to the Golden Enfilade, a grand suit of formal rooms. You will also see the intricate restored Amber Room.
Arrive in Tsarskoye Selo, a town outside of St. Petersburg, and location of the palace. This was the home of the Imperial family from the days of Peter the Great until the time of the last Tsar, Nicolas II. It is a fascinating monument of world architectural and gardening art during the 18th and 19th centuries.
You will have time to walk through the beautiful English-style park. Then see the center of the ensemble, the Catherine Palace, containing exquisite objects d`art, furniture, paintings, and unique collections of porcelain, amber, and bronze.
Includes
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Entrance fees (tickets to the Palace and Park)
- Professional guide service
- Comfortable transportation by private car
- Farewell gift
- Meals
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
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Know before you go
- This is a private tour
- The tour includes a wait before visiting the palace and an itinerary on foot lasting approximately 1.5 hours
