Tour of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and Catherine Palace
- Location:St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
- Duration:4-hour Pushkin tour
5-hour Pushkin and Pavlovsk tour - TOUR Code:3887TS
Visit the magnificent summer residence of the Russian Tsars. A comfortable chauffeured drive will take you to the town of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), where you will find a jewel of Russian baroque- Catherine Palace with the Amber Room inside, which is considered to be one of the world's wonders. Numbers are limited to 6 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. For more Russian royal history, upgrade your tour to include Pavlovsk Palace.
Highlights
- Private half-day tour of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and the Catherine Palace in in St Petersburg
- Explore the beautiful town of Pushkin on a small-group guided tour
- Admire the famous Catherine Palace, once the summer residence of the Russian tsars
- Upgrade to include a tour of the magnificent Pavlovsk Palace
- Enjoy comfortable transportation by air conditioned car or minivan
- Small-group tour to ensure personalized experience
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A pleasant walk through the park will let you feel like you're an important guest in the Residence of an Empress.
The town of Pushkin, which was called Tsarskoye Selo until 1917, is 24 km (14.9 miles) south of St Petersburg. It was the residence of the Tsars from the beginning of 18th century onwards (from the mid-18th to the early 19th century palace and park complex were built, including the Catherine and Alexander Parks).
The Catherine's Palace is one of the best examples of Russian baroque. It’s also famous for housing the world famous Amber room, a complete chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors. Due to its singular beauty, it was sometimes dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World". After several other 18th-century renovations, it is covered with more than 55 square meters and contained over six tonnes of amber.
Then stroll along the alleys of the Catherine Park, a wonderful work of the Russian art of gardening from the 18th and 19th centuries, which combines the masterpieces of architecture with the beauty of the transforming nature of the north.
You have the opportunity to include with your tour a visit to the magnificent Pavlovsk Palace, which was the summer residence of the great Paul I, which is only a 5 miles drive from Pushkin. The interiors have influences of many cultures, as there were several architects throughout the years. Inside the palace you'll see the Egyptian Vestibule, the Italian Hall, a Greek Hall with French furnishings and Paul's War Hall.
After visiting the Pavlovsk, you can relax in the beautiful palace gardens, where where Johann Strauss once performed with his orchestra. Have a seat in one of the many pavilions -- the Temple of Friendship, the Colonnade of Apollo, the Pavilion of the Three Graces, the Dairy Farm or the Rose Pavilion.
Schedule Details
Tour of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and Catherine Palace
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4-hour Pushkin tour
5-hour Pushkin and Pavlovsk tour
Tour returns to original point of departure
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Additional Information
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Professional English-speaking Local guide (commentary in German and French is available upon request. Italian & Spanish commentary also available upon request with a supplement of EUR 20 per person, and is paid directly to the guide.)
- Transportation by air conditioned comfortable vehicle
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drink, unless specified
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