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Pushkin: Catherine Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

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    Pushkin: Catherine Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

    4.7

    200 reviews

    From US$ 79.07 per person

    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 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
    Instant confirmation
    Live tour guide
    English

    What customers loved

    "The amber room is wonderful but pressure of numbers means you will only have a short stop here so make the most of it"

    Bridget, September 4, 2019 - United Kingdom

    "Awesome guide, fun guests & splendid Rococo palace! Easily one of my favourite places here. And yea St. Petersburg for the win!"

    GetYourGuide traveler, August 17, 2019 - Singapore

    "The ease of entry and movement with a small group"

    Graeme, August 2, 2019 - Australia

      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

      You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

      Safety measures in place
      • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
      Traveler requirements
      • You are required to bring and wear a mask
      • You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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      Meeting point

      The guide will be waiting for you by the Rastrelli statue holding a GetYourGuide sign.

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      Important information

      What to bring

      • Comfortable shoes
      • Passport or ID card

      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
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.7 /5

      based on 200 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.7/5
      • Transportation
        3.6/5
      • Value for money
        4.3/5
      • Safety
        4.9/5

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      Visiting in February we didn't really need the skip-the-line part of this tour as there were no queues, but we did get the benefit of a private tour, as there were just two of us on the tour and the expertise and knowledge of our tour guide. We'd met our guide, Olga, the previous day during our visit to the Hermitage and were looking forward to the tour of Catherine's Palace with her. The Palace is beautiful, breath-taking and stunning. Again Olga's love and passion for art came across during the tour. Olga also pointed out buildings of interest on our journeys, both too and from the Palace. The journey takes about 40 minutes by car, longer by public transport. I booked a transfer as I didn't feel confident in travelling by public transport. After travelling around the centre of St. Petersburg by bus I would consider making my own way there if I were to visit again.

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      February 9, 2020

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      Louise – United Kingdom Verified booking

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      We met Alla our guide at the hotel and she was very pleasant. The drive out to the Palace felt very short as Alla provided us with lots of Russian history related to the various landmarks. The tour of the palace was amazing - Alla was so knowledgeable and could answer all of our questions. Her english language skills are exceptional and we were able to develop an easy rapport with her. The walk in the grounds was spectacular and Alla was most accommodating, answering all our questions about Russian life and culture. At the end of the tour we were so impressed that we requested if she could take us on another tour the next day - she organised this without hassle and made sure we had her for the tour. My mother was on the tour and had an interest in Russian poetry - Alla graciously went out of her way to send my mother translated versions of Pushkin's poems. You wont find a better guide - Thank you Alla you were a highlight of the trip.

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      January 1, 2020

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      Joshua – Australia Verified booking

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      It was a lovely experience! Lida, the tour guide waited for me as I was running late due to the traffic. I was the only one booked so it was like a private tour which was superb! Not only the place was amazing, the knowledge of my tour guide was immense! Oh and she took pictures of me!

      December 2, 2019

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      Li Naedean – United Arab Emirates Verified booking

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