Skip the line and tour the palace of Catherine the Great and see its magnificent Amber Room. Explore the Russian garden art of the grounds surrounding the palace on this 3-hour guided tour.
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 2.5 - 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, French
- Pickup optional
- Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel/outside of your apartment holding a sign with your name.
- Private group available
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Experience
Highlights
- Tour the Baroque Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin
- Visit the palace’s famous Amber Room
- See the Russian garden art in the park surrounding the palace
- Enjoy a walk in Catherine Park and learn about its impressive landscaping
Full description
Enjoy a 3-hour group tour in of Catherine Palace without waiting in line. Enjoy the beauty of Catherine Palace with a professional guide, who will tell you the history of the palace, describe rooms as you walk through them, and tell you some Russian monarchy secrets.
All Russian monarchs lived, worked, greeted audiences, and held diplomatic receptions, gala balls, and masquerades in these gorgeous palace halls. Explore the beautiful Tsarskoye Selo park and experience the grandeur of the Russian Baroque palace of Catherine the Great and unlock the secrets of the Amber Room.
Step into the world of the empresses Elizabeth and Catherine, as you walk through the gilded ballrooms and imperial halls, and marvel at the opulent decorations. The park that surrounds the palace is a spectacular work of Russian gardening art from the 18th and 19th centuries, which combines masterpieces of architecture with the stunning beauty of nature.
Includes
- Professional licensed guide
- Entrance to the Catherine Palace Museum and Park
- Entrance to the Amber Room
- Taxes
- Pickup and drop-off (unless option selected)
- Meals and drinks
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for you by the Rastrelli statue holding a GetYourGuide sign.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please make sure to arrive at the meet up location 5 minutes before the start of the tour
- The tour will begin on time and refunds cannot be issued for latecomers and no-shows