About this experience
The palace masterpiece of Rastrelli, the Amber Room, the regular and landscape parks with unique pavilions - seeing all this, you will understand why our tour is called this way. In Tsarskoye Selo, there is a feeling that the spirit of genius still hovers here... Amidst all this beauty, you will learn about the creation of the residence, its transformations, and the royal figures for whom it was built.
What to expect
On a comfortable minivan, we will embark on a journey through the eras - the times of Elizabeth I, Catherine II, Alexander I. Each ruler marked a special stage in the history of Tsarskoye Selo - the guide will make sure to tell you about it.
Our program
In a 6-hour excursion, we will visit Lycium Garden, Catherine Palace, the entire park (regular and landscape parts). However, if desired and for an additional fee, the tour can be extended to also visit the pavilions, Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, Alexander Palace.
A walk through the palace and park requires time and energy, we will take short breaks for rest. And for tours lasting more than 6 hours, we recommend budgeting time for lunch. There are several very good places in Tsarskoye Selo where you can enjoy a delicious meal.
Organizational Details
- We will pick you up from a convenient location in St. Petersburg and drop you off at the end
- All museum tours are led by local guides
- The standard duration of the program is 6 hours. However, if you wish, we can extend it for ₽2500/hour
- The price includes the guide's services, rental of a comfort-class minivan with a driver, entrance tickets for the guide
Additional Expenses
- Catherine Palace and Park: adults - ₽1100, reduced - ₽600, children up to 14 years old - ₽300
- Pavilion 'Agate Rooms' with audioguide (optional): adults - ₽400, reduced - ₽200, children up to 14 years old - free
- Pavilion 'Hermitage' (optional): adults - ₽500, reduced - ₽250
- Palace Church and Paul's Chambers with audioguide (optional): adults - ₽400, reduced - ₽200, children up to 14 years old - free
- Alexander Palace (optional): adults - ₽700, reduced - ₽400
- Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum:
- audio guide tour: adults - ₽600, reduced - ₽400
- individual tour - ₽5000/hour
